Jiujitsu (Noun)
Meaning
A method of self-defense without weapons that was developed in China and Japan; holds and blows are supplemented by clever use of the attacker's own weight and strength.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She started taking jiujitsu classes at the local martial arts studio to improve her self-defense skills.
- The instructor demonstrated a jiujitsu move that used the attacker's momentum against them.
- Jiujitsu emphasizes using an opponent's energy to gain control rather than relying on brute strength.
- He credited his jiujitsu training for helping him escape a potentially threatening situation.
- The gym offered a variety of martial arts classes, including karate, taekwondo, and jiujitsu.