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Martial and Roman Mythology
Mars was the Roman god of war and one of the patron gods of Rome itself. He was responsible for everything military, from warriors to weapons to marching music. Thus, martial arts are skills of combat and self-defense also practiced as sport. When martial law is declared, a country's armed forces take over the functions of the police. And a court-martial is a military court or trial.
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David Axe, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
In July, the 34-year-old actor and mixed martial artist was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, after allegedly punching and causing injury to two victims.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Street Fighter is a series of fighting games, launched in 1987, which revolves around intense one-on-one battles between a diverse cast of martial artists.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
The guest referee for the Sekai Taikai is Darryl Vidal (played by the actor and martial artist of the same name), the other semifinalist whose ass Johnny kicks during the All Valley in the first movie.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Martial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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Middle English martial "relating to or suited for war," from Latin martialis "of Mars," from Mars "god of war"
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Martial
biographical name
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