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
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He was trained in the martial arts.
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The free-spirited family also leaned fully into the Japanese tradition by wearing kimonos and testing their hands at some martial arts.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
From Chinese lion dancers and martial arts demonstrations to a K-pop and J-pop Silent Disco, there will be live entertainment and cultural performances all day long.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Martin, who holds a black belt in karate and has trained in multiple martial arts disciplines, says MMA has always resonated with him on a personal level.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Tempest is directed by Kim Heewon and co-directed by Korea’s leading martial arts director, Heo Myeonghaeng.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
From Chinese lion dancers and martial arts demonstrations to a K-pop and J-pop Silent Disco, there will be live entertainment and cultural performances all day long.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Martin, who holds a black belt in karate and has trained in multiple martial arts disciplines, says MMA has always resonated with him on a personal level.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Tempest is directed by Kim Heewon and co-directed by Korea’s leading martial arts director, Heo Myeonghaeng.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Martial art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial%20art. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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