Is Taijutsu a "non grabbing art"???? I cant figure that out by myself :bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang: :Anth:
Taijutsu is a generic term often used in relation to various forms of "Jujutsu". Your question makes me think you are on about Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, would that be correct? Within that system you often hear the phrase "grabbing without grabbing or hold without holding" but that isn't the same as it being a predominantly striking art. It has more to do with your interaction with your partner, not giving them any tells about what's going on and not being too fixed. Well that's my take on it anyway.
Taijutsu features quite a bit of grabbing, and grappling. A lot of stand-up grappling particularly. There is some groundwork as well, but not nearly as much as would be ideal to prepare you against a trained ground opponent. The groundwork featured in taijutsu generally prefers that you take a higher elevation to allow of quickly disengaging your adversary, and it presupposes that either party is likely to be armed.
In traditional Aikido, Taijutsu is translated as Body techniques or empty hand techniques. So weapons works is called Buki waza, and empty hand is called Taijutsu
I've heard it said in the Bujinkan that if one has to use conventional firm grips to make something happen, you're doing something wrong. It makes some sense too. Hauling on some muscularly clamped object isn't ideal compared to leading someone into the same place.
taijutsu or kinhorn arts there is graping punching kick and stomping pully pinching some case biting clawing this no street fight its fight for surivila!
