Sturm Faust (Storm Fist)
By Ray Bull <mailto:[email protected]>
Entrance Requirements: Minimum M.E.: 8, Minimum P.S.: 8, Minimum P.E.: 10.
Skill Cost: 8 Years (Primary), 5 Years (Secondary)

This martial art was created by Gunther Wegener, a former member of Bundesgrenzschutzgruppe-9. Federal Border Police Group 9, usually shortened to GSG-9, is an elite counter-terrorist unit from Germany. Wegener was a member of Unit Three, the airborne specialists. Combining his paramilitary training with his knowledge of martial arts, Gunther developed a simple, yet strong, style that teaches a number of survival skills.

Sturm Faust approaches combat in a straightforward manner. A student of this style will work their way to combat distance. A practitioner of this art will follow or fall away from an opponent, keeping them at combat distance. The fighting tactics of this style avoid fighting at long range or grappling range.

At the moment, this martial art in only taught at a few schools. The main school is in Heidelburg, Germany, with a satellite school in Berlin.
Costume: Standard Karate Gi.
Stance: Strong side forward, with both hands held in front of the face like a boxer.
CHARACTER BONUSES
Add 5 to Chi
Add 2 to P.S.
Add 1 to Spd.
Add 10 to S.D.C.
COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee: Two (2)
Escape Moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact
Basic Defense Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry
Advanced Defense Moves: Multiple Dodge, Combination Parry/Attack
Hand Attacks: Strike (Punch), Palm Strike, Power Punch
Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Trip/Leg Hook, Reverse Turning Kick
Jumping Foot Attacks: Jump Kick
Special Attacks: Death Blow, Leap Attack, Bodyflip/Throw, Knee, Elbow
Holds/Locks: Arm Hold
Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Critical Strike, Critical Strike From Behind, Knock-Out/Stun, Knockout/Stun from Behind
SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Art Powers: Automatically receive Martial Art Technique: Tamashiwara. Select one (1) Power from Body Hardening Exercises, Martial Art Techniques, or Special Kata.
Languages: German
Physical: Climbing, Prowl
Survival: Wilderness Survival, Fasting, Tracking, Hojo-Jutsu
Weapon Proficiencies: W.P. Knife
Philosophical Training: Bushido
If this is your Primary Martial Art then the following other styles can be learned in a shorter time: Fu Chiao Pai (3 Years), Kyokushinkai (5 Years)
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
1st: +1 to Parry/Dodge, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Critical Strike on a Natural 20, Critical Strike from Behind
2nd: +1 to Damage, Knockout/Stun from Behind
3rd: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Strike
4th: +1 to Parry/Dodge, +1 to Damage
5th: +1 Attack per Melee, Select one (1) Power from Body Hardening Exercises, Martial Art Techniques, or Special Kata
6th: +1 to Damage, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact
7th: +1 to Strike, Critical Strike on a Natural 18+
8th: +1 Attack per Melee, Select one (1) Power from Body Hardening Exercises, Martial Art Techniques, or Special Kata
9th: +1 to Parry/Dodge, +1 to Damage
10th: Select one (1) Power from Body Hardening Exercises, Martial Art Techniques, or Special Kata
11th: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Damage
12th: +1 to Strike, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact
13th: +2 to Damage
14th: Select one (1) Power from Body Hardening Exercises, Martial Art Techniques, or Special Kata, Automatically receive Zenjorike: Karumi-Jutsu
15th: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Damage
Why Study STURM FAUST?
A solid combat system that teaches several survival skills, Sturm Faust is only lacking in mystical abilities.