a method of self-defense without weapons that was developed in China and Japan; holds and blows are supplemented by clever use of the attacker's own weight and strength
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jiujitsu::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | jujitsu, jujutsu |
| Type of | martial art |
Examples of jiujitsu
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It is also Yamasaki's specialty, though he didn't start off a jiujitsu fighter.
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Jiujitsu is a form of grappling that focuses on chokeholds and joint-locks.
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Exported to the United States, Brazilian jiujitsu spurred the creation of modern MMA.
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British actor Chiwetel Ejiofor as Mike, is the operator of a Los Angeles jiujitsu academy.
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There are different training methods, with Brazilian jiujitsu known as one of the best.
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Brazilian jiujitsu, an offshoot of Japanese jujutsu, began around 1882.
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Lacerda initially got involved with jiujitsu for fun, to work out and to make new friends.
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Bobby spends three hours in the gym every day, and he loves jiujitsu.
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Brazilian jiujitsu is a form of self-defense that takes place almost entirely on the ground.
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- Jujutsu: a method of self-defense without weapons that was developed in China and Japan; holds and blows are supplemented by clever use of the attacker's own weight and strength
- , (also known as Ju-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu, or Jiujitsu), is a collective name for Japanese martial art styles including unarmed and armed techniques. "" can be translated to mean "gentle, supple, flexible, pliable, or yielding. ...
- Ancient Japanese martial art that encompasses throwing, joint locks, striking, and weapons training.
- An oriental form of wrestling known as the "body art". It involves twisting, spraining, dislocating, breaking, and using other like means to the joints and pressure points of the anatomy. Throwing is also an integral part of the art.
