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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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Karate America
316 W Cottage Grove Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527 Map
608 839-4025
Karate America
808 Sunnybrook Dr, De Forest, WI 53532 Map
608 846-0404
Midwest Professional Karate
160 Commerce St, De Forest, WI 53532 Map
608 846-5111
Karate America
27 W Main St, Evansville, WI 53536 Map
608 882-2444
Karate America
108 Lodi St, Lodi, WI 53555 Map
608 592-4800
Academy of Hwa Rang DO
1625 Thierer Rd, Madison, WI 53704 Map
608 249-4606
Academy of Hwa Rang DO
6713 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 53719 Map
608 831-5425
Aikido of Madison
2219 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704 Map
608 231-3935
Black Belt America
6107 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 53719 Map
608 273-4111
Blast Martial Arts & Fitness
4555 Helgesen Dr, Madison, WI 53718 Map
608 445-6176
Chimera Self Defense Designed
2801 Coho St Ste 301, Madison, WI 53713 Map
608 251-5126
Madison Tae Kwon Do School
1304 S Midvale Blvd, Madison, WI 53711 Map
608 271-9600
Martingilio Martial Arts LLC
680 Grand Canyon Dr, Madison, WI 53719 Map
608 827-7750
Rings Martial Arts
1938 S Stoughton Rd, Madison, WI 53716 Map
608 221-9704
Tai Chi Center of Madison
301 S Bedford St, Madison, WI 53703 Map
608 663-8299
Villari's Martial Arts Center
532 State St, Madison, WI 53703 Map
608 251-7755
American Martial Arts Center
8312 Forsythia St, Middleton, WI 53562 Map
608 831-5967
Black Belt America
2522 Allen Blvd, Middleton, WI 53562 Map
608 836-9555
Infinity Martial Arts
1903 Cayuga St Ste 101, Middleton, WI 53562 Map
608 831-3332
Infusion Mixed Martial Arts
1215 Us Hwy 18/151, Mount Horeb, WI 53572 Map
608 437-2467
Warriors Academy-Martial
115 E Main St, Mount Horeb, WI 53572 Map
608 437-9262
Karate America
155 Braun Rd, Oregon, WI 53575 Map
608 835-9554
Villaris Self Defense Centers
120 Janesville St, Oregon, WI 53575 Map
608 835-9899
Karate America
2300 Us Hwy 51 And 138 Ste E, Stoughton, WI 53589 Map
608 877-1888
USA Martial Arts
2125 McComb Rd Ste 106, Stoughton, WI 53589 Map
608 205-2251
Karate America
972 W Main, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 Map
608 837-7444
Blackjack Powersports
225 Bruce St, Verona, WI 53593 Map
608 849-9102
Karate America
535 Half Mile Rd Ste 8, Verona, WI 53593 Map
608 845-1333
Black Belt America
1020 Quinn Dr, Waunakee, WI 53597 Map
608 850-5616
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