Jutsu Types

Ninjutsu

Ninjutsu (忍術, Ninjutsu; Literally meaning "Ninja Techniques") vaguely refers to pretty much any technique that uses chakra and allows the user to do something that they otherwise would be incapable of doing. Unlike genjutsu, which makes the opponent see illusions, the effects of ninjutsu are quite real. Ninjutsu relies on chakra and, most of the time, hand seals (each hand seal showing a different animal in the chinese zodiac) to be effective. The hands are put in sequential positions that mold chakra in the necessary manner to perform a jutsu. This is not always consistent, however, and some of the simpler jutsu seem to become second nature to experienced ninja, after which they can perform them at will. Additionally, some ninjutsu can be classified as an elemental jutsu, in those cases where a specific element (wind, water, fire, earth, lightning) is used.


Genjutsu

Genjutsu are techniques that are employed in the same fashion as ninjutsu, requiring chakra and hand seals. However, the primary difference between the two is that the effect of genjutsu is illusory, creating chakra imbalances in the victim's brain, causing a disruption in their senses. This is often used to create false images or cause pain from trauma (because the body is led to believe it is in pain), however there are plenty of other uses depending on the situation. They are not used as often as ninjutsu because they don't physically harm the opponent, but several crafty characters have made themselves well known for their great execution of genjutsu. Genjutsu is created when a ninja extends their chakra flow through the cerebral nervous system of their opponent to control their mind's chakra, thereby affecting their five senses. Genjutsu is translated as "Illusionary Techniques"


Taijutsu

Taijutsu is a basic form of jutsu that generally speaking requires no chakra, but chakra may be used to enhance techniques. Taijutsu generally require no hand seals to perform and are much quicker to use than ninjutsu or genjutsu. Taijutsu is simply put, hand-to-hand combat.


Kinjutsu

Kinjutsu (禁術, Forbidden Technique) are techniques that are forbidden to be used due to their lethal side effects or violation of the laws of nature (for example, ressurection of the dead). Orochimaru primarily used these in his quest to achieve immortality, but other jutsu in the series have been legally forbidden to use, such as Naruto's Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, effectively making then kinjutsu

Kenjutsu

Kenjutsu (剣術, Kenjutsu?), meaning "the art of the sword" [1]:172 , is a term for classical Japanese sword arts (or koryū), in particular those which predate the Meiji Restoration. It is sometimes used more generally to describe any martial art which makes use of the Japanese sword.

NOTE: All infomation gathered from Naruto Wiki