martial
188
6.5
- adjective
- /ˈmɑrʃəl/
- Formal
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marcial
- The soldiers received martial training to prepare for the upcoming conflict.
- martial law
- martial arts
- declare martial law
So it's almost like the rhetoric is much more martial than the than the reality.
- So it's almost like the rhetoric is much more martial than the than the reality.
- But we find the the mixed martial arts in that moment.
- That man is here with his mixed martial artist coach and trainer.
- First Thai boxing, that was my first martial arts, Muay Thai, Thai boxing.
- They draw a line Wu Tan martial arts is internal.
- I think the philosophy of martial arts is, is very much that way.
- I can spread some type of martial arts or Chinese mash arts.
- Now it's the biggest martial arts chain in the world.
- Today I'm going to walk you guys through how a martial artist trains for a movie.
- All the top names in trauma and yoga and meditation, martial arts, free to the world.
- In Ryan's case, this isn't some out there martial arts guru talk.
- What is the set of techniques, maybe martial art that is best for street fighting?
Examples
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Because of this, I've decided to begin your martial training sooner than what is prescribed.
Fiction book (1991) -
His martial spirit was evident in the way he faced challenges with courage and discipline.
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Now it's the biggest martial arts chain in the world.
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In the background is a TV, and it is showing a martial arts movie.
Fiction book (1991) -
Students are asked to set goals in martial arts, weight training, dance, or fitness activities.
Academic text (2015) -
My question is, I am a full time martial arts instructor and combat sport coach.
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Today I'm going to walk you guys through how a martial artist trains for a movie.
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They're all trained in martial arts.
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Yeah, he was one of The Pioneers of getting the martial arts in the mainstream.
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We see Aisha standing on a rock, her whole body flowing in a martial arts exercise.
Fiction book (1995)
Synonyms
∞
2.5
Relating to soldiers or the armed forces
13
5.5
Ready to fight or attack
8
7.0
Relating to a group of soldiers in the army
1
6.3
Having strong discipline, bravery, and a calm military manner
Being disciplined, brave, and standing straight
Being very brave and ready to fight
Compounds
- Formal
37
7.7
Temporary military rule over a country that replaces normal law during a war or crisis
1
4.7
Lively music with a strong beat played for soldiers marching or military parades
- Formal
1
7.7
A military court that tries soldiers for less serious crimes, usually with three officers
- Formal
A quick military trial held in the field for urgent offenses without the usual rules
How Martial
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word martial comes from the name of the Roman god Mars, who was the god of war. So something martial is 'of war' or like a soldier, which is why we use words like 'martial arts' for fighting skills and 'martial law' for strict military control.