- plural of martial art.
martial arts
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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
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
Last summer, he spent time training with Shaolin monks in China, the images of shaved-head Wemby in robes practicing martial arts, and there’s a meditative quality to his game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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
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