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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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Martial Arts Training Academy
198 S Center St, Collierville, TN 38017 Map
901 861-7174
Germantown Taekwondo
7853 Farmington Blvd, Germantown, TN 38138 Map
901 757-0785
USA Karate
2037 Exeter Road #4, Germantown, TN 38138 Map
901 757-5425
Hwang's Martial Arts Academy - Jackson
50 Old Hickory Blvd Suite 10, Jackson, TN 38301 Map
731 422-6202
ATA Black Belt Academy-Midtown
3475 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111 Map
901 323-9004
Bei Shaolin Kung Fu
3758 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN 38122 Map
901 454-9696
Kims Martial Arts Academy
6166 Stage Road, Memphis, TN 38134 Map
901 377-7051
Midsouth KRAV MAGA
7193 Stage Road, Memphis, TN 38133 Map
901 213-0933
Midtown Taekwondo
1527 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 Map
901 725-5552
Stevens' ATA Black Belt Academy
3024 Covington Pike #81, Memphis, TN 38128 Map
901 372-9181
Wushu Taichi Center
6415 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN 38134 Map
901 266-4011
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