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
ju·jit·su
variants
or less commonly jujutsu
or jiujitsu
: an art of weaponless fighting employing holds, throws, and paralyzing blows to subdue or disable an opponent
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ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Like wrestling, jiujitsu emphasizes takedowns, control and submission holds instead of punches or kicks.
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Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Redazione People,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
Lou long ago gave up the sport but Mario still practices jujitsu.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Jan. 2026
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Noun
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.
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ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Like wrestling, jiujitsu emphasizes takedowns, control and submission holds instead of punches or kicks.
—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
An informal hobby turned into a passion over time: The actor dabbles in boxing, Brazilian jujitsu, and Muay Thai.
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Redazione People,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
Lou long ago gave up the sport but Mario still practices jujitsu.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Jiujitsu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jiujitsu. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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