by Steve Kramer (scooter@dedaana.otd.com); reformatted by Roland Volz (roland_volz@hotmail.com)

The origins of Ti Kwan Leep are obscure. It may have developed in northern India, Tibet, or the western Han Dynasty. The first master of the art was Ki Lo Ni, himself of indeterminate origin, who intended the art to be a form of peaceful self-defense.

Practitioners spend a great deal of time in meditation and reflection on peace and non-violence, but paradoxically, the art is best known for its only truly offensive maneuver, a devastating kick known in English and always announced beforehand as "Boot to the Head". One of the more difficult maneuvers of the art, requiring a great deal of flexibility, Masters of Ti Kwan Leep may throw it effortlessly.

The art is taught today in North America and other locations by Masters desperately attempting to preserve the non-violent roots of the art, with varying success. Later students have taken to literally singing the praises of the art, especially the Boot to the Head.

Perhaps a sign of how far the art has fallen from its peaceful beginnings, it is extremely common for Ti Kwan Leep practitioners to purchase the Combat Skill Levels with the Boot to the Head.

Optional Rules:
The Boot to the Head maneuver always hits the head location, but does not get any of the usual bonuses for striking the head. The other maneuvers require no location roll.

Special Abilities:
Masters of Ti Kwan Leep achieve an untouchable inner tranquility which puts them in tune with their surroundings at all times. Because of this, they are able to react instantly to attacks, eventually being able to use the Boot to the Head maneuver effortlessly. Because of this, longtime practitioners should be allowed to purchase 0 END on their STR, only for the purposes of using the Boot to the Head.