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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Along with being experts in the martial arts, many of the competitors exhibit supernatural abilities.
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Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 20 June 2025
Most of the film to that point is about his pre-Batman life, including his training in martial arts with the League of Shadows in a Himalayan eyrie.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 19 June 2025
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Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Tai Chi Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that combines slow movements and deep breathing to intentionally balance energy through the body, Emauel told Health.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 20 June 2025
Most of the film to that point is about his pre-Batman life, including his training in martial arts with the League of Shadows in a Himalayan eyrie.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 19 June 2025
After his time in the martial arts franchise, Morita starred on the Nickelodeon series The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo as Mike Woo, Shelby's (Irene Ng) grandfather.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 1 June 2025
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“Martial art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial%20art. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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