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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 - Bedford Hills

Black Dragon Club Kick Box
717 Bedford Rd # A,  Bedford Hills, NY 10507   Map
914 244-8888  

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Martial Arts - Briarcliff Manor

Blackbelt Tae Kwon DO Ctr
1250 Pleasantville Rd # 2,  Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510   Map
914 923-9600  

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Martial Arts - Bronx

Alms Tae Kwon DO
1623 Unionport Rd # 2,  Bronx, NY 10462   Map
718 824-9600  

Gracie Jiujitsu Academy
1944 Hone Ave,  Bronx, NY 10461   Map
718 931-2344  

Tremont School of Jujutsu
535 E Tremont Ave,  Bronx, NY 10457   Map
718 731-9067  

Ultimate Studio Martial Arts
707 Brady Ave,  Bronx, NY 10462   Map
718 828-1001  

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Martial Arts - Bronxville

Martial Arts Ctr
27 Milburn St,  Bronxville, NY 10708   Map
914 337-3339  

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Martial Arts - Brooklyn

Borodin Corp
2209 Avenue Z,  Brooklyn, NY 11235   Map
718 332-7993  

Brooklyn Aikikai
408 3rd Ave,  Brooklyn, NY 11215   Map
718 643-6044  

Five Rings Centers Inc
182 21st St,  Brooklyn, NY 11232   Map
718 788-8056  

Silent Thunder Martial Arts
1051 Surf Ave,  Brooklyn, NY 11224   Map
718 333-2490  

Tessa Gordon Pure Energy Arts
312 5th Ave,  Brooklyn, NY 11215   Map
718 965-4222  

World Martial Arts Ctr
475 Atlantic Ave # 2,  Brooklyn, NY 11217   Map
718 855-9898  

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Martial Arts - Croton On Hudson

Accs Frank Demaria's Shao
122 Grand St,  Croton On Hudson, NY 10520   Map
914 827-9068  

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Martial Arts - Flushing

Modern Samurai Martial Arts
17904 Union Tpke,  Flushing, NY 11366   Map
718 591-9300  

Ridgewood Martial Arts
6090 Myrtle Ave,  Flushing, NY 11385   Map
718 418-0600  

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Martial Arts - Jamaica

Aikido Club of Queens
22028 Hillside Ave,  Jamaica, NY 11427   Map
718 468-4610  

Doce Pares Nyc
8708 Woodhaven Blvd,  Jamaica, NY 11421   Map
718 805-9400  

Krystek's School-Self Defense
9625 Linden Blvd,  Jamaica, NY 11417   Map
718 835-4330  

Richmond Hill Tai Kwon DO
12705 101st Ave,  Jamaica, NY 11419   Map
718 441-8338  

Woodhaven Martial Art School
8748 78th St,  Jamaica, NY 11421   Map
718 296-5518  

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Martial Arts - Long Island City

Combined Martial Arts Academy
3405 Steinway St,  Long Island City, NY 11101   Map
718 389-9494  

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Martial Arts - Mahopac

Yasuragi Center
862 Route 6,  Mahopac, NY 10541   Map
845 628-5425  

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Martial Arts - New York

Chinese Hawaiian Kenpo Academy
30 Lexington Ave # 384,  New York, NY 10010   Map
212 228-8919  

Impact Self Defense
147 W 25th St # 8,  New York, NY 10001   Map
212 255-0505  

USA Shaolin Temple
678 Broadway # 3,  New York, NY 10012   Map
212 358-7876  

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Martial Arts - White Plains

Aikido of Westchester Inc
100 Mamaroneck Ave # 2,  White Plains, NY 10601   Map
914 946-7805  

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Martial Arts - Yorktown Heights

Elite Defensive Tactics
2023 Crompond Rd,  Yorktown Heights, NY 10598   Map
914 962-3267  

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