Taijutsu

Taijutsu
(体術)
Also known as Taijitsu
Focus Grappling, striking
Country of origin JapanJapan
Parenthood Historic
Olympic sport No

Taijutsu (体術, literally "body technique" or "body skill") is a Japanese blanket term for any combat skill, technique or system of martial art using body movements that are described as an empty-hand combat skill or system. The term is commonly used when referring to a traditional Japanese martial art but has also been used in the naming of modern martial arts such as Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Taijutsu is similar to Karate but is more focused on the body techniques. More specific names than taijutsu are typically used when describing a martial art, such as jujutsu (focusing on throwing, grappling, and submission), judo (focusing on throwing and grappling), aikido (focusing on throwing and joint locks) as well as karate and kenpō (focusing on striking).[1]

References in media

  • The Japanese anime and manga Naruto mentions Taijutsu as one of the three basic ninja methods, the others being Ninjutsu and Genjutsu.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Taijutsu - using the body for self defence". Web.archive.org. 2010-11-26. Archived from the original on November 26, 2010. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
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