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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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Bellbrook Karate Club
8 E Franklin St, Bellbrook, OH 45305 Map
937 848-8220
A Boxing Gym-Muay Thai Kckbxng
1753 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH 45420 Map
937 254-7035
Asian Arts Center
1630 E Stroop Rd, Dayton, OH 45429 Map
937 395-0333
Beavercreek Martial Arts
3375 Dayton Xenia Rd Ste F, Dayton, OH 45432 Map
937 431-1980
Dayton Bujinkan Dojo Inc
5028 Hempstead Station Dr, Dayton, OH 45429 Map
937 436-0725
Dayton Darting Association
2727 Lantz Rd, Dayton, OH 45434 Map
937 431-1300
Ground Level Martial Arts
620 Shiloh Springs Rd, Dayton, OH 45415 Map
937 279-6392
Jinenkan Dayton GI YU Dojo
960 Meadows Manor, Dayton, OH 45458 Map
937 435-2203
Miami Valley Martial Arts Center
2536 Shiloh Springs Rd, Dayton, OH 45426 Map
937 603-0690
Salem Area Martial Arts Club
4000 Lake Center Dr, Dayton, OH 45426 Map
937 854-1234
Taekwondo World Inc
6062 Waterloo Rd, Dayton, OH 45459 Map
937 432-0333
Total Taekwondo & Fitness LLC
1942 E Stroop Rd, Dayton, OH 45429 Map
937 298-7119
Tran's Martial Arts Center
821 Orchard Lane, Dayton, OH 45434 Map
937 671-0218
Walker Submission Kickboxing
3040 E River Rd, Dayton, OH 45439 Map
937 293-5310
Washin Ryu Taiyo
2028 Harshman Rd, Dayton, OH 45424 Map
937 236-1450
We're Talking Fitness
661 Lyons Rd, Dayton, OH 45459 Map
937 902-9596
Mid West Martial Arts
25 W Main St, Fairborn, OH 45324 Map
937 878-8733
Tim Norman's School-Kung Fu
508 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324 Map
937 879-5768
Dees TaeKwonDo
435 Riley Blvd, Franklin, OH 45005 Map
937 409-3198
Bob Perry's Tae Kwon DO
3246 Dixie Hwy, Middletown, OH 45044 Map
513 425-0009
Davis' Okinawan Karate-Do School
113 W Jefferson St, New Carlisle, OH 45344 Map
937 324-0404
Chung's Academy
70 N Main St, Springboro, OH 45066 Map
937 748-4500
Hand 2 Hand Acrobatic Training Center
270 Hiawatha Trail, Springboro, OH 45066 Map
937 743-1466
Michael Mershad's Tae Kwon DO
261 W Central Ave, Springboro, OH 45066 Map
937 748-8797
Aegis Martial Arts
4242 Lisa Dr, Tipp City, OH 45371 Map
937 667-3271
Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Karate Dojo
2486 State Route 718, Troy, OH 45373 Map
937 339-4646
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