Martial arts (Cyberpunk RED)
Definition
Martial Arts represents formal training in unarmed combat disciplines—karate, judo, taekwondo, krav maga, or any of the countless fighting styles practiced in the Time of the Red. Unlike Brawling's street-fighting approach, Martial Arts provides trained techniques, disciplined forms, and refined combat methods. Martial Arts uses your DEX stat and functions as the advanced unarmed combat skill. It provides access to special techniques that Brawling doesn't offer, including throws, holds, sweeps, and advanced strikes. In Night City's underground fight circuits, martial artists are prized competitors. On the street, a skilled martial artist can disarm opponents, control fights through grappling, and strike with precision that raw Brawling can't match. Combined with cyberware enhancements, a martial artist becomes a terrifyingly efficient close-combat weapon.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use both Martial Arts and Brawling?
You can invest in both, but in any given unarmed attack you use one or the other. Martial Arts provides technique while Brawling represents raw fighting ability.