'FIRST PARRY' 'SECOND PARRY' Syntax: AUTOMATIC Being masters of unarmed combat, monks have the ability to parry with their bare hands, as long as they are not wielding a weapon. Each free hand gets a shot of parrying, as long as you are skilled enough. Monks can't parry while holding anything in their hands other than their prayer beads. Second parry is an advanced internal technique, so it requires the monk to be empowered with yin.