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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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.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
His areas of expertise include literature, painting, sculpting, calligraphy, music, martial arts, and traditional medicine.
—Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
He’s done all of this incredible work and martial arts.
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Quan also has a martial arts background in taekwondo, so his commitment to Love Hurts hinged on being able to do all of his own fight choreography.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
His areas of expertise include literature, painting, sculpting, calligraphy, music, martial arts, and traditional medicine.
—Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
He’s done all of this incredible work and martial arts.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
Quan also has a martial arts background in taekwondo, so his commitment to Love Hurts hinged on being able to do all of his own fight choreography.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Martial art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial%20art. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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