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Kaparjutsu

2007-08-12T06:15:50Z

Joshua The Samurai: /* Kaparjutsu and Gun Kata */

[[Image:tshelle.jpg|thumb|T'shelle, a Kapar master]]

''"I’ve taught you all you can learn about the mechanical part of the art, the stances, the movements, the techniques; but these are like the surface of the sea hiding a much deeper world beneath it. In a thousand years do you think all that was developed was a few self-defense lessons? Hardly, there is a point we all desire to reach, complete control of one’s surroundings. The Oneness of spirit and substance, being at peace with all things."''
-''T'shelle Medina Ulan Kamin''

'''Kaparjutsu''' is a fictional martial art developed by [[Joshua the Samurai]] and [[Fox Champion]] for the [[Kapar Saga]]. More accurately a system of several arts, Kaparjutsu focusses on the drawing, aiming, and reloading of the handgun. Joshua states the art was based on the theory that in a distant future using the gun will have become as much an art as the use of the sword.

The practitioners of the art are often called "Gunslingers" or "Kapar Users". Individuals adept in the art can hit distant targets without using their eyes, draw and fire impossibly fast and re-load their Kapar with a single practiced motion. Many Gunslingers also excel at separate arts of hand-to-hand combat making Gunslingers almost unbeatable opponents. The art is regulated by "The League Of Kapar Duellists" who lays down rules of training, holds tournaments, and generally maintain the integrity of the art.

Creator Joshua Knode stated he plans to use actual techniques developed for Kaparjutsu at the [[Morphicon]] Atomic battle of doom, a foam gun shootout planned to be held at the end of the con.

== History ==

According to clues in ''[[The Shulamite]]'', the art of Kaparjutsu came about when 24 refugees from the city of [[Cratecentra|Evengal]] trained in the wilderness for seven years to avenge the destruction of their city. Over a thousand years the art of Kaparjutsu was practiced and perfected in their tradition of "protecting the innocent" and preserving the tradition of the art.

== The Kapar ==

[[Image:Kapar1.jpg|left|thumb|Cloe, A Kapar with trigger guard removed to make drawing faster. Owned by [[Exile]]]]

The revolvers used in the art of Kaparjutsu are extremely specialized weapons, forged over a period of four years, corresponding with the first four years of a Gunslinger's training. The kapar is larger and heavier than a traditional firearm, but balanced enough so that the weight is hardly noticeable. Their weight, craftsmanship and high caliber make Kapars some of the most accurate handguns on Venus by far. They are named and personalized with complex engraving by their owner. If a Kapar is destroyed, they are given a funeral like real people.
[[image:Kapar2.jpg|right|thumb|Javear, A Kapar with a bayonette. Used by the Assassin Lupenya]]
Some races consider the Kapar a living thing and has a soul. In ''The Shulamite'' a group of White magic-users used a resurrection spell to re-construct a Kapar that had been destroyed. Some Kapar feature long blades or spikes to make them useful in melee combat or to prevent opponents from grabbing the weapon in close combat. Some more exotic forms of Kapars feature sword-like blades, or even heavy metal butts so they can be used as a club.

Occasionally gunslingers Employ a Pair of Kapar, one in each hand. One is usually smaller than the other and sometimes kept concealed to convince an enemy they're disarmed when their not. Occasionally Kapars are long enough to be considered rifles, but this is controversial and some don't consider "Long Kapars" Kapars at all. A Kapar will hold anywhere from two shots, to eight shots in a cylinder. The most common is six shots, though many prefer a four-shot because of lighter weight.

== Techniques ==

Aiming and firing in Kaparjutsu is unlike aiming in other firearms discipline. Kapar have no sights, and are designed to be aimed from any arm position, right or left handed. Kapar can aim by listening to a target - some [[species]] can even sniff them out. By memorizing possible trajectories, Gunslingers can appear to dodge bullets (Joshua notes that in actuality, gunslingers aren't dodging bullets as much as they are predicting where they will end up and moving accordingly). Some employ metal plates on their wrists nicknamed "Reflector Plates" that can deflect bullets away from them in moments of desperation, though this is considered a last-resort tactic. Reflection can also be done by the Kapar itself, or by iron fans some gunslingers use for Melee.

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Kaparjutsu

2007-08-12T06:14:51Z

Joshua The Samurai:

2006-03-22T07:11:05Z

Joshua The Samurai: Heya,

File:Mangreersmall.jpg

2006-03-22T07:02:16Z

Joshua The Samurai: Illistration from "The Shulamite" Drawn by Tom "the Tomcat" Adams

Illistration from "The Shulamite" Drawn by Tom "the Tomcat" Adams

Kaparjutsu

2006-03-22T06:21:46Z

Joshua The Samurai:

[[Image:tshelle.jpg|thumb|T'shelle, and Example of a Kapar master]]

''"I’ve tough you all you can learn about the mechanical part of the art, the stances, the movements, the techniques but these are like the surface of the sea hiding a much deeper world beneath it. In a thousand years do you think all that was developed was a few self-defense lessons? Hardly, there is a point we all desire to reach, complete control of one’s surroundings. The Oneness of spirit and substance, being at peace with all things."''
-T'shelle Medina Ulan Kamin

'''Kaparjutsu''' is a fictonal martial art developed By [[Joshua the Samurai]] and Fox Champion for the [[Kapar Saga]]. More acuratly a system of several arts, Kaparjutsu focusses on the drawing, aiming, and reloading of the handgun. Joshua states the art was based on the theory that in a distant future useing the gun will have become as much an art as the use of the sword. The practitoners of the art are often called "Gunslingers" or "Kapar Users". Individuals adept in the art can hit distant targets without useing thier eyes, draw and fire impossibly fast and re-load their Kapar with a single practiced motion. Many Gunslingers also excell at seperate arts of hand-to-hand combat making Gunslingers almost unbeatable opponents. The art is regulated by "The Lague Of Kapar Duelests" who lays down rules of training and holds tournaments and generaly maintain the integrity of the art.

== History ==

According to clues in [[The Shulamite]] the art of Kaparjutsu came about when 24 refugese from the city of [[Cratecentra|Evengal]] trainined in the wilderness for seven years to avenge the death of their city. Over a thousand years the art of Kaparjutsu was practiced and perfected in their tradition of "Protecting the innocent" and preserving the tradition of the art.

== The Kapar ==

[[Image:Kapar1.jpg|left|thumb|An example of a trigger-gaurd free Kapar]]

The revolvers used in the art of Kaparjutsu are extreemely specilized weapons, forged over a period of four years, corresponding with the first four years of a Gunslinger's training. The kapar is larger and heavyer than a traditonal firearm, but balanced enough so that eh weight is hardly noticable. Their weight, craftsmenship and high caliber make Kapars some of the most Acurate handguns on Venus by far. They are considered a living thing, and are named and personalized with complex engraving by their owner. If a Kapar is destroyed, they are given a fueneral like real people. Some races consider the Kapar a living thing and has a soul, [[image:Kapar2.jpg|right|thumb| a Kapar with a bayonette]] In "The Shulamite" a group of White magic users used a ressurection spell to re-construct a Kapar that had been destroyed. Some Kapar feature long blades or spikes to make them useful in melee combat or to prevent opponents from grabing the weapon in close combat. Some more exotic forms of Kapars feature sword-like blades, or even heavy metal butts so they can be used as a club.

==Teqniques==

Aiming and firing in Kaparjutsu is unlike aiming in other firearms dicipline. Kapar have no sights, and are designed to be aimed from any arm position, right or left handed. Kapar can aim by listening to a target, or (in some species) can sniff them out. By memorizing posible trajectorys, Gunslingers can appear to dodge bullets. Some emply metal plates on thier wrists nicnamed "Reflector Plates" that can deflect bullets away from them in moments of desperation, though this is considered a last resort tactic. Reflection can also be done by the Kapar itself, or by Iron fans some gunslingers use for Melee.

Kaparjutsu

2006-03-22T06:18:01Z

Joshua The Samurai:

[[Image:tshelle.jpg|thumb|T'shelle, and Example of a Kapar master]]

''"I’ve tough you all you can learn about the mechanical part of the art, the stances, the movements, the techniques but these are like the surface of the sea hiding a much deeper world beneath it. In a thousand years do you think all that was developed was a few self-defense lessons? Hardly, there is a point we all desire to reach, complete control of one’s surroundings. The Oneness of spirit and substance, being at peace with all things."''
-T'shelle Medina Ulan Kamin

Kaparjutsu is a fictonal martial art developed By [[Joshua the Samurai]] and Fox Champion for the [[Kapar Saga]]. More acuratly a system of several arts, Kaparjutsu focusses on the drawing, aiming, and reloading of the handgun. Joshua states the art was based on the theory that in a distant future useing the gun will have become as much an art as the use of the sword. The practitoners of the art are often called "Gunslingers" or "Kapar Users". Individuals adept in the art can hit distant targets without useing thier eyes, draw and fire impossibly fast and re-load their Kapar with a single practiced motion. Many Gunslingers also excell at seperate arts of hand-to-hand combat making Gunslingers almost unbeatable opponents. The art is regulated by "The Lague Of Kapar Duelests" who lays down rules of training and holds tournaments and generaly maintain the integrity of the art.

== History ==

According to clues in [[The Shulamite]] the art of Kaparjutsu came about when 24 refugese from the city of [[Cratecentra|Evengal]] trainined in the wilderness for seven years to avenge the death of their city. Over a thousand years the art of Kaparjutsu was practiced and perfected in their tradition of "Protecting the innocent" and preserving the tradition of the art.

== The Kapar ==

[[Image:Kapar1.jpg|left|thumb|An example of a trigger-gaurd free Kapar]]

The revolvers used in the art of Kaparjutsu are extreemely specilized weapons, forged over a period of four years, corresponding with the first four years of a Gunslinger's training. The kapar is larger and heavyer than a traditonal firearm, but balanced enough so that eh weight is hardly noticable. Their weight, craftsmenship and high caliber make Kapars some of the most Acurate handguns on Venus by far. They are considered a living thing, and are named and personalized with complex engraving by their owner. If a Kapar is destroyed, they are given a fueneral like real people. Some races consider the Kapar a living thing and has a soul, [[image:Kapar2.jpg|right|thumb| a Kapar with a bayonette]] In "The Shulamite" a group of White magic users used a ressurection spell to re-construct a Kapar that had been destroyed. Some Kapar feature long blades or spikes to make them useful in melee combat or to prevent opponents from grabing the weapon in close combat. Some more exotic forms of Kapars feature sword-like blades, or even heavy metal butts so they can be used as a club.

==Teqniques==

Aiming and firing in Kaparjutsu is unlike aiming in other firearms dicipline. Kapar have no sights, and are designed to be aimed from any arm position, right or left handed. Kapar can aim by listening to a target, or (in some species) can sniff them out. By memorizing posible trajectorys, Gunslingers can appear to dodge bullets. Some emply metal plates on thier wrists nicnamed "Reflector Plates" that can deflect bullets away from them in moments of desperation, though this is considered a last resort tactic. Reflection can also be done by the Kapar itself, or by Iron fans some gunslingers use for Melee.

File:Kapar2.jpg

2006-03-22T04:35:51Z

Joshua The Samurai: Another Example of a Kapar

Another Example of a Kapar

File:Kapar1.jpg

2006-03-22T04:29:11Z

Joshua The Samurai: An example of a Kapar

An example of a Kapar

File:Tshelle.jpg

2006-03-22T03:40:12Z

Joshua The Samurai: T'shelle Medina Ulan Kamin, Kapar Master

T'shelle Medina Ulan Kamin, Kapar Master

The Shulamite

2006-03-21T17:51:18Z

Joshua The Samurai:

[[Image:TheShulamite.jpg|thumb|The cover picture for The Shulamite, feturing Magnus Mangreer, T'shelle and Tika Korwyn]]
A Furry Fantasy novel written in 2005 and published in early 2006 by CafePress.com. The book was written by [[Joshua The Samurai|Joshua Knode]] And illistrated by Jodimest and Tom "the Tomcat" Adams. The is the first book wirtten in Joshua's "Kapar Saga" detaining a fantasy world dominatd by [[Kaparjutsu]], the art of the gun. It was originaly intended to be a comic book, the but author was worried the storyline was to complex and contained to much adult material to be told in a graphic novel. Even so, the book is relativly short for a novel, and heavyly illistrated. The illistrations by Tom Adams were simple ink and pencil drawings, with one illistration drawn by Jodi, artist of jewel vixens. Joshua Knode admits a few illistrations that were done before the book was done influenced the path of the story. The book is availible only online, thogh Joshua Knode states he will make some availible at coventions.

==Story==

The story follows Magnus Mangreer, a young [[arctic fox]] practitoner of the art of Kaparjutsu, the sacred art of the gun as he travels back to his home city of cratecentra, after traninig at the Medina School of Kaparjutsu. His teacher, [[T'shelle]] an older, but still talented [[Red Fox]] a master of the art acompanys him, herself on a pilgramage to the legendary [[Temple of Errarat]]. Upon thier journy, a secretive group of [[Cat]] Sorcerers send assassins after T'shelle and her companions, Fellow Kapar master [[Jugai]] and the avian Shaman [[Exile]]. Upon his return to Cratecentra, Mangreer finds his entire family line and personal history had been compltely erased by a mysterios force, and those who remin are closed-mouthed about who or what could erase his entire family from existence. The book concludes with a war between gunfighers and magic users, with mangreer finaly leanring the mysterys of his past.

==External Links==

* [http://www.cafepress.com/theshulamite Cafepress Store]

The Shulamite

2006-03-21T17:47:45Z

Joshua The Samurai:

2005-12-16T16:58:33Z

Joshua The Samurai:

''The creator of the series states that the adress of the bar is 1123 Wells St. in Chicago, five minutes from Wrigley Field. This is actualy imposible, since Wells St is at least ten minutes from Wrigley Field, and the adresses only go up to 300. This, of course, reinforces the theory that Bambi's Bamboo Bar is in a dimensional nexus.''

This does not appear to be accurate. Google Maps thinks it is perfectly possible - you can even get [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=from%3A+1123+N+Wells+St,+Chicago,+IL+60610+to%3A+wrigley+field&f=d&hl=en directions]! --{{UT|GreenReaper}} 08:42, 16 Dec 2005 (UTC)

:Heh. It might be ten minutes if you drive it at 3 AM on a Sunday morning. Every other time it's at least double that, if not more :-) --[[User:DuncanDaHusky|Duncan da Husky]] 13:53, 16 Dec 2005 (UTC) (Chicago resident, nitpicker)

Of corse, in Ads Bambi would exagerate the timeframe trying to bring in buisiness from the statium. However, in the future I think Bambi would have to admit that 3 miles Across downtown chicago is hardly "Five minues" away. I'll incluide this in posts on the club

Bambi's Bamboo Bar

2005-12-16T05:34:10Z

Joshua The Samurai:

[[Image:Bambij3t.jpg|right|thumb|Bambi, owner and head waitress of Bambi's Bamboo bar, as Drawn by J3T]]

Bambi's Bamboo Bar is a fictonal Bar located in Chicago IL that is the center of a fairly popular Online roleplay based on the Bambi's Bamboo Bar Yahoo Group. The story circles around Bambi's life in chicago running her chinese themsed bar, it is strickly slice-of-life, but things seems to get surreal on occation. Bambi herself was created by [[Joshua The Samurai]] and [[Aelius]] The roleplay has been online since 2003 and continues with hundreds of posts, contributed by many fans.

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== Recuring Characters ==

Bambi herself is the most well known character in the story, a 26 year old Fruit Bat, who prefers the more "PC" term "Flying Fox". At the bar Terrara Linding is often found drinking Bambi's signature brand of Sake. Bambi's Boyfreind Lemon Reniro can often be found in the bar working on his Laptop, along with his sister [[Melon]]. JOshua the samurai's fursona Appears, as well as that of [[Aelius]], [[Slippy]], and Bambi's little sister Cee Cee, created by [[Carlito]]. [[Alex Daragon]] Added several recuring chracters, [[Anita]] the mouse and [[Tyamet]] As well as his own Lizard Persona. So many characters from other comics often pop up in the roleplay the creator joked that the bar must be a "Nexus between worlds"

== Location of the Bar ==

The creator of the Series states that the adress of the bar is 1123 Wells St in chicago, 5 minutes for Wrigly feild, while this is actualy imposible since Wells St is at least 10 minutes from wrigly feild, and the adresses only go up to 300. This, or corse re enforces the theory that Bambi's Bamboo Bar is in a Dimentonal nexus.

== Cameo Appearences ==

[[Image:Cameo.jpg|right|thumb|Bambi making a guest apearence in Extictioners Annual #2]]

Bambi's been rumored to make cameos and many diferent publications, however she only has one confirmed apearece. In Extinctioners Annual #2 Bambi can be seen in the backgrond of the first story drawn by Carrlito in the "Bamboo Hut"

== External links ==

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bamboobar Bambi's Bamboo Bar at Yahoo! Groups]

Bambi's Bamboo Bar

2005-12-16T05:31:04Z

Joshua The Samurai:

[[Image:Bambij3t.jpg|right|thumb|Bambi, owner and head waitress of Bambi's Bamboo bar, as Drawn by J3T]]

Bambi's Bamboo Bar is a fictonal Bar located in Chicago IL that is the center of a fairly popular Online roleplay based on the Bambi's Bamboo Bar Yahoo Group. The story circles around Bambi's life in chicago running her chinese themsed bar, it is strickly slice-of-life, but things seems to get surreal on occation. Bambi herself was created by [[Joshua The Samurai]] and [[Aelius]] The roleplay has been online since 2003 and continues with hundreds of posts, contributed by many fans.

{{TOCleft}}

== Recuring Characters ==

Bambi herself is the most well known character in the story, a 26 year old Fruit Bat, who prefers the more "PC" term "Flying Fox". At the bar Terrara Linding is often found drinking Bambi's signature brand of Sake. Bambi's Boyfreind Lemon Reniro can often be found in the bar working on his Laptop, along with his sister [[Melon]]. JOshua the samurai's fursona Appears, as well as that of [[Aelius]], [[Slippy]], and Bambi's little sister Cee Cee, created by [[Carlito]]. [[Alex Daragon]] Added several recuring chracters, [[Anita]] the mouse and [[Tyamet]] As well as his own Lizard Persona. So many characters from other comics often pop up in the roleplay the creator joked that the bar must be a "Nexus between worlds"

== Location of the Bar ==

The creator of the Series states that the adress of the bar is 1123 Wells St in chicago, 5 minutes for Wrigly feild, while this is actualy imposible since Wells St is at least 10 minutes from wrigly feild, and the adresses only go up to 300. This, or corse re enforces the theory that Bambi's Bamboo Bar is in a Dimentonal nexus.

== Cameo Appearences ==

[[Image:Cameo.jpg|right|Bambi making a guest apearence in Extictioners Annual #2]]

Bambi's been rumored to make cameos and many diferent publications, however she only has one confirmed apearece. In Extinctioners Annual #2 Bambi can be seen in the backgrond of the first story drawn by Carrlito in the "Bamboo Hut"

== External links ==

* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bamboobar Bambi's Bamboo Bar at Yahoo! Groups]