Martial arts

United States Marine practicing martial arts, 2008

Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defence; military and law enforcement applications; competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; and the preservation of a nation's intangible cultural heritage.[1]

  1. ^ "martial art | Definition, History, Types, & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 13 January 2020.

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