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jujitsu
noun ju·jit·su \jü-ˈjit-(ˌ)sü\
: a form of fighting without weapons that was developed in Japan : a Japanese martial art
Full Definition of JUJITSU
: an art of weaponless fighting employing holds, throws, and paralyzing blows to subdue or disable an opponent
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Variants of JUJITSU
ju·jit·su also ju·jut·su or jiu·jit·su \jü-ˈjit-(ˌ)sü\
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Origin of JUJITSU
Japanese jūjutsu, from jū weakness, gentleness + jutsu art, skill
First Known Use: 1875
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