Shootfighting

This "no holds barred" style is popular in japan, and also in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Currently professional shootfighting consists only of a heavyweight (200 pound and over) division. But there are lighter divisions for amateur competitors. Pro matches run 30 minutes non-stop, amateurs 10 minutes. Held inside a standard wrestling ring, competitors are allowed to kick, knee or elbow any part of the body except the groin, as well as head butts. Punches are allowed to the body. Since no gloves are worn to facilitate wrestling, punches are not allowed to the head, though open-hand palms, slaps and chops are. Any type of throw or takedown is legal and competitors are allowed to hit a downed opponent. Additionally, any type of joint-lock is legal as are chokes against the side of the neck. The only fouls consist of punches to the face, eye gouges, techniques against the windpipe and groin strikes. Fights are won when a competitor is knocked down for a ten-count, knocked down five times or forced to submit. A fighter caught in a submission hold may grab the ropes to break the hold but this counts as 1/3 of a knockdown. Grab the ropes 15 times and you lose. Bouts that go the full time limit are declared a draw. American martial art legends like Bill Wallace and Joe Lewis have called shootfighting the ultimate fighting style for self-defense.

Schools: Schools are easily found in japan, and with the increasing popularity, schools like "The Lions Den" can be found springing up.

Members: Anyone

Concepts: Reality Fighter, Ken Shamrock, Wrestler

Initial Chi: 1

Initial Willpower: 6

Quote: Ken Shamrock-"Hey, a draw is still pretty good, Gracie's hella tough. Eh forget it, I'm joinin' the W.W.F."