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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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65 Elm St, Barre, VT 05641 Map
802 479-0661
Bradford Blue Wave Tae Kwon DO
21 Barton, Bradford, VT 05033 Map
802 222-5542
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9 Wilson Road, Bristol, VT 05443 Map
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802 660-4072
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257 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401 Map
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1889 East Hubbardton Road, Castleton, VT 05735 Map
802 468-0010
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58 Pearl St # B, Essex Junction, VT 05452 Map
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Vermont Legend Karate-Do
31 Main St, Fair Haven, VT 05743 Map
802 265-3613
Chang Hun Taekwon DO
765 Mechanicsville Road, Hinesburg, VT 05461 Map
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102 Commerce St, Hinesburg, VT 05461 Map
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Squared Circle Studio
298 Salvas Road, Huntington, VT 05462 Map
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114 River St # 3, Montpelier, VT 05602 Map
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57 Berlin St, Montpelier, VT 05602 Map
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Dunlavey's Black Belt Academy
21 Portland St, Morrisville, VT 05661 Map
802 888-8530
American Martial Arts & Fitness
7349 Ethan Allen Highway, Saint Albans, VT 05478 Map
802 527-1500
Snyders Academy of Taekwon-Do
260 N Main St, Saint Albans, VT 05478 Map
802 524-4022
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446 Railroad St, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819 Map
802 748-8411
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340 Dorset St # 2, South Burlington, VT 05403 Map
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Moo Gong Do-Burlington
142 W Twin Oaks Terrace, South Burlington, VT 05403 Map
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Villari's Self Defense Center
3060 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403 Map
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Crandall Family Dojo Karate
1 Main St, Springfield, VT 05156 Map
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Centering Thru Movement Dance
154 Truell Road, White River Junction, VT 05001 Map
802 295-4641
International Martial Arts Federation
188 South Main, White River Junction, VT 05001 Map
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White River Budokan
85 N Main St, White River Junction, VT 05001 Map
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KOJO Academy of Taekwon-Do
179 Commerce St, Williston, VT 05495 Map
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4 The Green 6, Woodstock, VT 05091 Map
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