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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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Raccoon Valley Martial Arts
104 S 7th St, Adel, IA 50003 Map
515 993-3474
Morgan ATA Black Belt Academy
225 1/2 Main St, Ames, IA 50010 Map
515 232-3570
Dojos Family Martial Arts
2401 Se Tones Drive, Ankeny, IA 50021 Map
515 963-9989
Martial Arts America
621 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023 Map
515 963-3494
Rients Black Belt Academy
627 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023 Map
515 963-1700
Red Dragon Taekwondo
106 South Webster St, Boone, IA 50036 Map
515 432-5549
Round Kick Gym
516 N Adams St, Carroll, IA 51401 Map
712 792-8178
Albrechtsen & Kenpo Karate LLC
1001 W Adams St, Creston, IA 50801 Map
641 782-0070
Barongan Martial Arts Academy
5925 Sw 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 Map
515 285-0067
Breese Family Tae Kwon DO
2006 Indianola Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315 Map
515 243-3258
Breese Family Tae Kwon Do & Fitness
3612 2nd Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313 Map
515 282-2040
Chinese Martial Arts Academy
6565 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311 Map
515 274-1065
Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy
405 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 Map
515 267-0278
Farrell US Martial Arts
2607 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310 Map
515 255-0095
Jeun's Institute-Tae Kwon DO
606 E Army Post Road # 4, Des Moines, IA 50315 Map
515 287-7196
Tai Chi School
2607 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310 Map
515 279-4900
Two Rivers Martial Arts Inc
2017 Southlawn Drive # D, Des Moines, IA 50315 Map
515 285-5049
Hemann Martial Arts & Fitness
900 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Map
515 573-1141
Christian Black Belt Academy
716 South 17th St Hwy 23 South, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 Map
641 672-2503
Rising Sun Karate
605 Coates St, Parkersburg, IA 50665 Map
319 346-1344
Martial Arts Academy of Pella
308 Se 9th St, Pella, IA 50219 Map
641 628-2152
Eagle Claw Kung Fu
2318 60th St, Urbandale, IA 50322 Map
515 277-2618
Farrells US Martial Arts
8801 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322 Map
515 251-3942
Jacobs Martial Arts
3710 Dennis Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322 Map
515 270-1600
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Farrell's US Martial Arts
5954 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Map
515 224-1822
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