Shew

Nanto Hakurō Ken

Shew (シュウ) is the successor of the martial art Nanto Hakurō Ken (南斗白鷺拳, "South Star White Heron Fist"). Nanto Hakurō Ken is one of the 108 schools of Nanto Seiken ( 南斗聖拳, "Sacred Fist of the South Star"). Shew is a part of the Nanto Roku Seiken ( 南斗六聖拳, "The Six Sacred Fists of the South Star") which represents the six top masters of Nanto Seiken . The six southern styles in the Nanto Roku Seiken represent the six stars of the Nanto Roku Sei (南斗六星, "South Dipper Six Stars") which is a Chinese constellation. Nanto Hakurō Ken represents the Star of Benevolence (仁星 Jinsei) which symbolizes virtue, and being born under that star, Shew is destined to live a life of charity and protect the future generations.

Nanto Hakurō Ken is a versatile style that focuses on kicking techniques and is equally adept at destroying enemies with open hand attacks. It uses both hands and feet or air pressure to split the body into pieces.

Techniques

Rekkyaku Kūbu (烈脚空舞, Air Dance of the Fierce Feet) – A series of rapid spinning kicks while doing a handstand.

Rekkyaku Zanjin (烈脚斬陣, Beheading Formation of the Fierce Feet) - A handstand spinning kick which beheads all of the surrounding enemies.

Yūgen Shō (誘幻掌, Alluring Illusion Palm): The illusion of many palms surrounds the opponent and disguises the practitioner’s location until the attack comes in the form of a palms together spear strike.

Character Rating

From Hokuto no Ken: Kyūkyoku Kaisetsusho: Seikimatsu Haō Retsuden.

• Level: A
• Power: 3
• Speed: 4
• Skills: 4
• Looks: 3
• Charisma: 4

Nanto Roku Seiken

• Nanto Koshū Ken (Shin) (南斗孤鷲拳, South Dipper Lone Eagle Fist): This style focuses on rapid stabbing hand strikes. Nanto Koshū Ken represents the Star of Martyrdom (殉星, Junsei).
• Nanto Suichō Ken (Rei) (南斗水鳥拳, South Dipper Waterbird Fist): This focuses on slicing hand attacks. It specializes in aerial techniques. Nanto Suichō Ken represents the Star of Justice (義星,Gisei).
• Nanto Kōkaku Ken (Yuda) (南斗紅鶴拳, South Dipper Flamingo Fist): This style uses tends to use vertical slicing attacks and long-range attacks. Nanto Kōkaku Ken represents the Star of Enchantment (妖星, Yōsei).
• Nanto Hakurō Ken (Shu) (南斗白鷺拳, South Dipper White Heron Fist): This style focuses on kicking techniques, although it also has slicing hand attacks. Nanto Hakurō Ken represents the Star of Benevolence (仁星, Jinsei).
• Nanto Hōō Ken (Ogai, Souther) (南斗鳳凰拳, South Dipper Fenghuang Phoenix Fist): This freeform style typically has no stances and instead focuses on incredible speed and power. Nanto Hōō Ken represents the Star of Leadership (将星 Shōsei), also known as the Polar Star (極星 Kyokusei) and the Star of the Southern Cross (南十字星 Minami Jūji Sei).
• Nanto Saigo no Shō (Yuria) (南斗六聖拳最後の将, The Last General of South Dipper): This is a title held by the last member of the Nanto Rokusei. Their role is to unite with Hokuto in times of chaos. Nanto Saigo no Shō represents the Merciful Mother Star (慈母星, Jibosei).