martial art

noun
UK: /ˌmɑːʃəl ˈɑːt/
US: /ˌmɑːrʃəl ˈɑːrt/

  1. A system of fighting, often from East Asia, that includes punches, kicks, and blocks.

    1. Karate is a popular martial art.
    2. She practices a martial art to stay fit and defend herself if necessary.

  2. A traditional form of combat emphasizing discipline and physical skill, often practiced as a sport.

    1. He enjoys watching martial art movies.
    2. Learning a martial art can improve your coordination and build confidence.

Synonyms

self-defense
martial art adjective

  1. Relating to fighting or self-defense techniques.

    1. She showed her martial art skills.
    2. The movie features stunning martial art choreography and intense fight scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "martial art" in English means: A system of fighting, often from East Asia, that includes punches, kicks, and blocks., A traditional form of combat emphasizing discipline and physical skill, often practiced as a sport..

The phonetic transcription of "martial art" is /ˌmɑːʃəl ˈɑːt/ in British English and /ˌmɑːrʃəl ˈɑːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "martial art": self-defense.

Example usage of "martial art": "Karate is a popular martial art.". More examples on the page.