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Would Legstrikes of Ork Martial Arts be Soccer Kicks and other Footy Moves?

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SlamDunkerista:
I made this post months ago.

https://www.reddit.com/r/wma/comments/t4a8rc/is_the_ubiquity_of_football_soccer_in_europe/

So I been wondering with how much Orks are a cartoonish portrayal of Football culture........... As with the above question I written above, would it be safe to assume that........

Orksh martial arts or whatever you want to call their combat systems....... Primarily uses soccer kicks and other association Football moves (tackling the ball except aimed at legs,, etc)? If not outright Orks use at least the generic vertical soccer kick as among their primary unarmed attacking methods along with punches, choking, throwing an enemy, headbuts, stomping an enemy knocked ont he ground and American football style tackles? Esp when they are fighting armed would the be using upwards vertical football kicks rather than the more common 300 Spartan Thrusting Kick Leonidas style often used in sword fight scenes in Western historical and fantasy setting?

Considering how much real life Football Hooligans and even angry casual soccer fans use the generic upwards vertical kick for ball shooting in brawls, I'm surprised Orks are not shown kicking enemies away across the battlefield flying midair like they are footballs in cutscenes.

What does lore say about this? All cutscenes I seen so far esp in video games show Orks punching like sluggards and throwing enemies like ragdolls or choking them. The only leg strikes I seen in video games  done by Orks is stomping on the ground at a knocked down foe.......

Afterall most rioting fans who aren't members of Hooligan gangs despite lack of training often fight with a lot of leg strikes, often using the common techniques for kicking a soccer ball when a violent uproar happens at the stadium and bars break out in chaos after a favored team loses........................

GamesPoet:
If I recall ... here's your original post on this topic ...

 http://warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=55641.msg1084518#msg1084518

And welcome to W-E! :::cheers:::

Jmash:
I think you're overthinking the 'martial technique' of orks and the intelligence of football hooligans to use a specific type of kick...

In both cases there is only BRAWL.

opendialog:
The portrayal of Orks in the Warhammer 40k universe indeed draws on a variety of cultural influences, including elements reminiscent of football culture. This connection can be seen in their boisterous, aggressive behavior and their love for combat, which parallels the passionate and sometimes chaotic nature of football fandom. Your observation regarding Ork combat techniques, particularly the use of kicking and tackling moves similar to those found in football, is an interesting perspective that highlights the playful yet brutal nature of Orks.
While the lore primarily depicts Orks using a variety of melee attacks—such as punches, headbutts, and stomps—there is certainly room to imagine their combat style incorporating more football-like maneuvers. The idea that Orks might employ soccer kicks or vertical kicks as part of their unarmed combat techniques aligns with their over-the-top, cartoonish portrayal. In real-life scenarios, such as football hooliganism, we see how leg strikes can be effectively used in brawls, suggesting that a similar approach could be adopted by Orks during their frenzied battles. However, official lore and gameplay mechanics often focus more on their brute strength and chaotic fighting style rather than specific martial arts techniques.
In terms of gameplay and cutscenes, the emphasis on punching and throwing enemies may stem from the need to convey the raw power and simplicity of Ork combat. While there are instances where Orks stomp on downed foes or throw enemies like ragdolls, the absence of more dynamic kicking moves in official portrayals could be attributed to artistic choices rather than a lack of potential for such techniques. Overall, while the lore does not explicitly detail Ork martial arts as incorporating soccer kicks, it is an entertaining concept that fits well within their larger-than-life characterization in the Warhammer 40k universe.



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