Muay Thai

Kickboxing

This is the ultimate in a pure combat martial art. Everything is oriented towards the lightning attack of fists and feet. In five 3-minute rounds, opponents go through a full-contact fight purely for entertainment. Part of the reason why Kick Boxing is so deadly is due to the number of competitors. Training can start as early as the child can walk and virtually every able-bodied Thai boy practices kick boxing and dreams of becoming a champion.

It's not limited to men either; there are plenty of tournaments for female kick boxers as well. Each Kick Boxer must perform the Ram Muay, or ritual dance, before each fight.

One of the major problems with Thai Boxing, and the reason why many fighters leave the sport, is the gangster influence. Boxers who refuse to "take a fall" may find their family threatened, their bouts cancelled, or they may even end up being permanently disqualified for "cheating" or violating the rules. In severe cases, the boxer may go to jail for trumped up "crimes," or may be permanently disabled.

SPECIAL NOTE

Rolling height and weight for Thai Kick Boxer characters is special. The real martial art champions are in the lowest weight classes.

Stance

Like a boxing stance, except the weight is shifted from leg to leg in preparation for kicking.

Level

Exclusive

Years to Study

6

Dress

In the ring, one wears light cestus, trunks, and foot wrappings. Other, optional, items include the Kruang Rang, a religious artifact (usually Buddhist) tied around the upper arm with a bright cloth wrapping, and the Monkon, a brightly colored headband that identifies the fighter's teacher.

Alignment Requirements

None

Attribute Requirements

Str. (12), Con. (12), Dex. (13)

Number of Attacks

4

Free Move

Kick, Parry, Snap Kick, Tripping/Leg Hook, Roundhouse Kick

Purchaseable Moves

Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Maintain Balance, Dodge, Automatic Parry, Multiple Dodge, Combo. Parry/Attack, Breakfall, Power Punch, Backhand, Palm Strike, Crescent Kick, Backward Sweep, Reverse Turning Kick, Drop Kick, Shin Kick, Jump Kick, Death Blow,Leap, Combo. Grab/Kick, Knee, Elbow, Forearm, Pull Punch, K.O./Stun, Critical

Allowed Powers

Up to 2 from Body Hardening , Martial Arts Techniques, Special Katas.

Required

Lightning Kata

Recommended Skills

Language (Modern), Dancing (Ritual)

Links to Moves

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

Can be the only martial art learned. No weapon katas allowed.