martial artist

[mahr-shuhl ahrt-ist]

noun

1. a person who practices one or more martial arts, especially an expert practitioner.

Example Sentences

The younger Jackson — who is also a trained mixed martial artist — was a guest at the event and was livestreaming his visit on the platform Kick when he was approached backstage by Smith.

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The 37-year-old Brazilian, who retired in 2023, is a former training partner of Harrison and is widely considered the greatest women's mixed martial artist of all time.

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While he was still a professional mixed martial artist, Young — who owns and teaches classes at Fight Academy Pasadena — organized a casual, potluck-style hangout for car-loving pals outside one of his matches.

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Richard Norton, a veteran stunt performer, actor and martial artist who traded blows with action icons including Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, has died.

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He said Norton “made me not only a better martial artist but a better person” and that the performer’s legacy will live on.

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