jujitsu
Samurai combat art
Jujitsu is a Japanese martial art emphasizing throws, joint locks, and holds rather than strikes.
Developed by samurai for unarmed combat, it focuses on using an opponent's force against them.
Jujitsu spawned modern derivatives including judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Also spelled jiujitsu or jiu-jitsu.
Martial arts school
- senseiJapanese word for teacher
- giMartial arts uniform
- matFlat floor covering
- tatamiWoven rush floor mat
belt · dan · blackbelt · sparring · drilling · conditioning · flexibility · repetition
Yielding to another's will
- armbarElbow hyperextension hold
- chokeholdNeck-constricting restraint
- kimuraRotational shoulder submission
- guardWatchful defensive attention
triangle · sweep · mount · takedown · pin · leglock · escape · reversal
Samurai honor system
- samuraiFeudal Japanese military caste
- GracieFemale given name
- BrazilianOf or from Brazil
- feudalOf tiered landownership
lineage · tradition · budo · discipline · respect · etiquette · bow · heritage
Propel by arm motion
Vital life energy
- kiaiMartial arts power shout
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- adaptabilityAbility to adjust readily
- yieldingBending under pressure
redirection · efficiency · patience · humility · perseverance · self-mastery · balance · mindfulness
State of perceiving reality
- escapeFlight from captivity
- protectionGuarding against harm
- threatIndication of potential harm
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
street · practical · real-world · de-escalation · distance · control · restraint · neutralize
dojo
Martial arts school
tatami · belt · dan · blackbelt · sparring · drilling · conditioning · flexibility · repetition · partner
submission
Yielding to another's will
- armbarElbow hyperextension hold
- chokeholdNeck-constricting restraint
- kimuraRotational shoulder submission
guard · triangle · sweep · mount · takedown · pin · leglock · escape · reversal · grip
bushido
Samurai honor system
feudal · lineage · tradition · budo · discipline · respect · etiquette · bow · heritage · founder
throw
Propel by arm motion
ki
Vital life energy
- kiaiMartial arts power shout
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- adaptabilityAbility to adjust readily
yielding · redirection · efficiency · patience · humility · perseverance · self-mastery · balance · mindfulness · composure
awareness
State of perceiving reality
- escapeFlight from captivity
- protectionGuarding against harm
- threatIndication of potential harm
survival · street · practical · real-world · de-escalation · distance · control · restraint · neutralize · attacker
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
referee · medal · championship · rules · overtime · advantage · disqualification · podium