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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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Aikido Daiwa
4404 W Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505 Map
818 843-4984
American School of Martial Arts
1717 W Verdugo Ave, Burbank, CA 91506 Map
818 843-3403
California Academy of Martial Arts
Teaches Chinese kung fu to all ages, offering instruction in Wing Chun, Choy Lee Fut, Shaolin, Tai Chi, and cardio kickboxing.
2900 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505 Map
818 843-7916
Ken Nagayama Martial Arts
2809 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505 Map
818 840-9004
SwordPlay Fencing Studio
64 E Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502 Map
818 566-1777
Hwa Rang World Tang Soo Do Federation
International champion Grand Master Ho Sik Pak. Tang Soo Do for children and adults. Other classes include: weapons, healing, yoga and Reiki.
7122 Topanga Cyn Blvd, Canoga Park, CA 91303 Map
818 348-4881
United Studios of Self Defense
17547 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316 Map
818 380-3148
Higashi Tenshin-Kai
Traditional Japanese Karate and Tai-Chi for adults, teens and kids. Tai Chi will help improve your strength, balance and reduce stress.
1110 W Glenoaks Blvd Ste A, Glendale, CA 91202 Map
818 500-1952
International Karate Association
3301 N Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA 91208 Map
818 541-1240
Ken Nagayama Martial Arts
11852 Balboa Blvd, Granada Hills, CA 91344 Map
818 366-1312
Martial Arts - North Hollywood
Absolute Jiu-Jitsu
Offers integrated MMA training including Brazilian jiu jitsu, wrestling, judo, muay Thai, and boxing as an integrated mma fighting style
5643 Cahuenga Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601 Map
818 762-0097
Pa-Kua
Ancient Chinese exersises and harmonization techniques to improve your health and well being. Martial art, sword workout, Tai Chi, Chinese yoga, acrobatics, womens self defense classes. Reflexology massage and Feng Shui teaching.
5212 Laurel Canyon Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91607 Map
818 766-6282
United States Martial Arts Academy
Matial Arts for the kids and families. Building leaders one black belt at a time.
10646 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601 Map
818 508-5144
Wright's Praying Mantis Kung Fu Academy
12114 Sylvan St, North Hollywood, CA 91606 Map
818 761-0637
Xtreme Martial Arts
A state-of-the-art facility designed to accomodate people of all ages that want to train in martial arts, acrobatics, trampoline, and capoeira.
5140 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601 Map
818 980-2962
Kenpo Karate Evolution
Come in for a free introductory course.3-1/2 privates 2-60 minute groups free.
4526 Saugus Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Map
818 905-8246
Krav Maga Sherman Oaks
Self-defense, fitness, and street fighting classes.
15250 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Map
818 377-8200
Sensei John's Karate | Sherman Oaks Karate
Karate classes for various ages as well as private lessons.
13557 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Map
323 828-6740
CBS Martial Arts Center
Study martial arts with world champion and instructor Grandmaster Byong Yu on the lot of CBS studios in Studio City.
4024 Radford Ave, Studio City, CA 91604 Map
818 655-6293
Studio City Martial Arts
We offer Ninpo-Taijutsu, traditional Japanese martial arts for adults and a specialized academic achievers academy program for children ages 4-12 to develop confidence, balance and discipline.
12418 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 Map
818 769-1905
United Studios of Self Defense
12147 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 Map
818 980-1809
Academy of Kung Fu
Try a free class - Adult & children programs, Tai Chi, weapons, Chi Kung
18531 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356 Map
818 881-0290
Tarzana Aikikai
Traditional Aikido training for children and adults. Yoga instruction. Infant and toddler programs.
18580 Ventura Blvd Unit B, Tarzana, CA 91356 Map
818 326-7260
Mandana Doust L.Ac.
Tai Chi Chuan classes
7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga, CA 91042 Map
818 720-6061
Premier JKD Martial Arts Studio
Instruction by Sifu Dane Junod who was trained by both Ted Wong and Jerry Poteet, two of Bruce Lee's original students.
6725 Fallbrook Ave, West Hills, CA 91307 Map
818 887-8925
Team Karate Centers
21038 Victory Blvd #A, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Map
818 704-0606
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