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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 - Austin

Aikido of Austin
5501 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751 Map
512 323-0123

Aim & Focus Karate
8863 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX 78729 Map
512 257-8552

America's Best Karate
2121 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX 78727 Map
512 837-5425

Austin CHA Yon Ryu
2108 White Horse Trail, Austin, TX 78757 Map
512 452-3618

Austin Jiu-Jitsu
301 Inwood Rd, Austin, TX 78746 Map
512 423-1010

Austin Karate Academy
9308 Anderson Mill Road Ste 600, Austin, TX 78729 Map
512 335-5425

Austin Wingtsun Academy
12636 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759 Map
512 707-2982

Every Woman's Self Defense
203 East Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704 Map
512 416-9735

International Shaolin Wushu Center
11713 Jollyville Rd., Austin, TX 78759 Map
512 771-4404

Johnson's Richard Taekwondo Plus
8213 Brodie Lane, Austin, TX 78745 Map
512 280-0899

Krav Maga Self Defense
1901 West William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78745 Map
512 441-5728

Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts Studio
7010 Highway 71 West #165, Austin, TX 78735 Map
512 288-5425

Martial Way Academy of Self Defense
1609 Ohlen Road, Austin, TX 78758 Map
512 821-3637

Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy
808 capital ct, Austin, TX 78756 Map
512 573-8174

Mr Lepp Martial Arts Jiujitsu
12129 Ranch Road 620 North Suite 501, Austin, TX 78750 Map
512 331-5425

Ninja Martial Arts
714 Shelby Lane, Austin, TX 78745 Map
512 444-0407

Villari's Martial Arts of Texas
4308 North Quinlan Park Road, Austin, TX 78732 Map
512 266-4949

World Martial Arts - Karate Kick Boxing
3601 West William Cannon, Austin, TX 78745 Map
512 447-5425

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