jujitsu

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Synonyms: jujutsu, jiujitsu, fujitsu, ju-jitsu, ju jitsu

Antonyms: jujutsu, jiujitsu, fujitsu, ju-jitsu, ju jitsu

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Noun

1. A [[Japanese]] [[martial art]] and method of [[self-defence]], typically [[unarmed]], [[emphasize|emphasizing]] [[manipulate|manipulating]] an [[opponent]]’s force against themselves rather than [[directly]] [[oppose|opposing]] it with force, and using a wide [[variety]] of [[hold]]s, [[throw]]s, and [[defensive]] [[technique]]s.
2. [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]], a related art, derived from [[judo]].
3. {{lb|en|figuratively}} [[strategic|Strategic]] [[maneuver]]ing, especially with the aim of using the strength of one's opponent against them in an unexpected or [[counterintuitive]] way.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|ambitransitive|figuratively}} To [[attack]] (someone) or [[overcome]] (a [[challenge]]) with [[strategic]] [[maneuver]]ing.

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