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UNESCO’S INTERNATIONAL CENTRE OF MARTIAL ARTS

It’s a martial arts gem that’s not yet well-known. It’s an international organization that’s trying to bridge the gap between styles, techniques and countries. In addition to striving to do all this, it’s a group that’s emphasizing the positive values the martial arts teach.

The institution is the International Centre of Martial Arts. Based in Chungju, South Korea, it’s organized under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. One of the most prestigious bodies

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