SR Systems Kung Fu Fighter

So, let us begin putting some meat into this blog, with a description of the first weapon I made - The SR Systems Kung Fu fighter.

I must note that while the name says Kung Fu fighter, all my weapons so far are based on Kung Fu. This one is more specifically an empty hand fighter (i.e. uses no physical objects as weapons). But most people would be confused by that term, and probably wouldnt buy it. The animations are based on my RL training in Jow Ga Kung Fu, and forms a beautiful and effective set in battle.

The fighter works with DCS, CCS and Warps combat meters. The weapon also comes in a push version that will send your opponents flying in push-enabled zones.





Using the fighter is simple, simply hold down your left mouse-button, and use the motion keys (up, down, left, right). Each motion key is a different animation - an offensive technique of kung fu. The different animations that play are:

1) Hoi Jong, or opening and closing bow - This animation plays when you activate or deactivate the fighter. It is a traditional salute to your opponent, and the sequence is based on the Jow Ga style of kung fu (which in turn is a solid hybrid of the southern shaolin styles Hung Ga and Choy Ga, and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu). It features the famous "fist in palm" action that kung fu bows are known for. I realize that when you bring back to your ribs/waste, both hands should be fists - however the nature of second life's animation system is that once you've set a hand position, that's what remains through the animation.

2) Fighting Stance - Following this, your character will enter the - with fists up, elbows protecting your ribs, feet about shoulder with apart and knees slightly bent - ready to attack.

3) Combination Punch and Heart Kick - The first attack animation. This technique uses a left handed jab, followed by a right handed punch, and using the momentum to launch a straight "Through the Heart Kick" with your right heel to your enemy's chest. This is the first and most basic, but also one of the more effective, techniques you learn in kung fu training.

4) Jab, Heart Kick and Gwa Choy - This second attack is composed of three parts. It begins with a left handed jab, and as you twist back into a straight-on stance, you launch a heart kick with your right. However, instead of returning to the fighting stance after the kick, you use the forward momentum to land a gwa choy (back fist hammer) with your right. Your left palm is placed in front of you, below your right elbow to block any knee or kick your opponent might retaliate with.

5) Tornado Kick - A highly effective and deadly kick when executed right, RL or SL. Starting from a fighting stance, your avatar moves forward rotating to his left (counter clockwise). As you're turned away from your opponent, your left knee is raised and your left foot is off the ground. At the same time, your right knee bends as you prepare to spring into the air. As you jump off your right foot, your left knee crosses your opponent and your right follows through landing the inside of your right foot on their face. The rotation and jumping motion combine and channel the force into your kick.

6) Swallow Tail Kick aka Butterfly Kick - My personal favorite attack in this weapon's animation set. It is the evading attack, as you move backwards. This time, you begin by stepping backwards and spinning to your right (clockwise). As you spin, you open your arms in a "ready to fly" position, leaning foward and very low. Upon reaching the point in your turn where your back is at your enemy, you raise your left foot in a backwards heel kick while bending your right leg into a compressed spring mode. Just as your left heel lands a blow, you launch up with your right and land a second blow on your enemy's face with the backwards right-sided heel kick. By the time you complete the spin and kicks, you are back facing your enemy. In the process, your legs have made a butterfly's wings, or swallow's tail, pattern.

Drop by my inworld location to sample these animations, and better yet, why not get them for yourself so you can show those weapon holding sons of guns how a real warrior fights! ;)

It's also availabe on xstreetsl here