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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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Gautreauxs Martial Art Center
2905 Southwest US Highway 40, Blue Springs, MO 64015 Map
816 229-6611
Green Hills Tae Kwon DO
607 Lana Drive # B, Cameron, MO 64429 Map
816 632-5966
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Tiger Dragon Karate Club
421 South Thompson Avenue, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 Map
816 630-4464
Bix's Academy of Hapkido
2003 Gaslight Drive, Harrisonville, MO 64701 Map
816 887-2073
A K K A Karate USA
4420 South Noland Road, Independence, MO 64055 Map
816 373-1255
Bradford's Hapkido Academy
2650 North Hub Drive, Independence, MO 64055 Map
816 478-3231
Henrichs US Tae Kwon DO
825 North Dakota Drive, Independence, MO 64056 Map
816 257-0001
Jizai Martial Arts & Supplies
13163 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145 Map
816 942-2070
Kwanzaa Martial Arts Academy
8238 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, MO 64134 Map
816 761-0143
Midwest Chinese Martial Arts Center
8257 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114 Map
816 444-4777
Shotokan Karate of America Inc
2026 Broadway St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Map
816 421-1110
Bill Brown Karate
301 South Jefferson St, Kearney, MO 64060 Map
816 903-2388
Academy of Fighting Arts
825 NW Commerce Dr., Lees Summit, MO 64086 Map
816 525-5555
Daves Gymnastics Factory
11808 Milton Thompson Road, Lees Summit, MO 64086 Map
816 525-5650
De Feos USA Karate
10 Southeast 3rd St, Lees Summit, MO 64063 Map
816 554-3744
Kids 2 Leaders Martial Arts Education Centers
1737 Ne. Rice Road, Lees Summit, MO 64086 Map
816 347-0002
Chuck Wolfe's Martial Arts & Kickboxing
7423 North Chas Drive, Liberty, MO 64068 Map
816 407-1000
Hapkido-United Hapkido Karate
445 East Mill St, Liberty, MO 64068 Map
816 781-3787
Lees Chinese Martial Arts
9909 East 63rd St, Raytown, MO 64133 Map
816 353-7770
ATA Leadership and Black Belt Academy
6409 King Hill Avenue, Saint Joseph, MO 64504 Map
816 238-1300
ATA Black Belt Leadership Academy
3200 South Limit Avenue Suite B, Sedalia, MO 65301 Map
660 826-5908
Kreters Taekwondo USA
3200 South Limit Avenue, Sedalia, MO 65301 Map
660 826-5908
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