Knee Strike

Average

Defaults: Brawling-1 or Karate-1.
Prerequisite: Brawling or Karate; cannot exceed prereq-
uisite skill.
This is a snapping blow with the knee. Unlike a kick, it’s
only useful in close combat (reach C). Roll against Knee
Strike to hit. If you’ve grappled your opponent, he defends
at -2; if you grappled from the front, you may attack his
groin at no penalty! On a hit, roll thrust crushing damage,
plus your Brawling or Karate bonus.
Some fighters like to grab an opponent’s head and pull it
down into a Knee Strike. For details, see Grab and Smash!
(p. 118).