Japanese Martial Arts Terminology

noun a Japanese term for a technique or method used in martial arts

• The ninja demonstrated a powerful jutsu during the training session.
• Did you see that ninja's jutsu? It was amazing!
• That ninja's jutsu was lit!
• Her negotiation jutsu was on point during the business meeting.

noun A Japanese martial art that focuses on redirecting an opponent's energy rather than using force against them.

• Aikido is a Japanese martial art that focuses on using an opponent's energy against them.
• I've been practicing aikido for a few years now and I love how it teaches me self-defense techniques.
• Dude, aikido is so cool, it's like the art of blending with your attacker and taking them down effortlessly.
• In aikido, we learn to adapt and flow with the challenges that come our way, much like in life.