diff --git a/arcade/physics_engines.py b/arcade/physics_engines.py
index 78e417291..ed4f0599a 100644
--- a/arcade/physics_engines.py
+++ b/arcade/physics_engines.py
@@ -298,6 +298,7 @@ def __init__(self,
                  gravity_constant: float = 0.5,
                  ladders: Optional[Union[SpriteList, Iterable[SpriteList]]] = None,
                  walls: Optional[Union[SpriteList, Iterable[SpriteList]]] = None,
+                 jump_delay: int = 0
                  ):
         self._ladders: Optional[List[SpriteList]]
         self._platforms: List[SpriteList]
@@ -322,6 +323,8 @@ def __init__(self,
         self.gravity_constant: float = gravity_constant
         self.jumps_since_ground: int = 0
         self.allowed_jumps: int = 1
+        self.jump_delay = jump_delay
+        self.jump_ticks = jump_delay
         self.allow_multi_jump: bool = False
 
     # The property object for ladders. This allows us setter/getter/deleter capabilities in safe manner
@@ -378,17 +381,17 @@ def is_on_ladder(self):
         # Check for touching a ladder
         if self.ladders:
             hit_list = check_for_collision_with_lists(self.player_sprite, self.ladders)
-            if len(hit_list) > 0:
+            if hit_list and self.jump_ticks >= self.jump_delay:
+                self.jumps_since_ground = 0
                 return True
         return False
 
-    def can_jump(self, y_distance: float = 5) -> bool:
+    def is_on_ground(self, y_distance: float = 5) -> bool:
         """
         Method that looks to see if there is a floor under
-        the player_sprite. If there is a floor, the player can jump
-        and we return a True.
+        the player_sprite. If there is a floor, we return a True.
 
-        :returns: True if there is a platform below us
+        :returns: True if there is a platform below us.
         """
 
         # Move down to see if we are on a platform
@@ -399,10 +402,24 @@ def can_jump(self, y_distance: float = 5) -> bool:
 
         self.player_sprite.center_y += y_distance
 
-        if len(hit_list) > 0:
+        if hit_list:
             self.jumps_since_ground = 0
+            return True
+        else:
+            return False
 
-        if len(hit_list) > 0 or self.allow_multi_jump and self.jumps_since_ground < self.allowed_jumps:
+    def can_jump(self, y_distance: float = 5) -> bool:
+        """
+        Method that looks to see if there is a floor under
+        the player_sprite. If there is a floor, the player can jump
+        and we return a True.
+
+        :returns: True if there is a platform below us
+        """
+
+        if (self.is_on_ground(y_distance) or self.is_on_ladder() or self.allow_multi_jump and
+                self.jumps_since_ground < self.allowed_jumps and
+                self.jump_ticks >= self.jump_delay):
             return True
         else:
             return False
@@ -414,9 +431,10 @@ def enable_multi_jump(self, allowed_jumps: int):
         (1 allows only a single jump, 2 enables double-jump, etc)
 
         If you enable multi-jump, you MUST call increment_jump_counter()
-        every time the player jumps. Otherwise they can jump infinitely.
+        every time the player jumps. Otherwise, they can jump infinitely.
 
-        :param allowed_jumps:
+        :param allowed_jumps: Maximum number of jumps allowed
+        :param jump_delay: Number of ticks before another jump is allowed
         """
         self.allowed_jumps = allowed_jumps
         self.allow_multi_jump = True
@@ -432,10 +450,43 @@ def disable_multi_jump(self):
         self.allowed_jumps = 1
         self.jumps_since_ground = 0
 
-    def jump(self, velocity: int):
-        """ Have the character jump. """
-        self.player_sprite.change_y = velocity
-        self.increment_jump_counter()
+    def jump(self, velocity: int,
+         air_jump_velocity: Optional[int] = None,
+         air_jump_style: Optional[str] = "set",
+         jump_velocity_limit: Optional[int] = None):
+        """ Have the character jump. Multijump can be set with a separate in-air velocity and air jumps can be
+        set to be additive, limited, or a set value. Additive only adds to the player's change_y velocity. Limited
+        will add to the players' change_y until the jump_velocity limit. Set always sets the players velocity
+        to their air jump speed. """
+
+        # Sets air_jump_velocity to the same as ground jumps if no velocity is specified
+        if not air_jump_velocity:
+            air_jump_velocity = velocity
+
+        if self.can_jump():
+            # Air Jump logic
+            if self.jumps_since_ground > 0:
+                if air_jump_style == "additive":
+                    self.player_sprite.change_y += air_jump_velocity
+                elif air_jump_style == "limited":
+                    if not jump_velocity_limit:
+                        jump_velocity_limit = air_jump_velocity
+                    if self.player_sprite.change_y < 0:
+                        self.player_sprite.change_y = air_jump_velocity
+                    elif self.player_sprite.change_y + air_jump_velocity < jump_velocity_limit:
+                        self.player_sprite.change_y += air_jump_velocity
+                    else:
+                        self.player_sprite.change_y = jump_velocity_limit
+                elif air_jump_style == "set":
+                    self.player_sprite.change_y = air_jump_velocity
+                else:
+                    raise ValueError("Air jump style set is not valid. Use additive, limited, or set.")
+
+            # Ground Jump Logic
+            else:
+                self.player_sprite.change_y = velocity
+
+            self.increment_jump_counter()
 
     def increment_jump_counter(self):
         """
@@ -443,6 +494,7 @@ def increment_jump_counter(self):
         """
         if self.allow_multi_jump:
             self.jumps_since_ground += 1
+        self.jump_ticks = 0
 
     def update(self):
         """
@@ -460,6 +512,8 @@ def update(self):
             # print(f"Spot F ({self.player_sprite.center_x}, {self.player_sprite.center_y})")
 
         # print(f"Spot B ({self.player_sprite.center_x}, {self.player_sprite.center_y})")
+        if self.jump_ticks < self.jump_delay:
+            self.jump_ticks += 1
 
         for platform_list in self.platforms:
             for platform in platform_list: