Self-defense sport Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, March 9, 2004 · 18-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, March 9, 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 9, 2004 · 18-Down · 4 letters
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a sport adapted from jujitsu (using principles of not resisting) and similar to wrestling; developed in Japan
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