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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
