There are tens of thousands of karate students in the US alone.
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There are many movies similar to that plot line, but you may be referring to Hillary Swank in The Next Karate Kid aka Karate Kid 4.
There are many karate or martial arts studios in Pennsylvania that offer Mixed Martial Arts.
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Indeed, there you will find many dojo that teach various systems (Karate-Do, Judo, Iaido, Kendo, Jujitsu, Kenjutsu, Ninjitsu, Aikido) and styles (Shorin Ryu Karate, Goju Ryu Karate, Shotokan Karate, Wado Ryu Karate, Kyokushin Kai, Yoshinkai Aikido) and many non-Japanese Martial Arts like Kung Fu, Escrima/Arnis/Kali, Silat, Mixed martial Arts, etc. The question really is what art/discipline will suit you the most. I recommend asking more refined questions, and that way you may be able to discover what art might be more suited for your personal interests Sport, Discipline, Defense, Mind-Body Connection, etc. It is always a good idea to get introduced to the dojo through contacts or instructors. Showing up at the door unannounced is never a good idea. Most are very generous with those that show the right courtesy and respect. Also the Japanese were very wise by bringing forms of martial arts from China and Okinawa.
No there are many forms of martial arts with the two most popular being Mixed Martial Arts, and Karate. Kung Fu and other forms of fighting are instructed for various programs including six sigma.