Striking as Water

== AEG Meta ==
The Striking as Water kata focused on pure strength, bringing the power of Water to bear while sacrificing precision. The nature of this kata however lent little benefit to bladed weapons, and was taught primarily in schools which taught the use of bludgeoning weapons. Time of the Void, p. 80 Way of the Samurai, p. 11
== FFG Meta ==
The Striking as Water was a Rank 1 kata which taught a bushi that the finest armor was useless if a warrior could bypass it, slipping a blade through the gaps that allowed the wearer to move or using blunt, concussive force to create a vulnerability. As the bushi strikes they attempted to slide past the target's defenses to deliver a lethal blow. Legend of the Five Rings - Roleplaying, p. 178
== Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying game fifth edition ==
The finest armor is useless if a warrior can bypass it, slipping a blade through the gaps that allow the wearer to move or using blunt, concussive force to create a space. As the bushi strikes, they attempt to slide past the target's defenses to deliver a lethal blow. 
Activation: When you make a Martial Arts [Melee, Ranged, or Unarmed] (Water) Attack action check, you may spend Opportunity in the following way: 
Water 1 or more: Your target treats their physical resistance as 1 lower per Opportunity spent this way. This effect persists until the end of your next turn.
Category:Water Kata
Category:General Kata (TCG)