martial art
noun
: any of several arts of combat and self-defense (such as karate and judo) that are widely practiced as sport
martial artist
noun
Examples of martial art in a Sentence
He was trained in the martial arts.
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The 1,500-year-old monastery, nestled deep in the forested mountains of central China’s Henan province, is known for Zen Buddhism and the Chinese martial art of kung fu.
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Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
The 22-episode series follows a martial arts tournament in a fantastical, modern-day world.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 10 June 2025
Known for his roles in five feature-length martial arts films, Lee is credited with helping to popularize martial arts films in the 1970s and promoting Hong Kong action cinema.
—New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Most can take up to nine classes for their training, which includes an Israeli martial art and self-defense course.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
The 22-episode series follows a martial arts tournament in a fantastical, modern-day world.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 10 June 2025
Known for his roles in five feature-length martial arts films, Lee is credited with helping to popularize martial arts films in the 1970s and promoting Hong Kong action cinema.
—New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Most can take up to nine classes for their training, which includes an Israeli martial art and self-defense course.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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“Martial art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial%20art. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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