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
Such an indoor venue also could be used for small conventions, banquets and high school graduations, as well as amateur athletic competitions for volleyball, cheerleading and martial arts.
—
Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 May 2025
When Ayyub was a child, a group of men gathered every morning for prayer and martial arts in a field down the street from her home.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Both films center a young teen underdog who overcomes self-doubt and bullying through martial arts.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 8 May 2025
By Tuesday morning, Mr. Poilievre’s campaign office, on the top floor of a building with signs for a church and a martial arts school in downtown Manotick, had largely been emptied.
—Ian Austen, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for martial art
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 May 2025
When Ayyub was a child, a group of men gathered every morning for prayer and martial arts in a field down the street from her home.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Both films center a young teen underdog who overcomes self-doubt and bullying through martial arts.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 8 May 2025
By Tuesday morning, Mr. Poilievre’s campaign office, on the top floor of a building with signs for a church and a martial arts school in downtown Manotick, had largely been emptied.
—Ian Austen, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for martial art
Cite this Entry
“Martial art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial%20art. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share