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Martial arts
Codified systems and traditions of combat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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