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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The suspect also allegedly suffocated her using a martial arts move, which involved squeezing her neck between his arm and forearm, Leggo.it, Gazzetta di Parma and Corriere Della Sera reported, citing an autopsy and prosecutors.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
So as a kid I was pushed to do extracurriculars such as ballet, martial arts, and piano all while going to school and handling basic housework.
—Jasmine Sessoms, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
This is the new martial art for children, men, and women.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
Anyone who’s a fan of the series can expect more of the same: martial arts sequences powered by the DreamWorks Animation machine, witty humor from an all-star voice cast and lots of inspiring messages about using your strength to help others.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
So as a kid I was pushed to do extracurriculars such as ballet, martial arts, and piano all while going to school and handling basic housework.
—Jasmine Sessoms, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
This is the new martial art for children, men, and women.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
Anyone who’s a fan of the series can expect more of the same: martial arts sequences powered by the DreamWorks Animation machine, witty humor from an all-star voice cast and lots of inspiring messages about using your strength to help others.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Martial art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial%20art. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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