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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 - Ballwin
Y S Rho Martial Arts 15475 Clayton Road, Ballwin, MO 63011 Map 636 227-5500
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Martial Arts - Brentwood
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
Martial Arts - Chesterfield
World Martial Arts Academy 13395 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Map 314 542-5962
Martial Arts - Desloge
Desloge Martial Arts 617 North Cowling St, Desloge, MO 63601 Map 573 431-0505
Martial Arts - Eureka
USA Martial Arts Karate Academy 87 Hilltop, Eureka, MO 63025 Map 636 938-4997
Martial Arts - Farmington
Farmington Martial Arts 110 West Pine St, Farmington, MO 63640 Map 573 760-1630
Martial Arts - Fenton
Universal Martial Arts 1055 Gravois Road, Fenton, MO 63026 Map 636 305-9336
Martial Arts - Florissant
St Louis Martial Arts Center 1133 North US Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63031 Map 314 921-7337
Martial Arts - Hazelwood
Capoeira Brasil of St Louis 7137 North Lindbergh Blvd, Hazelwood, MO 63042 Map 314 551-0808
Martial Arts - Herculaneum
Absolute Martial Arts II 74 Francois Drive, Herculaneum, MO 63048 Map 636 475-5425
Martial Arts - Manchester
Okinawan Martial Arts Academy 14230 Manchester, Manchester, MO 63011 Map 636 236-1100
Martial Arts - Perryville
Perryville Martial Arts 620 North Kingshighway St, Perryville, MO 63775 Map 573 547-3333
Martial Arts - Saint Charles
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
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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
Martial Arts - Saint Peters
Terry Creamers All Star Karate Academy 103 Main St, Saint Peters, MO 63376 Map 636 279-3730
Martial Arts - Washington
Family Martial Arts Fitness Academy LLC 1330 West 5th St, Washington, MO 63090 Map 636 239-4871
Martial Arts - Wentzville
American Karate & Fitness 1456 West Meyer Road, Wentzville, MO 63385 Map 636 639-9200
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