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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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678 574-7879
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770 858-0094
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5445 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta, GA 30004 Map
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5530 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004 Map
770 343-6266
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191 Alps Road, Athens, GA 30606 Map
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165 Coile Drive, Athens, GA 30606 Map
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3940 Cherokee St Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30303 Map
770 427-8400
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2303 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30303 Map
404 352-1140
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4375 Commerce Dr, Atlanta, GA 30336 Map
404 667-1484
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842 N. Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 Map
404 872-3978
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5290 Roswell Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30342 Map
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3307 Buford Hwy., Atlanta, GA 30329 Map
404 320-7010
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4898 Austell Road, Austell, GA 30106 Map
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116 Center St, Avondale Estates, GA 30002 Map
404 297-7804
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105 Chilton Pl, Bonaire, GA 31005 Map
478 218-7766
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27 East Main St, Buford, GA 30518 Map
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130 Prominence Point Pkw, Canton, GA 30114 Map
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3760 Sixes Road Suite 118, Canton, GA 30114 Map
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5301 Armour Road, Columbus, GA 31909 Map
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3168 Salem Road Southeast, Conyers, GA 30013 Map
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3281 Salem Road, Covington, GA 30016 Map
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101 Meadow Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 Map
678 513-8809
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2700 Braselton Highway, Dacula, GA 30019 Map
770 614-8788
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4075 Marietta Highway, Dallas, GA 30157 Map
770 443-6460
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1024 Riverburch Parkway, Dalton, GA 30721 Map
706 226-0855
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194 Wheat Drive, Dalton, GA 30721 Map
706 260-8591
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2887 N. Decatur Rd. Suite C, Decatur, GA 30033 Map
404 508-3325
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2145 B W. County Line Rd., Douglasville, GA 30135 Map
770 947-5212
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1630 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30096 Map
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770 476-9191
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770 623-9304
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2400 Satellite Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096 Map
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125 E. Georgia Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214 Map
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1755 Dennis Kemp Lane Northwest, Kennesaw, GA 30152 Map
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884 Buford Drive Suite 1200, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Map
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851 Oak Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 Map
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4880 Lower Roswell Road Suite 760, Marietta, GA 30068 Map
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3358 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066 Map
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678 432-0700
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6470 Spalding Drive, Norcross, GA 30092 Map
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1990 Main St East Suite A, Snellville, GA 30078 Map
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3450 Stone Mountain Highway Suite B, Snellville, GA 30078 Map
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