Taijutsu

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Taijutsu (体術, Taijutsu^?), literally meaning "body skill", is a term for Japanese martial arts techniques that rely on a science of body movements. Historically, the word taijutsu was often used interchangeably with jujutsu (as well as many other terms) to refer to a range of grappling skills.

Taijutsu is a form of traditional Japanese unarmed combat common to a plethora of arts utilized throughout mainland Japan's history. Taijutsu is a generic term that is not particular to one specific school. It is often used in martial arts such as ninjutsu and aikido to specifically distinguish unarmed combat techniques from armed ones.

Taijutsu usually consists of three categories of moves:

taihenjutsu: evasion, postures, ukemi (falling safely), and kaiten (pivoting).
dakentaijutsu: striking patterns, fist formations, and conditioning.
jutaijutsu: throws, joint locks, pins, and throwing techniques.