ab kata
You have gained the following abilities in Kata:
Punch               A basic attack with your hands.
Kick                A basic attack with your legs.
Forms               Design your own kata attacks.
Hold                The most basic grapple.
Deflect             Soften the blow of physical attacks.
Throw               Hurl someone to the ground.
Choke               An asphyxiating grapple.
Gouge               Cause bleeding with your punches.
Lock                A grapple targeting body parts.
PinchNerve          Modify a kata form to paralyze.
Snap                End a lock by injuring the body part.
Strength            Modify the strength of a kata form.
Speed               Modify the swiftness of a kata form.
Break               Modify a kata form to break bones.
Stun                Modify a kata form to stun.
Toss                Hurl a grappled person away from you.
Raze                Attack the defences that would keep your weapons out.
Yoga                Physical meditation to hone the body and mind.
Concussion          Modify a kata form to cause concussions.
Tattoos             Your body illustrations can be tapped for armour.
Steelgrip           Never miss a grapple move.
Master              Move on to a master specialization.
AB KATA <ability> for more information on an ability.
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ab kata punch
ab kata kick
ab kata forms
ab kata hold
ab kata deflect
ab kata throw
ab kata choke
ab kata gouge
ab kata lock
ab kata pinchnerve
ab kata snap
ab kata strength
ab kata speed
ab kata break
ab kata stun
ab kata toss
ab kata raze
ab kata yogo
ab kata concussion
ab kata tattoos
ab kata steelgrip
ab kata master
KATA - PUNCH

Syntax:    KA PUNCH <target> <bodypart> RIGHT|LEFT
   (For players)
Syntax:    KA PUNCH <target> RIGHT|LEFT
   (For bashing NPCs.)
Kata:      Action
Ka Weight: 50
Bodypart:  Head, Chest, Gut, Rarm, Larm, Rleg, Lleg
Can Target Denizens

The typical punch is a standard kata action.


Syntax:    KA SYNTAX [ON/OFF]
As you learn more attacks in Kata, you will be prompted with their proper syntax if you mess up entering the command properly. If you do not wish for these prompts then you can use KA SYNTAX OFF to suppress it.

Syntax:    KA MOMENTUMMSG [ON/OFF]
As you gain and lose momentum from Kata attacks, you will be notified. To turn this off/on, use KA MOMENTUMMSG ON/OFF.
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KATA - KICK

Syntax:    KA KICK <target> <bodypart> RIGHT|LEFT
   (For players)
Syntax:    KA KICK <target> RIGHT|LEFT
   (For bashing NPCs.)
Kata:      Action
Ka Weight: 100
Bodypart:  Head, Chest, Gut, Rarm, Larm, Rleg, Lleg
Can Target Denizens

The typical kick is a standard kata action.
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KATA - FORMS

Syntax: KATA STUDY <form name> <momentum>
        KATA FORMS
        KATA FORGET <form name> <momentum>
        KATA DEVELOP <form name> <momentum> ACTION <action #> <commands>
        KATA DEVELOP <form name> <momentum> ACTION <action #> NONE
        KATA DEVELOP <form name> <momentum> MODIFIERS <modifier list>
        KATA DEVELOP <form name> <momentum> MODIFIERS NONE
        KATA REVIEW <form name>
        KATA PERFORM <target> <form #1> [<form  #2>] [<form #3>] ...
        KATA TERMINATE
        KATA TEACH <form name> TO <person>
        KATA COPY <form name> TO <new form name>
        KATA RENAME <form name> TO <new form name>

As you progress in kata and its specializations, you can develop more
and more of your own personal kata forms. To make a new form, begin with
KATA STUDY and to forget a form, use KATA FORGET. KATA FORMS will list
all of your forms. KATA REVIEW <form> will review a specific form. The
actions are the same as any KA attacks, minus the KA and target. For
example, KA PUNCH GALT HEAD LEFT would translate to an action as PUNCH
HEAD LEFT. You can add modifiers with later skills. You can execute any
sequence of forms. Each form must have a ka value at or below the
maximum ka you can hold, based on your momentum (see below for details
on momentum). In addition, the max number of forms you can have in a
sequence is capped based on skill rank in Kata.


To perform kata maneuvers, you execute KATA PERFORM. You can link
several forms together if you wish, or execute a single form at a time.
The advantage of linking forms is that they will become faster and
faster. After the third form you can change to a new sequence of
forms without interupting your speed boost.

You can TERMINATE a sequence before it is finished to stop the sequence.

To teach forms to others, you can use KATA TEACH.


MOMENTUM

Monks must build momentum in order to do the most powerful attacks in
kata forms. Every time a kata form successfully strikes an opponent,
your momentum increases. If you go too long without a hit then your
momentum will falter. Every kata attack has a ka cost associated with
it. The sum total ka costs you can use in a kata form may not surpass
this maximum:

Momentum   Max ka
  1        250
  2        350
  3        450
  4        750
  5        1000
  6        1500*
* Note that you can only gain and maintain up to momentum to level 5.
Momentum level 6 will become obtainable in later Kata skills that let
you temporarily boost your momentum.

Your momentum level is displayed on your prompt as: 1mo, 2mo, 3mo, etc,
where the initial number is your momentum level. Switching targets will
cause momentum to drop by a maximum of two. The first attack against a
new target will be treated as if the momentum was already dropped for
purposes of max ka available.

Every form can have variations tied to momentum levels up to level 6.
When performing a form, you will perform the best variation possible for
your current momentum. Every form must at least have a variation for
momentum level 1.

For example, you can create a form with two momentum levels like this:
KATA STUDY SMITE 1
KATA STUDY SMITE 4

Then you can fill in the desired attacks and modifiers using the KATA
DEVELOP syntax for momentum level 1, and also for level 4. Now if you
perform SMITE against a foe and are at momentum level 4 or higher then
you will perform the attack defined for that variation of the form. If
lower then it will fall back to the attacks defined for momentum level
1.

Lastly, if you wish to have a form that just does one thing for high
levels of ka, you can do this. Just make it momentum level 1. It will
still be attempted if your current momentum is 1 or higher (in other
words, always). It will merely fail to execute if you don't have
enough Ka when trying to perform the attack.
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KATA - HOLD

Syntax:    KA HOLD <target>
           KA RELEASE
Kata:      Action
Ka Weight: 150

A basic grapple. Binds your target with your arm. Unlike most grapples you will learn in the future, this grapple will prevent the target from standing.

This move will cause you to sustain, but not gain, momentum.

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KATA - DEFLECT

Syntax:    KA DEFLECT LEFT|RIGHT|NONE

You can focus attention on one hand to deflect incoming blows. When struck on that arm, you will automatically and quietly deflect the blow slightly, thereby reducing the damage taken. You will also deflect blows to your head, chest, and gut, though not as effectively.
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KATA - THROW

Syntax:    KA THROW
Kata:      Action
Ka Weight: 50

If your target is in some grapple, you can throw him to the ground,
damaging and possibly stunning him in the process. A prone target will
be more susceptible to damage from punches and kicks.
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KATA - CHOKE

Syntax:    KA CHOKE <target> <bodypart>
Kata:      Action
Ka Weight: 200
Bodypart:  Head

An advanced grapple that chokes the target, asphyxiating him.

This move will cause you to sustain, but not gain, momentum.
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KATA - GOUGE

Syntax:    KATA DEVELOP <form> MODIFIERS GOUGE
Kata:      Modifiers
Ka Weight: 50

Hook your punches in such a manner as to gouge the skin and cause
bleeding. Works on both unarmed and armed actions.
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KATA - LOCK

Syntax:    KA LOCK <target> <bodypart>
Kata:      Action
Ka Weight: 200
Bodypart:  Head, Chest, Gut, Rarm, Larm, Rleg, Lleg

A grapple that locks and disables a specific body part. For bodyparts
that aren't directly affected by locking, such as the head, chest, or
gut, it opens up advanced techniques you will learn later.

This move will cause you to sustain, but not gain, momentum.
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KATA - PINCHNERVE

Syntax:    KATA DEVELOP <form> MODIFIERS PINCHNERVE
Kata:      Modifier
Ka Weight: 150
Bodypart:  Head, Chest, Gut

Develop your kata so that you may aim your punches and basic kicks
against the nerves which govern mobility, crippling your opponent. This
only works on unarmed actions and requires medium wounds to trigger.
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KATA - SNAP

Syntax:    KA SNAP
Kata:      Action
Ka Weight: 50
Bodypart:  Head, Chest, Gut, Rarm, Larm, Rleg, Lleg

End a kata grapple by snapping a particular bodypart, causing effects
such as blackout and broken limbs.
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KATA - STRENGTH

Syntax:    KATA DEVELOP <form> <momentum> MODIFIERS <HARD|SOFT>
Kata:      Modifier
Ka Weight: 50

By paying close attention to the strength of your punches and kicks, you
can deliver more direct damage at the expense of wounding (hard), or
vice versa (soft). Works on all actions.
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KATA - SPEED

Syntax:    KATA DEVELOP <form> <momentum> MODIFIERS SPEED
Kata:      Modifiers
Ka Weight: 100

Balancing carefully on the tips of your feet allows you to recover
balance from katas at a greater speed. Works on all actions.
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KATA - BREAK

Syntax:    KATA DEVELOP <form> MODIFIERS BREAK
Kata:      Modifier
Ka Weight: 50
Bodypart:  Head, Rarm, Larm, Rleg, Lleg

Carefully choosing the optimum place to strike, you may improve the chance of shattering extremities. Only works on unarmed actions. This move will cause you to lose some momentum if it causes an injury.
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KATA - STUN

Syntax:    KATA DEVELOP <form> MODIFIERS STUN
Kata:      Modifier
Ka Weight: 175
Bodypart:  Head, Chest, Gut, Rarm, Larm, Rleg, Lleg

As your opponent grows more wounded, your punches and kicks will start
to stun. Only works on unarmed actions. Successful stuns will lower your
momentum.
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KATA - TOSS

Syntax:    KA TOSS
Kata:      Action
Ka Weight: 75

When grappling with a person, you can toss them out of the room in a
random direction. This will, obviously, terminate any katas as the
victim will no longer be within range.
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KATA - RAZE

Syntax:    KA RAZE <target> RIGHT|LEFT
Kata:      Action
Ka Weight: 50
Can Target Denizens

Using your fist, you can clear away variety of magical defense, such as shield, weapons rebounding aura, and others.
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The yogo ability in the Kata skill is unknown to you.
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KATA - CONCUSSION

Syntax:    KATA DEVELOP <form> MODIFIERS CONCUSSION
Kata:      Modifier
Ka Weight: 150
Bodypart:  Head

By striking at the lower side of the back of your opponent's skull, you can improve your chances of causing concussion. Only works on basic unarmed kicks and punches. This move will cause you to lose some momentum.
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KATA - TATTOOS

Syntax: TATTOOS ARMOUR

A monk's proficiency of manipulating ka energy has extended their
expertise to boosting the defensive effects of tattoos. A monk with
tattoos can channel the ka energy inherent in the mystical patterns to
turn aside weaponry, providing mystical armour.

The amount of armour provided depends on the total amount of tattoo
weight inked on the monk's body. A fully inked monk will have 60/60
armour. This rating can be further increased if the monk has also fully
transcended the art of Tattoos.

Additionally, any tattoos with the damage absorption power will confer a
2/7 resistance benefit instead of the usual 1/5.

None of the above will apply if any form of apparel with armour (like
greatrobes or armour) is worn.
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KATA - STEELGRIP

Syntax:    KATA DEVELOP <form> MODIFIERS STEELGRIP
Kata:      Modifier
Ka Weight: 150

With this modifier, any grapple-initiating attack will never miss.
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At this point in your training of Kata, you have progressed where you must specialize in an aspect of this skill to continue learning. If you have not yet selected a specialization, see SKILLCHOICE LIST to see what is available. There may be a choice between two or more specializations.
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