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Ch'o Chiao Ch'uan (Poking Foot Boxing)
Entrance Requirements:
None.
Skill Cost: 10 Years (Primary), 5 Years (Secondary).

This is an old, northern Chinese style sometimes called the "Water Margin Outlaw School of Boxing" as some of the characters in the novel "Outlaws of the Marsh" are described as specialists in this style. It was created by Ten Liang during the Northern Song Dynasty (960 - 1279 AD). It was developed using an abacus to form a set of 108 techniques in 18 basic patterns. From there it was passed on to Chou T'ung, and from there to the famous general Yueh Fei. It is also said that one of the generals of the Taipeng Rebellion, Shih Ta K'ai, taught this style to his troops.

This art was popularized by Wu Pin Lou during the 1920s in the Peking area. Schools range from Hebei Province to Shenyang Province in the northeast of China. Unfortunately is it not very well known outside of the country.

Combat for this style can range from quick, straight-line punches to kicks from unusual angles in a blend of high and low, straight and rounded movements. Always moving forward, using fists and feet in unison along with jumps, strikes are hard, but supple, like "falling meteorites". The opponent is never given time to recover.

Costume: Standard kung fu outfit.
Stance: Cat Stance. All weight rests on the back leg, which is bent at the knee. The rear foot is turned at 45 degrees out. Only the toes of the front foot rest on the ground, positioned in front of the back heel at about 1 1/2 times shoulder width. There is no weight on the front foot.

CHARACTER BONUSES
Add 5 to Chi
Add 1 to M.E.
Add 1 to P.P.
Add 1 to P.E.
Add 2 to Spd.
Add 10 to S.D.C.
COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee:
Three (3).
Escape Moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Maintain Balance.
Attack Moves: Leap.
Basic Defense Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry.
Advanced Defense Moves: Multiple Dodge, Powerblock/Parry.
Hand Attacks: Strike (Punch), Palm Strike, Backhand.
Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Snap Kick, Crescent Kick, Backwards Sweep, Reverse Turning Kick.
Jumping Foot Attacks: Jump Kick, Flying Drop Kick (Special! This attack consists of leaping up, driving both feet into the opponent, then falling to the ground. It does 1D12 damage and is a Critical Strike. It must be done from Long Range and must be the first and only attack of the Melee Round.)
Special Attacks: Deathblow, Knee, Leap Attack.
Holds/Locks: None.
Weapon Kata: None.
Special Kata: You may select these in place of one of your regular Special Kata selections.
Wen Tang Ch'uan (Scholarly Strategy Form): Defensive. This Special Kata uses low kicks, short movements, and quick direction changes to defend against multiple attackers. Attacks are limited to Strike (Punch), Backhand, Knee, Snap Kick, or Backwards Sweep. Bonuses: +2 to Dodge, +2 to Rear Attacks, +2 to Maintain Balance.
Wu Tang Ch'uan (Martial Strategy Form): Offensive. This Special Kata uses subtle footwork with big, open movements to set up powerful, precise attacks. These attacks are usually high kicks which are straight and direct with maximum focused power. Bonuses: +2 to Strike, +2 to Damage, and +2 to Leap.
Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Critical Strike, Critical Strike From Behind, Knock-Out/Stun, Knockout/Stun from Behind
SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Art Powers:
Automatically receive Body Hardening Exercise: Kick Practice. Select a total of two (2) Powers from among Body Hardening Exercises, Martial Arts Techniques, and Special Kata.
Languages: Chinese (Mandarin Dialect).
Cultural: None.
Physical: None.
Survival: None.
Temple: None.
Weapon Proficiencies: None.
Philosophical Training: Buddhism.
If this is your Primary Martial Art then the following other styles can be learned in a shorter time: Fong Ngan (4 Years), Lee Kwan Choo (5 Years), Mien Ch'uan (7 Years), or Taido (6 Years).
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
1st:
+1 to Initiative, +1 to Maintain Balance, Deathblow on a Natural 20, Critical Strike or Knockout/Stun from Behind.
2nd: +1 to Parry/Dodge, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.
3rd: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Strike
4th: +1 to Damage, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.
5th: +1 to Parry/Dodge
6th: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.
7th: +1 to Strike, Select one (1) Martial Art Power from Body Hardening Exercises, Martial Arts Techniques, or Special Kata.
8th: Critical Strike on a Natural 18+, Knockout/Stun on a Natural 20.
9th: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.
10th: +1 to Damage, Select one (1) Martial Art Power from Body Hardening Exercises, Martial Arts Techniques, or Special Kata.
11th: +1 to Strike, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.
12th: +1 Attack per Melee, Select one (1) Martial Art Power from Body Hardening Exercises, Martial Arts Techniques, or Special Kata.
13th: +1 to Damage
14th: +1 to Parry/Dodge, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.
15th: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Maintain Balance.
Why Study CH'O CHIAO CH'UAN?
It's a kung fu style that specializes in kicks. What's not to like?

Designer's Notes:
  • I used Tae Kwon Do and Hsing I to generate the numbers for the style.
  • Why Hsing I? Because one source said there were similarities between it and this style.
  • This style is known as Chuo Jiao in Pinyin.
  • Wen Tang and Wu Tang are actually substyles characterized by Hu Chuojiao and Hao Chuojiao, respectively.
  • There may be a connection between this style and Mandarin Duck Boxing/leg (Yuanyang Quan/Tui).
Bibliography
The Way of the Warrior by Chris Crudelli, page 78.
Kung Fu/Qigong Magazine (January 2000 issue): 100 Kung Fu Styles of the Past Millenium by Martha Burr & Gene Ching, page 35.
Chuo Jiao at Chinavoc.com
Chuo Jiao at Chinesekungfu.4t.com
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I have video! Unfortunately it doesn't get interesting until the 3:30 mark, or so.
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