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Isn't it supposed to be called Ju-Jitsu, instead of Jujutsu?


Wikipedia has some background on the spelling: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jujutsu#Etymology

> Jujutsu is derived using the Hepburn romanization system. Before the first half of the 20th century, however, jiu-jitsu and ju-jitsu were preferred,


Supposed by who? Maybe it's supposed to be 柔術.


You guys are nitpicking on the name while I clicked the link seriously thinking it's cool and could help to shrink my bellyfat.




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