- plural of martial art.
martial arts
Example Sentences
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But Marx, 61, a former Marine and expert in martial arts, is nothing if not swaggering.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
Mixed martial arts is as brutal as advertised, but the participants are genuine athletes, and nothing if not committed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
About 4,300 people are expected at the invite-only mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn, with another 85,000 expected at a nearby fan zone.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Traditional martial arts competitions do not revolve around personal grudges or showboating, but testing one’s skill against a worthy opponent.
From Slate ● Jun. 14, 2026
“Although I’m certain your martial arts sensei is turning in his grave. A spinning kick? How could you?”
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
