Taijutu Techinques

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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 Peacock
Character Use: Maito Gai
Rank: Unknown (Potential S)
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack


Asakujaku is a taijutsu technique used by Maito Gai. Gai 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. His opponent will then fall back to the earth, covered in the strike's aura.








Bunshin Kaiten Kakatou Otoshi - Clone Spinning Heel Drop
Character 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 Attack
Character 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 Bombardment
Character 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 result 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 Slap
Character Use: Akimichi Chouji
Rank: Unknown
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
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.






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


Dynamic Action is a taijutsu technique used by Maito Gai. Gai will launch himself at his opponent and then use a barrage of strikes and kicks.


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


Dynamic Entry is a taijutsu technique used by Maito Gai. Gai 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.








Dainamikku Maakingu - Dynamic Marking
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.








Douka • Sanseki Sensha - Assimilated • Mountain Stone Tank
Character 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.








Gamadosuzan - Toad Yakuza Sword Beheading
Character 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 Fang
Character 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 Fang
Character 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.








Gourai Rensa - Strong Thunder Lotus Chain
Character 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.








Gouwan - Strong Arm
Character Use: Haruno Sakura
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack


Gouwan is a taijutsu technique used by Haruno Sakura. Using the skills passed down by her teacher Tsunade, Sakura is able to utilize powerful strikes. Sakura will first build up a high amount of chakra to her fist and then release it in an instant.








Hakke Hasangeki - Eight Divination Signs Destructive Mountain Fist
Character 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 Hand
Character 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 Palm
Character 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 Hand
Character 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 Spin
Character 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 Drop
Character 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.








Hien - Flying Swallow
Character 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.

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Kakuzu's Hardened Body Strike (Unnamed)
Member Use: Kakuzu
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack


This unnamed strike is a Taijutsu technique utilized by Akatsuki member Kakuzu. Using his Earth elemental, Kakuzu will harden his body making his arm take on its dark appearance side effect. This invulnerability and strength in his arm will increase his striking ability.


Karamatsu no Mai - Dance of the Larch
Member Use: Kaguya Kimimaro
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack, Defense
Note: Special Bloodline Technique
Special Note: Third of Five Dance Forms


Karamatsu no Mai is a form of Taijutsu developed by Kimimaro to take advantange of his cursed seal and bloodline ability. It is the third of five dance forms. After activating the level one cursed seal form, Kimimaro will begin to extend multiple bones from his body. Both from his rib cage and his radius and ulna. Because they are hard as steel, these bones can act as a strong defensive mechanism against incoming strikes. Due to this they will also serve as an offensive attack to allow Kimimaro to move with little effort to impale his opponent.








Kongouriki - Golden Thunder Power
Member Use: Kongou
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Note: As alternate kanji means "Super-human strength"
Special Note: Movie Three Only


Kongouriki is the Taijutsu used by wandering ninja Kongou. With his large size Kongou can inflict much damage to his opponents. His attacks are helped by using the Gokan Sakusou powder. With this powder disrupting the senses of his opponents, he can use his strength to attack freely.








Konoha Dai Senpuu - Leaf Great Whirlwind
Character Use: Rock Lee
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack


Konoha Dai Senpuu is a Taijutsu technique utilized by the Leaf ninja Rock Lee. Like the normal Senpuu, Lee uses his quickness and agility to deliver a series powerful spinning kicks to his opponent.







Konoha Dai Senkou - Leaf Great Light Rotation
Character Use: Maito Gai
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Special Note: Anime Only


Konoha Dai Senkou is a Taijutsu technique utilized by the Maito Gai. After charging his opponent, Gai will unleash a powerful kick which will spin his opponent away.


Konoha Gouriki Senpuu - Leaf Strong Whirlwind
Character Use: Maito Gai
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack


Konoha Gouriki Senpuu is a Taijutsu technique utilized by the Leaf ninja Maito Gai. Like the normal Senpuu, Gai uses his quickness and agility to deliver a powerful roundhouse kick to his opponent.


Konoha Raiken - Leaf Thunder Fist
Character Use: Rock Lee
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Special Note: Movie Three Only


Konoha Raiken is a Taijutsu technique utilized by the Leaf ninja Rock Lee. Lee will spin to gain momentum and then lay a powerful strike into his opponent.


Konoha Kage Buyou - Leaf Shadow Dance
Character Use: Rock Lee, Uchiha Sasuke, Hatake Kakashi
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary


Konoha Kage Buyou is a Taijutsu technique that is used to position a ninja's opponent into a vulnerable aerial position. The ninja will first quickly appear below their opponent, then with a switch upper kick they will launch their target into the air. The ninja will then jump into the air to "shadow" the target with the target's back to their chest. Rock Lee uses the Konoha Kage Bayou to place his opponent into a position to do his Omote Renge technique. Uchiha Sasuke would go on to copy this move to set up his opponent for his Shishi Rendan technique.







Konoha Reppuu - Leaf Violent Wind
Character Use: Rock Lee
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack


Konoha Reppuu is a Taijutsu technique utilized by the Leaf ninja Rock Lee. Using his quickness and agility, Rock moves low to the ground and spinning kick to sweep his opponent off their feet.







Konoha Senpuu - Leaf Whirlwind
Character Use: Rock Lee, Maito Gai
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack


Konoha Senpuu is a Taijutsu technique utilized by the Leaf ninja Rock Lee. Using his quickness and agility, Lee charges at his target and spins his body to do a flying round house kick on those opponents within his range of attack.








Konoha Shoufuu - Leaf Rising Wind
Character Use: Rock Lee
Rank: Unknown
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack


Konoha Shoufuu is a Taijutsu technique utilized by the Leaf ninja Rock Lee. Using his quickness and agility, Lee with do a swift upwards kick at his opponent or at a weapon his opponent is wielding.


Nikudan Hari Sensha - Spiked Human Bullet Tank
Member Use: Akimichi Chouji
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Attack


Nikudan Hari Sensha is a Taijutsu technique used by the Akimichi clan. A modification of the normal Nikudan Sensha, the clan member will use sharp edges to deal greater damage to their target. This has been seen in two ways. One way is to surround their body with a loose chain of kunai or edged weapons. When their body is enlarged, the chain becomes taught which allows them to increasing the rotation speed and destruction when they roll. The other style takes advantage of clan member's long hair. By using their chakra to harden their hair, they become a rotating ball of spikes, which will slice into anyone or anything which gets close.







Nikudan Sensha - Human Bullet Tank
Member Use: Akimichi Chouji
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Attack


Nikudan Sensha is a Taijutsu technique used by the Akimichi clan. After using the Baika no Jutsu technique to modify their body into a large sphere shape, the clan member draws their limbs into the main spherical body. Next they launch their body into the air and begin to spin at a high rate of speed. Launching himself at the target, the fast spinning prevents most incoming projectile attacks from landing, instead they bounce off with little effect. Any direct attack the opponent uses with their body would result in the crushing of their attackers bones.








Omote Renge - Front Lotus
Character Use: Rock Lee, Hatake Kakashi
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack


Omote Renge is a Taijutsu technique which was forbidden due to the strain it puts on a ninja's body. By opening the first of the Celestial Gates, the Initial Gate, the ninja is able to release the restraints in the brain and push the body farther. In Lee's case, he was able to increase his speed and power. To utilize the Omote Renge, Lee first loosens the bandages around his arm. With a quick dash he is suddenly below his target and a quick upward kick sends his opponent skyward. Lee then jumps into the air to place his chest to the back of his opponent. He then wraps his arms and the bandages around his opponent to prevent escape. As the pair begin their fall back to earth, Lee begins to spin downwards at a high rate of speed, driving his opponent head first into the ground. At the last moment Lee himself releases the bandages and jumps to the clear. Though the technique injures his opponent, it also takes its toll on Lee's body as well.

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Sawarabi no Mai - Dance of the Young Ferns
Member Use: Kaguya Kimimaro
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Attack
Note: Special Bloodline Technique
Special Note: Fifth of Five Dance Forms


Sawarabi no Mai is the fifth of five dance forms. After activating the level two cursed seal form, Kimimaro quickly grows a multitude of tall spikes from his body to create a large forest of bone. While in this form he himself can merge into the bone trees to attack his target from whichever spike he wants.








Seishun furu pawaa! - Springtime of Youth Full Power!
Character Use: Rock Lee
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Special Note: Anime Only

Seishun furu pawaa is a Taijutsu technique utilized by Rock Lee. Lee will go all out against his opponent by first launching them into the air. He will then kick them and follow up with another powerfull kick, which will send them crashing back into the earth below.







Sennen Goroshi - One Thousand Years of Death
Viz Translation: One Thousand Years of Death
Character Use: Hatake Kakashi, Uzumaki Naruto
Rank: E
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack


Though it is called "Leaf's Ancient Supreme Technique", Sennen Goroshi serves more as an insulting shock technique rather than a skilled Taijutsu technique. The ninja forms their hands into the seal of the tiger, and then jabs their fingers into the nether regions of their target. The result is shocking violation of the targets sanctity and often their launching in the air to stop the awkward feeling.








Shishi Rendan - Lion Combo
Character Use: Uchiha Sasuke
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack


ShiShi Rendan is a Taijutsu technique developed by Uchiha Sasuke after he used his Sharingan to copy the movements of fellow Leaf ninja Rock Lee. Sasuke first uses the Konoha Kage Buyou to manuever his opponent in a vulnerable aerial position. While shadowing his opponent, Sasuke will attempt to strike them from a vulnerable angle. If he is unable to make a clean strike, he will strike anyway as a feint, to draw his target's attention and defense to one area. He can then strike the undefended area and begin knocking them downwards towards the ground. As the enemy falls back to the earth, Sasuke will deftly rotate his body around to deliver a full force kick to their chest.








Shugo Hakke Rokujuuyonshou - Guardian Eight Divination Signs, Sixty-Four Palms of the Hand
Character Use: Hyuuga Hinata
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack, Defense
Note: Special Bloodline Technique
Special Note: Anime Only


Shugo Hakke Rokujuuyonshou is a Taijutsu technique developed by Hyuuga Hinata. During the period after the Chuunin Exam, Hinata pushed herself harder than ever before. During this time she improved her chakra control and developed her own style within the Hyuuga bloodline abilities. She practiced the technique around water to hone it to perfection. Utilizing the Hakke Rokujuuyonshou style, Hinata uses her natural flexibility and her precise chakra control to create an absolute defense.

Hinata will emit chakra from her palms and move her arms in sweeping pattern movements to provide a full 360 degree range of protection for her body. This chakra will be also be able to cut through most any target which dares penetrate the protective sphere. By expelling a more sharper, stronger and more flexible amount of chakra, she can increase it's effectiveness against more massive incoming objects.








Suupaa Ekuserento Haipaa Atakku - Super Excellent Hyper Attack
Character Use: Mondai and Poccha
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Special Note: Anime Only

Super Excellent Hyper Attack is a Taijutsu technique used by Gai and Lee imposters Mondai and Poccha. Donning football helmets the duo charge at their target to strike them.


TarenKen and TarenKyaku - Multi-Connecting Fist and Leg
Character Use: Sakon, Ukon
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Note: Special Bloodline Technique


TarenKen is a Taijutsu technique utilized by the Sound ninja Sakon. Using his body's quick speed, Sakon will move his arm to multiple locations during each strike. This allows a higher spread of damage to the area targeted.

Tarenkikku is a kick whereby Ukon extends his legs from the body of his brother Sakon. This provides Sakon with more force when he kicks his opponent.







Teshi Sendan - Ten Finger Drilling Bullets
Character Use: Kimimaro
Rank: -
Note: Special Bloodline Technique
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary


Teshi Sendan is a Taijutsu technique utilized by the Sound ninja Kimimaro. Using his bloodline abilities unique Shikotsu Myaku (Corpse Bone Pathways) ability, Kimimaro will use his fingers to fire his distal phalange bones as bullets. As the bones fly through the air, they will rotate and drill into their target once they make contact.








Tessenka no Mai - Dance of the Clematis
Member Use: Kaguya Kimimaro
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Note: Special Bloodline Technique
Special Note: Fourth of Five Dance Forms


Tessenka no Mai is a form of Taijutsu developed by Kimimaro to take advantage of his cursed seal and bloodline ability. It is the fourth of five dance forms. He performs it after activating his level two cursed seal form.

Tessenka no Mai • Tsuru - Dance of the Clematis • Vine

Kimimaro will remove his spinal column from his back to create a flexible bone vine. Because the vine is flexible, it can wrap itself around an opponent to rip them to pieces.









Tessenka no Mai • Hana - Dance of the Clematis • Flower

Using this dance Kimimaro will also form a large flowering bone spear which he can also use to pierce any shield his opponent raises. The spear is said to be nearly indestructible, but Kimimaro's failing health makes such a statement questionable.








Tsubaki no Mai - Dance of the Camellia
Member Use: Kaguya Kimimaro
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Note: Special Bloodline Technique
Special Note: Second of Five Dance Forms


Tsubaki no Mai is a form of Taijutsu developed by Kimimaro to take advantange of his cursed seal and bloodline ability. It is the second of five dance forms. Using his ability to manipulate his bone structure, Kimimaro will remove a long bone in the form of a sword from his shoulder. Because of the bloodline, the density of the bone can be increased many times so that it is as hard as steel. Using fluid and precise movements, he will then cut through any opponent within striking distance.








Tsuuten Kyaku - Bruising Sky Leg
Character Use: Tsunade
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack


Tsuuten Kyaku is a Taijutsu technique utilized by the Sannin Tsunade. Using her monstrous strength, Tsunade will raise her leg in a high arc, and bring it thundering down causing massive damage to whatever it impacts. If one of her kicks or strikes were to connect, they would kill a normal ninja.








Tsuuga - Piercing Fang
Character Use: Inuzuka Kiba
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Attack


Tsuuga is a variation of Gatsuuga, a Taijutsu technique of the Juujin Bunshin style of combat. This version will just involve one individual clan member utilizing the spinning attack. The fast rotation will cause a damaging impact on their opponent or an nearby object when they connect with their claws. While using this technique, the ninja can rotate and strike from multiple angles.


Ura Renge - Reverse Lotus
Character Use: Rock Lee
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack


Ura Renge is a Taijutsu technique which was forbidden due to the strain it puts on a ninja's body. To complete the technique, Lee had to open the first five of the Celestial Gates. By opening the first of the Celestial Gates, the Initial Gate, the ninja is able to release the restraints in the brain and push the body farther. In Lee's case, he was able to increase his speed and power. By opening the second gate, the Heal Gate, Lee was able to temporarily increase his stamina. With the opening of the Third Gate, the Life Gate, Lee's body turns a shade of red and he is able to perform the Ura Renge. When Lee performed the technique though, he also opened the fourth gate, the Harm Gate, and the fifth gate, the Limit Gate. Opening the gates removes the limiters placed on the body, and by opening these gates Lee was given a great increase in power in speed. The technique was forbidden though because as each subsquent gate is opened, the body faces more and more strain. When Lee opened the fifth gate, his muscles began to snap.

To utilize the Ura Renge, Lee will open the first three Celestial Gates. Then, like Omote Renge, he quickly moves beneath the target and kicks them upwards. While in the air Lee will then pummel his opponent throughout the air with high speed Taijutsu attacks to weaken them. Then at the apex of his attack he will strike his opponent in the chest towards the ground. Lee then moves in close to his opponent and attaches his bandage. Lee will then allow his opponent to get some distance, he then pulls his target back to his body and does a hard downward palm strike to their chest causing them to crash into the ground with massive damage.








Yanagi no Mai - Dance of the Willows
Member Use: Kaguya Kimimaro
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Note: Special Bloodline Technique
Special Note: First of Five Dance Forms


Yanagi no Mai is a form of Taijutsu developed by Kimimaro to take advantange of his cursed seal and bloodline ability. It is the first of five dance forms. Using his ability to manipulate his bone structure, Kimimaro will grow and extend a forearm bone through the palm of his hand to form a stabbing instrument. Using fluid and precise movements, he will then impale his opponents.

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Taijutsu Fighting Styles
Taijutsu techniques are the body and hand to hand skills of the ninja. To further their attack prowess, certain ninja will practice specific forms and styles of fighting. This section will detail these styles.

Aum no Ansatsu Jutsu - Spirtual Balance Assassination Technique
Character Use: Gouzu, Meizu
Rank: Unknown


The missing-nin Oni brothers from Hidden Mist utilize this form of fighting to assassinate their targets. The brothers wear large metal claws on their hands which have their blades dipped in poison. They also have a spiked chain that they run between themselves from one brothers arm to the others. They can use this blade to wrap around their target and rip them to shreads.








Gouken Ryuu - Strong Fist Style
Character Use: Rock Lee, Maito Gai
Rank: -


Gouken is fighting style utilized by Rock Lee and Maito Gai. Because Lee has almost no Ninjutsu or Genjutsu skills, he has devoted his training to mastering Taijutsu. To that end he must deal significant damage to his opponent to be able to defeat them. The Gouken form focuses on injuring the body and breaking bones, dealing primary damage to the outer body. Attacks like Konoha Dai Senpuu, Konoha Gouriki Senpuu and Konoha Shoufuu fall into this category.








Juuken Ryuu - Gentle Fist Style
Character Use: Hyuga Clan
Rank: -


Juuken is fighting style utilized by Hyuga clan members, it is the strongest style of Konoha. The Byakugan has a penetrating ability to see the tenketsu, the internal chakra coils system 361 pressure points. The clan member can use their fingers or palms to emit chakra to flow into their opponents body's at these precise points. When the hand draws close enough to strke, the clan member can stop or increase their opponents chakra flow. The internal chakra coils which spread throughout the body also wrap around the internal chakra producing organs. So if the internal coils are attacked, it also damages these internal organs. Because a ninja can not train their internal body, such damage can be a critical hit for even a highly skilled ninja.








Rakanken Ryuu - Achiever of Nirvana Fist Style
Character Use: Jiroubou
Rank: C


The Sound ninja Jiroubou has several Taijutsu attacks in his aresenal. These include HouShou (Demolishing Palm), a palm strike to the chest which is capable of knocking an opponent back approximately 30-40 feet. TokKen (Shoulder Thrust), a charging strike with his shoulder. ShouShitsu (Rising Knee) a hard uppercutting knee strike. ShouGekiShou (Rising Palm Attack), a hard thrusting palm attack that can send his opponent flying. AtsuShou (Pressure Palm), a powerful driving palm thrust. And finally GanGeki (Boulder Attack), another powerful fist strike.








Suiken Ryuu - Drunken Fist Style
Character Use: Rock Lee
Rank: C


Suiken is fighting style utilizing alcohol to loosen the body's muscles and the unstructured movements make the users attacks harder to predict. By being in this drunken state, the user can take more damage without feeling the pain, gain higher agility and provide a natural fluidity to their movements.

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