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Dragon Ball is a manga which heavily features a broad spectrum of martial arts.  Tenshinhan himself contributed quite a number of unique and widely-used techniques to the DB universe. Let’s dive in and see what exactly makes up Tenshinhan’s powerhouse arsenal!

Kamehameha

かめはめ波
Kamehameha
The Kamehameha is the signature move of those trained under Kame-sennin. It’s a mighty blast of energy that the user shots from his plams. Tenshinhan surprises Kame-sennin by being able to use the Kamehameha during their match at the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai.

Kiai Keshi

気合い消し
Kiai Keshi
The user shouts, negating his opponent’s energy blast. Tenshinhan makes use of this technique during the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai against Tao Pai Pai’s so-called invincible Super Dodonpa.

Kikoho

気功砲
Kikoho
Tenshinhan is famous for his Kikoho, in which he shoots an immense blast of energy from a triangle he shapes with his hands. The Kikoho is a double-edged sword, because while it is powerful, it can also kill Tenshinhan.  Its deadlier side is seen during the battle with Nappa, against whom Tenshinhan uses it and gives his life.

Kousengan

光線眼
Kousengan
The Kousengan is a thin beam of energy which is shot from the eyes. Tenshinhan fires it from his third eye. ^^ He uses it only once in the manga, during the 23rd World Tournament.
Other notable users include Piccolo and Freeza.

残像拳
Zanzoken
Zanzoken, the “after-image” technique, is useful for evading one’s opponent by leaving behind an intangible projection of oneself.  During their titanic showdown at the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai, Tenshinhan and Goku have a kind of contest, each using the Zanzoken to escape the other’s attack.

Shishin no Ken

四身の拳
Shishin no Ken
Another Tenshinhan-exclusive, which he reveals during the 23rd World Tournament.  It is his ability to create four solid copies of himself. Each clone can attack, defend - and speak - at fourfold.  However, Goku figures out the two major weaknesses of this unique maneuver: Tenshinhan’s speed and 12 eyes.

Shiyoken

四妖拳
Shiyoken
The technique that gets everybody talking at the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai is the Shiyoken. As you can see by the picture, Tenshinhan literally sprouts an extra pair of arms from his shoulders, consequently doubling his attack and evasion. Too bad he forgets that Goku has a tail...!

Shin Kikoho

新気功砲
Shin Kikoho
The Shin Kikoho is a pumped up version of the Kikoho.  In fact, the first character, shin, means “new.” This attack is much more powerful than its predecessor and no less dangerous for Tenshinhan to use. In the manga and anime, he expends his energy holding Imperfect Cell back.

Taiyoken

太陽拳
Taiyoken
A special Tsuru-senryu technique where the user fans his hands to both sides of his face and unleashes the power of the sun.  XP Blinding sunlight is reflected into an enemy’s eyes, leaving him momentarily incapacitated. It creates a handy diversion on several occasions, as it is utilized by Goku, Kuririn, and Cell.

Dodonpa

どどん波
Dodonpa
The Crane’s equivalent to the Turtle’s Kamehameha, in that it is only taught to students of that school.  The Dodonpa is an explosive beam that is fired from the forefinger.  It has the tendency to nullify the Kamehameha whenever both are used at the same time.

Haikyuuken

排球拳
Haikyuuken
Tenshinhan first announces this attack like a total goober - heart mark and all, before he bumps, sets, pummels, and spikes his target (Goku) just like a volleyball around the Tenkaichi Budokai arena. Tenshinhan uses it only once, and later, a technique of its kind is employed by Piccolo and Gotenks.

Bukujutsu

舞空術
Bukujutsu
One of the coolest - and most widely used - abilities in the DB universe. That is, the ability to fly. It is introduced by none other than Tenshinhan and Chaozu at the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai, and soon after, all of the heroes can do it.  It is not a difficult skill to master, as even Videl learned under Gohan’s tutelage.

Mashin Gan Zuki

マシンガン突き
Mashin Gan Zuki
Tenshinhan backs his victim against a wall and then delivers a series of machine gun-fast punches and jabs.  A surefire way to overcome an opponent, but unfortunately it will take more than that to defeat Son Goku!

魔封波
Mafuba
Used long ago by Mutaito, the Mafuba is a special technique that seals demons in a mystical jar but also kills its user.  Many years later, the same demon - Piccolo Daimaou - is released and Kamesennin dies trying to use the Mafuba.  Tenshinhan takes up the reins, struggling desperately to master the difficult technique.

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