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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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ATA Martial Arts
236 Carmichael Way Ste 303, Chesapeake, VA 23322 Map
757 432-9022
ATA Thomas' Blackbelt Acdms
3916 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321 Map
757 382-9022
Blackhawk Karate & Kick Boxing
234 Battlefield Blvd North, Chesapeake, VA 23320 Map
757 548-9550
Hampton Roads Karate
717 Battlefield Blvd South Ste 14, Chesapeake, VA 23322 Map
757 482-9259
Virginia Martial Arts Center
3325 Taylor Rd Ste 102, Chesapeake, VA 23321 Map
757 483-0195
Virginia Tae Kwon Do
1245 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322 Map
757 558-9869
Golden Sun Dojo-Karate Studio
1170 Big Bethel Rd, Hampton, VA 23666 Map
757 838-4664
Rodney Cheeseman Karate Inc
4126 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23666 Map
757 825-6013
East Wind Academy of Martial Arts LLC
13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23602 Map
757 988-0500
Norfolk Karate Academy
814 W 45th St, Norfolk, VA 23508 Map
757 623-8997
Park's Taekwondo Academy
614 East Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505 Map
757 588-0000
Tiger Martials Arts Academy
5801 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701 Map
757 488-3882
ATA Martial Arts
3809 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Map
757 471-9002
ATA Martial Arts
1169 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Map
757 563-9022
Beach TaeKwonDo
4841 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 Map
757 464-4014
Bending Tree Tai Chi Kung
1716 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 Map
757 318-9355
Eastern Academy of Mixed Martial Arts
3900 Bonney Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Map
757 486-5200
Family Martial Arts Center
4402 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Map
757 962-7068
Global Martial Arts
1920 Centerville Turnpike Ste 121, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Map
757 502-1200
Hybrid Academy of Martial Arts
5476 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Map
757 490-6906
Kaiyou Shin Kai Karate School
4221 Pleasant Valley Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Map
757 474-1030
Karate for Christ INTL
5266 Princess Anne Rd Ste C, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Map
757 685-5425
Lee's Taekwondo America
2173 Upton Dr Ste 501, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Map
757 430-4443
Ryoshin-Kan Karate School
1064 Lynnhaven Parkway Ste 106, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Map
757 468-1643
Seishin Kai Martial Arts
93 S First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Map
757 422-2075
U S Tae Kwon Do Center
1077 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 Map
757 460-2222
U S Taekwondo Center
5313 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Map
757 420-0200
Young Chefs Academy
1554 Laskin Rd Suite 106, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Map
757 422-4337
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