jiujitsu
/dʒuˈdʒɪtsu/
noun
- A Japanese martial art that uses holds, locks, and throws to defeat an opponent, often focusing on using the opponent's own strength against them.
- Jiujitsu teaches smaller people how to defend themselves against larger attackers.
- She has been practicing jiujitsu for five years and earned her black belt.
- Many police officers train in jiujitsu to learn how to restrain suspects safely.