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ju-jitsu

ju-jitsu is the alternative spelling of jujitsu.

Meaning of jujitsu

Noun

jujitsu (countable and uncountable, plural jujitsus)

  1. A Japanese martial art and method of self-defence, typically unarmed, emphasizing manipulating an opponent’s force against themselves rather than directly opposing it with force, and using a wide variety of holds, throws, and defensive techniques.
  2. Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a related art, derived from judo.
  3. (figuratively) Strategic maneuvering, especially with the aim of using the strength of one's opponent against them in an unexpected or counterintuitive way.
    • The far-right glitterati were not impressed with Trump’s Epstein jiu-jitsu.2025 July 16, Ryan Bort and Asawin Suebsaeng, “Trump calls Epstein conspiracy a ‘hoax’ and turns on Maga ‘weaklings’”, in Rolling Stone, archived from the original on 16 Jul 2025

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Questions about ju-jitsu

What is ju-jitsu the alternative spelling of?
Ju-jitsu is the alternative spelling of jujitsu.

Words near ju-jitsu in the dictionary

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  2. Ju kiln
  3. Ju kilns
  4. Ju ware
  5. Ju wares
  6. ju-jitsu
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  9. jua kali
  10. Juab
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