Te
Te, or "Hand," is the most ancient martial art form in ShaoYan. Because the people in many provinces of ShaoYan were constantly forbidden to use or practice with weapons, they ended up developing superior "empty hand" combat techniques. Likewise, all the weapons of Te are really converted farming tools.
This weapon practice is designed to be more practical than ornamental. A master in the art will never attack without reason, and will not even get into a ready stance until actually attacked. A common tactic is to pretend to be helpless and ignorant, while at the same time trying to talk peacefully with the aggressor. The instant that an attack is launched, the Te master will go into a stance and spend the first melee round dodging and parrying. From that point on there will be attacks at every opportunity, using about two hand strikes for every kick attack.
Learning Te is easy for anyone from ShaoYan. There are experts in the art in every village, and secret techniques are usually passed down through the generations.
Stance
Feet a shoulder's width apart, both knees partly bent, forward fist extended at navel level, and rear fist pulled tightly back to waist.
Note: Will only defend the first round, then will only attack.
Years to Study
8
Dress
Black Karate outfit
Alignment Requirements
None
Attribute Requirements
Str. (11), Con. (11), Dex. (13)
Number of Attacks
3
Free Move
Kick, Strike, Knife Hand, Fore-Knuckle Fist, Parry
Purchaseable Moves
Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Dodge, Automatic Parry, Double-Knuckle Fist, Power Punch, Palm Strike, Duo-Fist Strike, Snap Kick, Death Blow, Combo Grab/Kick, Knee,Elbow, Forearm, Pull Punch, K.O./Stun, Critical
Allowed Powers
Up to 3 from Body Hardening, Martial Arts Techniques, Special Katas.
Recommended Skills
Language Ancient, Ikebana, Bonsai, Writing (Calligraphy), Go, WP Staff (Bo), WP Sai, WP Kama, WP Tui-Fa, WP Nunchaku, Religion
Links to Moves
Martial Arts KicksMartial Arts Strikes
Martial Arts Movement
Martial Arts Evasions
Martial Arts Special Moves