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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Black paired up with Marcello Hernández to play martial arts instructors who teach unorthodox self-defense methods.
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Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
More than 600 students participate in the soccer games throughout the year, one of several activities youths can take part in during summer and spring break, including baseball, dance and martial arts classes.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The martial arts champion and action star died suddenly in Hawaii after being hospitalized, his family announced in a statement at the time.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Outdoor entertainment includes Taiko drum groups, Japanese dancers, various martial arts and musical performances.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
More than 600 students participate in the soccer games throughout the year, one of several activities youths can take part in during summer and spring break, including baseball, dance and martial arts classes.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The martial arts champion and action star died suddenly in Hawaii after being hospitalized, his family announced in a statement at the time.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Outdoor entertainment includes Taiko drum groups, Japanese dancers, various martial arts and musical performances.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Martial art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial%20art. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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