is taijutsu the same as ninjutsu?
You're almost correct in understanding the difference between ninjutsu, taijutsu and genjutsu. In simple words, ninjutsu is moulding of chakra into a technique. ... Taijutsu is just hand to hand combat, but yes to perform special taijutsus you need to spend chakra. Genjutsu is, as you said, creating illusions.