ju-jutsu
Definition
- Noun:
- A Japanese martial art: "ju-jutsu" (also spelled jiu-jitsu) is a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat and physical training, primarily focused on using an opponent's energy and momentum against them through throws, joint locks, and holds. It is the precursor to modern judo and aikido.
Usage Examples
- (He has trained in this Japanese martial art for many years.)
- (The institution provides instruction in various martial arts, including ju-jutsu.)
Advanced Usage
- "Ju-jutsu techniques": specific moves or methods derived from this martial art.
- The self-defense course included basic ju-jutsu techniques like wrist locks and hip throws. (The training covered fundamental moves from ju-jutsu.)
- "Ju-jutsu philosophy": the underlying principles of balance, leverage, and yielding to overcome strength.
- Ju-jutsu philosophy emphasizes using minimal force to achieve maximum effect. (The art's core idea is efficiency through technique rather than brute strength.)
Variants and Related Words
- Jiu-jitsu (n): a common alternative spelling of ju-jutsu, more prevalent in Western contexts.
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a modern adaptation of traditional Japanese jiu-jitsu. (A variant focusing on ground fighting.)
- Judo (n): a modern martial art derived from ju-jutsu, emphasizing throws and grappling without strikes.
- Judo was developed from ju-jutsu by Jigoro Kano in the late 19th century. (A direct descendant of the original art.)
Synonyms
- Jujitsu: an alternative spelling with the same meaning.
- Japanese wrestling: a historical term sometimes used to describe ju-jutsu in Western sources, though it is less precise.
Related Idioms
- "Ju-jutsu mindset": a way of thinking that involves using an opponent's strength against them, often applied metaphorically in business or debate.
- In negotiations, she used a ju-jutsu mindset, turning their arguments to her advantage. (She employed the art's principle of redirection instead of direct confrontation.)