Kyokushinkai Karate

Striking power, especially the power to break through solid objects, is one of the main teachings of Kyokushinkai or the "School of Ultimate Truth." There is competition on all levels, including full-contact bouts between students, and contests to see who is the best at breaking boards and bricks.

In a fight, a master will attack aggressively. All defenses should be soft followed by hard counter-attacks. The emphasis is always on rapid blows and speed.

Training is very hard and very competitive, with full-body contact in matches. Although protective body armor is worn initially, advanced students are expected to harden their bodies enough to take handle sparring strikes and kicks. All advanced teaching is done in ShaoYan.

Costume: Standard Karate outfit. Note that even the most advanced Kyokushinkai artist will often prefer to wear the lowly white belt of the student.

Stance

Legs shoulder-width apart, feet at right angles, body at a 45 degree angle to the opponent. One hand pulled back tightly to waist, the other loosely extended at naval level, both hands clenched into fists and facing toward the enemy with palms down.

Level

Advanced

Years to Study

8

Dress

Standard Karate outfit. Note that even the most advanced Kyokushinkai artist will often prefer to wear the lowly white belt of the student.

Alignment Requirements

None

Attribute Requirements

Str. (12)

Number of Attacks

3

Free Moves

Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Strike, Kick, Power Punch, Snap Kick

Purchaseable Moves

Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry, Multiple Dodge, Circular Parry, Combo Parry/Attack, Breakfall, Reverse Turning Kick, Jump Kick, Death Blow, Leap Attack, Arm Hold, Leg Hold, Body Hold, Neck Hold, Pull Punch, K.O./Stun, Critical

Allowed Powers

May take 3 from Martial Arts Techniques and Special Katas. Required Power: The Art of Breaking (Tamashiwara)

Recommended Skills

Language (Modern), Calligraphy (Reading/Writing), Haiku, Hojo-Jutsu (Rope USe), Music (Musical Instrument), Go, Religion

Links to Moves

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