Yuri Sakazaki (Art of Fighting)

==Summary==
Yuri Sakazaki is one of the main characters of the Art of Fighting series. She is the sister of Ryo Sakazaki and the daughter of Takuma Sakazaki. In the first game, Geese Howard orders Mr. Big to kidnap her, in order to blackmail her father and force him to fight and kill Jeff Bogard. She is eventually rescued by her brother and Robert Garcia (with whom she will later start a relationship), who defeat Mr. Big and his gang, on top of freeing their father from the threat.
After this episode, Yuri decides to train and become strong, in order to not be the damsel in distress ever again. She starts learning the style of her family, Kyokugenryuu Karate, while pretending to attend a fitness club, as both her brother and father are too worried about her safety to let her train in martial arts. A year later Geese hosts the first "The King of Fighters" tournament, and Yuri unveils her extraordinary progress by joining the competition, although it is unknown how well she scores.
In the last chapter, Yuri and Ryo depart for Glasshill Valley to find Robert, who disappeared there while escorting an old friend. Yuri shows up at the last minute, saving Robert from the main villain, Wyler, and giving him the motivation he needed to win the battle.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Yuri Sakazaki
Origin: Art of Fighting
Gender: Female
Age: Late teens, possibly early 20s
Classification: Human, Martial Artist
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Kyokugenryu Karate Expert, Ki Manipulation and Projection, Damage Boost (Can charge her Ki to perform powerful Super Attacks), Forcefield Creation (Via Kyokugenryuu Saiha), Acrobatics (Can somersault jump forward and backwards, leap off of walls, land on her feet with a somersault after having been hit in the air, spring back on a standing position after performing her Silent Nage and occasionally escape from throws by flipping back on her feet), Accelerated Development (Aquired her skill and strength in just one year of training)
Attack Potency: Wall level (Briefly knocked outArt of Fighting 3 - Robert's Arcade Mode Wyler and could accidentally do the sameArt of Fighting 2 - Robert Garcia's Ending to Robert Garcia. Can splitArt of Fighting 2 - "Spirit Training" Bonus Stage large trees in half with a single hit)
Speed: Superhuman (Comparable to Robert)
Lifting Strength: Class 50 (Comparable to Robert, and shouldn't be far behind average Fatal Fury fighter)
Striking Strength: Wall level
Durability: Wall level (Comparable to Robert and able to withstand the force of her own physical attacks)
Stamina: At least Athletic, likely Superhuman (Can engage comparable opponents in serious battle. Can take down a dozen of thugs coming at her all together. Can replenish her reserves of Ki via Ki Charge. Should be at least comparable to the Fatal Fury characters, which have all consistently demonstrated to be able to to fight for hours and even entire days)
Range: Standard Melee Range; Several Meters via Ki Projection
Standard Equipment: None notable
Intelligence: Average, Gifted in combat (Started learning martial arts after having been rescued in AoF, and just a year later (which is when AoF2 takes place) she has already acquired skill and strength that rivaled that of the best fighters in South Town, and may even be comparable to that of her brother and father. Her training in Kyokugen-ryu karate was conducted alone and unbeknownst to her family, as both Ryo and Takuma were against her becoming a fighter. She also participatedArt of Fighting 2 - Virtual Console Website in several tournaments to test her skill, and competed in the first The King of Fighters tournament. Skilled enough to handle and quickly disposeArt of Fighting 2 - "Strength Training" Bonus Stage of multiple enemies at the same time)
Weaknesses: None notable
Fighting Style:
Kyokugen-ryu is a simple but effective style based on traditional combat karate, with the addition of throws taken from judo and other unique techniques. Although it is mostly based on strikes and destructive combinations of attacks, an important part of Kyokugen-ryu karate is the ability to control and project Ki, the inner spiritual energy of the fighter. The best pratictioners often end up developing their own version of the style. Yuri's take advantage of her petite physique, which allows her to sprint and leap around with ease, while delivering fast combinations of strikes typical of standing and aerial combat.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
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|-|Special Attacks=
*Ko'ou Ken (Tiger Sparkle Fist): Yuri unleashes a projectile of ki energy from her right arm. She can modulate the size and power of the projectile, in order to suit the situation, depending on whether she needs to preserve Chi or can afford to exert more effort in a stronger attack.
*Ki Charge: Yuri focuses and charges up her reserves of Ki.
*Kyokugenryuu Saiha: Yuri utilizes her Ki to emit a small forcefield from her oustretched palms, which can both block the opponent's attacks and hurt them.
*Raiou Ken: While in the air, Yuri fires a Ko'ou Ken downward.
*Enbu Kyaku: A combination of four strikes which include a straight punch, a stomp, another punch and a final roundhouse kick.
*Hyakuretsu Binta: Yuri grabs the opponent by the collar and slaps their face several times, before knocking them away.
YuriKoouken.gif|Ko'ou Ken
WeakKoouken.gif|Ko'ou Ken (Weaker)
YuriKiCharge.gif|Ki Charge
KyokugenryuSaiha.gif|Kyokugenryuu Saiha
RaiouKen.gif|Raiou Ken
EnbuKyaku.gif|Enbu Kyaku
HyakuretsuBinta.gif|Hyakuretsu Binta
|-|Throws=
*Silent Nage: Yuri jumps on the opponent grabbing them by the collar, plants her feet in their midsection, then applies pressure and falls back, flipping them over.
*Izuna Otoshi: Yuri grabs an airborne opponent, puts them in an upside-down position and drives them head-first onto the ground.
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|-|Super Attacks=
*Haoh Shoukou Ken (Supreme King Flying Howl Fist): Yuri unleashes a Ko'ou Ken that is much bigger and stronger than normal.
*Hien Houou Kyaku: Yuri rushes towards the opponent, jumps forward and kicks them several times while remaining suspended in the air.
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HienHououKyaku.gif
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==Gallery==
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
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