jiu-jitsu
standard
In Brazil the martial art is written jiu-jitsu, and you may also see jiu-jítsu. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is called jiu-jitsu brasileiro.
Meaning: martial art (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| jiu-jitsu | standard |
| Jiu-jítsu | variant spelling |
| Jiu-jitsu brasileiro | full name |
Brazilians often shorten the name to jiu-jitsu or just jiu. A person who trains it is a lutador de jiu-jitsu (a man) or lutadora de jiu-jitsu (a woman).
When do people say it?
Brazilian jiu-jitsu grew from Japanese judo and jiu-jitsu taught in Brazil by Mitsuyo Maeda. The Gracie family, including Carlos and Hélio Gracie, developed it into the ground fighting style known today.
Did you know?
- Mitsuyo Maeda, who taught the Gracie family, arrived in Brazil in 1915.
Examples in context
- Eu treino jiu-jitsu.I train jiu-jitsu.
- Meu filho faz jiu-jitsu brasileiro.My son does Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
- A aula de jiu-jitsu é à noite.The jiu-jitsu class is at night.
Example conversation
Paulo asks his coworker Marina about her evening plans in Curitiba.
- PauloVocê vai fazer o quê hoje?What are you doing today?
- MarinaVou à aula de jiu-jitsu.I am going to jiu-jitsu class.
- PauloQue legal!How cool!
