Usage Note
Marciales as a standalone noun is shorthand for artes marciales (martial arts); otherwise it is the plural adjective of marcial (martial). As an adjective it can describe military bearing: un porte marcial, música marcial.
Examples
"Practica marciales desde los ocho años."
Natural Translation
He has practised martial arts since the age of eight.

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