Hsing-I Kung Fu
Martial Arts Style
Along with T’ai-chi and Pa-kua, Hsing-i is one the three main forms of internal Kung Fu. While T’ai-chi concentrates on subtle yielding and slow movement to resist attack, Hsing-i, as its name suggests, emphasizes that the thought and action are one, and is characterized by lightning quick attacks. This does not mean the style is offensive in nature, however. As one master put it “your attack begins after your opponent’s, but arrives first”.
Hsing-i originated some time between 1637 and 1661. During this time, a Shanghai resident, Chi Lung-feng claims he was taught this “profound boxing” by a mysterious stranger.
Prerequisite: Defensive Martial Arts
Style Maneuvers
Unarmed 4 ranks: +2 Defense when using the Reactive Stance perk
Unarmed 8 ranks: Defensive Attack: +1.5 Defense per –1 attack penalty, rounded down (+1 Defense for –1 attack, +3 Defense for –2 attack and so forth).
Unarmed 12 ranks: If an opponent attacks and misses you while you are using the Reactive Stance perk, you may make a free unarmed melee attack against that attacker
Unarmed 16 ranks: Poise: Your Wisdom modifier is considered +2 higher for purposes of this feat.
Unarmed 20 ranks: Self-Help: +2 Wisdom
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