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jiu-jitsu
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ʒiw ˈʒitsu/jiu-jit·su
Definition
1A Japanese martial art focusing on grappling, joint locks, throws, and chokeholds.
Usage examples
“He has been practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu for five years.”
“Jiu-jitsu techniques require leverage rather than strength.”
Common combinations
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