diff --git a/tests/player_helpers.cpp b/tests/player_helpers.cpp
index 90e45094e8a83..9d7f0208e435e 100644
--- a/tests/player_helpers.cpp
+++ b/tests/player_helpers.cpp
@@ -50,6 +50,8 @@ bool player_has_item_of_type( const std::string &type )
 
 void clear_character( player &dummy, bool debug_storage )
 {
+    dummy.normalize(); // In particular this clears martial arts style
+
     // Remove first worn item until there are none left.
     std::list<item> temp;
     while( dummy.takeoff( dummy.i_at( -2 ), &temp ) );