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martial artist

American  
[mahr-shuhl ahrt-ist] / ˈmɑr ʃəl ˈɑrt ɪst /

noun

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


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Chuck Norris, a celebrated martial artist and action star known for “The Way of the Dragon” and “Walker, Texas Ranger” has died.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 20, 2026

Clarifying all of this was the lapidary statement of Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, a former wrestler and mixed martial artist who has been selected as Kristi Noem’s replacement at DHS.

From Salon Mar. 14, 2026

Jadoon, a former martial artist who once worked in the steel fabrication business, has never formally studied art.

From Barron's Feb. 26, 2026

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.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 29, 2025

There are times when I stare at my brother from across the room and search for the martial artist who jumped in the air and made me laugh.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

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