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

Daikido - The Way of Total Concentration
Daikido was designed with the idea that no more action should be taken than is absolutely
neccessary. Rather than landing a flury of blows on an opponent as many other martial artists will do,
a master of Daikido will bide their time until an opening appears and then make a single strike of
deadly effect. Likewise, rather than madly dodging or making a flury of parries, a master of Daikido
will deftly remove themselves from the path of several attacks at once, or fend off many blows with
one sweep of an arm.
Training emphasizes being fully aware of what one is doing, planning every action and thinking
through the concequences of one's movements, words, and deeds. As a result irresponsible or
spontaneous people have a tendency to either change or drop out before getting very far through
training. This will almost always completely shape a person's entire approach to life leading to a more
thoughtful, cautious person. A master will always be of the opinion that if you are going to do
_anything_, you should make sure you do it right.
Entrance Requirements: M.E. 12
Skill Cost: 8 years
Costume: Pretty much anything goes. Practitioners will rarely wear constricting or akward clothing.
Stance: A variety of stances can be used, but the centre of mass is invariably low and the weight is
almost always shifted to the balls of the feet.
CHARACTER BONUSES:
Add 3 to M.E.
Add 2 to P.P.
Add 15 to CHI
Add 5 to S.D.C.
COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee: 1 (note: if you take boxing you _do not_ get the extra attack, however you do get
the other bonuses and the number you need to roll to knock someone out is reduced by 1.)
Escape Moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Maintain Balance
Basic Defensive Moves: Dodge*, Parry*,
Advanced Defenses: Multiple Dodge*, Disarm, Circular Parry*, Breakfall*
Hand Strikes: Punch, Knife Hand, Palm Strike
Basic Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Snap Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Tripping Leg/Hook
Holds/Locks: Arm Hold, Neck Hold, Finger Lock, Arm Lock
Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Critical Strike or Knockout on 18-20, Critical Strike or Knockout
from behind, Death blow on natural 20
* The starred abilities are semi-automatic, each round the first of these done does not take an attack
or action.
SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Arts Powers: Two martial arts abilities can be selected from Martial Arts Techniques,
Specialty Katas, Body Hardening, and Chi Abilities. In addition, the Kime or one mind kata is
automatically learned at first level. Up to two of these may be traded in for basic skill programs (no
physical skill program). The kime ability may not be traded for a skill program.
Skills: None
Language: None