martial art
noun
: any of several arts of combat and self-defense (such as karate and judo) that are widely practiced as sport
martial artist
noun
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He was trained in the martial arts.
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The project, which showcases the traditional silat martial art style known as pamacan, aims to bring Indonesian cultural heritage to global audiences.
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Turns out the church’s pastor is trained in martial arts and confronted the would-be thief.
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Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Tai Chi Tai chi is a popular form of somatic exercise that originated in China as a martial art and has been around for centuries.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
The project, which showcases the traditional silat martial art style known as pamacan, aims to bring Indonesian cultural heritage to global audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
Turns out the church’s pastor is trained in martial arts and confronted the would-be thief.
—Nbc Bay Area Staff, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Martial art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial%20art. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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