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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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36 Hiluhilu St, Hilo, HI 96720 Map
808 959-8632
398 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 Map
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1913 Kinoole St, Hilo, HI 96720 Map
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808 396-9297
1149 Bethel St # 511, Honolulu, HI 96813 Map
808 536-7112
3198 Aloha Aina Pl, Honolulu, HI 96817 Map
808 486-3526
2480 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817 Map
808 371-7670
844 Queen St, Honolulu, HI 96813 Map
808 589-2524
60 North Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96817 Map
845 355-4462
1188 Bishop St # 1603, Honolulu, HI 96813 Map
808 524-6310
61 Puiwa Road, Honolulu, HI 96817 Map
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555 N King St # 224, Honolulu, HI 96817 Map
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2804 E Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822 Map
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835 Keeaumoku St # 2, Honolulu, HI 96814 Map
808 386-0860
7231 Nuulolo St, Honolulu, HI 96825 Map
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111 N Beretania St # P3, Honolulu, HI 96817 Map
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1429 Makiki St 202, Honolulu, HI 96814 Map
808 945-3997
310 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815 Map
808 389-2155
2600 S King St # 202, Honolulu, HI 96826 Map
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2115 Coyne St, Honolulu, HI 96826 Map
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1685 Alaneo St, Honolulu, HI 96817 Map
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270 Lalo St # 106, Kahului, HI 96732 Map
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255 Alamaha St # D, Kahului, HI 96732 Map
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18 Kuuhale Pl, Kahului, HI 96732 Map
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167 Hamakua Drive # 202, Kailua, HI 96734 Map
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6617 Kuhoho St, Kapaa, HI 96746 Map
808 823-8212
3156 Oihana St # Centre, Lihue, HI 96766 Map
808 245-7744
858 Second St, Pearl City, HI 96782 Map
808 455-7000
1615 Kaumoli St, Pearl City, HI 96782 Map
808 454-0033
678 Hiniani St, Wailuku, HI 96793 Map
808 244-9613
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808 244-5165
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