Monkey Style Kung Fu

Tai Sing Pek Kwar

Monkey Style Kung Fu, sometimes referred to as Tai Sing Pek Kwar, is based on the movement of apes and monkeys. Each position imitates the clown-like flips, acrobatics, and loose body of the creatures. They have the ability to be completely relaxed yet constantly alert, they always roll smoothly away from attacks, yet they can turn and leap attack instantly. They have the patience to watch and wait for an indefinite period, waiting to catch someone else off guard.

Some of the monkey-imitation strikes include double-knuckle punches, slaps, arcing fingers and devious overhead raps. A Monkey Style master will bare his teeth, make "ook" noises and roll on the ground before entering combat. Responding to attacks he'll roll and whimper and pantomime imaginary wounds, eventually appearing completely helpless. Eventually, when the enemy has been lulled into carelessness, or enraged, the master will leap or roll into a full-scale attack.

Many students work as street performers and acrobats while they take their training. Of the special Monkey Katas, usually only one set is taught to a student, the one which the instructor feels best suits the student's personality, body type and abilities.

Stance

The monkey stance is a low, bowlegged and offcenter one, with the body slumped over and ready to roll forward or back at any time. Arms are held monkey-style with elbows out and hands inward and loosely hanging down.

Level

Advanced

Years to Study

12

Dress

No special outfit, some schools prefer Kung Fu outfits, others like loose karate outfits, and still others use adapted street clothes.

Alignment Requirements

None

Attribute Requirements

Cha. (15), Str. (11), Con. (11)

Number of Attacks

2

Free Move

Somersault, Cartwheel, Knife Hand, Kick, Dodge

Purchaseable Moves

Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Leap, Backflip, Parry, Automatic Parry, Automatic Dodge, Disarm, Breakfall, Fore-Knuckle Fist, Double-Knuckle Fist, Backhand, Claw Hand,Palm Strike, Tripping/Leg Hook, Backward Sweep, Drop Kick, Death Blow, Leap Attack,Body Block/Tackle, Choke, Knee, Elbow, Forearm, Arm Hold, Leg Hold, Body Hold, Neck Hold, Pull Punch, K.O./Stun, Critical

Allowed Powers

Up to 2 from Arts of Invisibility, Body Hardening or ‘Monkey’ Katas. Must take at least 1 ‘Monkey’ Kata.

Recommended Skills

Language Modern, Begging, Tumbling, Jumping, Religion

Links to Moves

Martial Arts Kicks
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Martial Arts Evasions
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