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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 - Colorado Springs
ATA Black Belt Academy
3958 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Map
719 594-0717
Aikido & Tangsoodo Center
5668 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Map
719 477-1244
Aikido of Pikes Peak
3425 Van Teylingen Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Map
719 574-7420
All Okinawa Karate & Kobufo
1795 Jet Stream Dr Suite Ste 103, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Map
719 232-1882
All Okinawan Karate Center
5247 Galley Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80915 Map
719 574-5088
American Black Belt Association
27 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Map
719 228-6528
Apex Tae Kwon Do Academy
5563 Powers Center Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Map
719 282-8383
Black Lotus Shao-Lin Kung Fu
153 Fontaine Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80911 Map
719 638-0477
Calvary Family Martial Arts
3645 Jeannine Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Map
719 237-0043
Champions Kempo Karate
1587 York Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Map
719 593-2232
Champions Martial Arts
1301 S 8th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Map
719 520-5844
Defense Institute
4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Map
719 266-3887
Iron Horse Taekwondo Academy
4029 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922 Map
719 550-1777
Jay Haynes Family Karate Center
3617 Betty Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Map
719 574-7557
Kartco-Safety Professional
2762 Janitell Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Map
719 576-1984
Kidpower-Colorado Springs
627 N Weber St Ste 6, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Map
719 520-1311
Modern Taekwondo Center
951 N Powers Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80915 Map
719 596-2577
Mountain Dragon Martial Arts
4827 Barnes Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Map
719 573-8801
Ninja University
2214 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Map
719 209-1149
Northgate Martial Arts Center
1795 Jetstream Dr Unit 103, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Map
719 481-6656
Okinawan Karate Center
207 W Rockrimmon Blvd Ste A, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Map
719 599-5210
Paulsen's Family Martial Arts
901 Yuma St Ste East, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Map
719 648-1195
Peak KRAV MAGA
5740 N Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Map
719 591-2211
Shorin Kung Fu Inc
955 Garden Of The Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Map
719 268-9560
Springs Taekwondo Academy
3586 Hartsel Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Map
719 302-4797
The Defense Institute
6436 Hwy 85/87 Suite U, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Map
719 392-1380
Tiger George's Tae Kwon DO
346 Main St, Colorado Springs, CO 80911 Map
719 390-5551
Tracy's Kenpo-Colorado Springs
2845 Ore Mill Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Map
719 457-1087
U S Judo Associates
21 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Map
719 633-7750
U S Taekwondo Academy
1915 Jamboree Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Map
719 260-4700
U S Taekwondo Union
1750 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Map
719 866-4632
US Taekwondo
1 Olympic Plaza Ste 4, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Map
719 598-0888
United States Karate
1755 S 8th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Map
719 630-3636
United Studios of Self Defense
5146 N Academy Blvd Ste A, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Map
719 599-5255
Universal Kempo Karate
2395 Briargate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Map
719 598-6046
Universal Kempo Karate School
815 E Cimarron St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Map
719 522-1450
Universal Kempo Karate School
5945 Omaha Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80915 Map
719 661-3735
Universal Kempo Karate School
2360 Montebello Square Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Map
719 231-3557
Universal Kempo Karate Schools
820 E Fillmore St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Map
719 578-0763
Universal Kempo Karate Schools
1310 Lehmberg Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80915 Map
719 573-5209
Universal Kempo Karate Schools
4775 Barnes Rd Ste G, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Map
719 591-0557
Universal Kempo Karate Schools
6054 Stetson Hills Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Map
719 638-7075
Universal Kempo-Karate
780 Vondelpark Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Map
719 528-6968
Universal Kempo-Karate
3755 Meadow Ridge Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Map
719 282-6885
Universal Kempo-Karate School
410 S 8th St Ste K, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Map
719 534-0350
Universal Kempo-Karate Schools
411 Tia Juana St Ste F, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Map
719 232-4310
Ward's Family Karate, LLC
301 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Map
719 659-2106
Wolfpack Martial Arts
3670 Rebecca Lane Ste 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Map
719 638-9653
U S Taekwondo Center
15932 Jackson Creek Parkway Ste E, Monument, CO 80132 Map
719 488-4321
United States Karate Academy
1764 Lake Woodmoor Dr, Monument, CO 80132 Map
719 481-6814
Valley Martial Arts
755 S Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133 Map
719 536-4833
Paulsen's Family Martial Arts
23252 Hwy 94, Peyton, CO 80831 Map
719 310-7886
Martial Arts - U S A F Academy
Universal Kempo-Karate Schools
5132 Cathedral Dr, U S A F Academy, CO 80840 Map
719 440-0512
Kempo Karate of Woodland Park
735 Goldhills Pl South, Woodland Park, CO 80863 Map
719 687-0652
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