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martial art
A traditional form of physical combat practiced according to fixed rules as a sport, for self-defense, or as a meditative exercise. Examples include karate, judo, or taekwondo.
Er trainiert seit seiner Kindheit eine asiatische Kampfkunst.
He has been training in an Asian martial art since childhood.
The word is made up of 'der Kampf' (fight/combat) and 'die Kunst' (art). So it literally means 'the art of fighting' and emphasizes the aesthetic and disciplined side of combat.
Viele Kampfkünste haben eine lange philosophische Tradition.
Many martial arts have a long philosophical tradition.
Typical verbs used with 'Kampfkunst' (martial art) are 'ausüben' (to practice), 'trainieren' (to train), 'lernen' (to learn), or 'beherrschen' (to master).
Sie übt seit fünf Jahren eine japanische Kampfkunst aus.
She has been practicing a Japanese martial art for five years.
'Kampfkunst' (martial art) is an umbrella term for many different disciplines. The word is often used when speaking about the general idea without naming a specific type such as karate or judo.
In diesem Studio werden verschiedene asiatische Kampfkünste angeboten.
This studio offers various Asian martial arts.
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Kampfsport and Kampfkunst can refer to the same discipline, such as karate. Kampfsport emphasizes regulated sporting competition. Kampfkunst also encompasses traditional training practices, for example for self-defense or meditative training.
Im Verein übt Mia Karate als Kampfkunst zur Selbstverteidigung und persönlichen Schulung.
At her club, Mia practices karate as a martial art for self-defense and personal development.
Im Verein betreibt Mia Karate als Kampfsport und nimmt regelmäßig an Wettkämpfen teil.
At her club, Mia practices karate as a martial art and regularly takes part in competitions.
