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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Their fight scene, set in Rome's Colosseum, is one of the most famous martial arts screen fights and the rare screen battle that Norris lost (broken neck).
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
At the dinner, Norris spoke about how his politics put him on a path to achieve his life goal in helping youth focus on martial arts with his program Kickstart Kids.
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The martial arts legend's twins, Dakota and Danilee, each posted their own tributes on Instagram, featuring photos of them with their father throughout the years.
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Cordell Walker, a Vietnam War veteran and Texas Ranger, who uses his martial arts skills and moral code to catch bad guys.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
At the dinner, Norris spoke about how his politics put him on a path to achieve his life goal in helping youth focus on martial arts with his program Kickstart Kids.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
The martial arts legend's twins, Dakota and Danilee, each posted their own tributes on Instagram, featuring photos of them with their father throughout the years.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Cordell Walker, a Vietnam War veteran and Texas Ranger, who uses his martial arts skills and moral code to catch bad guys.
—Patricio Chile, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Martial art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial%20art. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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