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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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ATA Martial Arts
613 Governors Pl, Bear, DE 19701 Map
302 838-8606
American Martial Arts INST
414 Eden Circle, Bear, DE 19701 Map
302 834-4060
Kwon's Tae Kwon DO
310 Fox Hunt Drive, Bear, DE 19701 Map
302 832-8520
New Castle Karate Plus Family Center
726 Ferry Cutoff, Bear, DE 19701 Map
302 328-5861
Dragon Gym
721 Ace Memorial Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707 Map
302 239-6020
Korean Martial Arts Institute
406 Lantana Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707 Map
302 234-1966
Chinese Martial Arts Center
17 W Cochran St, Middletown, DE 19709 Map
302 378-2002
Korean Martial Arts Institute
600 N Broad St, Middletown, DE 19709 Map
302 376-7100
Ambra Karate Academy
136 Jestan Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720 Map
302 836-5425
Diamond State Aikido
26 Karlyn Drive, New Castle, DE 19720 Map
302 368-7081
New Castle Martial Arts
724 Ferry Cut Off St, New Castle, DE 19720 Map
302 328-3977
Aikido Delaware Aikikai
667 Dawson Drive, Newark, DE 19713 Map
302 456-9365
Dragon Dojo Martial Arts Inc
106 Louviers Drive, Newark, DE 19711 Map
302 453-8575
Elite Brazilian Jiu Jitsu LLC
327 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711 Map
302 738-9988
Full Circle Martial Arts STD
6 Peddlers Row, Newark, DE 19702 Map
302 368-3262
Modern School of Martial Arts
328 Suburban Drive, Newark, DE 19711 Map
302 738-1813
Shaolin Martial Monks School
181 W Main St, Newark, DE 19711 Map
302 373-2918
Tai Kai JIU Jitsu
691 College Square, Newark, DE 19711 Map
302 737-1116
Top Notch Karate
35 Liberty Plaza, Newark, DE 19711 Map
302 366-8778
Ultimate Martial Arts
644 Plaza Dr, Newark, DE 19702 Map
302 224-3056
Korean Martial Arts Institute
2419 W. Newport Pike, Stanton, DE 19804 Map
302 992-7999
ATA Martial Arts
3440 Naamans Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 Map
302 479-0042
Aikido Kokikai Delaware
3617 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 Map
302 478-2144
Chinese Kickboxing
1718 W Gilpin Drive, Wilmington, DE 19805 Map
302 999-9720
Ed Samane Karate
4723 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 Map
302 477-1500
Martial Arts Supply & Knife Center
5914 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808 Map
302 999-9929
Shao Lin San Kung Fu School
409 Meco Drive, Wilmington, DE 19804 Map
302 993-0268
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