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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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Martial Arts - Kissimmee
John Emmons' Tae Kwon DO Plus 1050 Aeronautical Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Map 407 931-1118
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Martial Arts - Longwood
Shaolin Martial Arts Inc 1155 W State Road 434 # 131, Longwood, FL 32750 Map 407 332-0027
Martial Arts - Orlando
Aikido Tenshinkai of Florida 1692 N Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807 Map 407 380-1450
Asu Aikido School 1940 Brengle Ave, Orlando, FL 32808 Map 407 294-1047
Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy 2906 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 Map 407 839-5505
Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy 618 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803 Map 407 839-5505
Central Florida Championship 10147 University Blvd, Orlando, FL 32817 Map 407 679-6566
Central Florida Championship 1987 S Alafaya Trl, Orlando, FL 32828 Map 407 384-7333
East Coast Martial Art Supls 1646 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 Map 407 896-2487
Internal Power Martial Arts 2230 S Chickasaw Trl, Orlando, FL 32825 Map 321 235-2400
Internal Power Martial Arts 3861 Avalon Park East Blvd, Orlando, FL 32828 Map 407 275-1700
Kick USA 2613 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806 Map 407 897-6856
Martial Arts World 6606 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando, FL 32835 Map 407 299-1000
Mc Gregor's Martial Arts 1744 Woolco Way, Orlando, FL 32822 Map 407 277-5110
Martial Arts - Sanford
Florida Tae Kwon University 213 S 3rd St, Sanford, FL 32771 Map 407 324-4833
Martial Arts - Winter Garden
Traditional Martial Arts Ctr 2220 Hempel Ave, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Map 407 290-8049
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