Definition of jujitsu
:an art of weaponless fighting employing holds, throws, and paralyzing blows to subdue or disable an opponent
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But Maduro now appears to be well positioned to overcome the worst crisis of his presidency, after performing a kind of political jujitsu that turned the opposition's strength in numbers into a potential weak point.
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Team Cormier grew to include a head coach who handles kickboxing, a jujitsu coach, a ground-game coach, a strength coach and two boxing coaches, along with a nutritionist, a chef and three friends or relatives who round out his support team.
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That’s where Mitch Compton has outfitted a gym with a rowing machine, spin bike, battle ropes and a jujitsu mat.
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During competitions, Korey and Sammy (now 14 and 11, respectively) use moves from multiple disciplines—including wrestling, kickboxing, and jujitsu—against their opponents.
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Stevie Wonder was a paragon of musicality and awards show jujitsu.
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It’s brilliant business jujitsu: Google has spent billions on Android, and now Facebook comes in and takes over the customer experience.
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Origin and Etymology of jujitsu
Japanese jūjutsu, from jū weakness, gentleness + jutsu art, skill
JUJITSU Defined for English Language Learners
jujitsu
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Definition of jujitsu for English Language Learners
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: a form of fighting without weapons that was developed in Japan : a Japanese martial art
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