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.Taijutsu is a synonyms for Jujutsu(method of unarmed or with minor weapons close combat).The words jujutsu and taijutsu and yawara can be used instead of each other.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 BujinkanBudo 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 , 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.