Kogusoku (also called Torite Kogusoku) is a form of early close combat which stresses both grappling techniques and weapon use. It was founded in the late Muromachi period, around 1573 by Araki Mjinsai Minamoto no Hidenawa. Weapons taught include the tachi, kodachi, tanto, bokken, naginata, nagimaki, kusarigama, chigiriki, and ryofundo. Training can be found in Gunma and Saitama Prefectures in Japan.

Costume: Haramaki (Chain armor) or better.
Stance: None.
CHARACTER BONUSES
Add +1 to P.S.
Add +2 to Spd.
Add +15 to S.D.C.
COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee: 2
Escape Moves: Maintain Balance, Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.
Attack Moves: None.
Basic Defensive Moves: Automatic Parry, Dodge, Parry.
Advanced Defenses: Breakfall, Disarm, Power Block/Parry.
Hand Attacks: Backhand, Punch, Rotary Palm Strike.
Basic Foot Attacks: Backward Sweep, Kick Attack, Snap Kick.
Jumping Foot Attacks: None.
Special Attacks: Automatic Flip/Throw, Choke, Combination Grab/Attack, Crush/Squeeze, Death Strike (New!), Hip Throw (New!), Knee, Shoulder Throw (New!), Sweeping Throw (New!).
Holds/Locks: Arm Hold, Leg Hold, Wrist Lock.
Weapon Kata (Pick two): W.P. Bokken (Blunt), W.P. Chigiriki (Polearm), W.P. Kodachi (Short Sword), W.P. Kusari-gama (Axe & Chain), W.P. Nagimaki (Polearm), W.P. Naginata (Polearm), W.P. Ryofundo (Chain), W.P. Tachi (Large Sword), or W.P. Tanto (Knife).
Modifiers to Attack: Critical Strike.
SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Arts Powers: Select a total of ONE (1) Martial Art Power from among Body Hardening and Special Kata.
Language: Japanese.
Weapon Proficiencies: W.P. Bokken (Blunt), W.P. Chigiriki (Polearm), W.P. Kodachi (Short Sword), W.P. Kusari-gama (Axe & Chain), W.P. Nagimaki (Polearm), W.P. Naginata (Polearm), W.P. Ryofundo (Chain), W.P. Tachi (Large Sword), W.P. Tanto (Knife).
Philosophical Training: Zen.
If this is your Primary Martial Art Style then the following other styles can be learned in a shorter time: Araki Ryu Kusarijutsu (3 Years), Goshinjutsu (3 Years), Kashima Shin Ryu (3 Years), Kukishinden Ryu (8 Years), Kumogakure Ryu (6 Years), Maniwa Nen Ryu (4 Years), Shinmuso Hayashizaki Ryu (5 Years), Tatsumi Ryu (5 Years).
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
1^st: +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, +1 to Parry/Dodge.
2^nd: +2 to Throw (2D6 damage), +1 to Maintain Balance.
3^rd: Select One (1) Martial Art Power from Body Hardening or Special Kata.
4^th: +2 to Damage, +1 to Strike.
5^th: +1 Attack per Melee, Critical Strike on a Natural 19, or 20.
6^th: +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Death Strike on a Natural 20.
7^th: +1 Throw, +1 to Maintain Balance.
8^th: Select One (1) Martial Art Power from Body Hardening or Special Kata.
9^th: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Strike, +1 to Parry/Dodge.
10^th: +1 to Damage.
11^th: +1 Throw, +1 to Maintain Balance.
12^th: +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact , +1 to Parry/Dodge.
13^th: Select One (1) Martial Art Power from Body Hardening or Special Kata.
14^th: +1 Attack per Melee.
15^th: +2 to Throw (3D6 damage), +2 to Damage.
WHY STUDY Kogusoku?
An old form of grappling, Kogusoku also provides adequate weapon skills. Just what every foot soldier needs on the battlefield.