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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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Black Belt Tae Kwon Do Academy
9580 Fulton St East, Ada, MI 49301 Map
616 987-4404
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28 W Ash St, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Map
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4560 Bowen Blvd SE Ste East, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Map
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470 Market Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Map
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1640 East Paris Ave Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Map
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419 Norwood Ave Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Map
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616 301-2400
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2115 Plainfield Ave Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Map
616 447-2292
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3325 Plainfield Ave Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Map
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5330 Division Ave South, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Map
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Original Okinawan Karate
5260 Division Ave South, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Map
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940 Fulton St West, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Map
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1420 Plainfield Ave Northeast Ste 3, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Map
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Standale Karate & Fitness
O-11147 8th Ave Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534 Map
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4336 Plainfield Ave Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Map
616 364-5111
Toyoda Center-Aikido Association
3808 Division Ave South, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Map
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660 Baldwin St, Jenison, MI 49428 Map
616 457-9260
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960 Rogers Plaza Southwest, Wyoming, MI 49509 Map
616 247-3868
E-Z Defense
652 28th St Southwest, Wyoming, MI 49509 Map
616 617-8045
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652 28th St SW - Suite B, Wyoming, MI 49509 Map
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