martial arts

Also known as martial art

codified systems and traditions of combat practices

AI overview

Martial arts are organized systems of fighting techniques and practices that have developed over time in various cultures around the world. They matter because they represent important cultural traditions and provide people with structured methods for self-defense, physical fitness, and personal discipline.

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Research

5,031 papers

The effect of martial arts training on mental health outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of bodywork and movement therapies · 2020
Martial arts injuries.Medicine and sport science · 2005
The martial arts.Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America · 2006
Martial arts.Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America · 1999
Martial arts as sport and therapy.The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness · 2007

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Encyclopedic overview

United States Marine practicing martial arts, 2019 Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat. They are practiced for a number of reasons ranging from self-defense, street fighting, military, and law enforcement to non-violent exercising, ceremonial, competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; and to preserve the intangible cultural heritage of a nation. The term "martial arts" was originally used to refer to the traditions of East Asia, but has subsequently been applied to other practices which originated outside that region.

Etymology

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “martial arts” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.