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

COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee: 3
Escape Moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Backflip, Cartwheel, Somersault, Leap, Maintain
Balance
Attack Moves: Backflip, Cartwheel, Handstand, Leap, Roll, Somersault
Basic Defense Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry
Advanced Defenses: Multiple Dodge, Circular Parry, Automatic Dodge, Automatic Roll
Hand Attacks: Strike ( Punch ), Knife Hand, Double Knuckle Fist, Back Hand
Basic Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Roundhouse Kick, Wheel Kick, Crescent Kick, Tripping/Leg Hook,
Drop Kick, Reverse Turn Kick, Whirling Kick ( Special! Must be the first attack and it uses half of the
character's attacks. Roll to strike with no bonuses. Affects every target in Combat range, and acts as
an Automatic Parry. Inflicts 1D8 damage ).
Jumping Foot Attacks: Jump Kick, Flying Jump Kick, Flying Reverse Turn Kick
Special Attacks: Death Blow, Leap Attack, Knee, Elbow, Forearm, Head Butt, Arrastao ( SPECIAL!
The capoeirista attempts to grab the opponent's legs and pull them out from underneath him. Uses
two attacks, and requires a strike roll of 13 or better. If successful, the victim suffers 1D8 damage and
loses initiative and two attacks ).
Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Knock-out/Stun, Critical Strike, Critical Strike from behind
Multiple Attackers: 4
Preferred Range: Long to combat
SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Art Powers: Select a total of three powers from among Body Hardening Exercises, Martial
Art Techniques, or Specialty Katas.
Languages: Portugese
Domestic: Dancing, Singing
Survival: Jungle ( or Wilderness ) Survival
Physical: Acrobatics, Gymnastics, Running, Swimming
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
( NOTE: There are very few strike bonuses in this style. Most of the bonuses are geared towards
evasion and escape ).
Level 1: +1 to three (3) Escape Moves of choice
Level 2: +1 to three (3) Attack Moves of choice
Level 3: +1 to Parry/Dodge/Automatic Dodge
Level 4: Knock-out/Stun on a Natural 19-20
Level 5: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Strike, +1 initiative
Level 6: Select one additional Martial Art Power from Martial Art Techniques or Specialty Katas
Level 7: +2 to Strike, +1 initiative
Level 8: Critical Strike on Natural 19-20
Level 9: +2 to Leap ( +6 feet )
Level 10: +1 to three (3) Escape Moves of choice
Level 11: Select one additional Martial Art Power from Martial Art Techniques or Specialty Katas
Level 12: +2 to damage, +2 to Parry/Dodge
Level 13: Knock-out/Stun on Natural 18-20, Critical Strike on Natural 18-20
Level 14: +1 to three (3) Attack Moves of choice
Level 15: +1 Attack per Melee, +3 to Leap ( +6 feet )
Why Study Capoirera?
It's an unusual style that combines strong defenses with fast offensive moves. In addition, it provides
excellent physical conditioning, and a sense of belonging.