noun
master of martial arts; practitioner of martial arts
Refers to a person who has mastered or practices martial arts. The term can imply high skill or simply someone engaged in martial arts training.
彼は有名な武芸者だ。
He is a famous master of martial arts.
多くの武芸者がこの道場で稽古している。
Many martial arts practitioners train at this dojo.
Compound of 武芸 (martial arts) and 者 (person). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term has been used to denote individuals skilled in various martial disciplines.