What they mean by Martial Art, is “The Arts of War.” Like, Kendo and Judo. Martial arts are created or practiced? by professional warriors. Karate, for example, is not a martial art, it wasn’t meant for direct battlefield application. It’s only a Combative art, which is where the self-defense comes in.
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