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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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Apollo Beach Karate / Brandon Martial Arts
6038 US Highway 41 N, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 Map
813 649-0020
Tampa Bay Martial Arts Academy
6038 Highway 41 North, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 Map
813 649-0020
Body Awake Jujitsu and Tai Chi
208 Center St., Auburndale, FL 33823 Map
863 965-8334
Ancient Ways Martial Arts Academy
5942 34th St W, Bradenton, FL 34210 Map
941 756-0800
Bostock USA Traditional Tae
3322 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205 Map
941 749-5400
Xtreme Marshall Arts Kickboxing Karate Fitness & Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
5735 14th ST. W., Bradenton, FL 34207 Map
941 744-0400
Lee Jacobs Christian Karate
302 W Robertson St, Brandon, FL 33511 Map
813 684-3216
Tai Chi-Taoist Tai Chi Society
224 Oakfield Drive, Brandon, FL 33511 Map
813 685-1211
Chris Sutton's United Martial Arts & Fitness
24103 Ushighway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33763 Map
727 791-4111
Dunedin Taekwondo Academy
1446 Main St, Clearwater, FL 33755 Map
727 734-9704
J Park World Tae Kwon Do
26244 Us Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33761 Map
727 791-7032
Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts
2565 Countryside Blvd Suite #2, Clearwater, FL 33761 Map
727 724-8443
Top Martial Arts
1240 Highland Avenue South, Clearwater, FL 33756 Map
727 447-1079
Dunedin Ken-Jiu-Ryu Dojo
2668 Bayshore Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698 Map
727 738-5933
Authentic Martial Arts
780 North Missouri Ave, Largo, FL 33770 Map
727 585-8988
Carl Stones Martial Arts And Family Center
621 Clearwater Largo Road, Largo, FL 33770 Map
727 585-8753
The Kicking Place
13429 Belcher Rd S, Largo, FL 33771 Map
727 538-2971
Yung Ho Tae Kwon DO
18125 Us Highway 41 North, Lutz, FL 33549 Map
813 949-5170
Martial Arts - New Port Richey
Aikido Academy
5336 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652 Map
727 849-8800
Ingram's Professional Karate Center
4116 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34655 Map
727 372-7673
Moonlake Karate Club
9210 Lake Dr, New Port Richey, FL 34654 Map
727 857-9119
Odessa Martial Arts Club
1234 Gunn Highway, Odessa, FL 33556 Map
813 842-3202
Champion Tae Kwon Do
3705 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677 Map
813 814-9333
Academy of Martial Arts
2840 Alternate 19 North, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Map
727 781-2926
Pro Karate Center
843 County Road 1, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Map
727 734-9659
Regis Lima Martial Arts
9409 US Highway 19, Port Richey, FL 34668 Map
727 849-6800
Florida Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy
10279 Big Bend Rd., Riverview, FL 33569 Map
813 531-5965
Martial Arts - Saint Petersburg
Amir Academy of Martial Art
2700 22nd St North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 Map
727 821-4097
Bushido Academy
5207 Park Blvd North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709 Map
727 541-3340
On The Mat Martial Arts
5543 Park St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709 Map
727 548-5425
Taoist Tai Chi Society of The Usa
1833 Mlk Jrdrive, Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 Map
727 896-2620
Lake House Tang Soo Do
33021 State Road 52, San Antonio, FL 33576 Map
352 588-4885
Donna Judge's Suncoast Karate Dojos
3643 Webber St, Sarasota, FL 34232 Map
941 923-6013
J. Garcia's Karate-do
645 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 Map
941 321-8993
Lakewood Ranch Tae Kwon Do Academy
7041 Professional Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34202 Map
941 907-0140
Lee's Traditional Taekwondo
2100 Proctor Road B, Sarasota, FL 34231 Map
941 923-7752
Authentic Martial Arts
9362 Oakhurst Road, Seminole, FL 33776 Map
727 593-5000
Champion Tae Kwon Do Academy
7570 Starkey Rd, Seminole, FL 33777 Map
727 399-2999
Hyde Tae Kwon Do Inc
6800 Gulfport Blvd South, South Pasadena, FL 33707 Map
727 384-2189
Chi & Tai Chi
3402 S Dale Mabry Highway A, Tampa, FL 33629 Map
813 835-5098
Gracie Barra Tampa
7235 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33634 Map
727 204-9731
Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy
3307 West Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614 Map
813 936-5425
Mark Pinner Karate Clubs
4819 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33617 Map
813 989-2692
Mark S Russo's Quest Center
15049 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647 Map
813 971-5545
Martial Arts Advantage
14214 N Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613 Map
813 977-8800
Master Academy
14515 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613 Map
813 978-9696
National Tae Kwon Do Academy
7032 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL 33634 Map
813 887-5335
New World Nautilus Fitness Center
1303 East Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612 Map
813 935-8888
Sidekicks Family Martial Arts Center
10329 Crossing Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647 Map
813 973-4634
Tampa Academy of Martial Arts
12719 Race Track Rd, Tampa, FL 33626 Map
813 855-6152
Tampa Bay Tang Soo Do
3415 Horatio St, Tampa, FL 33609 Map
813 839-5425
Tampa Muay Thai
812 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 Map
813 787-1276
Traditional Tae Kwon Do Center
8916 N 56th St, Tampa, FL 33617 Map
813 988-3349
Wah LUM Kung Fu Tai Chi
8702 Cass St West, Tampa, FL 33602 Map
813 875-6177
US Tae Kwon Do Master Academy
3519 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico, FL 33594 Map
813 651-2234
After School Premier Martial Arts
29811 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 Map
813 973-1403
Karate Masters Studio
3631 Havendale Blvd Northwest, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Map
863 965-1480
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