Name: Praying Mantis Wushu
Rank: A
Power: A
Activation Cost: N/A
Upkeep Cost:10
Range: Close Quarters
Speed: N/A
Element: N/A
Skill: Taijutsu/Kenjutsu
Classification: Personal Technique
Requirements: N/A
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: Praying Mantis Wushu is a style of combat that emphasizes high speed strikes and counter-attacks. This style utilizes whip-like/circular motions to deflect direct attacks, which it follows up with precise attacks to the opponent's vital spots. The user creates a hook made of one to three fingers directing force in a whip-like manner. The hook may be used to divert force (blocking), adhere to an opponent's limb, or attack critical spots (eyes or acupuncture points). These techniques are particularly useful in combination, for example using the force imparted from a block to power an attack. So if the enemy punches with the right hand, the user might hook outwards with the left hand (shifting the body to the left) and use the turning force to attack the enemy's neck with a right hook. Alternately, he/she might divert downwards with the left hook and rebound with the left wrist stump to jaw/nose/throat. The "praying mantis hook" is also part of some of the distinctive typical guarding positions of the style. Praying Mantis Wushu is especially known for its explosive speed and continuous attacks. Wrist/arm techniques in particular are emphasized, as well as knee and elbow strikes. Praying Mantis Wushu is also capable of making use of ninja tools, specifically short swords such as tanto and wakizashi. The style grants a ++ to Coordination and a -1 Tier to the opponent's Perception for the purpose of tracking the user's movements.
Weaknesses: N/A
Name: Praying Mantis Wushu: Mantis Fury
Rank: B
Power: B
Activation Cost: 10
Upkeep Cost: N/A
Range: Close Quarters
Speed: N/A
Element: N/A
Skill: Taijutsu/Kenjutsu
Classification: Personal Technique
Requirements: N/A
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: : The user closes in on their opponent and lashes out with a fury of stabs with any bladed weapon. The user will utilize chakra to increase their speed and fury allowing them to stab the opponent at max speed. The stabs are brutal and quick so as to cause maximum bleeding yet dexterous enough to prevent death by piercing a major organ. The attack will seem like a blur of blood and wind as the user pushes chakra into the stab wounds to increase bleed damage. While the attack itself is non-lethal in that all vital organs are narrowly missed, anyone who is subject to this attack risks dying of blood loss if they are not treated. Strength and Speed increased by a ++
Weaknesses: N/A
Name: Praying Mantis Wushu: Zero-Hedge
Rank: C
Power: C
Activation Cost: 5
Upkeep Cost: N/A
Range: Close Quarters
Speed: N/A
Element: N/A
Skill: Taijutsu/Kenjutsu
Classification: Personal Technique
Requirements: N/A
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: The user attaches some form of cord (ninja wire, chakra strings, metal chain) to their Praying Mantis eligible weapon (usually a tanto or short sword). They then utilize chakra to vibrate their hands and fingers. The minute vibrations during manipulation are channeled and focused into the cord allowing it move with greater precision and speed than before. It also makes it much more difficult to gauge the path of the weapons in question as when they are attached to the cord they seem to form after images of themselves. The object itself is still visible and can be seen but the opponent's ability to respond to them is greatly diminished. Coordination debuffed by -1 Tier for the purpose of dodging or countering strikes made via Zero-Hedge.
Weaknesses: N/A
Name: Praying Mantis Wushu: Heavy Raptorial Strike
Rank: C
Power: C
Activation Cost: 5
Upkeep Cost: N/A
Range: Close Quarters
Speed: N/A
Element: N/A
Skill: Taijutsu/Kenjutsu
Classification: Personal Technique
Requirements: N/A
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: The user draws a blade and makes a rapid parry via twirling their blade in a single rotation whilst in close quarters combat. The katana essentially functions as a "hook" of sorts with the intention of disarming an enemy (via relieving them of a hand or cutting it so badly its unusable). The initial parry is defensive and can block attacks but the twirl turns that momentum to an attack that can maim an opponent's hands. Afterwards the attack is ended with a powerful downward slash so as to open the opponent up from collar bone to hip making for a potentially lethal counter-attack. Opponent's Strength debuffed by one tier for the purpose of interacting with this attack.
Weaknesses: N/A
Name: Praying Mantis Wushu: Mantis Submission Kata
Rank: C
Power: C
Activation Cost: 5
Upkeep Cost: N/A
Range: Close Quarters
Speed: N/A
Element: N/A
Skill: Taijutsu/Kenjutsu
Classification: Personal Technique
Requirements: N/A
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: The user uses superior speed and strength to block an incoming physical Taijutsu or other physical style attack. Using the curved hand or a weapon as a hook to grapple and push away limbs and body parts to defend from attack. The user can then counter attack by a series of strikes aimed at the chin, lower jaw, and neck area aimed to produce enough pain to cause submission. The neck is a vital weak point and when struck with sufficient force it can knock an opponent unconscious or potentially paralyze them depending on the strength of the user. There is a heavy emphasis on attacking with the forearms, heel of the hand, elbows, and if necessary blades. The Mantis Submission Kata can take a myriad of forms depending on the situation making it a flexible template for responding to an attack. It grants a + to Speed, Coordination, and Strength
Weaknesses: N/A
Rank: A
Power: A
Activation Cost: N/A
Upkeep Cost:10
Range: Close Quarters
Speed: N/A
Element: N/A
Skill: Taijutsu/Kenjutsu
Classification: Personal Technique
Requirements: N/A
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: Praying Mantis Wushu is a style of combat that emphasizes high speed strikes and counter-attacks. This style utilizes whip-like/circular motions to deflect direct attacks, which it follows up with precise attacks to the opponent's vital spots. The user creates a hook made of one to three fingers directing force in a whip-like manner. The hook may be used to divert force (blocking), adhere to an opponent's limb, or attack critical spots (eyes or acupuncture points). These techniques are particularly useful in combination, for example using the force imparted from a block to power an attack. So if the enemy punches with the right hand, the user might hook outwards with the left hand (shifting the body to the left) and use the turning force to attack the enemy's neck with a right hook. Alternately, he/she might divert downwards with the left hook and rebound with the left wrist stump to jaw/nose/throat. The "praying mantis hook" is also part of some of the distinctive typical guarding positions of the style. Praying Mantis Wushu is especially known for its explosive speed and continuous attacks. Wrist/arm techniques in particular are emphasized, as well as knee and elbow strikes. Praying Mantis Wushu is also capable of making use of ninja tools, specifically short swords such as tanto and wakizashi. The style grants a ++ to Coordination and a -1 Tier to the opponent's Perception for the purpose of tracking the user's movements.
Weaknesses: N/A
Name: Praying Mantis Wushu: Mantis Fury
Rank: B
Power: B
Activation Cost: 10
Upkeep Cost: N/A
Range: Close Quarters
Speed: N/A
Element: N/A
Skill: Taijutsu/Kenjutsu
Classification: Personal Technique
Requirements: N/A
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: : The user closes in on their opponent and lashes out with a fury of stabs with any bladed weapon. The user will utilize chakra to increase their speed and fury allowing them to stab the opponent at max speed. The stabs are brutal and quick so as to cause maximum bleeding yet dexterous enough to prevent death by piercing a major organ. The attack will seem like a blur of blood and wind as the user pushes chakra into the stab wounds to increase bleed damage. While the attack itself is non-lethal in that all vital organs are narrowly missed, anyone who is subject to this attack risks dying of blood loss if they are not treated. Strength and Speed increased by a ++
Weaknesses: N/A
Name: Praying Mantis Wushu: Zero-Hedge
Rank: C
Power: C
Activation Cost: 5
Upkeep Cost: N/A
Range: Close Quarters
Speed: N/A
Element: N/A
Skill: Taijutsu/Kenjutsu
Classification: Personal Technique
Requirements: N/A
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: The user attaches some form of cord (ninja wire, chakra strings, metal chain) to their Praying Mantis eligible weapon (usually a tanto or short sword). They then utilize chakra to vibrate their hands and fingers. The minute vibrations during manipulation are channeled and focused into the cord allowing it move with greater precision and speed than before. It also makes it much more difficult to gauge the path of the weapons in question as when they are attached to the cord they seem to form after images of themselves. The object itself is still visible and can be seen but the opponent's ability to respond to them is greatly diminished. Coordination debuffed by -1 Tier for the purpose of dodging or countering strikes made via Zero-Hedge.
Weaknesses: N/A
Name: Praying Mantis Wushu: Heavy Raptorial Strike
Rank: C
Power: C
Activation Cost: 5
Upkeep Cost: N/A
Range: Close Quarters
Speed: N/A
Element: N/A
Skill: Taijutsu/Kenjutsu
Classification: Personal Technique
Requirements: N/A
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: The user draws a blade and makes a rapid parry via twirling their blade in a single rotation whilst in close quarters combat. The katana essentially functions as a "hook" of sorts with the intention of disarming an enemy (via relieving them of a hand or cutting it so badly its unusable). The initial parry is defensive and can block attacks but the twirl turns that momentum to an attack that can maim an opponent's hands. Afterwards the attack is ended with a powerful downward slash so as to open the opponent up from collar bone to hip making for a potentially lethal counter-attack. Opponent's Strength debuffed by one tier for the purpose of interacting with this attack.
Weaknesses: N/A
Name: Praying Mantis Wushu: Mantis Submission Kata
Rank: C
Power: C
Activation Cost: 5
Upkeep Cost: N/A
Range: Close Quarters
Speed: N/A
Element: N/A
Skill: Taijutsu/Kenjutsu
Classification: Personal Technique
Requirements: N/A
Parent Technique: N/A
Hand Seals: N/A
Description: The user uses superior speed and strength to block an incoming physical Taijutsu or other physical style attack. Using the curved hand or a weapon as a hook to grapple and push away limbs and body parts to defend from attack. The user can then counter attack by a series of strikes aimed at the chin, lower jaw, and neck area aimed to produce enough pain to cause submission. The neck is a vital weak point and when struck with sufficient force it can knock an opponent unconscious or potentially paralyze them depending on the strength of the user. There is a heavy emphasis on attacking with the forearms, heel of the hand, elbows, and if necessary blades. The Mantis Submission Kata can take a myriad of forms depending on the situation making it a flexible template for responding to an attack. It grants a + to Speed, Coordination, and Strength
Weaknesses: N/A
