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In modern history the interest of East Asian martial arts for Western Civilization dates back to the 19th century, mostly to do with trade realtions with China and Japan. Few people at that time in the United States were practicing the arts, seeing it as more of a performance art. The first known demonstrations were performed by Asians, which contributed greatly to the perception of Martial Arts to be only a performance art. As influence of the West grew in Asia, a much larger number of military personnel spent more time in China, Japan, and Korea, which lead to soldiers seeing the value of Eastern martial arts other than a performance art. By the time of the mid to late 1900's Karate and Judo were a household name. Appearing in movies and TV shows, martial arts had gained mainstream popularity and a few martial arts schools could be found in major cities. Today martial arts are still used as a performance art, although, it is also used as a combat method as well as a sport for competition.
It is often said that the purpose of martial arts is for self-defense, and not injuring one's opponent is the highest expression of the art. There are several different styles of martial arts today. Some styles are meant to use an opponent's attack against them, block the attack, or even disable the opponent completely. As training progresses, the individual is taught position (stance), balance (control of position), coordination (control of blance and position in technique), form (performing correctly), Speed (increase the rate of performance without loss of form), Power (strengthing technique), reflex (technique becomes a natural movement), and conclusion (it is important that progression is not rushed, but developed). Although, the original creation of martial arts was created for combat, the main principles that are still taught today are: self improvement, truth, willingness, respect, and self-control. As lessons are taught, many students of martial arts have learned that martials arts can be used not only for combat or sport, but also as a way of life.
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256 329-9199
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256 282-5425
2024 27th Avenue N, Bessemer, AL 35023 Map
205 497-3313
645 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226 Map
205 822-1671
1859 Center Point Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35215 Map
205 856-2503
3000 Meadow Lake Drive # 111, Birmingham, AL 35242 Map
205 991-2648
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1360 Montgomery Highway # 104, Birmingham, AL 35216 Map
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2472 Old Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35215 Map
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1001 Doug Baker Blvd # 105, Birmingham, AL 35242 Map
205 981-9636
10530 Old Highway 280, Chelsea, AL 35043 Map
205 678-0433
1708 Tally Ho St Northwest, Cullman, AL 35055 Map
256 737-0961
128 North Broadnax St, Dadeville, AL 36853 Map
256 825-9090
113 6th Avenue Northeast, Decatur, AL 35601 Map
256 350-5722
1613 Highway 43 South, Demopolis, AL 36732 Map
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5126 Valley Road, Fairfield, AL 35064 Map
205 903-8399
4505 Highway 31 Southwest, Falkville, AL 35622 Map
256 340-0500
233 22nd St Northwest, Fayette, AL 35555 Map
205 932-2817
120 Court St, Gadsden, AL 35901 Map
256 547-6450
651 Main St, Gardendale, AL 35071 Map
205 631-0026
6077 Main St, Grant, AL 35747 Map
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240 Highway 31 SW # 1, Hartselle, AL 35640 Map
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107 Railroad St Southwest, Hartselle, AL 35640 Map
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1059 Nick Davis Road, Harvest, AL 35749 Map
256 830-1411
14215 Highway 231 431 N # A, Hazel Green, AL 35750 Map
256 828-9911
407 Jordan Lane Northwest, Huntsville, AL 35805 Map
256 830-1007
1026 Winchester Road Northeast, Huntsville, AL 35811 Map
256 852-5440
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256 527-2962
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256 489-5447
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205 522-9005
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230 Country Ridge Road, Montevallo, AL 35115 Map
205 668-4588
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661 S Main St, Wetumpka, AL 36092 Map
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