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

Ki Manipulation

Unique/Other

Transformations

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 could not 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 martial arts. Not utilizing the power of ki or the physical body (for the most part), these techniques are performed through some external factor, the use of tools, or are unique inherited abilities to a specific individual. 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.

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.