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<blockquote data-quote="Janx" data-source="post: 1870890" data-attributes="member: 8835">Here's a text dump of my write-up for one monk dojo.&nbsp; In my campaign, the western edge of the main land is where an &quot;oriental&quot; culture developed.&nbsp; Since then, they've integrated, but it allowed for monks.&nbsp; Anyway, here it is:Tora No Do ------------------------------------------Tora Meijin Lo Huang founded Tora No Do (“Way of the Tiger”) 200 hundred years when he was lost in the mountain hills.&nbsp; He searched for the way for hours when he caught glimpse of a white tiger.&nbsp; He followed the tiger, loosing sight of it, only to see it again as it led him.&nbsp; Finally he found himself on a road leading to his village.&nbsp; The tiger was no where to be seen.&nbsp; He arrived in his village to see invaders from the Dragon Clan attacking.&nbsp; He took cover, hoping to see an opening where he could save his people.&nbsp; From out of nowhere, the white tiger sprang into the center of the invading men and began tearing them to pieces.&nbsp; Lo Huang knew then that his time to strike had come.&nbsp; He leaped in among the men and fought with such ferocity that few of the Dragon Clan survived to run away.&nbsp; Villagers say that day that they saw only one tiger that day, and it was Lo Huang, savior of their village.The Tora No Do style is an aggressive style preferring quick strikes against the enemy over advanced grappling, dodging and throws.&nbsp; Practitioners of this style are skilled in hunting their prey, having patience to wait for the opportune moment, and then to attack with full force and disregard for pain and injury, just as the tiger would.As students advance in skill, they are recognized by being allowed to wear belts of the appropriate color.&nbsp; A student advances to a higher ranking by defeating a fellow student of equal ranking in an honor duel, the Shoushin Sainou.&nbsp; The rankings are as follows:Ranking&nbsp; &nbsp; Monk Level&nbsp; &nbsp; Belt&nbsp; &nbsp; TitleJukyu&nbsp; &nbsp; 1&nbsp; &nbsp; White&nbsp; &nbsp; TabiteKukyu&nbsp; &nbsp; 2&nbsp; &nbsp; Yellow&nbsp; &nbsp; WakamonoHachikyu&nbsp; &nbsp; 3&nbsp; &nbsp; Yellow 1 tassel&nbsp; &nbsp; Sichikyu&nbsp; &nbsp; 4&nbsp; &nbsp; Yellow 2 tassels&nbsp; &nbsp; Rokkyu&nbsp; &nbsp; 5&nbsp; &nbsp; Green&nbsp; &nbsp; WakamushaGokyu&nbsp; &nbsp; 6&nbsp; &nbsp; Green 1 tassel&nbsp; &nbsp; Yonkyu&nbsp; &nbsp; 7&nbsp; &nbsp; Green 2 tassels&nbsp; &nbsp; Sankyu&nbsp; &nbsp; 8&nbsp; &nbsp; Brown&nbsp; &nbsp; BushiNikyu&nbsp; &nbsp; 9&nbsp; &nbsp; Brown 1 tassel&nbsp; &nbsp; Ikkyu&nbsp; &nbsp; 10&nbsp; &nbsp; Brown 2 tassels&nbsp; &nbsp; Shodan&nbsp; &nbsp; 11&nbsp; &nbsp; Black&nbsp; &nbsp; SensaiNidan&nbsp; &nbsp; 13&nbsp; &nbsp; Black 1 tassel&nbsp; &nbsp; Sandan&nbsp; &nbsp; 15&nbsp; &nbsp; Black 2 tassels&nbsp; &nbsp; Yondan&nbsp; &nbsp; 17&nbsp; &nbsp; Black 3 tassels&nbsp; &nbsp; Godan&nbsp; &nbsp; 19&nbsp; &nbsp; Black 4 tassels&nbsp; &nbsp; Rodan&nbsp; &nbsp; 21&nbsp; &nbsp; Red &amp; White&nbsp; &nbsp; MeijinSichidan&nbsp; &nbsp; 23&nbsp; &nbsp; Red &amp; White 1 tassel&nbsp; &nbsp; Hachidan&nbsp; &nbsp; 25&nbsp; &nbsp; Red &amp; White 2 tassels&nbsp; &nbsp; Meijin SensaiKudan&nbsp; &nbsp; 27&nbsp; &nbsp; Red &amp; White 3 tassels&nbsp; &nbsp; Judan&nbsp; &nbsp; 30&nbsp; &nbsp; White 1 tassel&nbsp; &nbsp; Tora MeijinOne common misconception is that belt level rankings match a character’s level in Monk.&nbsp; The table above indicates an approximate Monk class level to a given belt level.&nbsp; Typically, a character must reach that level, before being allowed to participate in Shoushin Sainou.&nbsp; It is even possible for a character to be higher Monk level than belt level.Basic EtiquetteAlways bow before entering the dojoAlways remove shoes before entering a building (home or dojo)Always bow to superior before speakingNever interrupt a superior, wait to be acknowledged before beginningAlways bow when before leavingAlways address a superior by their title, not their nameThe Shoushin SainouEach martial artist strives to attain mental and physical discipline.&nbsp; Their achievements are recognized by the Shoushin Sainou.&nbsp; It is a contest where all eligible students for a belt rank fight each other.&nbsp; The combat is non-lethal but brutal.&nbsp; The victorious student is promoted to the next level and the master puts a new belt or adds a tassle to the student’s belt.&nbsp; Some Shoushin Sainou have many students vying for the honor, and each round pits two students against each other in elimination tournament style. The Batsu FumeiyoHonor is what binds society.&nbsp; Honor is gained through loyalty, duty, respect, and service to others.&nbsp; When that honor is forsaken, the Batsu Fumeiyo must be undertaken.&nbsp; As there are four ways of wind, there are four paths to honor, thus there are four parts to restoring one’s honor: Sacrifice, Pain, Humiliation, and Redemption.&nbsp; The Batsu Fumeiyo is required of one who has committed the greatest crimes.&nbsp; Few survive the ritual, but all have their honor redeemed.Basic Combat Techniques (below black belt):1.&nbsp; &nbsp; Punch2.&nbsp; &nbsp; Reverse Punch3.&nbsp; &nbsp; Back Fist4.&nbsp; &nbsp; Spinning Back Fist5.&nbsp; &nbsp; Uppercut6.&nbsp; &nbsp; Reverse Uppercut7.&nbsp; &nbsp; Throat Strike8.&nbsp; &nbsp; Ridge Hand Strike9.&nbsp; &nbsp; Reverse Ridge Hand Strike10.&nbsp; &nbsp; Knife Hand Strike11.&nbsp; &nbsp; Palm Strike12.&nbsp; &nbsp; Double Palm Strike13.&nbsp; &nbsp; Clenched Fist Strike14.&nbsp; &nbsp; Elbow Strike15.&nbsp; &nbsp; Round House Kick16.&nbsp; &nbsp; Side Kick17.&nbsp; &nbsp; Front Kick18.&nbsp; &nbsp; Thrust Kick19.&nbsp; &nbsp; Stomp Kick20.&nbsp; &nbsp; Hook Kick21.&nbsp; &nbsp; Axe Kick22.&nbsp; &nbsp; Crescent Kick23.&nbsp; &nbsp; Spinning Back Kick24.&nbsp; &nbsp; Spinning Side Kick25.&nbsp; &nbsp; Spinning Round House Kick26.&nbsp; &nbsp; Spinning Hook Kick27.&nbsp; &nbsp; Spinning Crescent Kick28.&nbsp; &nbsp; Jump Front Kick29.&nbsp; &nbsp; Jump Side Kick30.&nbsp; &nbsp; Jump Round House KickBasic Blocks:1.&nbsp; &nbsp; Overhead Forearm block2.&nbsp; &nbsp; Middle Forearm Block3.&nbsp; &nbsp; Downward Forearm Block4.&nbsp; &nbsp; Double Forearm Block5.&nbsp; &nbsp; Knife Hand Block6.&nbsp; &nbsp; Double Knife Hand Block7.&nbsp; &nbsp; Leg Check8.&nbsp; &nbsp; Knee Block9.&nbsp; &nbsp; Wrist Block10.&nbsp; &nbsp; Double Wrist Block11.&nbsp; &nbsp; High X Block12.&nbsp; &nbsp; Low X BlockDojos of Tora No DoThere are several dojos that teach the Way of the Tiger.&nbsp; They were formed by former students of Lo Huang and they have spread to distant lands.&nbsp; Dojo of the White ClawOne such dojo is the Dojo of the White Claw.&nbsp; It is led by Meijin Shin Yu.&nbsp; The dojo teachs the philosophy of the Tao-Dan.&nbsp; There are 50 students at this dojo, of various ranks.&nbsp; Many of Master Yu’s pupils join the Navy Corps to serve as marines.&nbsp; The Dojo of the White Claw is located in the Wu Kyen province on the Tarais Island.Resources:<a href="http://japanese.about.com/blbeginkanji.htm" target="_blank">http://japanese.about.com/blbeginkanji.htm</a><a href="http://www.karatebc.org/history/" target="_blank">http://www.karatebc.org/history/</a>Janx</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Janx, post: 1870890, member: 8835"] Here's a text dump of my write-up for one monk dojo. In my campaign, the western edge of the main land is where an "oriental" culture developed. Since then, they've integrated, but it allowed for monks. Anyway, here it is: Tora No Do ------------------------------------------ Tora Meijin Lo Huang founded Tora No Do (“Way of the Tiger”) 200 hundred years when he was lost in the mountain hills. He searched for the way for hours when he caught glimpse of a white tiger. He followed the tiger, loosing sight of it, only to see it again as it led him. Finally he found himself on a road leading to his village. The tiger was no where to be seen. He arrived in his village to see invaders from the Dragon Clan attacking. He took cover, hoping to see an opening where he could save his people. From out of nowhere, the white tiger sprang into the center of the invading men and began tearing them to pieces. Lo Huang knew then that his time to strike had come. He leaped in among the men and fought with such ferocity that few of the Dragon Clan survived to run away. Villagers say that day that they saw only one tiger that day, and it was Lo Huang, savior of their village. The Tora No Do style is an aggressive style preferring quick strikes against the enemy over advanced grappling, dodging and throws. Practitioners of this style are skilled in hunting their prey, having patience to wait for the opportune moment, and then to attack with full force and disregard for pain and injury, just as the tiger would. As students advance in skill, they are recognized by being allowed to wear belts of the appropriate color. A student advances to a higher ranking by defeating a fellow student of equal ranking in an honor duel, the Shoushin Sainou. The rankings are as follows: Ranking Monk Level Belt Title Jukyu 1 White Tabite Kukyu 2 Yellow Wakamono Hachikyu 3 Yellow 1 tassel Sichikyu 4 Yellow 2 tassels Rokkyu 5 Green Wakamusha Gokyu 6 Green 1 tassel Yonkyu 7 Green 2 tassels Sankyu 8 Brown Bushi Nikyu 9 Brown 1 tassel Ikkyu 10 Brown 2 tassels Shodan 11 Black Sensai Nidan 13 Black 1 tassel Sandan 15 Black 2 tassels Yondan 17 Black 3 tassels Godan 19 Black 4 tassels Rodan 21 Red & White Meijin Sichidan 23 Red & White 1 tassel Hachidan 25 Red & White 2 tassels Meijin Sensai Kudan 27 Red & White 3 tassels Judan 30 White 1 tassel Tora Meijin One common misconception is that belt level rankings match a character’s level in Monk. The table above indicates an approximate Monk class level to a given belt level. Typically, a character must reach that level, before being allowed to participate in Shoushin Sainou. It is even possible for a character to be higher Monk level than belt level. Basic Etiquette Always bow before entering the dojo Always remove shoes before entering a building (home or dojo) Always bow to superior before speaking Never interrupt a superior, wait to be acknowledged before beginning Always bow when before leaving Always address a superior by their title, not their name The Shoushin Sainou Each martial artist strives to attain mental and physical discipline. Their achievements are recognized by the Shoushin Sainou. It is a contest where all eligible students for a belt rank fight each other. The combat is non-lethal but brutal. The victorious student is promoted to the next level and the master puts a new belt or adds a tassle to the student’s belt. Some Shoushin Sainou have many students vying for the honor, and each round pits two students against each other in elimination tournament style. The Batsu Fumeiyo Honor is what binds society. Honor is gained through loyalty, duty, respect, and service to others. When that honor is forsaken, the Batsu Fumeiyo must be undertaken. As there are four ways of wind, there are four paths to honor, thus there are four parts to restoring one’s honor: Sacrifice, Pain, Humiliation, and Redemption. The Batsu Fumeiyo is required of one who has committed the greatest crimes. Few survive the ritual, but all have their honor redeemed. Basic Combat Techniques (below black belt): 1. Punch 2. Reverse Punch 3. Back Fist 4. Spinning Back Fist 5. Uppercut 6. Reverse Uppercut 7. Throat Strike 8. Ridge Hand Strike 9. Reverse Ridge Hand Strike 10. Knife Hand Strike 11. Palm Strike 12. Double Palm Strike 13. Clenched Fist Strike 14. Elbow Strike 15. Round House Kick 16. Side Kick 17. Front Kick 18. Thrust Kick 19. Stomp Kick 20. Hook Kick 21. Axe Kick 22. Crescent Kick 23. Spinning Back Kick 24. Spinning Side Kick 25. Spinning Round House Kick 26. Spinning Hook Kick 27. Spinning Crescent Kick 28. Jump Front Kick 29. Jump Side Kick 30. Jump Round House Kick Basic Blocks: 1. Overhead Forearm block 2. Middle Forearm Block 3. Downward Forearm Block 4. Double Forearm Block 5. Knife Hand Block 6. Double Knife Hand Block 7. Leg Check 8. Knee Block 9. Wrist Block 10. Double Wrist Block 11. High X Block 12. Low X Block Dojos of Tora No Do There are several dojos that teach the Way of the Tiger. They were formed by former students of Lo Huang and they have spread to distant lands. Dojo of the White Claw One such dojo is the Dojo of the White Claw. It is led by Meijin Shin Yu. The dojo teachs the philosophy of the Tao-Dan. There are 50 students at this dojo, of various ranks. Many of Master Yu’s pupils join the Navy Corps to serve as marines. The Dojo of the White Claw is located in the Wu Kyen province on the Tarais Island. Resources: [url]http://japanese.about.com/blbeginkanji.htm[/url] [url]http://www.karatebc.org/history/[/url] Janx [/QUOTE]

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