11-14-2017, 07:24 AM | #11 |
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Re: Question: Off-Hand Striking
I agree that it is not ambidexterity because you can go to any dojo in the USA and receive that type of training. Now, you could take handedness for unarmed combat skills as a quirk, as it would represent a weakness in the character.
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11-14-2017, 09:18 AM | #12 |
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Re: Question: Off-Hand Striking
I have never trained anything where I trained to strike with my left arm or leg as much as my right. Sure maybe I drilled left kicks or whatever, but in sparring I used my strong side significantly more. Maybe nothing I ever learned was "reputable".
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11-14-2017, 09:22 AM | #13 | |
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Re: Question: Off-Hand Striking
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It may well be that OHT perk is not ubiquitous in all Martial arts! So with that and my suggested Perk tweak in mind it may be that certain styles might vary the OHT perk cost as well. Last edited by Tomsdad; 11-14-2017 at 09:46 AM. |
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11-14-2017, 09:26 AM | #14 |
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Re: Question: Off-Hand Striking
Unarmed, the hands are considered equally capable. This is a simplification, and for those who like detail, GURPS Martial Arts, p. 124, offers an optional rule that increases realism:
When using the "off" hand, you have the usual -4 to skill (and therefore -2 to Parry) and -2 to ST (giving -1 to punching damage).Please note that skill and ST are affected. That rule goes on to say: In campaigns that use this rule, Off-Hand Weapon Training becomes a Style Perk for all barehanded striking arts, and it and Ambidexterity (p. B39) eliminate both penalties.This covers those schools and teachers that feel it's important to train both sides equally, which is a common but not universal exercise. Talk to any boxer about the extra work required . . . that's the work of learning this perk.
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11-14-2017, 09:32 AM | #15 | |
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Re: Question: Off-Hand Striking
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I have also studied Silver, the I.33, and Meyer, but the unarmed attacks in armed styles probably don't count for this discussion. Last edited by sir_pudding; 11-14-2017 at 09:36 AM. |
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11-14-2017, 09:43 AM | #16 | |
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Re: Question: Off-Hand Striking
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I guess my more recent experience of boxing is colouring my perception here, and I guess compared to some MA boxing has a relatively square on stance. Last edited by Tomsdad; 11-14-2017 at 10:02 AM. |
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11-14-2017, 09:50 AM | #17 | |
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11-14-2017, 10:01 AM | #18 | |
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But I guess different things including experiences and styles etc, are well different! Anyway Cheers TD |
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11-14-2017, 10:05 AM | #19 | |
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11-14-2017, 10:16 AM | #20 | |
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