Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu
By Hibik
Entrance Requirements: None.
Skill Cost: 13 Years (5 Years as a Secondary Martial Art.)

Choy Lay Fut dates back to 1838, during the midst of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD). Its creator, Chen Heung, originally learned his foundation Kung Fu from a man named Choy Mok. Later, Choy Mok took Chen Heung to Lay Gar Master Lay Yau Shan, who taught him the quick and powerful techniques of the Lay Gar system.

After learning from his first two teachers, Chen Heung was then instructed to seek out a man known as the 'Green Grass Monk'. From this man, Chen Heung learned the style of Buddha Palm. From this accumulation of martial arts, Chen Heung founded a system of Kung Fu that would become notorious with the anti Qing rebels of the time period, Choy Lay Fut. The name Choy Lay Fut is Chen's tribute to his first two teachers. The last word, Fut, pays homage to the Buddha, for this art derives its roots from Shaolin training.

While Choy Lay Fut is a Southern Kung Fu Style, this art has characteristics both northern and southern in origin. Deep, powerful stances are combined with long reaching, swinging arm movements and long, extended jabs. Choy Lay Fut artists think of themselves like a rope dart, with fists of iron attached to relaxed, supple arms. Combined with its aggressive tactics, this has made Choy Lay Fut one of the most noted Kung Fu systems in existence.

In combat, a master of Choy Lay Fut will dive aggressively into the middle of a melee. Using his vast combinations of roundhouse strikes, uppercuts, fore knuckle fists, straight punches, trips, and various other techniques, the master will fend off attackers with a combination of speed and damaging power.

Choy Lay Fut training is available and widespread. Training for this art can be found in China, Taiwan, and the United States.

Costume: Silk Kung Fu Uniform, often sleeveless.
Stance: Often a deep well rooted stance. Arms are typically out from the body.
CHARACTER BONUSES
Add +10 to S.D.C.
Add +5 to Chi
Add +2 to P.S.
Add +1 to P.P.
COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks Per Melee: 3
Escape Moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Maintain Balance.
Attack Moves: None.
Basic Defense Moves: Dodge, Parry, and Automatic Parry.
Advanced Defenses: Circular Parry.
Hand Attacks: Punch (Strike), Palm Strike, Backhand, Fore knuckle Fist, Roundhouse Strikes, Uppercut, Overhead Fore Knuckle Fist.
Basic Foot Attacks: Kick, Snap Kick, and Tripping/Leg Hook.
Jumping Foot Attacks: None.
Special Attacks: Knee, Forearm, Elbow, and Deathblow.
Holds/Locks: Elbow Lock.
Weapon Katas (Select Two): WP Jian (Straight Sword), WP Dao (Broadsword), WP Shan (Fan), WP Guai (Cane), WP San (Umbrella), WP Guan Dao, WP Gun (Staff), WP Qiang (Spear), WP Cha (Trident), WP Chan (Spade), WP Ba Tou (Hoe), WP Hu Die Dao (Butterfly Knives (Paired)), WP Fu (Axes (Paired)), WP Bi Shou (Daggers (Paired)), Hu Tou Gou (Tiger Head Hooks (Paired)), WP San Jie Gun (3 Sectional Staff), and WP Jiu Long Cha (9 Dragon Trident).
Modifiers to Attack: Pull Punch, Critical Strike, Critical Strike from Behind, and Knockout/Stun.
SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Arts Powers: Select a total of TWO (2) from Body Hardening Exercises, or Specialty Katas (including Chi Katas). If desired, any number of powers can be traded, one-for-one, for any Basic Skill Programs.
Languages: Chinese (Typically Cantonese or another Southern Dialect, choose one.)
Physical: Body Building
Philosophical Training: Buddhist.
If this is your primary martial art form, then the following other forms can be learned in shorter time: Taizu Quan (5 Years), and Hung Gar (5 Years).
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
1st: +2 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, +1 to Parry and Dodge.
2nd: +2 to Strike, +1 to Damage.
3rd: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Parry.
4th: Select One (1) Additional Martial Art Power from Body Hardening Exercises, and Specialty Katas (including Chi Katas), Critical Strike on Natural 19-20.
5th: +1 to Strike, +2 to Damage.
6th: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Roll.
7th: +1 to Damage, Knockout/Stun on Natural 19-20.
8th: Critical Strike on a Natural 18-20, +1 to Parry.
9th: Select One (1) Additional Martial Art Power from Body Hardening Exercises, and Specialty Katas (including Chi Katas).
10th: +1 to Strike, and +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.
11th: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Parry.
12th: Knockout/Stun on Natural 18-20.
13th: +1 to Strike, +1 Damage.
14th: Select One (1) Additional Martial Art Power from Body Hardening Exercises, and Specialty Katas (including Chi Katas).
15th: +1 Attack per Melee.
Why Study Choy Lay Fut?
A dynamic and aggressive style of Southern Kung Fu, Choy Lay Fut comes strong, powerful rooting footwork with powerful long range punching.