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Meaning of Brazilian jiu-jitsu | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A martial art and combat sport derived from judo.

uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Nearly all the women are wearing a hijab, one of the reasons they’re in this self-defense class in Antioch, Tennessee, a community nestled next to Nashville. For three hours, these Muslim women learn Krav Maga and Brazilian jiu-jitsu defense moves, including kicks, punches and elbow strikes that will help them escape an attacker.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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