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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 - Beckley

Champion Karate Center
331 Neville St,  Beckley, WV 25801   
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304 253-6476  

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Martial Arts - Charleston

Black Belt World
200 Washington W St,  Charleston, WV 25302   
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304 793-2000  

Kang's Tae Kwon Do Academy
302 Maccorkle Avenue Southwest,  Charleston, WV 25303   
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304 744-0601  
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USA Martial Arts Training
3720 Maccorkle Avenue Southeast,  Charleston, WV 25304   
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304 925-8001  

USA Martial Arts Training Center
416 1/2 Washington St West,  Charleston, WV 25302   Map
304 344-2996  

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Martial Arts - Clendenin

West Virginia Seiei KAN Karate
3 Main St,  Clendenin, WV 25045   
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304 548-2011  

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Martial Arts - Huntington

Magic Fist Martial Arts
914 1/2 4th Avenue,  Huntington, WV 25701   
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304 522-7088  

Master Kim's Tae Kwon DO
2640 5th Avenue,  Huntington, WV 25702   
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304 522-2777  

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Martial Arts - Lewisburg

Greenbrier Traditional Martial
810 N Jefferson St,  Lewisburg, WV 24901   
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304 647-3232  

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Martial Arts - Nitro

Shaolin Do Kung Fu
705 1st Avenue S,  Nitro, WV 25143   
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304 727-7031  

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Martial Arts - Parkersburg

Almost Heaven Aikido/Judo Academy
800 Camden Avenue,  Parkersburg, WV 26101   
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304 991-2150  

Ohio Valley Tae Kwon Do Center Llc
610 Green St,  Parkersburg, WV 26101   
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304 422-9944  

USA Martial Arts Training Center
903 Charles St,  Parkersburg, WV 26101   
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304 485-3656  

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Martial Arts - Point Pleasant

Kang's Tae Kwon Do Academy
426 Main St,  Point Pleasant, WV 25550   
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304 675-2009  

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Martial Arts - Ripley

Raines Korean Martial Arts Center
117 Main St W,  Ripley, WV 25271   
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304 372-5603  

 

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