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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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Kevin Roberts Okinawan Shorin
182 Bradley Branch Rd Ste A, Arden, NC 28704 Map
828 687-3888
ACK Institute of Martial Arts
180 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 Map
828 255-1914
ATA American Taekwondo Association
1550 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 Map
828 277-6067
Asheville Academy of Taekwondo
215F Oak Terrace Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Map
828 670-6544
Asheville Aikikai Aikido
939 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28804 Map
828 258-1330
Asheville Sun Yi S Tae Kwon DO
1341 Parkwood Ave, Asheville, NC 28806 Map
828 515-0142
Asheville.Com
265 Charlotte St, Asheville, NC 28801 Map
828 253-2880
Do San Tae Kwon-Do Institute
120 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 Map
828 255-0055
Jerry DULA Karate
1085 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805 Map
828 298-5060
North Asheville Acad-Taekwondo
102 Stone Ridge Blvd, Asheville, NC 28804 Map
828 645-1645
North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806 Map
828 665-2492
Oakley Academy of Tae Kwon DO
1145 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805 Map
828 280-5425
Oakley Academy of Taekwondo
1070 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805 Map
828 299-1919
Self Defense America
3103 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 Map
828 277-2200
Shaolin Kung-Fu of Asheville
619 Haywood Rd Ste A, Asheville, NC 28806 Map
828 775-9122
Tao Institute
9 W Walnut St Ste 3A, Asheville, NC 28801 Map
828 258-1533
WNC Center for Self Defense
554-D Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28801 Map
828 216-4489
Candler Tae Kwon Do Academy
21 Westridge Market Pl, Candler, NC 28715 Map
828 667-4090
Riley Academy of Martial Arts
151 Main St, Canton, NC 28716 Map
828 648-5400
Doug Perry's Shorinryu Karate
615 Greenville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28792 Map
828 697-6878
Karakido Karate
127 Four Seasons Mall, Hendersonville, NC 28792 Map
828 697-0056
Korea Tae Kwon Do Academy
801 Stoney Mountain Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28791 Map
828 243-8898
Aikido & Hapkido of Hndrsnvll
5228 Brevard Rd, Horse Shoe, NC 28742 Map
828 388-0635
Traditional Martial Arts Center
5226 Brevard Rd, Horse Shoe, NC 28742 Map
828 891-8899
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58 Sourwood Dr, Mills River, NC 28759 Map
828 681-8585
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