Martialist

In some settings, having Asian-themed characters doesn’t always make sense.  Whether it be the distance they would have to travel to get to your pseudo-European lands, or the fact that Asian-inspired cultures don’t currently exist in your setting, there could be a number of reasons why a DM would not allow the Monk class, as presented in the PHB, in his campaign. Which, will quite often upset at least one player at any given table.

Presented here is an alternative class to the Monk.  The basic principle is the same. A class that primarily uses unarmed combat, wears little to no armor, and can channel an inner energy to help them fight more fearsome and supernatural foes. Albeit with a western flair.

Alternatively, if the Monk is allowed in your campaign, it might be fun to allow this class as well, just to add a new element to character options.