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jujutsu

jujutsu

1 9.9
A Japanese fighting art that uses throws, holds, and an opponent's strength to defend yourself
  • noun
  • /dʒuːˈdʒuːtsu/
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  • Nevertheless, Jujutsu was quickly abandoned, but both catch-as-catch-can wrestling and boxing were taught to the young officers.

Examples

  • Kamiya Kasshin Style Jujutsu...

  • That's the basic concept of Jujutsu.

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  • Jujutsu was incorporated into the style so we can fight even without swords.

  • JuJutsu, Joe Sixpack outnumbers Bill Banker by a lot.

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  • In Jujutsu, practitioners learn how to use an opponent's strength against them during a fight.

  • He trained in Jujutsu for several years, mastering various techniques for self-defense.

  • After studying Jujutsu, she felt more confident in her ability to defend herself.

Synonyms

self-defense
vsjujutsu
  • US
230 3.5

Protecting yourself from being hurt, often by using force

is a formal Japanese fighting system used for that protective purpose
martial art
vsjujutsu
75 2.9

A traditional form of fighting practiced for self defense and sport

is a specific Japanese example that focuses on throws and holds
jujitsu
vsjujutsu
1 7.7

A Japanese fighting art for self-defense that uses holds and throws

is an alternate spelling of the same Japanese fighting practice
jiujitsu
vsjujutsu
  • Specialized
8.1

A way of defending yourself without weapons by using an attacker's force against them

is specific to Japanese practice and emphasizes throws and holds

How Physical

judo
19 3.2
jujutsu
1 9.9
aikido
7 7.0
tai chi
10 3.7

Surface Forms

jujutsu singular
jujutsus plural

Etymology

The word jujutsu comes from the Japanese parts meaning 'gentle' or 'soft' and jutsu meaning 'art' or 'technique'. So jujutsu is a 'gentle art' of self-defense that uses an opponent's own force with throws and holds rather than strong strikes or weapons.