jiujitsu

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noun (1)

jiu·​jit·​su jü-ˈjit-(ˌ)sü 

less common spelling of jujitsu

: an art of weaponless fighting employing holds, throws, and paralyzing blows to subdue or disable an opponent

jujitsu

2 of 2

noun (2)

ju·​jit·​su

variants or less commonly jujutsu or jiujitsu

jü-ˈjit-(ˌ)sü 

: an art of weaponless fighting employing holds, throws, and paralyzing blows to subdue or disable an opponent

Examples of jiujitsu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Bayne, who trains in jiujitsu and Krav Maga self-defense, said extensive jury trial experience has prepared him to be an effective judge . — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

In South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg, Tatiana Leyka, 33, took up the martial art of jiujitsu for self-defense, well aware of South Africa’s reputation. — ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026

Noun

Some took that disavowal not as deference but jujitsu, or a form of political psy-ops directed at the governor’s longtime frenemy. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

In 2025, a little more than three years after their split, it was reported that Bündchen had married her jujitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente. — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Japanese jūjutsu, from jū weakness, gentleness + jutsu art, skill

First Known Use

Noun (2)

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for jiujitsu

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue

Kids Definition

jiujitsu

variants or jiujutsu

variant of jujitsu