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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Tagawa began learning martial arts in Japan.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
His father's signature martial arts style, called Songahm Taekwondo, has deep Arkansas roots, and the name Songahm, which translates to 'pine tree rock,' has parallels to the natural beauty of Arkansas his father valued, Lee said.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 3 Dec. 2025
The hall is several hundred yards west of Thornton Road and the property backs up to Thornton Plaza, which has a Dairy Queen, a liquor store, a comic book store, a martial arts studio, a veterinarian’s office and several other businesses.
—Kathleen Quinn, Sacbee.com, 1 Dec. 2025
If kids aren’t interested in team sports, there are plenty of other things to consider — including martial arts, running clubs or yoga and other exercise classes at your local community center.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
His father's signature martial arts style, called Songahm Taekwondo, has deep Arkansas roots, and the name Songahm, which translates to 'pine tree rock,' has parallels to the natural beauty of Arkansas his father valued, Lee said.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 3 Dec. 2025
The hall is several hundred yards west of Thornton Road and the property backs up to Thornton Plaza, which has a Dairy Queen, a liquor store, a comic book store, a martial arts studio, a veterinarian’s office and several other businesses.
—Kathleen Quinn, Sacbee.com, 1 Dec. 2025
If kids aren’t interested in team sports, there are plenty of other things to consider — including martial arts, running clubs or yoga and other exercise classes at your local community center.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Martial art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial%20art. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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