The Warshaper Prc from Complete Warrior would be a beneficial choice for class levels. The classes from the Tome of Battle: Book of Nine Swords would also likely work well, especially the Tiger Claw maneuvers and stances.
Ooops... Just noticed "core classes only". 
__________________ Vampyr Template This is an alternate vampire based upon Bram Stoker's Dracula, including template, age categories, and a greater vampyr prestige class. 3e/3.5e "Kits" This was my stab at customizing Fighters before the proliferation of 3e splatbooks and the formal codification of "alternate class features" in 3.5.
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