Synonyms for jujitsu


Grammar : Noun
Spell : joo-jit-soo
Phonetic Transcription : dʒuˈdʒɪt su

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Définition of jujitsu

Origin :
  • also ju-jitsu, 1875, from Japanese jujutsu, from ju "softness, gentleness" (from Chinese jou "soft, gentle") + jutsu "art, science," from Chinese shu, shut.
  • As in martial art : noun far eastern discipline or sport
  • As in martial art : noun combat technique
Example sentences :
  • He grabbed the extended right arm to give it a jujitsu move up and to the back of the body.
  • Extract from : « David Lannarck, Midget » by George S. Harney
  • The boys are also taught asanas (postures), sword and lathi (stick) play, and jujitsu.
  • Extract from : « Autobiography of a YOGI » by Paramhansa Yogananda
  • He reached forward in a jujitsu maneuver, grabbed a coat sleeve and a handful of suit coat.
  • Extract from : « Black Man's Burden » by Dallas McCord Reynolds

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