Black Tiger Kung Fu

Shan Tung

An athletic and dynamic martial art form, the Black Tigers or "Gui Hu," as they are sometimes known, believe in combining forceful action with an attention to the gathering and use of Chi.

Another strong teaching in Shan Tung is the "Theory of Multiple Enemies." This reinforces the belief that one should always deal with combat as if surrounded by enemies, including those who are hidden or unseen. At its extreme, those who believe in this theory are always suspicious and always assume that opponents are lurking nearby, waiting for a sign of weakness.

As bitter rivals to the Fu-Jow Pai, those of Shan Tung believe themselves to be superior by virtue of their "Internal" training in Chi Mastery. If confronted with someone from the rival school, they are likely to remark, "How wonderful that you can leap such distances! It is too bad that your teachers neglect to instruct you in cunning, that you must spend so much time practicing to escape!"

Level

Advanced

Years to Study

10

Dress

Silk Kung Fu outfit (usually black or very dark in color)

Alignment Requirements

None

Attribute Requirements

Str. (11), Dex. (11), Con. (11)

Number of Attacks

2

Free Move

Leap, Dodge, Claw Strike, Kick, Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact

Purchaseable Moves

Maintain Balance, Backflip, Parry, Automatic Parry, Multiple Dodge, Backhand, Black Tiger Claw, Tripping Leg/Hook, Crescent Kick, Backward Sweep, Drop Kick, Jump Kick, Death Blow, Strike, Parry/Attack, Pull Punch, K.O./Stun, Critical

Allowed Powers

Up to 1 Chi Mastery or Martial Arts Techniques

Recommended Skills

Sword (large), “Black Tiger” Cant, Language Ancient, Tracking, Legalism

Links to Moves

Martial Arts Kicks
Martial Arts Strikes
Martial Arts Movement
Martial Arts Evasions
Martial Arts Special Moves