What are the types of jutsus that exist in Naruto?


There seem to be a number of different types of jutsus that exist in Naruto.
These include ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu. What are all of the types of
jutsus and what do they do?




**DISCLAIMER: I've never seen or read anything Naruto.**

This questions seems rather simple to me, so perhaps you're looking for a
specific angle? There is a good ammount of info on [Jutsu on
Narutopedia](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Jutsu). Here I will try to quote
that article in brief summaries.

## What is Jutsu?

> _Jutsu ... are the mystical arts a ninja will utilise in battle. To use a
> technique, the ninja will need to use their chakra. To perform a technique,
> the ninja will bring out and release the two energies of chakra. By forming
> hand seals, the ninja is able to manifest the desired technique. Because of
> the extensive number of hand seals and different combinations, there are
> thousands of potential techniques to be discovered._ \-- _Jutsu,
> Narutopedia_

## What are the different types of Jutsu?

There are three principal types of jutsu:

>   * **Ninjutsu** _...a term referring to almost any technique which allows
> the user to do something that they otherwise would be incapable of doing,
> including the usage of weapons._  
>  More info: [Ninjutsu, Narutopedia](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Ninjutsu)
>   * **Genjutsu** _are techniques that are employed in the same fashion as
> ninjutsu... However, the primary difference between the two is that the
> effects of genjutsu are illusory; instead of attacking the victim's body,
> like taijutsu or ninjutsu, genjutsu techniques manipulate the flow of chakra
> in the victim's brain, thus causing a disruption in their senses._  
>  More info: [Genjutsu, Narutopedia](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Genjutsu)
>   * **Taijutsu** _a basic form of techniques ... refers to any techniques
> involving the martial arts or the optimisation of natural human abilities.
> Taijutsu is executed by directly accessing the user's physical and mental
> energies, relying on the stamina and strength gained through training. It
> typically does not require chakra, though chakra may be used to enhance its
> techniques. Taijutsu generally requires no hand seals to perform,
> occasionally making use of certain stances or poses, and are much quicker to
> use than ninjutsu or genjutsu. Taijutsu is simply put: hand-to-hand combat._  
>  More info: [Taijutsu, Narutopedia](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Taijutsu)
>

>
> \-- _Jutsu, Narutopedia_

There are several sub-types including:

>   * **Barrier Ninjutsu** _...the incorporation of barriers into techniques._
>   * **Bukijutsu** _...techniques that entail the use of any handheld weapons
> in combat, whether the users be shinobi or samurai._
>   * **Chakra Absorption Techniques** _...techniques that allow the user to
> absorb another individual's chakra._
>   * **Chakra Flow** _...the flowing of chakra through an object as well as
> any technique that increases the potency of a weapon by flowing chakra
> through it._.
>   * **Clone Techniques** _...techniques that create a copy of the user or
> objects used by them._
>   * **Collaboration Techniques** _...techniques which entails powerful
> techniques that are actually comprised of at least two or more pre-existing
> techniques._
>   * **Fūinjutsu** _...a type of jutsu that seal objects, living beings,
> chakra, along with a wide variety of other things within another object._
>   * **Hiden** _...techniques are passed down orally from generation to
> generation in certain regions or clans._
>   * **Juinjutsu** _...techniques used to bring someone under the control of
> the user._
>   * **Kenjutsu** _...techniques that entail the use of swords, whether the
> users be shinobi or samurai._
>   * **Kinjutsu** _...techniques that have been banned from being taught or
> used._
>   * **Medical Ninjutsu** _...a branch of ninjutsu associated with
> healing..._
>   * **Nintaijutsu** _...a combination of ninjutsu and taijutsu, the Raikage
> uses nintaijutsu by first surrounding himself with his Lightning Release
> Armour._
>   * **Reincarnation Ninjutsu** _...techniques that usually require or
> accomplish the transfer of life force between people._
>   * **Senjutsu** _...a specialised field of techniques that allows the user
> to sense and then gather the natural energy ... around a person._
>   * **Shurikenjutsu** _...techniques that entail the throwing of shuriken,
> kunai, senbon or any other of a number of bladed, hand-held weapons._
>   * **Space–Time Ninjutsu** _...techniques that allow the users to
> manipulate the space–time continuum._
>   * **Tailed Beast Skill** _a unique ability or trait used by tailed
> beasts._
>

>
> \-- _Jutsu, Narutopedia_

I hoped this helped! :)




**DISCLAIMER: I've never seen or read anything Naruto.**

This questions seems rather simple to me, so perhaps you're looking for a
specific angle? There is a good ammount of info on [Jutsu on
Narutopedia](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Jutsu). Here I will try to quote
that article in brief summaries.

## What is Jutsu?

> _Jutsu ... are the mystical arts a ninja will utilise in battle. To use a
> technique, the ninja will need to use their chakra. To perform a technique,
> the ninja will bring out and release the two energies of chakra. By forming
> hand seals, the ninja is able to manifest the desired technique. Because of
> the extensive number of hand seals and different combinations, there are
> thousands of potential techniques to be discovered._ \-- _Jutsu,
> Narutopedia_

## What are the different types of Jutsu?

There are three principal types of jutsu:

>   * **Ninjutsu** _...a term referring to almost any technique which allows
> the user to do something that they otherwise would be incapable of doing,
> including the usage of weapons._  
>  More info: [Ninjutsu, Narutopedia](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Ninjutsu)
>   * **Genjutsu** _are techniques that are employed in the same fashion as
> ninjutsu... However, the primary difference between the two is that the
> effects of genjutsu are illusory; instead of attacking the victim's body,
> like taijutsu or ninjutsu, genjutsu techniques manipulate the flow of chakra
> in the victim's brain, thus causing a disruption in their senses._  
>  More info: [Genjutsu, Narutopedia](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Genjutsu)
>   * **Taijutsu** _a basic form of techniques ... refers to any techniques
> involving the martial arts or the optimisation of natural human abilities.
> Taijutsu is executed by directly accessing the user's physical and mental
> energies, relying on the stamina and strength gained through training. It
> typically does not require chakra, though chakra may be used to enhance its
> techniques. Taijutsu generally requires no hand seals to perform,
> occasionally making use of certain stances or poses, and are much quicker to
> use than ninjutsu or genjutsu. Taijutsu is simply put: hand-to-hand combat._  
>  More info: [Taijutsu, Narutopedia](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Taijutsu)
>

>
> \-- _Jutsu, Narutopedia_

There are several sub-types including:

>   * **Barrier Ninjutsu** _...the incorporation of barriers into techniques._
>   * **Bukijutsu** _...techniques that entail the use of any handheld weapons
> in combat, whether the users be shinobi or samurai._
>   * **Chakra Absorption Techniques** _...techniques that allow the user to
> absorb another individual's chakra._
>   * **Chakra Flow** _...the flowing of chakra through an object as well as
> any technique that increases the potency of a weapon by flowing chakra
> through it._.
>   * **Clone Techniques** _...techniques that create a copy of the user or
> objects used by them._
>   * **Collaboration Techniques** _...techniques which entails powerful
> techniques that are actually comprised of at least two or more pre-existing
> techniques._
>   * **Fūinjutsu** _...a type of jutsu that seal objects, living beings,
> chakra, along with a wide variety of other things within another object._
>   * **Hiden** _...techniques are passed down orally from generation to
> generation in certain regions or clans._
>   * **Juinjutsu** _...techniques used to bring someone under the control of
> the user._
>   * **Kenjutsu** _...techniques that entail the use of swords, whether the
> users be shinobi or samurai._
>   * **Kinjutsu** _...techniques that have been banned from being taught or
> used._
>   * **Medical Ninjutsu** _...a branch of ninjutsu associated with
> healing..._
>   * **Nintaijutsu** _...a combination of ninjutsu and taijutsu, the Raikage
> uses nintaijutsu by first surrounding himself with his Lightning Release
> Armour._
>   * **Reincarnation Ninjutsu** _...techniques that usually require or
> accomplish the transfer of life force between people._
>   * **Senjutsu** _...a specialised field of techniques that allows the user
> to sense and then gather the natural energy ... around a person._
>   * **Shurikenjutsu** _...techniques that entail the throwing of shuriken,
> kunai, senbon or any other of a number of bladed, hand-held weapons._
>   * **Space–Time Ninjutsu** _...techniques that allow the users to
> manipulate the space–time continuum._
>   * **Tailed Beast Skill** _a unique ability or trait used by tailed
> beasts._
>

>
> \-- _Jutsu, Narutopedia_

I hoped this helped! :)

