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martial arts

  • plural
    of martial art.
    martial art
    noun
    Often martial arts any of the traditional forms of Asian self-defense or combat that utilize physical skill and coordination without weapons, as karate, aikido, judo, or kung fu, often practiced as sport.

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Meanwhile, in Dubai, Kinahan set up a boxing stable called MTK Global, and appeared at public martial arts events.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

Her workouts typically consist of strength exercises, mixed with martial arts and outdoor activities like hiking and running.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

The event attracted an average of 34 million viewers worldwide, making it one of the most watched mixed martial arts events of all time.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

These days, an annual competition run by Han's martial arts school is held at the "China Bullfighting Hall" amphitheatre, its nameplate inscribed by martial arts novelist Jin Yong.

From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026

Most important, she pulled aside their war-crazed chaperone, Coach Gleeson Hedge, and encouraged him to take the morning off in his cabin and watch reruns of mixed martial arts championships.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan