Taekate (skill)

Taekate

Most of the Taekate abilities are affected by a variety of factors. First, being in a stance modifies the damage and speed of each Taekate attack. You will always want to be in some stance or another while using Taekate. Second, the higher your Taekate, the more likely you are to hit an opponent with a particular attack, and the more damage you will do with that attack.

The advancement system of Taekate is a bit different from the other skills. You may progress to a certain level in the skill, and then you must be tested to see if you are worthy of a new belt. A test consists of successfully completing a kata, which is a series of moves, in front of a master, who has either black belt or at least three belts above you. To practice the form, you DEMONSTRATE the form. At first, you will have little chance of completing the kata successfully. With more practice however, your skill will improve and your chance of completing the form improves. When you are confident that you can complete the form without error, find a master to GRADE you.

: 1.  White
: 2.  Grey     Jakata
: 3.  Yellow   Lisagi
: 4.  Green    Rhee
: 5.  Blue     Philos
: 6.  Orange   Tykorima
: 7.  Red      Opha
: 8.  Purple   Nexus
: 9.  Bronze   Kali
: 10. Silver   Do-san
: 11. Gold     Rhythos
: 12. Black    Krull

To see which katas you are capable of demonstrating, as well as which you have mastered, use KATAS.

Specialising

After you gain some basic skill in Taekate, you may choose to specialise in either kickboxing or pugilism. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. Either, however, is better than being without specialization.

For the young, kickboxing is generally advised - the drain on your body's endurance is less than that of the pugilist. However, kickboxers often find themselves with fewer options in combat.

Should you desire to change your specialization, you will be able to after one year of the initial specialization.

To specialise, you must first know the rudiments of Taekate. One cannot be Inept in Taekate and specialise. Once you have sufficient skill, enter the training room below the Dojang and SPECIALISE IN PUGILISM or SPECIALISE IN KICKBOXING.

Skill Table

Name	Rank	Percent	Description
Horse			The most basic stance.
Jab			A straight-forward punch.
Snapkick			A straight-forward kick.
Hook			A curving punch.
Specialise			Concentrate your training on your kicks or punches.
Breakfall			Learn to fall properly.
Eagle			Stance of the soaring eagle.
Sidekick			A powerful thrusting kick.
Uppercut			An upwards hooking punch.
BodyBlock			Using your body to block blows.
Palmstrike			Striking your opponent's nose, rendering him blind.
Hammerfist			A strike with your fists to the legs.
Cat			An agile, defensive stance.
Roundhouse			A twisting kick.
Quickmount			Quickly mount your trusty steed
Evade			A block that attempts to completely avoid attacks.
Sweep			Attempting to sweep your opponent off his feet.
Bear			A highly specialized stance, designed for punching.
Slam			The first of the throws.
Moonkick			A powerful, curving kick.
Mountflip			Dismount and stance in one simple move.
Spear			A jabbing punch with an outstretched hand.
Rat			A well-balanced stance.
Thrustkick			A kick designed to push your target away.
Knifehand			Silence your opponent.
Wrench			A nasty throw that breaks the target's limbs.
Feint			Fake out your opponent.
Axe			A slow but powerful kick.
Mountkick			Strike your foe while dismounting.
Guarding			Guarding a body part and counterattacking.
Posture			Maintain your stance from room to room.
Scorpion			A devastatingly powerful attack stance.
Whirlwind			The most powerful kick.
Bladehand			Attempting to disarm your opponent.
Pinch			A special and powerful block.
Backbreaker			The ultimate throw.
Jumpkick			Attack someone in an adjacent room with a flying kick.
Dragon			The superior state of mind.