Jiujitsu: meaning, definitions and examples
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jiujitsu
[ หdสuหdสหษชtsuห ]
martial arts
Jiu-jitsu is a Japanese martial art and a combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. It teaches techniques of submission holds, joint locks, and strangleholds, allowing a smaller individual to defend against a larger opponent. While rooted in traditional Japanese jujutsu, Brazilian jiu-jitsu has also emerged, emphasizing sport and self-defense applications. The practice typically involves training on tatami mats and encourages the use of techniques that rely on leverage and technique rather than size and strength.
Synonyms
grappling, martial arts, submission fighting
Examples of usage
- He trains in Brazilian jiu-jitsu every week.
- Jiu-jitsu helps develop both physical and mental discipline.
- Many self-defense classes incorporate jiu-jitsu techniques.
Translations
Translations of the word "jiujitsu" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jiu-jitsu
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเค-เคเคฟเคคเฅเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Jiu-Jitsu
๐ฎ๐ฉ jiu-jitsu
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะถัั-ะดะถะธััั
๐ต๐ฑ jiu-jitsu
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ก (ใใ ใใใ ใค)
๐ซ๐ท jiu-jitsu
๐ช๐ธ jiu-jitsu
๐น๐ท jiu-jitsu
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฃผ์ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูู ุฌูุชุณู
๐จ๐ฟ jiu-jitsu
๐ธ๐ฐ jiu-jitsu
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฏ (Rรณushรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ jiu-jitsu
๐ฎ๐ธ jiu-jitsu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะถะธั-ะดะถะธััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแฃ-แฏแแชแฃ
๐ฆ๐ฟ jiu-jitsu
๐ฒ๐ฝ jiu-jitsu
Etymology
The term 'jiu-jitsu' is derived from the Japanese words 'jiu', meaning 'gentle', and 'jutsu', meaning 'art' or 'technique'. The art has its roots in the samurai's fighting techniques in Japan, and over centuries, it has evolved into various forms, with Brazilian jiu-jitsu being one of the most popular modern adaptations. In the late 19th century, jujutsu was introduced to the West, particularly in Brazil, where it adapted and developed into its own unique style. The Gracie family played a crucial role in promoting Brazilian jiu-jitsu, emphasizing its effectiveness in real combat scenarios, which helped popularize it further through competitions and mixed martial arts.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,913, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.