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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Urban likens it to Jackie Chan's style of combat, the way the Rush Hour and Karate Kid star's fast-paced, precise martial arts moves are paired with hijinks.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
Askren is a popular figure in the martial arts world.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
After meeting Bruce Lee at age 11 through his brother-in-law, an actor, Tong began training in martial arts and gymnastics before becoming a stuntman in 1980.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 7 Dec. 2025
Tagawa began learning martial arts in Japan.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
Askren is a popular figure in the martial arts world.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
After meeting Bruce Lee at age 11 through his brother-in-law, an actor, Tong began training in martial arts and gymnastics before becoming a stuntman in 1980.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 7 Dec. 2025
Tagawa began learning martial arts in Japan.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Martial art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial%20art. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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