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mar·tial art

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. martial artnoun

    any of several Oriental arts of weaponless self-defense; usually practiced as a sport

    "he had a black belt in the martial arts"

Wiktionary

  1. martial artnoun

    Commonly, any of several fighting styles which contain systematized methods of training for combat, both armed and unarmed; often practised as a sport, e.g. boxing, karate, judo, Silat, wrestling, or Muay Thai.

  2. martial artnoun

    military skills, proficiency in military strategy, prowess in warfare

  3. Etymology: Collocation of martial + art, coined in 1933 as a loan translation of Japanese bujutsu.

Wikipedia

  1. martial art

    Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applications; competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; and the preservation of a nation's intangible cultural heritage.

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  1. martial art

    Martial art is a codified system or tradition of combat practices, which are often practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, military and law enforcement applications, mental and spiritual development, recreation, and the preservation of specific cultures. Martial arts can include a wide range of skills and techniques, including those of punching, kicking, grappling, and weapon use, often taught through specific sequences or forms.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of martial art in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of martial art in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of martial art in a Sentence

  1. Victor Cui:

    People in Asia get MMA -- it's in their DNA, you're not having to start from scratch, people understand it. It's part of their lives -- every country in Asia has their own martial art, whether it be karate, muay thai, kung fu, silat, or jiu-jitsu.


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