martial arts

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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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

MMA is the bastard child of illegal street fights and martial arts, which has always made for a strange blend of freak-show sleaze and a culture of respect.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026

China's robots have wowed audiences with fluid dancing and set-piece martial arts displays onstage, but their application and performance in real-life settings remains limited.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Since the satellite TV was up again, Coach Hedge was in his cabin happily catching up on his mixed martial arts cage matches.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan