Jujitsu

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ËŒdÊ’uːˈdʒɪtsuː/

Alternative forms

• ju-jitsu
• jiu-jitsu
• jujutsu

Origin

From Japanese

じゅうじゅつ

|lang=ja}, from Middle Chinese 柔 (njuw "soft") + 術 (ʑwit "technique").

Noun

1. A method of self-defence established in Japan emphasizing “jū” (soft or gentle) “jitsu” (art or technique). Japanese martial art that utilizes a large variety of techniques in defense against an opponent.
2. Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a related art, derived from judo.

Related terms

• Brazilian jiu-jitsu
• judo
• jujitsuka