Okay. Was going through the process of making some of them combat card things and was looking at Punch and decided that there's some room for more...
There's Kick, Jump Kick, Double-Jump Kick, Spin Kick and Sweep Kick. (I think that's all.)
And then there's Punch. Here's some punches decribed on Wikipedia:
Jab: The lead arm extends directly towards the target, The jab should be delivered quickly, in a "snapping" way, without moving the hips or feet too much. The jab is not a very powerful punch, and is usually used as a tactical tool in sports, or as the first punch in a combination. A favorite of 60's boxing great Muhammad Ali & Cassius Clay.
"Power" punch: A direct punch, like the jab, but that employs most of the body in its motion. This punch is usually delivered with the rear hand for maximum power. The arm, shoulders, hip and legs work together to bring great velocity to the movement. Also called the "Cross" in boxing and kickboxing.
Hook: A relatively wide sweeping, rotating motion of the hip is the hallmark of the hook punch; it is executed by bending the elbow, bringing the arm to a parallel position with the ground, and using the abdominal muscles to twist the upper body away from the target. The hook is characteristically hard to block, very fast and powerful, making it a favorite amongst many fighters.
Uppercut: From a standard boxing stance, the knees are bent sligthly and the torso is rotated while the fist is raised towards the target, usually the chin or the nose. The knuckles make contact.
Hammer punch: A compacted fist is brought down as fast as possible on the intended target. This punch also needs the use of the shoulders, and is usually accompanied by a step torwards the target. Like the Palm heel, it is most effective against the head and neck region.
Long fist: By tucking the fingertips against the bottom knuckle of each finger, a long fist is formed. Long fists are deployed like regular punches, but only target soft tissue. They offer decreased strength but increased reach.
Backfist: A backfist is performed by forming a fist and striking with the tops of the two largest knuckles. Backfists target soft tissue.
Haymaker: A wild closed fist punch where the arm and body swing back before swinging forward with all of the person's weight behind it. It's usually used in an attempt to knock out the opponent with one blow. It is most commonly used by untrained fighters, though there is some use in boxing both as a fight ender, and as a desperation maneuver. A haymaker tends to be an unbalanced, easily blockable and overly telegraphed attack. They are used mostly in movies to make it look better but in the real world you would lose quickly.
Overhand: Performed in a similar motion as the hook, it is done in a manner so the blow lands from a vertical angle rather than a horizontal one. It involves leaning the upper body sideways while rotating the striking arm towards the target. Although it lacks the power of a hook, it is useful in surprising an opponent who is suspecting a more 'orthodox' punch.
Chambered Punch: A strike commonly performed in karate, kung fu, and tae kwon do. It involves thrusting the attacking fist towards the target from the hip, while the opposite hand is pulled back quickly at the same time, acting as a counter-balance. During this movement the hip is rotated forward in a 'snapping' motion. It is considered to have more of a 'penetrating' rather than a 'jarring' effect.
So, like Kick, if we play with the numbers a bit, making it a tad harder to do for a bonus, punches should get some more life out of them and could get a bi more descriptive at the table.
Just some thoughts.
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"Hubris is so cute."
-- Joss Whedon
"Could it possibly get any uglier? I used to be a highly respected Watcher and now I am a wounded dwarf with the mystical strength of a doily."
- Rupert Giles, "Chosen", Buffy the Vampire Slayer S7E22
There's Kick, Jump Kick, Double-Jump Kick, Spin Kick and Sweep Kick. (I think that's all.)
And then there's Punch. Here's some punches decribed on Wikipedia:
Jab: The lead arm extends directly towards the target, The jab should be delivered quickly, in a "snapping" way, without moving the hips or feet too much. The jab is not a very powerful punch, and is usually used as a tactical tool in sports, or as the first punch in a combination. A favorite of 60's boxing great Muhammad Ali & Cassius Clay.
"Power" punch: A direct punch, like the jab, but that employs most of the body in its motion. This punch is usually delivered with the rear hand for maximum power. The arm, shoulders, hip and legs work together to bring great velocity to the movement. Also called the "Cross" in boxing and kickboxing.
Hook: A relatively wide sweeping, rotating motion of the hip is the hallmark of the hook punch; it is executed by bending the elbow, bringing the arm to a parallel position with the ground, and using the abdominal muscles to twist the upper body away from the target. The hook is characteristically hard to block, very fast and powerful, making it a favorite amongst many fighters.
Uppercut: From a standard boxing stance, the knees are bent sligthly and the torso is rotated while the fist is raised towards the target, usually the chin or the nose. The knuckles make contact.
Hammer punch: A compacted fist is brought down as fast as possible on the intended target. This punch also needs the use of the shoulders, and is usually accompanied by a step torwards the target. Like the Palm heel, it is most effective against the head and neck region.
Long fist: By tucking the fingertips against the bottom knuckle of each finger, a long fist is formed. Long fists are deployed like regular punches, but only target soft tissue. They offer decreased strength but increased reach.
Backfist: A backfist is performed by forming a fist and striking with the tops of the two largest knuckles. Backfists target soft tissue.
Haymaker: A wild closed fist punch where the arm and body swing back before swinging forward with all of the person's weight behind it. It's usually used in an attempt to knock out the opponent with one blow. It is most commonly used by untrained fighters, though there is some use in boxing both as a fight ender, and as a desperation maneuver. A haymaker tends to be an unbalanced, easily blockable and overly telegraphed attack. They are used mostly in movies to make it look better but in the real world you would lose quickly.
Overhand: Performed in a similar motion as the hook, it is done in a manner so the blow lands from a vertical angle rather than a horizontal one. It involves leaning the upper body sideways while rotating the striking arm towards the target. Although it lacks the power of a hook, it is useful in surprising an opponent who is suspecting a more 'orthodox' punch.
Chambered Punch: A strike commonly performed in karate, kung fu, and tae kwon do. It involves thrusting the attacking fist towards the target from the hip, while the opposite hand is pulled back quickly at the same time, acting as a counter-balance. During this movement the hip is rotated forward in a 'snapping' motion. It is considered to have more of a 'penetrating' rather than a 'jarring' effect.
So, like Kick, if we play with the numbers a bit, making it a tad harder to do for a bonus, punches should get some more life out of them and could get a bi more descriptive at the table.
Just some thoughts.
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"Hubris is so cute."
-- Joss Whedon
"Could it possibly get any uglier? I used to be a highly respected Watcher and now I am a wounded dwarf with the mystical strength of a doily."
- Rupert Giles, "Chosen", Buffy the Vampire Slayer S7E22
