Re: MMA and Belt Degrees
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:08 am
grendelhall wrote:1. Has anyone ever tried to create a Mixed Martial Artist OCC?
Generally speaking, no. I usually default to either HtH: Martial Arts, or HtH: Commando for that sort of thing, usually coupled with the Physical Skills of Boxing and Wrestling.
I've otherwise found the either HtH Jujutsu or HtH Karate also work just fine for such fighters.
Because I prefer the more cinematic style of play (and combat), I take the stance that a champion MMA fighter will still be eaten alive by a good fighter with mystic martial arts powers, particularly Tamashiwara, Hardened Chi, Zanshin, and the various Atemi powers.
2. How do you translate degrees of martial arts styles? (eg 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree black belt and the various belts that go along with it)
I haven't really had to get specific, except for role-play purposes, having no bearing on actual combat.
If I were asked, in general I think I would say levels 1-3 would be first and second degree black belts, levels 4-6 would be 3rd, 4th, and 5th degree, with levels 7-10 going up to 7th degree. After that I think it gets very subjective (moreso than it already was).