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What does "martial arts" mean?

Vocabulary Word: martial arts

1. Definition (n.) the art of self defense and fighting

Examples Although Robin was scared to hit someone with her fists, she began to study martial arts to build her confidence.

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2. Definition (n.) methods of fighting and self-defense (for example, karate and judo)

Examples I’ve been studying martial arts since I was a kid. I’m an expert in Karate and Judo.

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MotherEarth

Canada

The martial arts has been coming from South Asia . It is definitely Asian’s heritage .
We have to appreciate that for them which had lunched it for people that are using as self defence .

03:23 AM Jan 22 2016 |

La Princesse de la vie

Egypt

My brother has a black belt in karate, he’s always been into martial arts, and now he intends to try Kung Fu :)

09:31 PM Apr 16 2015 |

3emma3

3emma3

Iraq

Martial arts isa physical and spiritual exercises.

09:11 PM Jun 03 2013 |

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