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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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623 882-9582
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4980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler, AZ 85248 Map
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3016 North Dobson Road Suite 14, Chandler, AZ 85224 Map
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5055 West Ray Road, Chandler, AZ 85226 Map
480 940-1530
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2095 North Alma School Road Suite 3, Chandler, AZ 85224 Map
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50 East Guadalupe Road Suite 102B, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Map
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2401 East Baseline Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Map
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1534 East Ray Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296 Map
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904 North McQueen Road, Gilbert, AZ 85233 Map
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707 West Ray Road, Gilbert, AZ 85233 Map
480 855-7586
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4236 West Bell Road, Glendale, AZ 85308 Map
602 863-4136
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7171 West Discovery Drive, Glendale, AZ 85303 Map
623 332-9367
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5820 West Greenway Road, Glendale, AZ 85306 Map
602 993-7500
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17035 North 67th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308 Map
623 412-3136
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6740 West Deer Valley Road, Glendale, AZ 85310 Map
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5870 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306 Map
602 866-5728
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4330 West Union Hills Drive, Glendale, AZ 85308 Map
623 581-2000
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5930 West Greenway Road Suite 21, Glendale, AZ 85306 Map
602 896-8721
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323 North Gilbert Road, Mesa, AZ 85203 Map
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1816 West Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ 85202 Map
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1017 South Gilbert Road Suite 102, Mesa, AZ 85204 Map
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1909 North Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85205 Map
480 325-1504
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1350 South Clearview Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85209 Map
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1017 South Gilbert Road Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85204 Map
480 497-0515
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6060 East Brown Road, Mesa, AZ 85205 Map
480 830-3133
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1115 North Higley Road, Mesa, AZ 85205 Map
480 807-0657
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6819 West Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345 Map
623 486-4779
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9132 W. Cactus, Peoria, AZ 85345 Map
623 298-8569
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16610 North 75th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382 Map
623 412-8108
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9127 West Union Hills Drive, Peoria, AZ 85382 Map
623 972-7900
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9201 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021 Map
602 943-8115
Akf Blackbelt Academy
4514 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018 Map
602 955-1030
American Karate Studios
15227 North 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Map
602 971-9810
Arizona Family Karate Academy
814 East Union Hills Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85024 Map
623 587-1668
Arizona Personal Protection Academy
13825 North 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Map
602 485-4003
Ata Black Belt Academy
3602 West Thomas Road Suite 12, Phoenix, AZ 85019 Map
602 272-5733
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
10880 North 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85028 Map
602 841-9779
Cannon Fighting & Fitness Systems
15409 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Map
602 569-9319
Gilbride's Blackbelt Academy
6825 North 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Map
602 277-8624
Hioki Dojo
7116 North 35th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85051 Map
602 973-1661
Karate for Kids
2945 East Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Map
602 788-7752
Karate for Kids
18777 North 32nd St Suite 80, Phoenix, AZ 85050 Map
602 867-2233
Mountainside Martial Arts Center
3173 East Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85048 Map
480 759-4540
North Phoenix Black Belt Academy
2945 E. Bell Rd. Ste.101, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Map
602 788-7752
Paradise Valley School of Karate
13647 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85032 Map
602 867-9204
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5539 North 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014 Map
602 264-2300
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3044 North 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Map
602 667-3633
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2046 North 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006 Map
602 258-3073
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10720 West Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85037 Map
623 772-8484
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3716 West Country Gables Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85003 Map
602 973-8693
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10401 North 32nd St Suite C, Phoenix, AZ 85028 Map
602 493-2240
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2028 North 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006 Map
602 253-9134
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512 East Sheldon St, Prescott, AZ 86301 Map
928 445-2848
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Self Defense Academy
8561 East Florentine Road, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Map
928 772-1998
Aikido of Scottsdale
7601 East Gray Road Suite C, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Map
480 367-0222
Arizona KI Society-Aikido
7845 East Evans Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Map
480 991-6467
Blackbelt Academy
13610 North Scottsdale Road Suite 17, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Map
480 905-8688
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7641 East Gray Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Map
480 614-9290
Chidokai Dojo
9318 North 95th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Map
480 657-8695
Goshin Karate and Judo Academy
6245 East Bell Road Suite 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Map
480 951-2236
Karate for Kids
13610 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Map
480 905-8688
Rising Sun Martial Arts Center
10855 North Frank Lloyd Wright B, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Map
480 860-1255
Scottsdale Martial Arts Center Inc
9151 East Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Map
480 951-2716
Southwest Center for the Martial Arts
7735 East Evans Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Map
480 443-2550
United Studios of Self Defense
6929 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Map
480 922-7221
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12580 West Beardsley Road, Sun City West, AZ 85375 Map
623 537-9443
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16551 North Dysart Road, Surprise, AZ 85374 Map
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415 South McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 Map
480 968-6646
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225 West University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 Map
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1401 South McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 Map
480 517-1960
Chinese Shao-Lin Center For Martial Arts
1250 East Apache Blvd Suite 106, Tempe, AZ 85281 Map
480 894-8588
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4716 South Los Feliz Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282 Map
480 838-4361
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931 East Elliot Road, Tempe, AZ 85284 Map
480 820-2428
United Studios of Self Defense-Tempe
7650 South McClintock Drive Suite 102, Tempe, AZ 85281 Map
480 831-7890
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