taijutso

Taijutsu (Body Techniques)Taijutsu techniques are the body and hand to hand skills of the ninja. Taijutsu techniques do not require hand seals. Instead the ninja will train their body in different forms of fighting. A ninja can also use their inherent Bloodline abilities when doing Taijutsu techniques. Clans such as Hyuuga can utilize their ability to see the inner chakra channels of their opponent and then stop the flow, or utilize the Kaiten technique to form a protective barrier by releasing chakra from their body.
Asakujaku - Morning PeacockCharacter Use: Might Guy
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack

Asakujaku is a Taijutsu technique used by Might Guy. Guy first opens the sixth Celestial Gate Keimon, which gives him access to an enormous amount of chakra. Using this tremendous burst of power and speed, he will approach his opponent in a distinctive stance. When near enough, he will kick his opponent and launch them into the air. He will then strike them multiple times, causing the distinctive peacock fan to develop. The feathers of the fan will be formed by the super-sonic movement of Guy's fists. The high speed creates friction in the air, setting it on fire. This then rends the air into a flaming shockwave which destroys his target. After being struck, the opponent will then fall back to the earth, covered in the strike's aura.

Bunshin Kaiten Kakatou Otoshi - Clone Spinning Heel DropCharacter Use: Uzumaki Naruto
Rank: Unknown
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Special Note: Anime Only

Bunshin Kaiten Kakatou Otoshi is a Taijutsu technique used by Uzumaki Naruto. Naruto first uses Kage Bunshin to create several clones. These clones and Naruto launch themselves into the air and begin to somersault. They then come spinning down, laying their heels into the target's shoulders and head.

Bunshin Taiatari - Clone Ramming Suicide AttackCharacter Use: Uzumaki Naruto
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Attack

Bunshin Taiatari is a Taijutsu technique used by Uzumaki Naruto against Gaara in his mini-Shukaku form. Naruto first used Kage Bunshin to create several clones. These clones launched themselves at Gaara. When Gaara's large sand arm went to grab the clones, another clone then landed on this hand and launched the following real Naruto at Gaara. This fast speed allowed Naruto to get in closer to Gaara. While flying towards Gaara, the Sand ninja used his other arm to grab at Naruto. The real Naruto formed another Bunshin to take the hit, while he maneuvered away into position behind Gaara.

Choudan Bakugeki - Butterfly-Bomb BombardmentCharacter Use: Akimichi Chouji
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack

Choudan Bakugeki is a Taijutsu technique which utilizes the red Akimichi hyourougan pill. This pill should only be used as a last resort by the ninja. Once ingested, the ninja will immediately burn off all the calories within their body turning it into chakra. For the Akimichi clan and their large girth, it can burn enough calories to give them 100 times their normal strength. When the clan member focuses all their chakra to one hand, it will carry an explosive amount of impact when it connects on their opponent.

Chou Harite - Super Open Hand SlapCharacter Use: Akimichi Chouji
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Attack

Chou Harite is a Taijutsu technique which is used in conjunction with the Akimichi clan's Baika no Jutsu. After increasing their body size, the clan member will focus a special chakra to their palms. They will then slam their palms directly into their opponent below, smashing them into the ground.

Daburu Rariatto - (Double Lariat) Severing Bull Lightning Plow Heated BladeCharacter Use: Killer Bee, Yondaime Raikage
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Note: Killer Bee and his brother Raikage base their Taijutsu on wrestling moves

Daburu Rariatto is a Taijutsu technique utilized by the Cloud Jinchuuriki Killer Bee and his brother Yondaime Raikage. After Bee enters his Eight-Tailed state and his brother uses his Raiton no Yoroi, the brothers will gain an increase in speed and power. They will then use simultaneous Rariatto attacks, positioning their target between their outstretched arms. When the arms come together with their target between them, the victim with be severed. When utilized at neck level, the brothers will have no trouble decapitating their opponent.

Douka • Sanseki Sensha - Assimilated • Mountain Stone TankCharacter Use: Nagare
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Special Note: Anime Only

Douka • Sanseki Sensha is a Taijutsu technique utilized by wandering ninja Nagare. In his travels he has picked up many techniques and made them his own. Nagare will first take on the properties of stone by using his Douka no Jutsu technique. This will grant him protection from incoming weapons and strikes. He will then spin and form a rapidly rotating ball of destruction. The rolling tank of destruction will then advance and crush his opponent.

Dynamic • Action (Dainamikku • Akushon)Character Use: Might Guy
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Special Note: Anime Only

Dynamic Action is a Taijutsu technique used by Might Guy. Guy will launch himself at his opponent and then use a barrage of strikes and kicks.

Dynamic • Entry (Dainamikku • Entorii)Character Use: Might Guy
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack

Dynamic Entry is a Taijutsu technique used by Might Guy. Guy will throw a kunai to distract his targets attention, he will then use his speed and agility to quickly approach and attack his opponent from their blind side.

Dynamic Marking (Dainamikku Maakingu)Character Use: Akamaru
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary

Dynamic Marking is a technique used by the Inuzuka clan. When their canine partners release a stream of urine on their target, the clan member can use their excellent sense of smell to locate their target no matter where they are. The urine itself is more dangerous than normal urine, because of its burning and strong sticky qualities.

This technique is mainly used as a set up for the Soutourou technique. When the clan member and canine familiar are spinning at such high speeds they are unable to see where they are going, but by using their nose they are able to locate their target with little trouble.

Erubou - (Elbow) Heavy Style ViolenceCharacter Use: Yondaime Raikage
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Note: Raikage and his brother Killer Bee base their Taijutsu on wrestling moves

Erubou is a Taijutsu technique utilized by Raikage. After charging his body with his lightning current, Raikage will deliver an elbow strike against his opponent. The attack can be avoided with the use of the Sharingan.

Gamadosuzan - Toad Yakuza Sword BeheadingCharacter Use: Gamabunta
Rank: -
Range: Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Attack

Gamadosuzan is a Taijutsu technique used by the toad boss summon Gamabunta. Using his huge dosu (yakuza sword), he will slice off a limb of the opponent he faces.

Garouga - Dual Wolf FangCharacter Use: Akamaru, Inuzuka Kiba
Rank: B
Range: Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Attack
Note: Secret Clan Technique

Garouga is one of the ultimate Taijutsu techniques of the Inuzuka Clan. The technique is a super-spin and it uses up a massive amount of chakra, rendering the ninja and his dog almost helpless should the technique fail.

The clan member familiar will first mark their target with the Dainamikku Maakingu technique. Then by using Inuzuka Ryuu Chinjuu Konbi Henge, the clan member and his partner will transform into the Soutou Rou, "Two-Headed Wolf." This huge beast has several advantages, the saliva it emits will make it difficult for their opponent to find footing in the surrounding area. The large size of the beast also causes large amounts of penetrating damage when it begins its spin. Unfortunately they spin so fast they are unable to keep track of their vision. So they must entirely rely on their nose and the urine marking. If Garouga connects with the target, the opponent is ripped to pieces. Also even if they do not connect directly, the surrounding shockwaves will slice into the enemy.

Gatsuuga - Dual Piercing FangCharacter Use: Akamaru, Inuzuka Kiba
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack

Gatsuuga is a supreme Taijutsu technique of the Juujin Bunshin style of combat. After the familiar transforms into a copy of the clan member, both the familiar and ninja will begin a spinning attack. The preferred time to attack is when their opponent is showing an opening. Using this chance the fast rotating of the two attackers will cause a damaging impact on their opponent when they connect with their claws. While using this technique, both attackers are able to rotate and strike from multiple angles.

Girochin Doroppu - (Guillotine Drop) Righteous Thundering Fall Furious Lightning AxCharacter Use: Yondaime Raikage
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Note: Raikage and his brother Killer Bee base their Taijutsu on wrestling moves

Girochin Doroppu is a Taijutsu technique utilized by Raikage. After charging his body with his lightning current, Raikage will first knock his opponent to the ground. He will then launch himself into the air, and deliver a downwards leg drop onto his vulnerable opponent.

Gourai Rensa - Strong Thunder Lotus ChainCharacter Use: Rock Lee
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Special Note: Movie Three Only

Gourai Rensa is a Taijutsu technique used by Rock Lee. Lee first opens a celestial gate to increase his speed, he then uses his extending chain weapon to wrap up his opponent and launch them into the air. Lee himself will then launch into the air and begin a barrage of strikes, knocking his opponent back towards the ground. He will then finish them off with a strong strike right into the ground itself.

Hakke Hasangeki - Eight Divination Signs Destructive Mountain FistCharacter Use: Hyuuga Neji
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Note: Special Bloodline Technique
Special Note: Anime Only

Hakke Hasangeki is a Taijutsu technique utilized by Hyuuga Neji. Extending chakra from his body, Neji will thrust his palm into his target. This will send out a wave of chakra that will knock his opponent backwards into nearby rock to cause further damage. It is unknown if this wave can also collapse his target's tenketsu points.

Hakke Hyakunijuuhachishou - Eight Divination Signs, One-Hundred and Twenty-Eight Palms of the HandCharacter Use: Hyuuga Clan
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Note: Special Bloodline Technique
Special Note: Anime Only

Hakke Hyakunijuuhachishou is a Taijutsu technique unique to the Hyuuga bloodline. Hakke Hyakunijuuhachishou is a variation of Hakke Rokujuuyonshou, a technique passed down through the main family line. When an opponent is within the clan members divination field of attack, they can quickly begin their assault. The technique allows the clan member to use the Byakugan eye to make nearly double the normal 126 strikes, striking 254 times against their individual foe or opponents. First the clan member will strike 2 times, then 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and finally 128 times.

Hakke Kuushou - Eight Divination Signs Air PalmCharacter Use: Hyuuga Neji
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Attack
Note: Special Bloodline Technique

Hakke Kuushou is a ranged Taijutsu technique utilized by Hyuuga Neji. Extending chakra from his body, Neji will thrust his palm at his target. This will send out an invisible wave of chakra that can knock his opponent back. It is unknown if this wave can also collapse his target's tenketsu points.

Hakke Rokujuuyonshou - Eight Divination Signs, Sixty-Four Palms of the HandCharacter Use: Hyuuga Clan
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Note: Special Bloodline Technique

Hakke Rokujuuyonshou is a Taijutsu technique unique to the Hyuuga bloodline. Hakke Rokujuuyonshou is a special technique passed down through the main family line. When an opponent is within the clan members divination field of attack, they can quickly begin their assault. The technique allows the clan member to use the Byakugan eye to see the inner chakra coils system. Using the Jyuuken style, they can force their chakra through their hands into the tenketsu of the opponent's body through 126 strikes. First the clan member will strike 2 times, then 4, 8, 16, 32 and finally 64. This damage forceably closes 64 tenketsu, stopping the chakra flow of the opponent. This then limits their opponents ability to use jutsu.

Hakkeshou Kaiten - Eight Divination Palms of the Hand, Heavenly SpinCharacter Use: Hyuuga Clan
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defense
Note: Special Bloodline Technique

Hakkeshou Kaiten is a Taijutsu technique unique to the Hyuuga bloodline using the Jyuuken. Kaiten is a special technique passed down through the main family line. Kaiten takes advantage of several of the unique abilities of the Byakugan eye. Byakugan gives the clan member an almost complete 360 degree view of their surroundings. This allows the member to see all angles of attack.

If an attack is near, the clan member will release a large of amount of chakra from their tenketsu. The member then begins to spin like a top, creating a whirling vortex that can nullify almost any attack.

Hayabusa Otoshi - Peregrine Falcon DropCharacter Use: Uchiha Sasuke
Rank: Unknown
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Special Note: Anime Only

Hayabusa Otoshi is a Taijutsu technique used by Uchiha Sasuke. While at an elevated position, Sasuke will grab his opponent from behind. Firmly locking himself to their back, he will lock his ankles to their neck to get their body rigid. He will then plant them head first into the ground. Essentially a belly to back piledriver, the move can provide a great concussion to his opponent's head.

Heddobatto - (Headbutt) Eight Headed SwordCharacter Use: Killer Bee
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Note: Killer Bee and his brother Raikage base their Taijutsu on wrestling moves

Heddo Batto is a Taijutsu technique utilized by the Cloud Jinchuuriki Killer Bee. After entering his Eight-Tailed state, Killer Bee will gain a chakra aura which grants him an increase in speed, power and defense. He will extend two tails forward from his head to serve as horns during the transformation. Using these cloak horns in conjunction with his physical head, Killer Bee will headbutt his opponent.

Hien - Flying SwallowCharacter Use: Sarutobi Asuma
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack

Hien is a Taijutsu technique used by the Leaf ninja Asuma. Feeding his chakra into his knuckle knives, Asuma will extend the length of his blades. An extra extension of invisible chakra will create a sharp edge that functions like the normal blade itself. Seeing his knives his opponent may misjudge how far they need to move to avoid an incoming strike. Even if they manage to avoid the metal portion of the blade, the chakra portion may cut into them as well.

Hirutora - Afternoon TigerCharacter Use: Might Guy
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Attack

Hirutora is a Taijutsu technique used by Might Guy. Guy first opens the seventh Celestial Gate Kyoumon, which gives him access to an enormous amount of chakra. Using this tremendous burst of power and speed, he will form the needed hand positions and unleash a punch which focuses a massive amount of air pressure into a single point. This pressure point then explodes in a single instant, causing a massive blast range. Because the technique is Taijutsu and not made of chakra, it can not be absorbed by ninja skilled in chakra absorption.