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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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So three mornings a week, I went to martial arts classes at a modest dojang in Van Nuys.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

The two soon became inseparable, working in construction together and training as mixed martial arts fighters.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

Her father worked there while pursuing an engineering degree, instilling a work ethic she applied to everything from martial arts to a job taking out the trash at a park.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

Breathwork originated from traditional practices like yoga and has been used in other fields like martial arts for centuries, says Stuart.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

These skills included Cordon Bleu cooking, marksmanship, a customized blend of martial arts, emergency medicine, and information technology.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer