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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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U S Kung Fu Academy
2003 Northeast Dixie Hwy, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 Map
772 225-1959
Martial Arts - Port Saint Lucie
Dragons Karate
865 SW Biltmore St, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983 Map
772 340-7800
K C Chung Tae Kwon DO
4019 SW Port St Lucie Blvd Ste 12, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953 Map
772 871-1888
Kaizen Karate Leadership School
261 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984 Map
772 340-3148
Kyokuyama Dojo
6590 Northwest Selvitz Rd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983 Map
772 621-7373
Shotokan of the Treasure Coast
2884 SE Pace Dr, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984 Map
772 878-2643
Sidekick Martial Arts Inc
270 NW Peacock Blvd Ste 112, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986 Map
772 475-3284
Sochin Martial Arts
600 Southwest Darwin Blvd Suite 101, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953 Map
772 340-2143
Treasure Coast Karate-Fitness
1510 SE Village Green Dr, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 Map
772 692-2268
Internal Arts Institute
4466 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997 Map
772 781-3011
K C Chung Tae Kwon DO
211 SW Monterey Rd, Stuart, FL 34994 Map
772 220-8249
Martial Arts Academy
2506 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994 Map
772 220-0817
Master Amy Reed's Black Belt
3216 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997 Map
772 631-9313
Stuart Martial Art Center
2467 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart, FL 34996 Map
772 288-2010
US Tae Kwon Do College
2620 SE Willoughby Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994 Map
772 288-2468
Chung's Tae Kwon DO
408 Old Dixie Hwy Southwest, Vero Beach, FL 32962 Map
772 778-8500
Vero Beach School of Karate
2015 9th St Southwest, Vero Beach, FL 32962 Map
772 567-6052
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