( Hand to Hand: Martial Arts ) Aikido ( revised )

BRAZILIAN JUJUTSU
Entrance Requirements: None
Skill Cost: 8 years (5 years as secondary form)
Brazilian Jujutsu (frequently abbreviated to BJJ) is a relatively modern form developed from judo and traditional
Japanese jujitsu styles by the family of Brazilian landowner Carlos Gracie in the early 20th century. Over the years,
the style was refined through repeated challenge matches against boxers and other martial artists. Techniques were
modified to reflect the combat realities of street fights in Brazil.
In combat, the BJJ master seeks to drive immediately to a clinch, where the punches and kicks of his opponent are
no longer effective. Once this is achieved, the opponent is taken to the ground, where he is choked or joint locked
into submission.
BJJ training is very hands-on, with the majority of practice being spent on groundfighting practice, There are no
preset forms.
Costume: Standard Judo unifrom (though speedoes are often worn during competitions)
Stance: Feet just over a shoulder's width apart, knees slightly bent, feet out for balance. The forward arm is extended
to check the range to the opponent, the other is held back over the chest for defense. Hands tend to be open.
CHARACTER BONUSES
+1 ME
+2 PP
+2 PE
+10 SDC
COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee: 2
Escape Moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Maintain Balance
Attack Moves: Clinch (Special! This involves a quick movement forward to grasp the opponent, while staying close
enough that virtually all attacks are impossible. On a successful Clinch roll, only holds/locks, body block/tackle,
body flip/throw, and tripping/leg hook attacks are possible for either fighter. Neither may parry or dodge attacks
from other characters. A Clinch is maintained until broken by a successful escape move or knockdown attack)
Basic Defensive Moves: Parry, Dodge, Automatic Parry
Advanced Defenses: Automatic Roll
Hand Strikes: Strike (punch), Palm Strike
Foot Attacks: Snap Kick, Kick Attack, Tripping/Leg Hooks
Special Attacks: Elbow, Knee, Body Block/Tackle
Holds/Locks: Arm Hold, Body Hold, Neck Hold, Neck Hold/Choke, Choke, Elbow Lock, Mount (Special!
Performed immediately after a knockdown attack, such as a tackle or leg hook, it pins the opponent to the ground,
allowing the character an advantage. While mounted, the character may use any upper body strike or hold/lock, and
is +2 to strike and +2 to damage on all techniques. His opponent is limited to hand attacks only, at -2 to strike and
damage, and may not roll with impact. The mount may be escaped as a hold), Guard (Special! Performed after
suffering a knockdown attack, this defensive position allows the character to defend himself by trapping the
opponent between his legs. The character is +2 to roll with impact and parry, and may use any upper body strike,
hold/lock, snap kick, or tripping/leg hook attack. A successful tripping/leg hook will roll both combatants to a
standing position; a critical strike with the leg hook rolls the character from the guard to the mount! While "in the
guard" the opponent may use any upper body strike, hold/lock, or knee attack. The guard may be escaped as a hold)
Weapon Katas: None
SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Arts Powers: Receives the Kansetsu Waza - Grasping Hand Atemi power automatically. Choose one power
from Body Hardening Exercises and Martial Arts Techniques.
Languages: Portugese
Philosophical Training: None