Kai Zantetsuken
Aug 16, 2012 17:13:47 GMT -8
Post by Etherion on Aug 16, 2012 17:13:47 GMT -8
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[/spoiler][/blockquote]Battōjutsu (Art of the Drawing Sword) (75)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Defensive / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Special: Allows the swordsman to deflect basic attacks of equal or lower rank, in conjunction with other, more advanced moves within the style.
Description: An offensive nature of fighting, all Battojutsu practitioners will tend to stand in looser patterns, letting their steel fly and attack at often irregular angles. Unlike its defensive counterpart, this form allows for quicker, more deliberate strikes, making it deadly in the hands of a true master.
Domain: Kenjutsu.
Nadegiri (Killing Several in One Sweep) (75)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S.
Type: Offensive / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: Self.
Chakra: Low - Massive.
Special: See description!
Description: Commencing from a standing position, the practitioner draws and strikes an attacker then sheathes. Nadegiri is a technique developed by Kenjutsu masters, who prefers to ending battles in one quick and powerful strike. Nadegiri doesn't have a set position for the strike, the attack can be coming from any direction, but, it requires two hands upon the handle to drive all the power and force behind it for it to be a finishing blow. Like it was created to be.
Domain: Kenjutsu. Battojutsu 'D - S'.
Nibaigiri (Double Cut) (50)
Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Chakra: Mid
Special: Learning 'B' rank "Art of Sword Drawing" increases damage by one rank. Damage is calculated per strike. Can be used once per thread, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: Commencing from a kneeling position, the practitioner rises and draws, making a rising strike on the draw and a dropping strike as he sheathes. The movement is flashy and hard to trace, leaving unguarded opponent's in trouble.
Domain: Kenjutsu. Battōjutsu 'C'
Sanpo Zuki (3-Way Thrust)(50)
Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Chakra: Mid
Special: Learning 'B' rank "Art of Sword Drawing" increases damage by one rank. Damage is calculated per strike. Can be used once per thread, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: Commencing from a standing position, the practitioner draws and thrusts his sword into three opponents around him, then quickly sheathes. The movement is capable of impaling a group of opponents easily, if they are not cautious.
Domain: Kenjutsu. Battōjutsu 'C'.
Iaijutsu (Art of Mental Presence) (75)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Defensive / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Special: Allows the swordsman to deflect basic attacks of equal or lower rank, in conjunction with other, more advanced moves within the style.
Description: A defensive nature of fighting, all Iaijutsu practitioners will tend to stand in closed positions, leaving little openings and making sure to make the least amount of wasted movement possible so as to remain solid like a rock. Once the swordsman has understood the basics of fortification, they move on to more complex defensive patterns.
Domain: Kenjutsu.
Rasen Karasu-Zuki (Spiral Parry Thrust) (50)
Rank: C
Type: Defensive / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Chakra: Mid
Special: Learning 'B' rank "Art of Mental Presence." increases defense by one rank. Up to 5 projectiles can be parried per use, plus 1 more each time retrained.
Description: Commencing from a raised knee, seated position, the practitioner proceeds to unsheathe the blade and quickly strike down an incoming projectile, either slicing it in half or redirecting its path away from the user. Useful when faced with opponents that prefer to strike from a distance, as long as the user is able to spot the incoming threat in time.
Domain: Kenjutsu. Iaijutsu 'C'.
Nukiuchi (Sudden Draw) (50)
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Taijutsu / Kenjutsu
Range: 0 - 5 meters
Chakra: Mid
Special: High-speed side-step can be used once per thread, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: Commencing from a kneeling position, the practitioner avoids a frontal strike in the form of a shimmy or side-step, then draws to attack before sheathing again. This high-speed movement is hard to follow, and allows for the user to place themselves within the opponent's weak spot.
Domain: Kenjutsu. Iaijutsu 'C'.