柔术表演者 róushù biǎoyǎn zhě

calkins
September 25, 2008, 12:08 AM posted in General Discussion

 

 








róushù biǎoyǎn zhě

 

T : 柔術表演者

 

S : 柔术表演者

 



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changye
September 25, 2008, 12:49 AM

In Japan, 柔术 (柔術, ju-jutwu) is the name of a traditional Japanese martial art. 柔道 (judo) is originated in 柔术. So I was VERY surprised when I saw the photo after clicking on the thread title!

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calkins
September 25, 2008, 01:14 AM

That's interesting, because I was getting 柔术 translated as jujitsu in some places and contortion in others.

柔术 literally means "soft technique," which is interesting since jujitsu employs striking and grappling.  But at the same time, I can see it as a "softer" technique because it did not require the use of weapons.

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kimiik
September 25, 2008, 06:57 AM

In Wikipedia the word 柔术 links to the jujitsu page but there's also a page for contortion :

柔术 (杂技) 柔身术 (contortion)

柔术 (jujitsu)