Tai-Chi Ch'uan

The most common martial art form in Alcirya. It takes many years of study before it becomes a practical combat technique, but the time is well used in the development of Chi. A master will appear to move in slow-motion. Never hurrying, always seeming to anticipate the opponent's attacks with gentle parries and an occasional open palm shove.

Stance

Rear leg bent slightly at the knee, forward leg a few inches off the ground, forward hand loosely outstretched, rear hand loosely at waist.

Level

Advanced

Years to Study

15

Dress

Loose cotton tunic and pants

Alignment Requirements

None

Attribute Requirements

Wis. (12), Cha. (12), Dex. (11)

Number of Attacks

2

Free Move

Maintain Balance, Parry, Push Open Hand, Backhand

Purchaseable Moves

Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Dodge, Automatic Parry, Multiple Dodge, Automatic Dodge, Palm Strike, Kick, Snap Kick, Crescent Kick, Pull Punch, K.O./Stun, Critical

Allowed Powers

Up to 3 from Chi Mastery, Special Katas, and 1 Zen Powers

Recommended Skills

Language Ancient, Religion

Links to Moves

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