So we were practicing something in class and the instructor said not to juke the other person as in not to try to surprise, trick or deceive them

And some old white looking woman said she objects to the instructor using that word because it is anti-semitic

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In slang, "juke" means to make a quick, deceptive movement to avoid being tackled or blocked, often used in sports like football. It can also refer to faking out an opponent to gain an advantage.