Martial arts are ____ __ a waste of time by those who do not understand their benefits.
regarded as
Fighting techniques have ______ from simple to very complex.
evolved
Martial arts enthusiasts make very ____ moves in competitions.
sophisticated
Good training in a sport allows athletes to ___ techniques perfectly.
execute
Checkers is a game of ___ that requires players to think ahead to their next several moves.
strategy
Professional athletes practice daily and show great ____ to their sport.
devotion
Studying hard should ____ your performance in school.
boost
It is ____ that tae kwon do is practiced in over 100 countries.
estimated
It is important to have good ____ in your arms and legs when you run.
rhythm
In many sports, professional athletes over age 30 have ___ their ___.
passed / prime
When I started running long distances, it ____ __ me that I needed to do more training.
dawned on
A question which ____ from this discussion is whether tae kwon do is a sport or a leisure activity.
emerges