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The noble art of self-defence? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pugilism

(Other definitions for pugilism that I've seen before include "noble art?" , "The practice of boxing" , "Fighting" , "The art of boxing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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