Martial arts and the philosophy of sport

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Skepticism regarding the classification of martial arts as sports stems primarily from distinct features such as their inherent violence, which require philosophical reconciliation. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

B.V.E. Hyde; Kazuhiko Yamada

doi:10.1080/17511321.2026.2701667

July 12, 2026Sport Ethics and Philosophy

Martial arts and the philosophy of sport

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The aim is to analyze the philosophical aspects that define martial arts and their classification as sports.
Qualitative analysis of existing literature on martial arts and sports philosophy.
Exploration of two distinct features that contribute to skepticism about martial arts as sports.
Identification of key philosophical concepts that support the legitimacy of martial arts as sports.
Discussion of differing perspectives on competition and training in martial arts.

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This exploration reveals the philosophical underpinnings of martial arts as sports, challenging skepticism.

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While some martial arts are included in the Olympic Games, some people remain sceptical of their status as sports. This reluctance stems mainly from two distinct features. First, martial arts are v...

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