Taijutsu
- D Ranks:
Name: Arhat Fist
Rank: D
Power: C
Upkeep Cost: 3
Range: Self
Speed: -
Element: N/A
Skill: Taijutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: C-tier Strength without Taijutsu or D-tier Strength with Taijutsu.
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: -
Description: This style of combat focuses on simple physical attacks such as palm strikes, shoulder thrusts, knee strikes, and punches. The style uses brute strength to achieve its goals, keeping things simple by not attempting extended combination attacks. Instead it uses single attacks or short combinations with power behind them instead of speed, packing enough strength with some users to shatter large rocks.
Boosts Strength by +1 tier with Taijutsu or by a +1 advantage without Taijutsu.
Weaknesses: Without Taijutsu the user's Speed is also lowered by -2 advantages.
Name: Rising Knee
Rank: D
Activation Cost: 3
Range: Self
Speed: -
Element: N/A
Skill: Taijutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: N/A
Parent Technique: Arhat Fist
Hand Seals: -
Description: A simple technique where the user drives their knee upwards into an opponent's abdomen.
Boosts Strength by +2 advantages.
Weaknesses: N/A
Name: Shoulder Charge
Rank: D
Activation Cost: 3
Range: 0 - 3 m.+
Speed: -
Element: N/A
Skill: Taijutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: N/A
Parent Technique: Arhat Fist
Hand Seals: -
Description: The user throws all their weight behind a shoulder thrust aimed at driving their opponent off their feet. The user may choose to further enhance the strength of their impact by rushing their opponent by at least three meters.
Boosts Strength by +2 advantages. Boosts Strength by +1 tier if charged at least three meters.
Weaknesses: In order to benefit from the charging bonus you must rush your opponent in a straight line.
Name: K.B.S.D.S (Kirigakure Basic Self Defense Skills)
Rank: D
Power: D
Activation Cost: N/A
Upkeep Cost: 1
Range: User
Speed: N/A
Element: N/A
Skill: Taijutsu
Classification: Kirigakure Specific, Open
Requirements: N/A
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: K.B.S.D.S is a basic course of taijutsu techniques targeted specifically at self-defense. This style is provided to anybody who wishes to learn it, regardless of their skill at taijutsu, so that anybody within the village is able to adequetely defend themselves in a number of different scenarios. The course centers around reading moves to block, different ways to parry or counter, how to defend against common weapons (swords, kunai, daggers, etc), as well as a few offensive maneuvers comprised mostly of basic punches, elbows, throws, and a few submission techniques. Nothing is overly complicated, relying on basic footwork that anybody can learn and master and basic movements to accomplish the goals.
Provides a single plus to Strength and Coordination.
Weaknesses: A bit lacking on the offensive side of things, so it does not receive the boost to Strength when engaging as the aggressor.
Name: Body of the Bear
Rank: D
Power: D
Activation Cost: N/A
Upkeep Cost: 1
Range: Self
Speed: ---
Element: ---
Skill: Taijutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: Constitution D tier w/o Taijutsu
Parent Technique: ---
Hand Seals: ---
Description:
Body of the Bear is a term being used because the user braces themself to withstand punishment to an extent. It is best used for an instant for keeping it up becomes draining. The user’s muscle mass hardens as it adds protection against physical brunt force. Boosts Constitution by 2 advantages against physical attacks.
Weaknesses:
Ninjutsu that have no physical form such as fire and wind ignores the boost. The only exception is earth release since it usually possess some form of physical matter. This is because it is preparing the body to withstand against powerful taijutsu and even other weapons.
Name: Spring Chant
Rank: D
Power: C
Activation Cost: N/a
Upkeep Cost: 3
Range: Self
Speed: N/a
Element: N/a
Skill: Taijutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: C rank Coordination w/o taijutsu skill or D rank with the taijutsu skill.
Parent Technique: N/a
Hand Seals: N/a
Description: This style of combat focuses on fast, flowing combinations utilizing basic principles of Taijutsu. The style uses sheer speed and number of attacks to achieve its goals in contrast to other more strength reliant Taijutsu styles. While those who aren't trained in Taijutsu find that faster strikes tend to lose out on power, a Taijutsu user who has trained in the skill can utilize this style without losing any of their striking power, allowing body mechanics to make up for any power lost. Boosts coordination by one tier with the taijutsu skill and by one plus without it.
Weaknesses: The boosts are lowered by -- if the user doesn't have the taijutsu skill. Their strength is also lowered by - if they don't possess the Taijutsu Skill to represent their lack of true effort in mastering their body.
Name: Rising Side Kick
Rank: D
Power: C
Activation Cost: 1
Upkeep Cost: -
Range: Melee
Speed: N/A
Element: -
Skill: Taijutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: -
Parent Technique: -
Hand Seals: -
Description:
The user swiftly launches their leg from standstil position into an at most 6-7' high side-swipe kick. While using this technique, if the user has the taijutsu skill, this technique's power becomes C rank as a display of their mastery of the ways of taijutsu.
Weaknesses: -
Name: Rising Scissor Kick
Rank: D
Power: D
Activation Cost: 1
Upkeep Cost: -
Range: melee
Speed: N/A
Element: -
Skill: Taijutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: -
Parent Technique: -
Hand Seals: -
Description:
The user raises on leg 180° into the air from standstill, dropping said leg/foot onto an opponent. This can also be used while jumping. If the user has the taijutsu skill, this technique's power becomes C rank as a display of their mastery of the ways of taijutsu.
Weaknesses:-
Name: Rising Defense Kick
Rank: D
Power: D
Activation Cost: 3
Upkeep Cost: -
Range: melee
Speed:N/A
Element: -
Skill:Taijutsu
Classification: Open
Requirements: Taijutsu
Parent Technique: -
Hand Seals: -
Description:
When facing a low ranked (D at most) attack or technique of a solid nature (won't work on raiton for instance) the user rather than defending with their hands, raise their leg and use the soles of their shoes/feet to defend and redirect the attack to the ground.
Weaknesses: -