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I have two questions about Martial Arts. First, I was under the impression that in general, the -4 DX for being grappled, only applies to the body part being grappled(unless you're grappled by the torso, which then applies it to the whole body), so if I was grabbed by the left arm, I could attack with my right arm at no penalty(assuming I had a reach C weapon in it, or was punching) But in Martial Arts, it says:
Experienced fighters extol the virtues of injuring a rival grappler in order to distract him and break free (see Break Free, p. B371). This is realistic and effective . . . if you hit! Attacks are at -4 while grappled and can’t involve any body part or weapon that your foe is restraining.
This implies you can't attack with the grappled limb at ALL, and any other attacks are at -4. Which is it?
Secondly, would a perk allowing you to use the rules under "parrying with legs or feet" against attacks to the torso as well (and only the torso, obviously. Not arms, or anything else), be fair? It seems pretty balanced by the fact it makes retreat impossible, but I'm not sure if I should allow it.
