Monks who follow the Way of the Gladiator live and die on the bloody sands of the arena in pursuit of glory, gold, and perfection of their martial art. From the dirty fighting of the pits to the flashy spectacle of grand coliseums, there are few who can match their skill with a bronze blade and wrapped fist. 

Combatant's Gambit

When you choose this tradition at 3rd level, your fighting prowess and experience with exotic weapons lead you to master a signature weapon which gains the ability to be used as a monk weapon.  This weapon, like a net, trident, or khopesh (shortsword) is any simple or martial melee weapon that does not have the heavy or two handed property. You also gain advantage on your first attack, each round, when using a monk weapon, due to your familiarity with the weapon. 

 

Flash of Bronze

At 6th level, you extend your ki into your monk weapons, granting you the following benefits.

Magic Monk Weapons. Your attacks with your monk weapons count as magical for the purpose of overcoming resistance and immunity to nonmagical attacks and damage.

Nimble Strokes. Whenever you would make an unarmed strike against a target, you may spend 1 ki point to use a monk weapon instead, if you are wielding one. This attack deals extra damage to the target equal to your Martial Arts die. 

Superior Opponent

Beginning at 11th level you can enter a special meditation that prepares you for battle. Following a long rest, the next attack you make with a monk weapon you may treat the d20 roll as a 20, scoring a critical hit. 

Glorious Spectacle

At 17th level, when another character's turn ends, you may take an immediate additional turn this round. During this turn you have advantage on all Acrobatics, Athletics, and Performance skill checks. You must complete a short rest before you can use this feature again.