1. A Japanese martial art emphasizing grappling, throws, and joint locks to overcome an opponent without relying on strength.
Usage: Also spelled jujutsu or ju-jitsu; Often practiced as a sport or form of self-defense

Examples

• She enrolled in a jiujutsu class to learn self-defense techniques.
• Jiujutsu competitions require skill, balance, and strategic thinking.
• The instructor demonstrated a jiujutsu throw that uses the opponent's momentum against them.
• Many martial artists train in both karate and jiujutsu.
• Jiujutsu emphasizes technique over brute strength, making it accessible to people of all sizes.