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Taijutsu, essentially empty-handed combat, can be learned by all races, but some techniques are more race-oriented or race-exclusive. Adaptations can be made in the form of custom techniques so long as one can explain how another race that uses spiritual elements in different ways are capable of replicating the effects of the techniques.

Most of these techniques are merely attacks and can be done by simply describing the body movements of the user. However, to make training worthwhile, earning the tag of 'technique' would make the moves much stronger. For instance, one can deal damage by throwing a punch, but one can deal even more damage if the punch is an Ikkostu.

Based on how disproportional the effects of the techniques are compared to the user's Reiatsu level, these hand-to-hand combat techniques have been split in 3 categories: practitioner, expert and master level techniques. The training needed to obtain these techniques is based on their rank unless otherwise specified.


Practitioner
7|10 posts
Expert
11|15 posts
Master
17|23 posts

Shinigami
Hakuda, also known as 'White Hits'. Available to Vizards as well.

PRACTITIONER


• Takigoi (滝鯉, Waterfall Carp)
  The practitioner utilizes this technique to create an opening in their opponents defense. When the target kicks out, the user blocks the attack with their forearm. When the foe moves to kick them with their other foot, the practitioner grabs the blocked foot with their free hand while simultaneously blocking the second attack with their legs. The user subsequently traps the opponents second foot between their legs. With both legs trapped, the target is now open to attack and the user takes advantage of the situation to attack with their free hand, dealing much more damage than the norm. It can be used to land a devastating Kido spell as well.
  
  
• Kazaguruma (風車, Windmill)
  Throwing their body up into the air, the practitioner makes a shearing movement with their legs, allowing them to move one leg in front of the other, before performing a devastating kick which sends the target flying away with tremendous force.
  

EXPERT




• Assai Hirate by Mattrnot
  By channeling reiatsu into the hands combined with fast windmill like rotations of the arms the users fists become incredibly more durable and destructive even able to parry other zanpakuto blades (basic reiatsu clash rules apply). An effective technique against Arrancar Hierro, but will lose effect should the windmill-like rotations of the arms be stopped.
  
  
• Awakened Mode by Master Kamina Reborn
  When the user enters his/her awakened mode his/her body starts to glow blood red as a bloody red aura appears around his/her body. While this mode is active all physical traits and reiatsu are increase by 5 fold for a short period of time. Once the mode expires the bloody red aura will disappear and his/her body will no longer be glowing. If the activation of his/her awakened mode is interrupted he/she will not be able to activate it again until the cool down is over. The power posting limit is 7 while the cool down time is 14 posts. The color of the aura isnt always blood red but for most it is primarily the color of their reiatsu. So if you have black reiatsu your awakened mode will be black in color. Once awakened mode is finished the user will become very exhausted and if not used correctly will get them beat in a fight.
  
  
• Tsukiyubi (撞指, Thrust Fingers)
  The practitioner extends the index and middle fingers of one hand in unison while they are in contact with an opponent, who is sent flying several meters away.
  
  
• Taketonbo (竹蜻蛉, Bamboo Dragonfly)
  Holding their hand out to the side, the practitioner performs a simple but effective throw, which violently flips their victim upside down. The victim lands heavily on their back, which knocks the wind out of them. On NPC Menos, this technique leaves the beast vulnerable for instant kill on the following post. The person posting after the practitioner needs to immediately kill it else it will get back up.
  
  

MASTER



• Oni Dekopin (鬼デコピン, Oni Headpoke)
  Pulling a finger back against their thumb, the practitioner flicks it at an opponent. The blow carries enough physical force to send the opponent flying a considerable distance away and crashing through multiple physical constructs with the sheet air that was displaced.
  
  
  
• Shunkō (瞬閧, Flash War Cry) | Requires 10 Hakuda techniques and 20 Rank 60+ Kido spells
  Shunkō is the highest form of Hakuda technique. It comes in elements such as 'wind' or 'lightning'.
  Shunkō is the highest form of Hakuda technique. It comes in elements such as 'wind' or 'lightning'. It is an ultra-powerful technique in which one drives Kidō into one's arms and legs. The Kidō itself can be controlled and fired at opponents from the body. The uniform worn when punishment is carried out is specifically geared for Shunkō. The keisen uniform has no back or sleeves because the fabric will rip apart when the user's back and arms are filled with Kidō. By concentrating Shunkō around a particular area of their body, a practitioner can prevent attacks from damaging or piercing this area.
  
  
  • Hanki (反鬼, Reverse Demon) | Requires Shunkō| 7| 10 posts
    An ability which nullifies an opponent's Kidō before it is fully charged by hitting it with another one of perfectly opposite speed and energy. The ability can even neutralize an opponent's movements.
    
    
  • Mukyū Shunkō (無窮 瞬閧, Tireless Flash War Cry) | Requires Shunkō|7|13 posts
    A wind element variation of Shunkō. The technique makes the Reiatsu the practitioner emits revolve around themselves like a vortex indefinitely, allowing them to maintain Shunkō for as long as they wish once they activate it.
    
    
  • Busō Shunkō by Mattrnot | Requires Shunkō| 7|13 posts | Seek Krin Kenpai for mentorship
    A defensive variation of the technique created by Krin Kenpai, after activating Shunko the user presses their fists together in the center of their chest while taking a deep breath as the Kido energy is subsequently absorbed into the body. While active this technique gives the user incredible durability to pair with the dynamic offensive power of the technique stronger than even an Arrancar Hierro as more energy is being concentrated. Once inside the body releasing the Kido energy to attack damages the users body and using this technique for extended periods of time does incredible wear and tear to the user(they will be coughing blood).
    
    
  • Black Shunkō by Master Kamina Reborn | Requires Shunkō| 7|13
    The black shunko is identical to the original artical cept the color of the kido energy forming around the body is black instead of white. The elements available for the black shunko are flire wind and lightning. Other then the added element its basicly the same. The dark variant of the shunko would be available to those who have mastered the original shunko and with added training can materialize the black shunko. Primarily available to captains who are masters of hakuda.
    
    
    
  
  
  

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