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

Examples of martial art in a Sentence

He was trained in the martial arts.

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So, given the cliffhanger, given where things are at with martial arts and the world now, having a death on the international stage, what does that do to all of our characters? —

Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, he’s also enjoyed martial arts and wrestling, following in his father’s footsteps. —

Adam England, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 Urquidez is known for his influence on martial arts in mainstream culture as an actor, fight coordinator, and trainer to the stars. —

Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024 Prosecutors used the bystander video on Monday to bolster their contention that Penny, a former Marine trained in martial arts, should have known that his chokehold maneuver was turning fatal. —

Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for martial art