Jiujitsu: meaning, definitions and examples

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jiujitsu

 

[ หŒdส’uหdส’หˆษชtsuห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jiu-jitsu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเค‰-เคœเคฟเคคเฅเคธเฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jiu-Jitsu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jiu-jitsu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะถั–ัƒ-ะดะถะธั‚ััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jiu-jitsu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ”่ก“ (ใ˜ใ‚…ใ†ใ˜ใ‚…ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jiu-jitsu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jiu-jitsu

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jiu-jitsu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์ง“์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูŠูˆ ุฌูŠุชุณูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jiu-jitsu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jiu-jitsu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ”ๆœฏ (Rรณushรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jiu-jitsu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jiu-jitsu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะถะธัƒ-ะดะถะธั‚ััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ˜แƒฃ-แƒฏแƒ˜แƒชแƒฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jiu-jitsu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.