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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 - Anaheim
United Studios of Self Defense 2054 S Euclid, Anaheim, CA 92802 Map 714 537-1939
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Martial Arts - Anaheim Hills
Goals Unlimited Karate 6320 E Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 Map 714 921-1188
Martial Arts International The School of Champions since 1987! 1261 N Lakeview Ave Ste F, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 Map 714 777-5599
United Studios of Self Defense 5753 E Santa Ana Cyn Rd #H, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 Map 714 974-2636
Martial Arts - Buena Park
Chushinkan Dojo 7212 Orangethorpe Ave Ste 8, Buena Park, CA 90621 Map 714 523-2255
Martial Arts - Costa Mesa
American Gym Boxing, kickboxing, sparring, muay thai, and jiu jitsu classes, as well as certified personal trainers and a fully equipped fitness center. 1638 Placentia Ave Ste A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Map 949 631-7303
Martial Arts USA 2263 Fairview Road #P, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Map 714 850-9001
Shuyokan Martial Arts Center 1360 Logan Ste #108, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Map 714 557-6372
United Studios of Self Defense 1175 Baker St Ste A5, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Map 714 641-1745
United Studios of Self Defense 170 E 17th St Ste #117, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Map 949 650-8636
United Studios of Self Defense 2675 Irvine Ave Ste G, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Map 949 722-7432
Yi Tao Shool of Chinese Fighting Arts Train in the internal systems of Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu, Qi Gong, Ba Gua, Hsing I, and I-Chuan. 775 W 17th St Unit M, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Map 949 394-5173
Martial Arts - Fountain Valley
United Studios of Self Defense 18120 Brookhurst Ste 15, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Map 714 964-6336
Martial Arts - Garden Grove
Shotokan Karate of America 10102 Stanford Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840 Map 714 539-5161
Southern California Wushu Academy 10872 Westminster Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92643 Map 714 425-5995
West Coast Jujitsu Club 5260 Lampson Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92845 Map 714 373-0749
Martial Arts - Huntington Beach
National Wushu Training Center I 7481 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Map 714 847-8476
Official Tae Kwon Do Academy 6979 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Map 714 847-3055
Pa-Kua Martial Arts and Yoga Traditional chinese martial arts (stand-up and grappling),ancient weapons (swords), chinese yoga, acrobatics, aerobic martial arts, tai-chi & reflexology. 4937 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Map 714 377-8805
United Studios of Self Defense 9049 Atlanta Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Map 714 964-7244
United Studios of Self Defense 7251 Warner Ave Ste K, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Map 714 848-6464
Victory Martial Arts Family run Tae-Kwon-Do school that is passionate about teaching and building future leaders with positive support. Over 30 year experience including int'l Grandmaster, UCLA & USC grads, 3 time US national team member. 18541 Beach Blvd Ste 102, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Map 714 848-0600
Martial Arts - Orange
Franco De Camargo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3702 East Chapman Ave Ste E, Orange, CA 92869 Map 714 633-4744
Pa-Kua 133 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866 Map 714 628-0153
Pa-Kua 1746 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868 Map 714 940-9900
United Studios of Self Defense 8534 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869 Map 714 538-0336
Martial Arts - Santa Ana
Orange County Aikikai 2525 N Grand Ave Ste Z, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Map 714 997-4861
Pa-Kua 2411 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Map 714 835-0232
United Studios of Self Defense 2413 S Fairview Rd Ste K, Santa Ana, CA 92704 Map 714 662-1840
Martial Arts - Westminster
Steve Spry Karate Institute 6731 Westminster Blvd Ste 101B, Westminster, CA 92683 Map 714 901-2457.
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