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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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ATA Karate
1724 Carouthers Parkway Suite 300, Brentwood, TN 37027 Map
615 370-7027
David Deaton Karate & Kickboxing
204 Ward Circle Suite D, Brentwood, TN 37027 Map
615 377-1100
Elite Martial Arts
6904 Moores Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027 Map
615 661-5595
Mpact Martial Arts & Gymnastics
1647 Mallory Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027 Map
615 377-3444
The Masters Martial Arts Academy
7104 Crossroads Blvd #121, Brentwood, TN 37027 Map
615 376-7884
Yongin Martial Arts Academy
330 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 Map
615 370-1117
Baize Martial Arts
388 Warfield Blvd Court, Clarksville, TN 37043 Map
931 647-9990
Clarksville Judo-jujitsu Club
2251 Blakemore Drive, Clarksville, TN 37040 Map
931 645-7100
SSF Submission Academy
812 College St, Clarksville, TN 37040 Map
931 920-8456
Moody's Blackbelt Academy
2441 Park Plus Drive, Columbia, TN 38401 Map
931 381-0006
Karate for Kids
377 West Jackson St, Cookeville, TN 38501 Map
931 372-1282
Yongin Martial Arts Academy
1031 Riverside Drive Suite K, Franklin, TN 37064 Map
615 591-3373
Ernie Reyes World Martial Arts
327 Hancock St, Gallatin, TN 37066 Map
615 230-9658
David Deaton Karate & Kickboxing
761 W Main St, Hendersonville, TN 37075 Map
615 824-9111
David Deaton Karate Studios
761 West Main St, Hendersonville, TN 37075 Map
615 824-9258
Hermitage Self Defense Center
252 Jackson Meadows Drive, Hermitage, TN 37076 Map
615 517-5906
Martial Arts - Kingston Springs
Elite Martial Arts
1261 Highway 70, Kingston Springs, TN 37082 Map
615 952-3222
Success Martial Arts Center Lebanon
1018 West Main St, Lebanon, TN 37087 Map
615 443-4783
Mid-American Taekwondo Centers
1249 Northgate Business P, Madison, TN 37115 Map
615 612-2969
David Deaton Karate Studios
1249 North Mount Juliet Road, Mount Juliet, TN 37122 Map
615 754-6878
Bill Taylors Bushido School of Karate
1205 Park Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Map
615 890-6755
Guardian Mixed Martial Arts
313 South Church St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Map
615 895-1667
Martial Arts Full Armor
2045 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Map
615 898-8222
Middle Tennessee Martial Arts
200 North Church St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Map
615 890-3626
TSD Tennessee Studio
264 River Rock Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 Map
615 217-0560
The Rising Sun Dojo 'Traditional Mixed Martial Arts'
810 NW Broad St # 206, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Map
615 336-2137
Aikido at Ash St Dojo
3901 Whitland Avenue Apt 1, Nashville, TN 37205 Map
615 256-4740
Donelson Taekwondo
2740 Old Lebanon Road, Nashville, TN 37214 Map
615 391-0100
Ed Clays Nashville Mixed Martial Arts
719 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37204 Map
615 297-4430
Elite Martial Arts
215 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37221 Map
615 646-9111
Executive Martial Arts
850 Hillwood Blvd Suite 8A, Nashville, TN 37209 Map
615 356-3131
Fu Chuan & Tai-Chi
136 Belle Forest Circle, Nashville, TN 37221 Map
615 662-1171
Shaolin Concepts
3117 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216 Map
615 228-1800
Submission Fighter
613 Durrett Drive, Nashville, TN 37211 Map
615 834-7927
US Ju Jitsu Center
7081 Highway 70 South, Nashville, TN 37221 Map
615 662-1839
Bobby Austin Bushido Karate School
1450 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna, TN 37167 Map
615 355-8383
Brian Akins American Martial Arts
7 North Lowry St, Smyrna, TN 37167 Map
615 355-0981
Rodgers Taekwondo Academy
2001 Campbell Station Parkway, Spring Hill, TN 37174 Map
615 302-3304
Tullahoma School of Karate
607 South Polk St, Tullahoma, TN 37388 Map
931 393-2633
Ninjutsu Meiyo Kai
1361 Riley Creek Rd., Whitleyville, TN 38588 Map
615 468-9193
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