Steve Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I remember reading an article (I think in the Adventurers Club magazine) that included a write-up for a cheerleader style of martial arts, but I can't find it. Does anyone know where I can find this article, or can post the maneuvers it had? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? If nothing else, I imagine Capoeira could work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstone Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? I remember reading an article (I think in the Adventurers Club magazine) that included a write-up for a cheerleader style of martial arts' date=' but I can't find it. Does anyone know where I can find this article, or can post the maneuvers it had?[/quote'] No idea, but what do you want this character to accomplish with their style of martial arts? We could probably make something up that's appropriately goofy/cinematic. If nothing else' date=' I imagine Capoeira could work[/quote'] Not really seeing it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? Not really seeing it... Acrobatic, dancing fighting style? I'm not really seeing it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megaplayboy Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? I guess you could adapt something like Capoeira to that purpose. Maybe baton(and/or wooden stake, if you wanna go all BTVS) could be an optional weapon element. Could have a "fighting array", too, for a whole squad of them. I think I remember that article, but that was a loooooooong time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstone Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? Acrobatic' date=' dancing fighting style? I'm not really seeing it either.[/quote'] Sure, in the broadest sense they are similar, but there is very little technical overlap. By similar criteria, one might suggest a soccer based martial art might be best modeled with capoeira, what with the fact they both feature lots of kicks and head butts... Ultimately, all comes down to what Steve actually wants to accomplish with the character though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brionl Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? In lieu of developing a whole new martial art, take the capeoria moves, give them new cheerleading based names, job's a good 'un. At the heart, they boil down to, kick, strike, sweep, throw, etc. What's the difference between a Karate Kick, (-2 OCV +1 DCV STR +4D6) and a Savate Chasse (-2 OCV +1 DCV STR +4D6)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCoy Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? If nothing else' date=' I imagine Capoeira could work[/quote'] That was my first though for a Buffy-like acrobatic fighting style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? Sure' date=' in the broadest sense they are similar, but there is very little technical overlap.[/quote'] Well, in HERO, you'd have your standard cheerleader skills, and your Martial Art. The "overlap" would depend on whether or not you're looking to be specific AND where your cheerleader hails from (in terms of nationality). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brionl Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? Well' date=' in HERO, you'd have your standard cheerleader skills, and your Martial Art. The "overlap" would depend on whether or not you're looking to be specific AND where your cheerleader hails from (in terms of nationality).[/quote'] Do they have Cheerleaders outside the US? As in hot girls in skimpy outfits cavorting on the sidelines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torchwolf Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? Maybe you're referring to the "Gymnastics as a Martial Arts Style" by Jacob Russell ? - Digital Hero #2, p26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? Welcome back, torchwolf! Do they have Cheerleaders outside the US? As in hot girls in skimpy outfits cavorting on the sidelines? On our Earth? I don't know. However, one doesn't necessarily have to play in / run a campaign set on our world (or, at least, exactly like our world). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? If nothing else' date=' I imagine Capoeira could work[/quote'] And a Flash Attack using the pompons. Not really seeing it... It focusses on the use of your feet/legs/elbows, since your hands are unavailible/don't recieve that much training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? Cartwheeling about, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escafarc Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? Do they have Cheerleaders outside the US? As in hot girls in skimpy outfits cavorting on the sidelines? Modern Baton twirling came from Japan. And organised cheers at sporting events came from England. But perfection of hot girls with pom-poms is all USA baby. If you are looking for inspiration check out Ninja Cheerleaders(featuring George Takei): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstone Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? What's the difference between a Karate Kick' date=' (-2 OCV +1 DCV STR +4D6) and a Savate Chasse (-2 OCV +1 DCV STR +4D6)?[/quote'] Method of chambering, striking surface, legal targets in competition, use of shoes in practice/competition, foootwork, hand placement for guard position/counterbalancing Somebody's probably about to quote Bruce Lee any second now... Anyhow... yes, I know, it all comes down to SFX I disagree with the "Just rename the capoeira moves and you're done with it" approach in this instance... at least without knowing more of what the OP wants the character to do in game. The references to Buffy I find particularly interesting, since Buffy's choreography is primarily based on TKD (with other elements as well, like FMA, JKD and CMA). But, having actually studied at two separate capoeira schools, I seem to be coming at this from a VERY different angle from everyone else... so perhaps I should just bow out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? I disagree with the "Just rename the capoeira moves and you're done with it" approach in this instance... at least without knowing more of what the OP wants the character to do in game. Why does it have to simply be a renaming? The cheerleader could very well have practiced the martial art, or at least parts of it. As for why it's being suggested? Well...it fits with a cheerleader's range of motions. This is why we aren't suggesting Bare Knuckle Boxing or Sambo. Although...Escrima might work, if you say batons and fighting sticks are similar enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstone Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? Why does it have to simply be a renaming? The cheerleader could very well have practiced the martial art' date=' or at least parts of it.[/quote'] Well sure, but only the OP knows enough about the character to make such assumptions. Capoeira draws in plenty of gymnasts and such, so it wouldn't be an unusual fit. As for why it's being suggested? Well...it fits with a cheerleader's range of motions. This is why we aren't suggesting Bare Knuckle Boxing or Sambo. Yeah, I grok why people are suggesting it... Although...Escrima might work, if you say batons and fighting sticks are similar enough. LOL... I should just give up... I'm biased towards thicker heavier rattan sticks that wouldn't really allow for some of the complex twirls that people would probably associate with a baton based martial art. The fancy, non martial movements that you see with a baton are pretty impractical and the baton itself isn't much of a weapon... but for a fantastic enough style (like of Kodachi Kuno in Ranma) there's plenty of material to work with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraven Kor Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? I never understood buying a Martial Maneuver as a specific maneuver... My Martial Artists have a set of maneuvers that conform to my thoughts on the the art... TKD, to me, would be Offensive Strike, Defensive Strike, Martial Block, Martial Dodge, and Counterattack. The Offensive Strike I buy, when used, could be a punch, a backhand, a roundhouse kick... the counterattack could be an elbow, a quick punch or snap kick... Just my $0.25 (adjusted for inflation and my own inflated ego) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjandreano Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? Cheerleader + martial arts = Kim Possible! Her style was very acrobatic with all fluid motions. How to build that in Hero System? Maybe CV and Damage bonuses that require an acrobatics roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? Maybe you're referring to the "Gymnastics as a Martial Arts Style" by Jacob Russell ? - Digital Hero #2, p26 You know, I think that is the one I was looking for. I confused it with cheerleading somehow. I'd rep you, but I need to spread rep. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? Cheerleader + martial arts = Kim Possible! Her style was very acrobatic with all fluid motions. How to build that in Hero System? Maybe CV and Damage bonuses that require an acrobatics roll. Kim's style was what I was thinking about, as well as that of the combat cheerleaders of Ninja High School. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? Doing a cheeleading martial art based off a mix of Capoeira and Escrima might be an interesting way to go. It would certainly be a flashy style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megaplayboy Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? You could put a fist-load in each pom-pom... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escafarc Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Re: Cheerleader martial arts? I found this description of Cheerleader MA: http://ranma.wikia.com/wiki/Martial_Arts_Cheerleading also this: http://ranma.wikia.com/wiki/Martial_Arts_Rhythmic_Gymnastics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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