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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] The concept of martial arts was originally associated with East Asian tradition,[2] but subsequently the term has been applied to practices that originated outside that region.
- ^ "martial art | Definition, History, Types, & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ Corcoran 1992, p. 16.