Well, the Assassin's Fist isn't your average McDojo style. (*Cues: Street Fighter Assassin's Fist - Lake Run*)īoomstick: Oh yeah, he can fingerpaint. Unlike the ways of his violent brother, Akuma, who, ultimately, would prove to be his undoing. While originally designed as a means to murder, Gouken's personal take on the Ansatsuken is based around karate, kenpo, judo, and NOT killing people.
But the name is actually a bit misleading. Gouken taught them the Ansatsuken, or Assassin's Fist fighting style. Wiz: He trained alongside his best friend and rival, Ken Masters. Probably on some sort of parental vengeance quest. From that moment on, Ryu dedicated his life to martial arts. After being dumped on a doorstep by his douchebag parents, he was adopted by the mysterious Gouken. Wiz: Endlessly walking the earth and improving his fighting skill is the life of Ryu, the Japanese martial artist without a home.īoomstick: But there's more to this karate hobo than meets the eye. (*Cues: Street Fighter Assasin's Fist - Dragon Punch*)
Wiz: And it's our job to analyze their weapons, armor, and skills to find out who would win. Wiz: Two marquee warriors, arcade rivals since the '90s, now facing off for true superiority.īoomstick: Ryu, the wandering world warrior.
