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Advanced Martial Arts

The advanced martial arts system was first introduced in the 1st Edition Oriental Adventures book. Unfortunately for us all, Oriental Adventures was dropped completely when 2nd Edition arrived. With the release of the Complete Ninja's Handbook, we were reintroduced to advanced martial arts. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in a 2nd Edition oriental campaign. The following list of maneuvers is taken directly from the Complete Ninja's Handbook and has been expanded with information taken from Dragon #164 as well as a bit of my own editting.

Maneuver	Effects
*Blocks*
1. Basic Parry	Blocks 1 melee attack.
2. Parry All	Costs 2 attacks; blocks all melee attacks; +2 with sai or jitte
3. Grappling Block	Blocks 1 melee attack; pins weapon
4. Arrow Parry	Costs 2 attacks; blocks all missle attacks.
*Kicks*
1. Circle Kick	Add 1d2 hp to basic damage.
2. Flying Kick	Leap; add 1d4 hp to basic damage.
3. Backward Kick	Kick person behind; basic damage.
4. Leg Sweep	Costs 2 attacks; opponent save vs. dexterity or fall prone
5. Double Kick	Attack two opponents with same foot; roll vs. best AC
6. Scissors Kick	Kick two opponents simultaneously; -2 to each attack
*Locks*
1. Choke hold	Takes +1 round; victim passes out
2. Locking Block	Pins weapon/ limb; +4 to hit with other attacks
3. Incapacitator	Add 1d4 hp to basic damage; limb useless; saving throw applies
4. Immobilizing	Victim immobilized; -6 to break free
5. Crushing Hug	3-30hp/rnd; -6 to break free; min. 16 STR
*Movement*
1. Feint	Costs extra attack; +3 to hit
2. Prone Fighting	Suffer no kneel/ sit/ prone penalties
3. Immovability	Save vs. paralization to not budge
4. Charge	1d4 +STR damage; opponent save vs.DEX to avoid; +2 to hit and damage with shield
5. Leap	Leap 4 feet high, 3 feet forward; add 1 foot per level
*Movement 2*
1. Quick Strike	+1 bonus to initiative
2. Speed	Check Dexterity; result/4=extra attacks; once per day
3. Slow resistance	Immune to Slow Spells
4. Flowing Water	-2AC through speed, agility, evasion
5. Feather Walk	1/2 Move; move in complete silence; -25% to Tracking
6. Great Shield	Block 3 att +1/lvl; lasts 1/rnd per 3 exp. levels
*Push*
1. Concentrated Push	Push foe 1'/site/level; knockdown if push over 3'; save vs. paralyzation
2. Sticking Touch	While touching, +2 to hit, -2 AC
3. One Finger Push	Concentrated push at range
4. Reflection	Make normal attack roll to reflect damage to opponent
*Strike*
1. Iron Fist	1d6 hp damage plus STR bonuses w/ blows
2. Crushing blow	Break inanimate objects; 1 attack round; must be bludgeoning weapon
3. Eagle Claw	1d8 hp damage plus STR bonuses; 1 att/rnd
4. Double-fist Punch	Two hits vs. one opponent; -1 to hit; save vs paralyzation if both hit; stunned 2d6 rnds
5. Thunderpunch	1 attack; triple damage; save vs. breath; stunned 1d6 rnds
6. Thunderclap	Loud clap creates elemental air burst; glass & pottery save vs. crushing in 10' rad
*Throw*
1. Fall	Take half damage from falls
2. Instant Stand	Stand quickly (negates 1-round penalty)
3. Hurl	Throw target 1d4'; add 1d4 hp damage
4. Great Throw	Throw target 1'/site/lvl; 2Xbase damage
5. Crushing Drop	Throw target 1d2'; save vs. paralyzation; unconscious 2d4 rnds
*Vital Area*
1. Pain Touch	victim -2 to hit, +2 AC, for 1d3 rounds; save vs. paralization
2. Stunning Touch	Save vs. paralyzation or be stunned for 1d4 rounds
3. Paralyzing Touch	-4 to hit spine, save vs. paralyzation -2; paralyzed 2d4 rnds
4. Distance Death	1'/site/lvl; pain touch; stun, -2 save; paralyse, -4 save; 2Xbase damage no save
5. Shatter Touch	save vs. paralyzation to break inanimate object; suffer 2d8 damage
*Weapon*
1. Weapon Breaker	Automatically breaks normal weapons
2. Similar Weapon	Use non-proficient weapons in broad groups as if proficient
3. Arrow Cutting	save vs. paralyzation to deflect arrow, weapon required
4. Throwing mastery	Throw: fang, jitte, jo stick, kiseru, nunchaku, sai, siangkam, and tonfa with dagger range.
*Mental and Physical Training*
1. Meditation	1 hour meditation=2 hours sleep
2. All-Around Sight	Aware of attacks from all around
3. Mental Resistance	+2 on saving throws vs. mental attacks
4. Ch'i Attacks	Attack as magical weapons; equivalent +1/5 lvls; max +4
5. Blind Fighting	No penalty for fighting in darkness
6. Ironskin	-2AC when not wearing armor
7. Levitation	Float 5'/site/rnd/exp lvl
8. Slowed Aging	slow age as if wearing a phylactery of long years
*Mental and Physical Training 2*
1. Stillness	80% undetectable
2. Balance	20%+5%/lvl walk tightrope; 1 rnd concentrate= 100% balance for 1d4+1 rnds
3. Pause and Silence	all attacks; successful attack grants +1 for remainder of combat
4. Controlled Breathing	+2 save vs. fear; permanent effect: endure heat/cold
5. Summon Strength	concentrate 1 rnd; STR=18/00 for 1d4 rnds; rest for 1 turn
6. Contortion	90% escape bonds; move through 12" dia. hole; fit into 4 cubic ft. of space
7. Resuscitation	Revive stunned with DEX check; revive incapacitated with DEX-2 check
8. Suppressed Desire	Suppress need for food and water 2day/lvl

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