Shukuchi

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The word shukuchi (縮地, shukuchi^?), sometimes written shukuchihō (縮地法, shukuchihō^?) or shukuchijutsu (縮地術, shukuchijutsu^?), is a Japanese-language term for various techniques of rapid movement. The characters in the word literally mean "reduced earth".

Contents 1 Historical use 2 Appearances 2.1 In martial arts 2.2 In popular culture 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Historical use

Shukuchi is the Japanese word for the power of teleportation attributed to some sennin and xian. Those possessing this ability were believed to be capable of moving vast distances in a single step. The term is sometimes used to refer to a similar ability in Buddhist belief.

[edit] Appearances

[edit] In martial arts

In modern Japanese martial arts, shukuchi refers to a sudden movement into an enemy's maai, or space between you to attack, as well as their blind spot. This definition is relatively recent, and is, therefore, used somewhat differently by various schools.

[edit] In popular culture

Fictionalized versions of shukuchi are common in manga and anime. In this context, it is usually portrayed as short-range teleportation or as the ability to move quickly enough to become invisible. Son Goku, the main character of the Dragon Ball franchise, is seen performing this feat as a child^[1] and eventually masters the art of teleporting when an adult.^[2] In addition, Seta Sōjirō from Rurouni Kenshin^[3] and various characters in Negima!: Magister Negi Magi employ such techniques.

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This article is, entirely or partially, a translation from Japanese Wikipedia.