Definitions

martial art

NOUN

far eastern discipline or sport

Synonyms

STRONGEST

judo karate wrestling

WEAK

aikido jujitsu kendo kick boxing kung fu sumo wrestling t'ai chi tae kwon do

NOUN

combat technique

Synonyms

STRONGEST

judo karate wrestling

WEAK

aikido jujitsu kendo kick boxing kung fu sumo wrestling t'ai chi tae kwon do

Example Sentences

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"Government agencies for sport and tourism are seeking to promote 'martial arts tourism', not only sumo, but also kendo and karate," he said.

From Barron's

He cut his teeth as a martial arts expert and stand-up comic before becoming an oddball character in the mid-1990s television sitcom “News Radio.”

From The Wall Street Journal

UFB backers are betting humanoid robots will win fans by transforming bouts from demolition derbies to mixed martial arts matches.

From Barron's

One is a yoga teacher-turned-strength trainer who considers your astrological sign; another is a competitive swimmer who trains you in the ocean; yet another is a self-defense-oriented trainer who works you out through martial arts.

From Los Angeles Times

So much has changed in mixed martial arts since Dean Garnett started in the sport around 20 years ago.

From BBC