Why are martial arts called an art?

Answer 1

Many cultures and countries around the world (especially in East Asia) develop various practices of self-defense throughout the centuries, such as the Japanese karate, jiujitsu, judo, aikido, and hapkido, Chinese wushu and kung fu, and Korean Taekwondo, as well as many more.

Answer 2

Is called an art because it is sophisticated and when someone performs a series of movements which called Kata it flows and tells a story, it is harmonious and takes years to perfect.

Answer 3

It is not incorrect to call karate a martial art. There are those that will argue that some styles of karate have been modified from a martial art to a sport.