jiujitsu

/dʒuːdʒɪtsuː/

Definitions

1. noun

a Japanese martial art that uses grappling and ground fighting techniques

“He started taking jiujitsu classes to improve his self-defense skills.”

2. verb

to use or practice the martial art of jiujitsu

“She jiujitsu’d her opponent using a clever submission hold.”

3. noun

a martial art that originated in Japan, characterized by grappling and ground fighting

“He was a black belt in jiujitsu and taught classes at the local dojo.”

Synonyms

  • Brazilian jiu-jitsu
  • grappling

Antonyms

  • boxing
  • fencing