Wu Shu T'Sung

This is a very structured form of Kung Fu where each phase of training is carefully programmed and controlled. Because Chi is considered to be superstitious nonsense by these practioners, the art is strictly physical.

Wu Shu artists are also performers, with the best looking, most talented students joining touring companies to put on exhibitions. A master of the art will fight while continuously in motion, combining cartwheels, back flips, somersaults and leaps with either strikes or weapons. Almost no effort is given to defense, so that as many attacks as possible can be made.

Training is very formal, consisting of Bare Hand Exercises, Weapon Practice, Partner Exercises, and Group Exercises. Ba Ji are the hand movements, Di Tang are tumbling moves, Tung Bi are full arm moves, and Xing Yi are the animal katas.

Stance

Legs are spread wide, two shoulder widths apart, with one outstretched and the other with the knee bent. Shoulders are relaxed with arms held apart, both hands in "knife-blade" position.

Level

Exclusive

Years to Study

12

Dress

Circus acrobat outfits, usually tights, sweat suits or body suits.

Alignment Requirements

None

Attribute Requirements

Cha. (12), Con. (11), Dex. (15)

Number of Attacks

3

Free Move

Leap, Backflip, Somersault, Kick, Strike

Purchaseable Moves

Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Maintain Balance, Handstand, Cartwheel, Dodge, Parry,Automatic Parry, Multiple Dodge, Disarm, Automatic Roll, Breakfall, Knife Hand, Fore-Knuckle Fist, Double-Knuckle Fist, Power Punch, Backhand, Palm Strike, Tripping/Leg Hook, Snap Kick, Crescent Kick, Wheel Kick, Axe Kick, Jump Kick, Death Blow, Leap,Elbow, Arm Hold, Body Hold, Elbow Hold, Pull Punch, K.O./Stun, Critical

Allowed Powers

Up to 2 from Arts of Invisibility, Body Hardening, Special Katas

Recommended Skills

Language Modern, Tumbling, Jumping

Links to Moves

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