How to Use jiujitsu in a Sentence
jiujitsu
noun-
Like wrestling, jiujitsu emphasizes takedowns, control and submission holds instead of punches or kicks.
—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
-
In an era when tech titans are also sometimes trying to win medals in Brazilian jiujitsu or dismantle a government agency or take tourists into space, Neal Mohan is focused on one thing.
—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
-
In South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg, Tatiana Leyka, 33, took up the martial art of jiujitsu for self-defense, well aware of South Africa’s reputation.
—
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
-
Bündchen married her jiujitsu instructor Joaquim Valente in 2025 after going public with their relationship in 2023.
—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
-
Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a Brazilian jiujitsu academy Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
5 Aug. 2025
Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'jiujitsu.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Last Updated:
