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Bo' Rai Cho is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series.
About Bo' Rai Cho
Bo' Rai Cho embodies the archetype of the drunken master. He is portrayed as a physically obese, yet jovial and compassionate man who teaches martial arts to many students over a span of many years. He enjoys drinking alcoholic beverages, particularly the rice wine of Earthrealm. His preferred method of fighting is Drunken Fist, which he invented. He is known to use unorthodox methods of fighting, including crude tactics such as vomiting and flatulence. The archetype of the drunken master exemplifies the proverb "appearances can be deceiving". Outwardly, the fat, drunken, and crass Bo' Rai Cho does not appear to pose a threat, but he uses this illusion to take advantage of unsuspecting foes. He is revered for his great knowledge of martial arts and his fighting skills. When necessary, he is capable of commanding armies. Bo' Rai Cho's name is a play on the Spanish word borracho, meaning "drunkard."
Storyline
A native of Outworld, it has been revealed that Bo' Rai Cho has taught many great warriors. Among these warriors are Shujinko, Liu Kang, Li Mei, and Kung Lao. He did not appear in any games until Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance. Since he is originally from Outworld, he never entered the Mortal Kombat tournament as it would have meant competing on the behalf of Outworld and thus the brutal emperor Shao Kahn. Instead, he used his fighting prowess to train Earthrealm warriors. He did not become directly involved until the Deadly Alliance of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi emerged. Upon hearing that Liu Kang had been murdered by the Deadly Alliance, he took Kung Lao under his wing. He then taught Kung Lao the "whirlwind kick" technique so that the Shaolin monk might slay Shang Tsung. While a group of Earthrealm warriors prepared for a frontal assault on the Deadly Alliance, Bo' Rai Cho secretly entered Shang Tsung's palace and escaped with the body of Li Mei. He regrouped with the other Earthrealm warriors led by Raiden and retreated to safety rather than join the attack. In Bo' Rai Cho's Mortal Kombat: Armageddon ending, he was transported to the heavens after defeating Blaze, where he stood before Argus. Argus, seeing the good in Bo' Rai Cho, made him a god and the new Protector of Outworld.[1]
Combat characteristics
Signature moves
- Puke Puddle: Bo' Rai Cho vomits on the ground, making it slippery when opponents step on it. (MK:DA, MK:D, MK:U, MK:A)
- Flip Flop / Monkey Flips: Bo' Rai Cho does a series of front flips, hitting the opponent in the process. (MK:DA, MK:D, MK:U, MK:A)
- Belly Bash: Bo' Rai Cho flies toward the opponent, hitting them with his belly in the process. (MK:DA, MK:D, MK:U, MK:A)
- Earthquake: Bo' Rai Cho stomps on the ground creating a tremor. (MK:DA, MK:D, MK:U, MK:A)
Trivia
- The television series Mortal Kombat: Conquest features a character named Master Cho, who is seen as the prototype of Bo' Rai Cho.
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