Fighting Styles

Fighting Style

Welcome to the Fighting Styles section. Above you will find various fighting styles used by the Dragonball characters. Click on one of the styles above to learn more about that style.

What is that Ki/Chi/Life force thing?

According to Japanese tradition, every entity on our Earth has Ki, or a life force flowing through them. Some people's ki is stronger than others, etc. In Dragonball, Toriyama Akira has allowed his characters to wield their ki power to such an extent as large attacks (Kamehameha) and flying (Bukujutsu). It has always been believed in Japanese myth that these things were possible: Toriyama brought them to life through his Manga and drawings.

Turtle Style

Originator: Mutaito-samaStyle Master(s): Muten RoshiStudents: Chaozu, Goku, Gyuu Mao, Kuririn, Tenshinhan History: This art was founded by Mutaito-sama. It is called the Turtle, or Kame style because of the training methods used. Mutaito-Sama originally had two pupils: Tsuru-sennin and Muten Roshi. Tsuru-sennin turned evil and branched off his...

Saiya-Jin Style

  Originator: UnknownStyle Master(s): Vegeta, TaurusStudents: Chibi Trunks History: The Saiya-jin's were a naturally powerful race. They used brute force to accomplish most of their tasks, and most of their training techniques consist of raw fighting. The Saiya-jin's rely on their strength, and also their highly advanced technology,...

Ancient Art

  Originator: UnknownStyle Master(s): Kami, GuruStudents: Nail, Piccolo, Goku, Gohan, Mr. Popo History: The exact origin of this style is unknown, but it is known that being trained in this style is very rare. This form shows a complete mastery over ki control, and is a good base for ultimate techniques. Kami teaches Goku this Art, and it is...

Kaio Style

  Originator: North Kaio-SamaStyle Master(s): North Kaio-SamaStudents: Chouzu, Goku, Piccolo, Tenshinhan, Yamcha History: North Kaio-Sama is the God of the Northern Universe, and although he cannot even perform some of his own techniques, he is a very skilled martial arts master. Goku Travels to his planet, which is at the end of Snake-Way,...

Crane Style

  Originator: Tsuru-senninStyle Master(s): Tsuru-senninStudents: Chaozu, Tenshinhan History: Originally, Tsuru and Roshi both trained under Mutaito, but for some reason or another, Tsuru got angry and branched off his own fighting style. Soon after, Tsuru and Roshi became Arch-rivals. The crane style uses a lot of mind skills, and is a very...