jiu-jitsu
Japanese grappling art
Jiu-jitsu is a Japanese martial art focused on grappling, joint locks, and using an opponent's force against them rather than meeting strength with strength.
The Brazilian variant, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, emphasizes ground fighting and submission holds, and has become prominent in mixed martial arts competitions.
Also spelled jiujitsu or jujitsu.
Yielding to another's will
- armbarElbow hyperextension hold
- chokeObstruct breathing or airflow
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- mountClimb up or steed
sweep · triangle · kimura · guillotine · wristlock · shrimp · bridge · pass
Female given name
- RoyceBritish automotive pioneer
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
- BrazilLargest South American nation
- JapanEast Asian archipelago nation
self-defense · Carlson · founder · tradition · legacy · school · affiliation
Borrowed capital for amplified returns
- flowUnbroken forward movement
- patienceCalm during delays
- egoOne's self-image
- humilityFreedom from arrogance
problem-solving · chess · timing · sensitivity · adaptation · persistence · journey · lifestyle
submission
Yielding to another's will
mount · sweep · triangle · kimura · guillotine · wristlock · shrimp · bridge · pass · takedown
Gracie
Female given name
Japan · self-defense · Carlson · founder · tradition · legacy · school · affiliation
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List of names
gi · belt · dojo · academy · instructor · partner · positional · uke · tori · conditioning
leverage
Borrowed capital for amplified returns
humility · problem-solving · chess · timing · sensitivity · adaptation · persistence · journey · lifestyle · mindset
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
bracket · medal · referee · disqualification · overtime · superfight · no-gi · ruleset · podium · division
- BrazilRio, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Amazon River
- fightingboxing, kickboxing, MMA, judo, karate
- martial artskarate, taekwondo, judo, kung fu, aikido
- Asian gamesgo, judo, karate, kendo, mahjong
- combat sportsboxing, wrestling, MMA, judo, karate
- physical disciplinesgymnastics, martial arts, pilates, yoga, tai chi
jiu-jitsuboxing
Combat sport using fists
kickboxing · Muay Thai · karate · taekwondo · savate