The Graceful Fist is a form of Taijutsu martial arts similar to Might Guy and Rock Lee's Strong Fist, or the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist. The Graceful Fist focuses more on agility and grace than power. It is meant to cause external damage through a series of elaborate and fluid movements meant to confuse the opponent while attacking and simultaneously avoiding the opponent's blows. With the Graceful Fist, a small-bodied ninja can easily overtake a larger opponent in battle. This is made evident when used by the small-bodied Kyan Sushiaki. However, it can just as easily be used by a medium-bodied person, as evidenced by Kyan's father, Ryoshi Sushiaki.