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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExternal Martial Arts
/ɪkˈstɜrnəl ˈmɑrtʃəl ɑrts/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A category of martial arts that emphasizes physical techniques, strength, and external movements.
"Many practitioners of external martial arts focus on developing speed and power in their strikes." - 2
Styles of martial arts that are characterized by their emphasis on combat and physical prowess rather than internal energy or meditation.
"External martial arts include disciplines such as karate and taekwondo."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'martial arts' originates from the Latin 'martialis', meaning 'of Mars', the Roman god of war. 'External' refers to styles that emphasize physical techniques and combat skills, contrasting with 'internal' styles that focus on energy and meditation. The phrase has evolved to encompass various fighting systems from different cultures, particularly in East Asia.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "External Martial Arts" is said worldwide
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Arts martiaux externes
Transliteration: Ars mar-syoh ex-tairn
"Les arts martiaux externes se concentrent sur les techniques physiques."
Äußere Kampfkünste
Transliteration: Oi-se-re Kamp-fkün-ste
"Äußere Kampfkünste betonen die körperliche Technik."
Arti marziali esterne
Transliteration: Arti mar-tsyah-li es-ter-ne
"Le arti marziali esterne si concentrano sulla forza fisica."
Artes marciales externas
Transliteration: Ar-tes mar-sya-les ex-ter-nas
"Las artes marciales externas enfatizan las técnicas físicas."
Artes marciais externas
Transliteration: Ar-tes mar-sya-is ex-ter-nas
"As artes marciais externas focam na força e velocidade."
बाहरी मार्शल आर्ट्स
Transliteration: Baahri martial arts
"बाहरी मार्शल आर्ट्स में शारीरिक तकनीकों पर जोर दिया जाता है।"
外部武术
Transliteration: Wàibù wǔshù
"外部武术强调身体技巧和力量。"
외부 무술
Transliteration: Oebu musul
"외부 무술은 신체 기술에 중점을 둡니다."
外部武道
Transliteration: Gaibu budō
"外部武道は身体的な技術に重点を置いています。"
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