Boxing

This is the skill of trained punch-
ing. Roll against Boxing to hit with a
punch. Boxing does not improve kick-
ing ability – use Brawling (p. 182) or
Karate (p. 203) for that.
Boxing improves damage: if you
know Boxing at DX+1 level, add +1 per
die to basic thrust damage when you
calculate punching damage. Add +2
per die if you know Boxing at DX+2 or
better! Work out damage ahead of
time and record it on your character
sheet.
When you defend with bare hands,
Boxing allows you to parry two differ-
ent attacks per turn, one with each
hand. Your Parry score is (skill/2) + 3,
rounded down. Boxing parries are at
-2 vs. kicks and -3 vs. weapons other
than thrusting attacks. Boxing also
gives an improved retreating bonus
when you parry; see Retreat (p. 377).
For more on barehanded parries, see
Parrying Unarmed (p. 376).