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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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Salisbury was colorful: A mixed martial arts enthusiast, he once appeared at the agency’s headquarters with his face bruised and eye blackened from a recent bout.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026

MVP historically focused on boxing, while PFL centers on mixed martial arts; the merged company will put on fights for both sports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

The martial arts star was a trailblazer, allowing Asian Americans to see themselves represented in a strong, positive light on-screen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

"Our cattle breeding and training spaces are all temporary facilities inside the martial arts school," Li explained.

From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026

He was probably below, watching his stupid martial arts programs.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan