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kung fu When people talk about "kung fu," they are talking about the martial arts of China that are used for self defense. There are many types of kung fu, but kung fu typically involves circular types of movements with the arms and legs. A martial art is a particular means of fighting that requires developing certain physical skills through hard practice and through developing a certain mental attitude.
martial When something is called martial, it means that it has to do with fighting or war.
martial art A martial art is one of a number of systems of defending oneself against someone who attacks. When people talk about martial arts, they are usually talking about ones that were developed in Japan or China. Learning a martial art takes a great deal of practice.