jiu-jitsu

nounmasculinetécnico/ʒiw ˈʒitsu/low

jiu-jit·su

Definition

A Japanese martial art focusing on grappling, joint locks, throws, and chokeholds.

He has been practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu for five years.

Jiu-jitsu techniques require leverage rather than strength.

syn

Common collocations

jiu-jitsu trainingjiu-jitsu beltjiu-jitsu championship

Do japonês 'jūjutsu' (arte suave).