Body Hardening Exercises

Speed Training

This exercise is designed to inprove action and reaction speed. Practitioners
throw kicks, punches, boards, bricks, knives, and, finally, shoot arrows at each
other. Bonuses: +2D6 to Speed and +3 to Initiative (or +1 Attack per Melee)

Hand Practice

Repeated punches from every position and at every angle possible. This
develops the strength of the hands and the flexibility of the arms. Bonuses: +2 to
Strike and +1 to Damage on all hand attacks and a +2 to Parry.

Breathing Technique

This exercise improves the air capacity of your lungs and the strength of the
muscles used in breathing (for example, the diaphragm). This means that you gain
the ability to hold your breath for up to three times your usual time (see Holding
Your Breath)