Taijutsu is a Japanese form of martial arts characterized by an emphasis on the science of body movements. An unarmed style of combat, it relies heavily on pivoting and evasion.

Taijutsu is a Japanese martial art relying heavily on the science of body movements and unarmed combat. It may include strikes, kicks, joint locks, throws and many of the techniques found in Aikido, Judo, and Karate. While most of its aspects appear external, the dedicated student will find many internal aspects as well.

The goal of Taijutsu is to use body movements as a means to evade attacks.

Many believe that the art of Taijutsu preceded Aikido, Karate, and Judo. In fact, many Japanese martial arts contain elements of Taijutsu, which further proves it preceded many of those forms.

Taijutsu usually consists of three categories of moves: taihenjutsu consisting of evasion postures, ukemi, and kaiten; dakentaijutsu consisting of striking patterns, fist formations, and conditioning; and jutaijutsu consisting of throws, joint locks, pins, and throwing techniques. Students learn to master each category in order to master the art itself.

Dakentaijutsu - striking patterns, fist formations and conditioning

Jutaijutsu - throws, joint locks, pins and throwing techniques

Kaiten - pivoting

Taihenjutsu - evasion, postures, ukemi, and kaiten

Taijutsu - body skill

Ukemi - falling safely

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