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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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Y S Rho Martial Arts
15475 Clayton Road, Ballwin, MO 63011 Map
636 227-5500
Krav Maga Training Center of St Louis
The official hand-to-hand combat system of the Israel Defense Forces. It is a simple, effective self-defense system that emphasizes instinctive movements, practical techniques, and realistic training scenarios.
732 Hanley Industrial Ct, Brentwood, MO 63144 Map
314 401-7232
St Louis Self Defense & Fitness
Learn self-defense skills that could save your life through Commando Krav Maga. In addition, we offer the best fitness classes in Saint Louis. Try a class for free.
9001 Manchester Rd, Brentwood, MO 63144 Map
314 961-5728
World Martial Arts Academy
13395 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Map
314 542-5962
Desloge Martial Arts
617 North Cowling St, Desloge, MO 63601 Map
573 431-0505
USA Martial Arts Karate Academy
87 Hilltop, Eureka, MO 63025 Map
636 938-4997
Farmington Martial Arts
110 West Pine St, Farmington, MO 63640 Map
573 760-1630
Universal Martial Arts
1055 Gravois Road, Fenton, MO 63026 Map
636 305-9336
St Louis Martial Arts Center
1133 North US Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63031 Map
314 921-7337
Capoeira Brasil of St Louis
7137 North Lindbergh Blvd, Hazelwood, MO 63042 Map
314 551-0808
Absolute Martial Arts II
74 Francois Drive, Herculaneum, MO 63048 Map
636 475-5425
Okinawan Martial Arts Academy
14230 Manchester, Manchester, MO 63011 Map
636 236-1100
Perryville Martial Arts
620 North Kingshighway St, Perryville, MO 63775 Map
573 547-3333
Champion Martial Arts Academy
5055 Highway North Suite 215, Saint Charles, MO 63304 Map
636 939-1000
Maguide.Net
5055 Highway North, Saint Charles, MO 63304 Map
636 939-1000
Absolute Martial Arts
3221 South Kingshighway Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63139 Map
314 664-0466
Aikido Three Rivers Martial Arts
7403 Manchester Road, Saint Louis, MO 63143 Map
314 645-2345
Aikido-St Louis KI Society
6006 Pershing Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63112 Map
314 726-5070
American Hapkido Academy
10092 Manchester Road, Saint Louis, MO 63122 Map
314 909-8129
Bushido Martial Arts
5856 Hampton Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63109 Map
314 351-9948
Finney's Kickboxing & Boxing
626 Crestwood Plaza, Saint Louis, MO 63126 Map
314 961-1177
Midwest Martial Arts Academy Inc
11947 Olive Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63141 Map
314 567-6677
Tae Kwon Do Karate Club
4722 Gravois Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63116 Map
314 352-3353
Wu Hsing Chuan Shaolin Academy
6740 Olive Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63130 Map
314 721-6003
Terry Creamers All Star Karate Academy
103 Main St, Saint Peters, MO 63376 Map
636 279-3730
Family Martial Arts Fitness Academy LLC
1330 West 5th St, Washington, MO 63090 Map
636 239-4871
American Karate & Fitness
1456 West Meyer Road, Wentzville, MO 63385 Map
636 639-9200
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