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 suspect works at a martial arts school as a master trainer, authorities said.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 20 July 2025
Go see the milking demonstrations with dairy cows: Head over to the Millennium Barn to see cows milked at 2:15 and 4:15 p.m daily.
See a show free at the Hangar until 5 p.m.: Daily performances including folklorico and belly dancing, choirs, martial arts demonstrations and clog dancers.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 19 July 2025
The martial arts project highlights the distinct approaches to AI in the U.S. and China, as outlined in a new report from the Los Angeles Times.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 18 July 2025
The red band trailer is filled with martial arts violence and showcases the sequel’s fantasy setting, which centers around a deadly tournament between dimensions, where heroes from Earthrealm and the dark Outworld must battle for their very existence.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2025
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 20 July 2025
Go see the milking demonstrations with dairy cows: Head over to the Millennium Barn to see cows milked at 2:15 and 4:15 p.m daily.
See a show free at the Hangar until 5 p.m.: Daily performances including folklorico and belly dancing, choirs, martial arts demonstrations and clog dancers.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 19 July 2025
The martial arts project highlights the distinct approaches to AI in the U.S. and China, as outlined in a new report from the Los Angeles Times.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 18 July 2025
The red band trailer is filled with martial arts violence and showcases the sequel’s fantasy setting, which centers around a deadly tournament between dimensions, where heroes from Earthrealm and the dark Outworld must battle for their very existence.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2025
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“Martial art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial%20art. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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