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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
As Edward and Molly make their way from one location to another, Gomes cuts in contemporary footage of karaoke performances, puppet shows, panda bears, martial arts exhibitions and, in one case, two women using their arms and hands to mime chickens making love.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
The festival will feature more than 350 performers from 27 groups showcasing traditions from 14 cultures, via art, dance, martial arts, tai chi demonstrations and other expressions, according to the Howard County AAPI Commission.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2024
However, its martial arts spectacle is scattered across a sprawling refugees-and-triads saga that, while adequately laying foundation for the aforementioned fisticuffs, is seldom coherent or engaging on its own.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 21 May 2024
Alta's network currently encompasses partnerships with over 500 gyms, representing a fraction of the total martial arts and combat sports gym landscape in the US, which stands at 45,000 establishments.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1904, in the meaning defined above
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“Martial art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial%20art. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
martial art
noun
: any of several arts of combat and self-defense (as karate and judo) that are widely practiced as a sport
martial artist
noun
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