Combat Tactics
- In taijutsu and ninjutsu, a fighting style also refers to an approach to fighting opponents. One example is Naruto Uzumaki's fighting style - as a 'Power' type, Naruto's fighting style exemplifies raw power, charging straight in and clearing a path through the enemy's defensive line, making a way in for the rest of the team.
- Another type of fighting style is the "Stationary" type, Gaara, for example makes use of his sand to reach his opponents and attack from a distance, using "catch and crush" tactics. Most members of the Aburame clan also practices this type of fighting approach to combat. Their method revolves around 'surround and seizure' tactics, seeking out the opponent and restricting their movements to capture them dead or alive.
- An "Offensive" fighting style is favored by 'power' types like Naruto and the Fourth Raikage, A who utilises brute force to overwhelm their opponents in combat.
- Likewise, a "Defensive" fighting style is favored by members of the Hyūga clan for example who can use the defenses of the Gentle Fist style as their offence.
- A "Supplementary" fighting style involves working in co-ordination with others to bring down enemy forces. An example of supplementary fighting formations in the series are the fighting formation used by both the former and the current Ino–Shika–Chō Trio. Members of the Inuzuka clan also employ this type of fighting alongside their ninken.
Fighting styles are also mainly divided into long-range, mid-range, and close-range type fighters. Puppeteers, such as Kankurō, are long-range fighters, but are at a disadvantage in close-range combat. The Wind Release complements a close-to-mid-range fighter who favors brute force. The Fire Release is a style that complements a mid-to-long-range fighter.