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Martial Arts Center

/ˈmɑːrʃəl ɑrts ˈsɛntər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A facility or establishment where martial arts are taught and practiced.

    "She enrolled her son in a local martial arts center to help him learn discipline and self-defense."
  2. 2

    A community hub for martial arts practitioners to train and compete.

    "The martial arts center hosted a tournament that attracted competitors from several states."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'martial' originates from the Latin 'martialis', meaning 'of Mars', the Roman god of war. 'Arts' comes from the Latin 'ars', meaning 'skill' or 'craft'. 'Center' derives from the Latin 'centrum', meaning 'the middle point'. The phrase evolved to denote a place where various combat skills are taught and practiced.

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