Sankukai Karate

Sankukai is a martial art dedicated to the idea that combat involves understanding and accepting the enemy. The actions of an opponent should not be opposed, rather, as in Aikido, they should be assisted. Likewise, the relationship between opponents is more like a dance than a contest. It is also taught that there is a movement in every stillness, and a stillness in every movement.

When attacked, a Sankukai master will spend the first melee round avoiding the enemy (Multiple Dodge or Circular Parry). If attacks are largely hand based, then the response will be an Automatic Hold. If the attacks were mostly kicks, then the response will be either a Backward Sweep or a Tripping/Leg Hook; a knockdown attack. Finally, if the aggressor is attempting grappling attacks, then the reaction would be to stand off and start delivering Jump Kicks.

Study is restricted to Tsu Tao monasteries. The student must experience the monastic life for at least a year before martial arts training begins.

1st round must be spent in defense only. Weapon Katas not allowed.

Stance

Front stance with legs a shoulder's width apart, feet forward and knees slightly bent. One hand is outstretched at eye level, the other is a hand's width in front of the stomach, both hands are held open with fingers wide apart.

Level

Advanced

Years to Study

13

Dress

White karate pants and top. Short, black, sleeveless robe over. Thick cloth belt wrapped twice around with ornamental knot.

Alignment Requirements

Lawful only

Attribute Requirements

Con. (11), Dex. (14)

Number of Attacks

2

Free Moves

Dodge, Parry, Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Strike, Maintain Balance

Purchaseable Moves

Automatic Parry, Multiple Dodge, Circular Parry, Combo Parry/Attack, Automatic Roll, Breakfall, Knife Hand, Backhand, Kick, Tripping/Leg Hook, Snap Kick, Backward Sweep, Reverse Turning Kick, Jump Kick, Death Blow, Leap, Body Flip/Throw, Combo Grab/Kick, Knee, Automatic Wrist Hold, Automatic Elbow Hold, Pull Punch, K.O./Stun,Critical

Allowed Powers

Up to 3 from Arts of Invisibility, Martial Arts Techniques, Special Katas

Recommended Skills

Language Ancient, Ikebana, Ukio-e, Bonsai, Writing (Calligraphy), Haiku, Go, Religion

Links to Moves

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