martial art
US /ˌmɑːr.ʃəl ˈɑːrt/
UK /ˌmɑːr.ʃəl ˈɑːrt/
1.
vechtsport, krijgskunst
any of various sports or skills, mainly of Japanese and Chinese origin, that involve fighting and self-defense, such as judo, karate, and kung fu
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He has been practicing martial arts for over ten years.
Hij beoefent al meer dan tien jaar vechtsporten.
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Many children learn martial arts for discipline and self-defense.
Veel kinderen leren vechtsporten voor discipline en zelfverdediging.