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.

Recent Examples on the Web Sony revived the title in 2010 with a remake that updated the story for more modern and global times, focusing on an American kid, played by Jaden Smith, who moves to Beijing and is mentored by a handyman/martial arts master played by Chan, already a beloved international star at that point. —

Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2023 Directed by the former Rosalía collaborator Carlota Guerrero, the pair stalk their way through a surrealist, hangar-like space seen through a gauzy white glow, wearing a pair of deconstructed looks loosely inspired by martial arts gear styled by Gina Berenguer. —

Liam Hess, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2023 That gave me the idea to create my own style of action, combining dance and martial arts. —

Simon Abrams, The New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2023 These titles feature a cursed film strip, high-flying martial arts, thoughtful reflections on climate change and more Save People sometimes say that science fiction basks in optimism for a better future, while fantasy is about nostalgia for an imaginary past. —

Charlie Jane Anders, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2023 Even Chuck Norris, who helped launch martial arts in America, couldn’t hang with Gracie. —

Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2023 Meander through studios, galleries and cultural organizations like Nation’s Lab, which offers martial arts, boxing and self defense classes with a focus on community building. —

Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023 And casting Chan inspired the filmmakers to create a bona fide Jackie Chan fight scene for Splinter in the martial arts icon’s signature action-comedy style. —

Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2023 Chen, a martial arts instructor, had a role in The Intern, which starred De Niro. —

Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2023 See More

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