The Burbank Women's Self Defense Group was started to provide women a safe place to train self defense without having to enroll in a formal martial arts system. The purpose of the group is to provide it's members with the awareness and skill to handle themselves in an assualt and to examine the choices we have when someone is attempting to take those choices away. Any woman 18 to 65 may join. Husbands, and boyfriends are welcome as well on some nights.
Harmony Aikido is to instill every one of its students with discipline, manners, confidence and strength through the practice of an effective form of martial art that is based on self-defense. The techniques practiced in Harmony Aikido trains its student to control the situation by displacing and using the attacker’s momentum to their advantage. Due to these defensive techniques, Aikido is versatile so students of all ages can benefit and participate.
I am very passionate about teaching basic self defense classes because I believe that when a woman realizes the Inner Strength she possesses she will then ask herself, "If I can do that, what else can I do?" Please share this with women you know, it may possibly change their life!
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Introduction Interested in learning self-defense? Join us for a FREE self-defense class. You’ll learn how to effectively defend yourself and others from attacks, including common grips, punches, and weapons. We’ll teach you our Y.E.S. (yell, escape, stun) method, as well as various other tools you can implement in any situation. Taking our class will increase your awareness and confidence in situations, as well as in your daily life. No prior experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothin …
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… The Wing Tsun program is designed to realistic and effective in application, self defense, and fighting. The art of Wing Tsun was developed specifically to address typical attacks from other martial art styles. The program addresses situations one might encounter on the street including all manner of kicks and punches, grappling, locks, chokes, etc. In fact, Wing Tsun teaching system has been widely adopted by special forces units throughout Europe, including SEK of Germany, RAID of France, NOCS …
… SWC is a system to show you how to overcome stronger opponents through understanding the principles of “leveraging” and proper “body alignment” to improve your self defense and fighting techniques. We welcome anyone to come and try out the class. Even you don’t know nothing about martial art or you just want to learn some self defense techniques. But we do not welcome drama or unnecessary conflict to proof whos fighting skill is better. Our goal is to build a better health body and mind and defe …
… Please RSVP via Email: info@amam-magazine.com 714-897-4698 (Please leave a message with return contact info-No Text) Jeet Kune Do, Mixed-Martial Arts, Integrated Grappling & Submissions (Jiujitsu-Sambo-Wrestling-Judo), Muay-Thai Boxing & Kickboxing, Filipino: Kali-Eskrima-Arnis, Shooto (Shootfighting), Self Defense, Indonesian Silat plus much more! NOTE: Please DO NOT join this Group unless you intend to consistently participate on an Active level as Non-Active members will eventually become Del …
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This group is for all women athletes who are able to think Outside the box and willing to learn a great skill that can not only help you in self defense , but also create a great extra source of income! Not only does wrestling help with conditioning of the body, but it helps achieve higher levels of self confidence and creates the ideal mental attitude to reach high levels of accomplishment! The level of intensity is all up to you! You will be paired accordingly. " When you can do the comm …
… Classes also include functional bodyweight strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning.JKD is a modern, scientific martial art designed to quickly develop street effective self defense skills and a powerful tool for personal development and self discovery.All fitness and martial arts experience levels welcome.We are offering Private and Semi-private classes in Pasadena, Covina, and West LA.Refer to the calendar for schedule and locations: http://www.meetup.com/Los-Angeles-J
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… Note: We'll also touch on some aspects of karate, kungfu, tai chi, self defense combat training, aikido - joint locks, nutrition education, and dieting to lose weight and to improve overall health and vitality.
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Promoting Sigung Paul Vunak's vision and teachings of the Progressive Fighting System, Contemporary Jeet Kune Do. Self Defense, weapons and Jeet Kune Do out of a Mixed Martial Arts Matrix. Also, teaching Chun Kuk Do, GM Chuck Norris martial art and Brazilian Jiujitsu and Grappling.
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… Wing Chun is designed to be devastatingly effective as a complete self defense system, and yet it's safe and healthy to practice. Wing Chun doesn't pit strength against strength, but rather employs its unique understanding of body mechanics, angles and sensitivity to overcome aggression. Wing Chun does not employ high kicks, acrobatic techniques or extensive movements, so body flexibility and stamina are not core requirements. Many of the exercises are scientific in approach, and training …
… Through awareness: Students are not copying another person, they are learning to be themselves through self-realization. This art is the cultivation of the conscious mind: To unify the mental & physical To unify self (mental/physical) with opponent and environment To see and feel the conditions while staying both mentally and physically in the process of present, formless, and neutral To be free of control from emotions such as anger, greed, ego, hate etc." - Master Sam F.S. Chin For more inform …
Pa Kua offers many forms of learning and knowledge for all ages: Internal Martial Arts. Internal martial arts benefit you by strengthening your mind and body to live a better happier life! Chinese Yoga, Reflexology (learn healing techniques), Tai Chi, Meditation, Archery, great for mind and body coordination and focus Martial Arts weapons, Pa Kua Rhythm; a form of cardio workout using martial arts moves, great for female self-defense, Acrobatics Call for information 562-860-8330 Web …
Beach Cities Aikido Chief Instructor: Sensei Steven Wasserman Est.: 2011 Affiliation: Aikido Association of America Classes focus on the art and philosophy of “Aikido” self defense. In this Japanese martial art, students will learn the basic principles of falling, rolling and defense techniques against punches, strikes, kicks, knife attacks, control and blending with your opponent, mat safety and self-defense awareness. Instruction is focused towards both the basic principles of Aikido and th …
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This is a group that meets once a month to discuss the history, philosophy, and practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We will have guest speakers, practical hands-on demonstrations, and Q&A's to dive more deeply into what Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has to offer to the world of martial arts, MMA, and personal growth. We will also look at what other martial arts philosophies have to offer Jiu Jitsu. This is for anyone, any age, who is interested in learning more about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - whether you have ne …
"Wherever I go, everyone is a little bit safer because I am there. Wherever I am, anyone in need has a friend. Whenever I return home, everyone is happy I am there.” --The Warrior's Creed This is an instructional and training oriented Meetup group centering around modern Ninjutsu (Shinobi no Jutsu) as it was brought to America by people like Robert Bussey and Stephen Hayes. Classes will be covering basic stances, footwork, conditioning, rolling, unarmed Taijutsu, weapons training like sword …
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Mission Statement: "The CA Bears Target Shooters is group dedicated to offering a safe, educational, and fun environment for target shooting enthusiasts to meet one another. It's members come from all walks of life and degrees of experience, yet treat one another with equal respect and tact. Interpersonal relationships extend beyond the online echelon, and are cultivated through group events like trainings, range trips, and social events alike." Forums on the message board are open to …
BE|MMA was started because we found it very intimidating to step into the world of mixed martial arts. This group creates a fun and safe environment for people to learn and appreciate MMA. This group will have MMA training every week and special meetups to watch big fights together. Whether you want to get your feet wet and compete in MMA or just learn and have fun with fans of MMA; everyone is invited to be part of our BE|MMA family. Anyone one from 6 year olds to 90 year olds, male or female, …
You have found the place to train in the Russian Martial Art, Systema in Los Angeles. If you are ever curious or wanted to train in this highly effective art this is your opportunity to come and train with us. Our class has been around since 2003, headed by a renowned Systema instructor, Martin Wheeler. The class offers a unique outdoor training in martial arts of all aspects. Our focus is not on a small world of competitions with rules but an infinite world of reality where anything can happ …
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