Japanese martial art Crossword Clue

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Japanese martial art Crossword Answer

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JUJITSU

(7 letters)

KARATE

(6 letters)

KENDO

(5 letters)

AIKIDO

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a sport adapted from jujitsu (using principles of not resisting) and similar to wrestling; developed in Japan

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

JAPANESE (adjective)
1. of or relating to or characteristic of Japan or its people or their culture or language
JAPANESE (noun)
1. a native or inhabitant of Japan
2. the language (usually considered to be Altaic) spoken by the Japanese
MARTIAL (adjective)
1. (of persons) befitting a warrior
2. suggesting war or military life
MARTIAL (noun)
1. Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC)

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

JUJITSU
(7 letters)
KARATE
(6 letters)
KENDO
(5 letters)
AIKIDO
(6 letters)

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