The Elemental Approach
Taijutsu, the ninja self-protection method, takes an elemental approach based on the Go-dai "five-elements".
Chi Earth stability, the attitude of confidence and strength.
The confrontation is won before it has started. You stop
them in their tracks. You are immovable as a majestic
mountain or a mighty oak tree.
Sui Water responsiveness, the attitude of fade and strike.
You withdraw from your aggressor's attack, and respond
with a blast of power. You are as a wave in the surf
rising back and then crashing on the shore.
Ka Fire expansiveness, the attitude of foresight. You
perceive the potential for attack and are committed to
stopping the aggression the moment you perceive it. You
are as a fireball hurling forward.
Fu The attitude of intellect. You are free moving and
skillful enough to know exactly where you need to be
in order to take control of the aggression, positioning
yourself to take advantage of your momentum. You are like
a cloud of smoke that one tries to grasp as you slip and
curl from between his fingers and out of his grip.
Ku The void, the source of all elements. You use your
skill to face unknown attacks and acquire the appropriate
attitude in response.
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