Post by Archmage Turanis Altaine on Dec 18, 2003 12:06:16 GMT -5
Chakra is the energy needed by ninja to perform jutsu. It is composed of two factors: physical energy that comes from the body's cells and the spiritual energy that comes from training and meditation. These two energies are mixed together within the body to create chakra. By combining chakra with Hand Seals, an individual is able to execute a jutsu.
Jutsus can be classified into five major elements: fire, wind, water, earth, and lightning. Depending on what jutsu a person uses, the type and amount of chakra released is different.
There are three major ways to train with chakra:
Tree Walking This training includes gathering chakra into the feet and climbing vertically up a tree. It teaches how to control chakra by bringing out the correct amount of chakra in the proper area and also tests stamina. The amount of chakra needed to climb a tree is minimal, but it must be exact. It is said that the bottom of the foot is the hardest area to gather chakra. By learning to control chakra, an individual can theoretically master any jutsu.
Water Walking A more advanced ability/training than tree walking. Like tree walking, a user must gather chakra into the feet and constantly expel the appropriate amount into the water. The release of chakra must match the weight of the body and the amount necessary to float. It is more difficult to control chakra since water is not solid and constantly moving. This training is used to teach an individual how to create a specific amount of chakra and expel it for a jutsu.
Leaf Concentration An ancient training method used in the Hidden Leaf Village. The training requires a person to concentrate all his/her chakra onto a leaf which is placed on the forehead. It's an effective way of training concentration, especially on a specific point of the body. By calming the mind and defining a target, one is able to draw upon their maximum power. The Leaf insignia on the Hidden Leaf forehead protector originates from this training.
Jutsus can be classified into five major elements: fire, wind, water, earth, and lightning. Depending on what jutsu a person uses, the type and amount of chakra released is different.
There are three major ways to train with chakra:
Tree Walking This training includes gathering chakra into the feet and climbing vertically up a tree. It teaches how to control chakra by bringing out the correct amount of chakra in the proper area and also tests stamina. The amount of chakra needed to climb a tree is minimal, but it must be exact. It is said that the bottom of the foot is the hardest area to gather chakra. By learning to control chakra, an individual can theoretically master any jutsu.
Water Walking A more advanced ability/training than tree walking. Like tree walking, a user must gather chakra into the feet and constantly expel the appropriate amount into the water. The release of chakra must match the weight of the body and the amount necessary to float. It is more difficult to control chakra since water is not solid and constantly moving. This training is used to teach an individual how to create a specific amount of chakra and expel it for a jutsu.
Leaf Concentration An ancient training method used in the Hidden Leaf Village. The training requires a person to concentrate all his/her chakra onto a leaf which is placed on the forehead. It's an effective way of training concentration, especially on a specific point of the body. By calming the mind and defining a target, one is able to draw upon their maximum power. The Leaf insignia on the Hidden Leaf forehead protector originates from this training.