martial arts

Example Sentences

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"I was never a great student growing up, but I found martial arts really gave me the drive to persevere and do hard things," Terao said.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 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

And her explanation of why she loves anime is very similar to the philosophies that drew RZA to kung fu movies and, eventually, Asian philosophies and martial arts.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

“I didn’t want to hurt her — that’s just how mixed martial arts is.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

They made crisp, mesmerized treks from base to base where the men perfected the martial arts and where families settled into counterfeit security for a year or two.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy