Judo [Taijutsu | Rookie] Nomura has some basic judo training, capable of preforming a throw or two while unarmed. Mainly for use when disarmed, he has no way of utilizing it offensively, exclusively a defensive tool.
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Judo [Taijutsu | Apprentice] Nomura has basic judo training, capable of preforming a general selection of throws. Mainly for use when disarmed, he has begun developing a method to perform more offensive throws, forcibly opening opponent's defenses if timed correctly. His throws are still largely unrefined, making them difficult to see the full payoff of.
Last Edit: Sept 23, 2021 19:10:22 GMT by Nomura Benkei
Benkei Style Iai [Kenjutsu | Apprentice] Originally trained in classical Iaido, Nomura has incorporated a unique way of footwork that bucks and rotates the entirety of the user's lower body. Comparable to a drunken sailor's wobbling, he claims the inspiration came from his former master's drunken swagger. Still figuring the direction and applications of the newly focused movements, he finds it difficult to land killing blows with the blade, often slipping his guard in inopportune positions.
↳ Iai-Tachi [Weapon] A soshu forged sword with standard curve and appearance, it has no benefit aside from being solidly average quality. The belt that the sheath connects to his belt has a slightly shifted loop, letting it swing in either direction on his hip.
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Benkei Style Iai [Kenjutsu | Journeyman] Originally trained in classical Iaido, Nomura has incorporated a unique way of footwork that bucks and rotates the entirety of the user's lower body. Comparable to a drunken sailor's wobbling, he claims the inspiration came from his former master's drunken swagger. Having a fair understanding of his own movements and those of his opponents, he can attack from a variety of unusual angles with a devastating initial power. Followup strikes lack the same strength, an Iai slash providing the main offensive brunt of his style. Capable of slipping into blind spots, his blows are difficult to read.
↳ Iai-Tachi [Weapon] A well-used soshu forged sword with standard curve and appearance, it has been battered into familiarity. Once a slightly above average blade has been sharpened and reformed, granting it extra cutting power. With a unique belt loop, the sword's sheath can be maneuvered freely, creating unique angles for Iaido related strikes.
Last Edit: Sept 23, 2021 19:18:13 GMT by Nomura Benkei
The Quiet Storm [Wind Release | Rookie] Making a breakthrough with ninjutsu has left Nomura in the possession of his first elemental release, Wind. With a string of handseals, he can produce small wind projectiles from his mouth, and aims to be able to adhere his chakra to weapons, without much success.
