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jiu-jitsu Definition


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ju-jitsu
jiu-jitsu
noun
    1. A martial art founded on the ancient Japanese system of combat and self-defence without weapons, and the basis for many modern forms of combat sports, such as judo, aikido and karate.
Etymology: 19c: from Japanese ju gentleness + jutsu art.



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