Tobu Tsuken Ryu Kenjutsu (Flying Crane School Sword Art)
By Ray Bull

In the early 1600s Okinawa changed possession from China to Japan, stranding many Chinese citizens on the island. One of these people was a Sifu of White Crane Kung Fu. As with the other Chinese people he was ignored or scorned, except by a samurai in service to the commanding govenor. He learned every day from the White Crane Sifu, until several years later when he was transferred back to Japan with his lord. Back in Japan the samurai combined the teachings of White Crane Kung Fu with his school of Kenjutsu to create Tobu Tsuken Ryu Kenjutsu.

In unarmed combat a Tobu Tsuken Ryu Kenjutsu stylist will take a defensive attitude and evade his opponent's attacks, whether armed or unarmed, striking back while the opponent is off-balance. When engaging in armed combat a follower of this style will assume an offensive attitude and attack quickly to disrupt his opponent's rhythm.

The only school of Tobu Tsuken Kenjutsu is in Japan. The Sensei of this school is very selective about who he will teach. A character who wishes to learn this style will have to pass many tests and interviews to be accepted as a student.

Entrance Requirements: P.P.: 12
Skill Cost: 12 years (Exclusive)
Costume: A black Keikogi and a black Hakama
Stance: Body at a 45 degree angle to opponent, left leg held up with the foot even with the right knee. Left arm held out towards opponent with the left hand held in the knife hand position. The right arm back hidden behind the body, with the right hand holding the bladed weapon of choice in an ice-pick grip back along the forearm.

CHARACTER BONUSES

Add +10 to Chi

Add +1 to M.E.

Add +2 to P.P.

Add +2 to Spd

Add +5 to S.D.C.

COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee: 3
Escape Moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Leap, Maintain Balance
Attack Moves: Leap
Basic Defense Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry
Advanced Defenses: Multiple Dodge, Combination Parry/Attack, Circular Parry
Hand Attacks: Strike (Punch), Knife Hand, Palm Strike, Crane's Beak Fist
Basic Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Crescent Kick, Backward Sweep
Jumping Foot Attacks: Jump Kick, Flying Jump Kick
Special Attacks: Leap Attack, Forearm, Deathblow, Combination Strike/Parry
Weapon Katas: W.P. Tanto, W.P. Wakizashi, W.P. Katana
Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Knockout/Stun, Critical Strike, Knockout/Stun from Behind, Critical Strike from Behind

SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Art Powers: You may select a total of 3 Powers from among Body Hardening Exercises, Martial Arts Techniques, or Special Katas
Languages: Japanese
Cultural: Calligraphy, Ukio-e
Survival: Fasting
Weapon: W.P. Tanto, W.P. Wakizashi, W.P. Katana
Philosophical Training: Zen

If this is your Primary Martial Arts Style then the following other styles can be learned in a shorter time. Bok Pai (5 Years), Fong Ngan (4 Years), Zanji Shinjinken-Ryu (5 Years)

LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
Level 1: +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Critical Strike or Knockout/Stun from Behind, Critical Strike or Knockout/Stun on a Natural 20
Level 2: +1 to Parry/Dodge, +1 to Maintain Balance
Level 3: +1 Attack per Melee, Select one (1) Martial Arts Power from Body Hardening Exercises, Martial Arts Techniques, or Special Katas
Level 4: +1 to Strike, +1 to Crane's Beak Fist
Level 5: +1 Attack per Melee, Critical Strike on a Natural 18+
Level 6: +1 to Parry/Dodge, +1 to Leap (Add 5 feet to Leap distance)
Level 7: +1 to Strike, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact
Level 8: +1 Attack per Melee, Select one (1) Martial Arts Power from Atemi Abilities, Chi Skills, or Martial Arts Techniques
Level 9: Double Existing Chi, +2 to Damage with Crane's Beak Fist
Level 10: +1 to Parry/Dodge, +1 to Strike
Level 11: +1 Attack per Melee, Knockout/Stun on a Natural 19+
Level 12: Deathblow on a Natural 20, Select one (1) Martial Arts Power from Atemi Abilities, or Chi Skills
Level 13: +1 to Strike, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact
Level 14: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Damage
Level 15: +1 to Leap (Add 5 feet to Leap distance), Select one (1) Zenjorike

Why Study Tobu Tsuken Ryu Kenjutsu?

An excellent combination of physical and weapon skills that works well against multiple opponents. The addition of Atemi Abilities and Chi Skills makes this a well-rounded martial arts style.

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