Dragon Ball Techniques

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The "Classification of Attacks" section of Daizenshuu 4: World Guide (p. 110)

The following skills and techniques appeared in Dragon Ball, either in Akira Toriyama's original manga series or exclusive to Toei Animation's animated adaptation of it. The techniques are organized into three main classification types, and then further divided up into sub-classifications.

Martial Arts Techniques

"Martial Arts Techniques" (体術技; taijutsu-waza) are essential in the world of Dragon Ball, as many battles are won with the use of these various physical techniques. In particular, during Goku's boyhood when he still couldn't manipulate ki, he thought up various martial arts techniques on his own. These aren't just limited to Goku; even when battles ended up being ultimately settled through ki manipulation techniques, most of the basic fighting was done through the use of martial arts techniques.

Ki Manipulation Techniques

"Ki Manipulation Techniques" (気功技; kikō-waza) are attacks that utilize the secret energy that lies hidden within one's body (ki). By utilizing this materialized energy converted from energy inside one's body, one can produce formidable special attacks. Ki is said to be possessed by everyone, although it is seen that not many are able to control it at will. Martial artists in the world of Dragon Ball frequently use many ki manipulated techniques with different names and forms. However, ordinary people have a low degree of familiarity with ki manipulation techniques, and Mister Satan interpreted the ki manipulation techniques that Son Goku used as being mere tricks.

Variations of Ki Manipulation Techniques

The use of ki is not simply used for the purpose of attacking, but can take various shapes based on the person using it. It can be used as a method of movement or to support various attack techniques. Just like the attack-based techniques, these methods of use are also rich with variation.

Unique Techniques

"Unique Techniques" (特殊技; tokushu-waza) are special techniques that do not belong under ki manipulation or physical martial arts. Not utilizing the power of ki or the physical body (for the most part), these techniques are performed through some external factor or the use of tools. Also, the systematization of these techniques has already been decided upon, so users cannot add their own arrangements to these arts, enhance the technique itself, or otherwise change it.

Ninja Arts

The "Ninga Arts" (忍術; ninjutsu) techniques were used by Sergeant Master Murasaki of the Red Ribbon Army. He performs trick attacks using ninja weapons such as shuriken. Because these are fundamentally tool-using techniques, anyone can acquire them if they train.

Art of Concealment (隠れ身の術) User(s): Sergeant Master Murasaki A technique Murasaki uses to blend into his surroundings, by either hiding behind a painted cloth or under an artificial rock so as not be seen. During his battle with Goku, due to his own mistakes, he was spotted before he could hide himself.

Art of Division (分身の術) User(s): Sergeant Master Murasaki An attack that takes advantage of the fact that Murasaki is part of a set of quintuplets. Whistling to summon the other four, they appear to assist him in trying to trick their opponent.

Tatami Flip (タタミ返し) User(s): Sergeant Master Murasaki A counter move where Murasaki vigorously seizes a tatami mat and flips it over, protecting his body from his opponent's attacks. He protected himself from the shuriken Goku threw at him in the 4.5 tatami mat hut on the fourth floor of Muscle Tower.

Water-Escape Arts (水遁の術) User(s): Sergeant Master Murasaki A technique in which a ninja disappears by hiding in nearby water. He breathes by sticking a small bamboo pipe out of the water's surface. During their battle on the fourth floor of Muscle Tower, Goku broke through this technique by pouring boiling water into the bamboo pipe sticking out from the lake.

Water Strider Arts (アメンボの術) User(s): Sergeant Master Murasaki The remarkable skill of a ninja to walk on the surface of water by wearing round floating boards under their feet. This technique cannot be used without an exceptional sense of balance. Murasaki used it during his famous battle with Goku on Muscle Tower's fourth floor.

Hypnosis

"Hypnosis Techniques" (催眠術; saimin-jutsu) are used to influence others with either various hand motions or speech. Users of these techniques can put their opponents to sleep or make them see illusions.

Hypnotism (催眠術) User(s): Jackie Chun A technique where Jackie Chun sends thoughts into his opponent, using innocent suggestions to create illusions. During the 22nd Tenka'ichi Budōkai, he turned the Man-Wolf back into a human after he had become unable to do so after Jackie Chun destroyed the moon.

Paralysis Arts (金縛りの術) User(s): Jackie Chun, General Blue, Chiaotzu, Gurd, Kaiōshin A technique that prevents the opponent from moving their body. Depending on the user, the method of using it and its effect are completely different. General Blue's version was only effective against a single opponent, and it took effect when his opponent stared into his eyes. Chiaotzu held out both his hands, causing immobilizing stomach pain in the targeted person. Jackie's technique was said to poke a pressure point on the forehead, paralyzing the person's motor nerves. Gurd stopped Kuririn and Son Gohan's movement through psychokinesis which he fired from his hands, and his version was effective against multiple people. Also, Kaiōshin's technique was a powerful one that completely stopped Super Saiyan Gohan from moving.

Yoiko Min-Min Ken (よいこ眠眠拳) User(s): Jackie Chun A technique where Jackie Chun nails his opponent to the spot with his keen eyes, then lures them to sleep by singing a song. During the finals of the 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai, he lures Goku to sleep in an attempt to win the championship.

Sorcery

The dark mage Babidi uses "Sorcery" (魔術; majutsu), which is unlike ki manipulation or physical techniques, as it does not exhaust one's stamina. Babidi can perform simple magic without saying any incantations, but he does say them to use great techniques like altering space.

Explosion Sorcery (破裂の魔術) User(s): Babidi A technique where, with a sharp gaze, Babidi transmits his thoughts into his opponent, making the blood within them convulse. This rapidly swells their body and finally makes them explode with a bang. Those attacked die while screaming in agony, with contorted features that look like something not of this world. Babidi is also capable of making only a person's head explode, like he did with the Tenka'ichi Budōkai official. After obtaining powerful energy and returning to Babidi, Spopovitch was killed with this technique, having served his purpose.

Papparapah (パッパラパー) User(s): Babidi With a chant of "Papparapah!!", Babidi can change the battle stage to one which those under his rule will find easy to fight in.

Anime Original Techniques

The following techniques are original to Toei Animation's animated adaptation based on Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series.

Video Game Techniques

The following techniques are exclusive to specific video games.