it depends on what you need
There is no specific number. I used to do martial arts and i am a girl. i would be still be doing if they hadn't paid so much. Boys and girls do martial arts.
220 bucks
Yes, the martial arts are unlike painting or sculpture, but they are not entirely unlike dance. Originally, the martial arts had less in common with other arts because had so many practical applications; however, modern martial arts are seldom employed in war. They are now much more commonly employed in sport. As sport is so often performed as an entertainment, it is now much more like other performing arts.
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people "make" martial arts so they can be able to attack and defend themselves in tough situations. martial arts is a much more complex version of fighting, it isn't just about punching and kicking, there is much more
depends on the type of martial arts
Many areas developed Martial arts. In Europe with the invention of the gun, the martial arts focused on the use of weapons. The unarmed martial arts continued in the form of sports such as wrestling and boxing. The French developed Savant along the seacoast. Much of Asia did not use firearms like muskets until 1800's. This allowed for the martial arts of Asia to survive as true fighting forms
This may sound bad to have to say, but if the money is right Mr. Norris will make a return to Martial Arts movies, whether he does it with another big name or not...probably will depend on who he would be working with...sorry if this was not much help.
Much of the focus is on competition.
It is a non-profit organization designed to provide some framework for martial arts schools of all types. Their web site can provide much more detail.
Self defense courses are becoming more popular. Often time community centers will offer free classes for the elderly. College campuses sometimes have courses for young women. There are also schools specifically for self defense classes much like martial arts dojos.
The martial arts have spread across the world. There are dojo and training centers in pretty much every country and city in the world. A search for businesses in any locatoin will give you a listing.