jiujitsu

noun

jiu·​jit·​su jü-ˈjit-(ˌ)sü How to pronounce jiujitsu (audio)

less common spelling of jujitsu

: an art of weaponless fighting employing holds, throws, and paralyzing blows to subdue or disable an opponent

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Ramsey was put through intensive physical training, such as boxing, jiujitsu and weight training. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025 Like wrestling, jiujitsu emphasizes takedowns, control and submission holds instead of punches or kicks. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026 In an era when tech titans are also sometimes trying to win medals in Brazilian jiujitsu or dismantle a government agency or take tourists into space, Neal Mohan is focused on one thing. — Belinda Luscombe, Time, 4 Dec. 2025 The quarterback, a 6-footer who weighed 217 pounds entering the draft, worked to improve his tumbling skills by training in Brazilian jiujitsu and other martial arts during the 2024 offseason. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jiujitsu

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