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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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118 William Flynn Highway, Allison Park, PA 15101 Map
412 492-9998
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345 Freeport Road, Aspinwall, PA 15215 Map
412 781-5004
C S Kim Karate
1496 Old Brodhead Road, Beaver, PA 15009 Map
724 774-5775
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1741 Rostraver Road, Belle Vernon, PA 15012 Map
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609 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017 Map
412 221-4364
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542 Evans City Road, Butler, PA 16001 Map
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204 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001 Map
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1007 Waterdam Plaza Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317 Map
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4162 Library Road, Castle Shannon, PA 15234 Map
412 341-9007
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515 Thorn Run Rd, Coraopolis, PA 15108 Map
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20570 Route 19 Suite B, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Map
724 772-0009
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162 Industrial Park Rd, Ebensburg, PA 18611 Map
814 472-9495
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324 Wampum Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117 Map
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628 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117 Map
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4950 William Penn Highway, Export, PA 15632 Map
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1220 Freedom Rd., Freedom, PA 15227 Map
412 881-5066
Kim's Martial Arts & Fitness Inc
1220 Freedom Crider Road, Freedom, PA 15042 Map
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5499 William Flynn Highway, Gibsonia, PA 15044 Map
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1471 Glenn Avenue, Glenshaw, PA 15116 Map
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207 South Main St, Greensburg, PA 15601 Map
724 834-2553
Legal's ATA Black Belt Academy LLC
195 Main St, Greenville, PA 16125 Map
724 588-1818
Karate for Kids
3231 East State St, Hermitage, PA 16148 Map
724 347-5437
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11639 Route 30, Irwin, PA 15642 Map
724 861-4962
GOSS Joe Karate School
111 Barron Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906 Map
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1765 Goucher St, Johnstown, PA 15901 Map
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5832 Route 981 South, Latrobe, PA 15650 Map
724 537-7999
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825 Lovers Leap Road, Leechburg, PA 15656 Map
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500 Pine Hollow Road, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136 Map
412 331-6260
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5998 Steubenville Pike, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136 Map
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549 5th Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132 Map
412 673-7355
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1955 Lincoln Way, Mckeesport, PA 15131 Map
412 678-1757
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YMCA of Allegheny Valley
5021 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065 Map
724 224-9500
Academy of Martial Arts
1724 5th Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068 Map
724 335-9300
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619 Carl Av, New Kensington, PA 15068 Map
724 339-0254
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1428 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles, PA 15137 Map
412 825-3825
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5015 Noblestown Road, Oakdale, PA 15071 Map
724 693-8790
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607 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139 Map
412 828-2130
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306 Hulton Road, Oakmont, PA 15139 Map
412 826-8004
A Ta Taekwondo Center
158 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Map
412 931-6060
Aikido of Pittsburgh
401 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15223 Map
412 781-2565
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2200 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Map
412 922-7770
C S Kim Karate Inc
711 Clairton Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Map
412 650-5454
Karate for Kids
4951 Clairton Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Map
412 885-3735
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3606 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 Map
412 881-5066
Lathen Martial Arts
257 West Riverview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202 Map
412 734-5254
P K A Karate Academy
2885 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Map
412 531-4411
Pittsburgh Centers for Martial Arts & Wellness
5824 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Map
412 421-7311
Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi
2340 East Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 Map
412 381-6160
Steel City Martial Arts
3561 Valley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15234 Map
412 835-5544
Steel City Martial Arts
3842 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234 Map
412 531-2122
Traditional Martial Arts Society
5738 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Map
412 361-1080
United Studios of Self Defense
1115 South Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Map
412 242-8773
Young Brothers Tae Kwon Do
3391 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Map
412 366-8800
Young Brothers Taekwon-Do
2 North Balph Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202 Map
412 734-2811
Makowskis ATA Martial Arts Academy
121 Rock N Roll Lane, Sarver, PA 16055 Map
724 353-2821
ATA Tae Kwondo Center
203 Highpointe Blvd, Seven Fields, PA 16046 Map
724 776-5425
Pennsylvania Shotokan Karate Club
474 Chadwick St, Sewickley, PA 15143 Map
412 741-7448
ATA Taekwondo Center
247 South Main St, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Map
724 794-5425
Kiski Martial Arts
111 Sherman Avenue, Vandergrift, PA 15690 Map
724 568-9184
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