Wado Ryu Karate
By Kuseru
Entrance Requirements: Minimum Attributes include P.P.: 12, and Spd.: 10.
Skill Cost: 10 Years (7 Years as a Secondary Martial Art Style).

The Wado Ryu (Way of Peace) school of karate, was founded by the late grand master Hironori Ohtsuka (1892-1982), the highest karate authority in Japan, who for many years studied the finer points of Jujutsu and combined them with Okinawan karate. Wado Ryu karate is a fast, fluid style which emphasizes body movements in evasion. Evasion is stressed rather than meeting brute force head on. It's highly characteristic "nagashizuki" exemplifies the style's sophistication. The techniques are light and quick. The practitioner defends by using deflecting movements, and either accompanies it with a simultaneous counterattack or follows it up with an immediate counterstrike. Twisting of the hip is emphasized to generate power for the quick snappy techniques. Otsuka sensei taught that one's physical movement is a manifestation of one's spirit.

Costume: Karate gi.
Stance: Hachiji dachi: Natural stance (feet shoulder width apart toes slightly pointed out)
CHARACTER BONUSES
Add +1 to P.S.
Add +1 to P.P.
Add +2 to P.E.
Add +2 to Spd.
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: Automatic Roll, Breakfall, Multiple Dodge.
Hand Attacks: Draw Hand (New!), Punch, Ridge Hand (New!).
Basic Foot Attacks: Drop Kick, Kick Attack, Roundhouse Kick.
Jumping Foot Attacks: Flying Jump Kick, Flying Reverse Turning Kick, Jump Kick.
Special Attacks: Combination Grab/Attack, Death Strike (New!).
Holds/Locks: None.
Weapon Kata: None.
Modifiers to Attack: Critical Strike, Knockout/Stun, Pull Punch.
SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Arts Powers: Select a total of ONE (1) Martial Art Power from among Body Hardening, Special Kata, or Martial Art Techniques. If desired, any number of Martial Art Powers can be traded, on a one-for-one basis, for Basic Skill Programs (excluding Physical).
Language: Japanese.
Philosophical Training: Zen.
If this is your Primary Martial Art Style then the following other styles can be learned in a shorter time: Gensei Ryu (3 Years), Goju Ryu (3 Years), Hakko Denshin Ryu (4 Years), Hontai Yoshin Ryu (5 Years), Isshin Ryu (4 Years), Kito Ryu (4 Years), Kobujutsu (2 Years), Shorinji Ryu (4 Years), Shorin Ryu (4 Years), Sosuishitsu Ryu (4 Years), Uechi Ryu (4 Years).
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
1^st: +2 to Maintain Balance, Death Strike on a Natural 20.
2^nd: +2 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, +2 to Damage.
3^rd: +1 Attack per Melee.
4^th: +1 to Parry/Dodge, Critical Strike on a Natural 18, 19, or 20.
5^th: +1 to Maintain Balance, +1 to Strike.
6^th: +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, +2 to Damage.
7^th: +1 Attack per Melee.
8^th: +1 to Parry/Dodge, Knockout/Stun on a Natural 18, 19, or 20.
9^th: +1 Attack per Melee, +2 to Pull Punch.
10^th: Select One (1) Additional Martial Art Power from Body Hardening, Special Kata, or Martial Art Techniques.
11^th: +1 to Strike, +1 to Damage.
12^th: +1 to Parry/Dodge, Death Strike on a Natural 19 or 20.
13^th: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Pull Punch.
14^th: +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, +1 to Damage.
15^th: Select One (1) Additional Martial Art Power from Body Hardening, Special Kata, or Martial Art Techniques.
WHY STUDY Wado Ryu Karate?
An effective martial art that works great against multiple non-martial artist attackers.