Whether you are brand new to Krav Maga or have trained in the past this group is for you! People from all over Northern Virginia now have a chance to train in Krav Maga with certified instructors, have a blast, get fit and learn valuable self-defense skills all at the same time. The Krav Maga System was developed so that any adult regardless of age, gender or size can learn to effectively deal with a violent encounter and learn to manage fear, stress and disadvantage. Krav Maga is heavy on the m …

In the world of self-defense, the only thing that matters is your survival! In addition to learning practical self defense techniques, our programs give you effective crime prevention strategies and tactics including awareness enhancement, verbal and physical De-escalation tools, assertiveness training, and fear management concepts. This group meets for free every other Saturday of every month. More advance techniques are taught during those regular classes. For more information about the more a …

Iron Wheel Martial Arts is an affiliate of Progressive Fighting Systems. We are an exclusive group dedicated to teaching realistic self-defense and promoting the expansion of Jeet Kune Do and the Filipino Martial Arts. Our goal is to provide you with a world class formula for self-protection, utilizing the same systems used by our elite forces, such as the Navy SEALs, DEA, FBI, SWAT, and over 50 other agencies. Our techniques have been tested on the streets and the battlefield. We have adapted o …

GOSU Institute of Chinese Martial Arts is a program aiming to provide people with the highest level of Martial Arts for a low price. We teach Modern Wushu, Traditional Kung Fu, and Chinese Style Kickboxing.  One day we will have a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program too. Anyone is welcome whether you'd like to practice for fitness, self-defense, competition, or for mastery.  Our classes to improve your fitness, flexibility, athleticism, and Martial Arts foundation.  Lessons learned in this class ca …

… In addition to our TargetMaster meetups that often involve shooting at local ranges, TargetMasters also offers the following educational and empowerment training opportunities for anyone interested:  Multistate Concealed Carry Permit Training; Personalized One-on-One Shooting Clinics from Certified Firearms Instructors; Less Than Lethal Self Defense Courses; Crime Prevention Workshops; Personal Safety Tips and Techniques Seminars. TargetMasters was founded by Mark Briley and Capital Defense Inst …

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Greetings! I am a lover of FMA, and wanted to create a group for those in the DMV area to meet up to learn and to cross train in the various FMA arts. Any practitioners of Kali, Arnis, Escrima, or any other Filipino Arts are encouraged to join. All skill levels are encouraged, from beginners to Guros.  Here's a list of the current Sayoc Instructors:  http://sayoc.com/?page_id=4

… It's non contact, yet it includes offensive and defensive techniques that range from punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and other true fighting techniques from various styles of martial arts & self defense. MAIN SITE: http://combattitude.com CONTACT US: coskumite@combattitude.com Classes for Teens & Adults Combattitude, A Fighting Fitness Program perfect for Baby-boomer's and MORE! Created and hosted by Chuck Jeffreys, Expert Martial artist. Professional Fight Choreographer & Stuntman ( …

… We do product swaps, movies, dinner, brunch, bowling, game night, concerts, day trips theater, poetry, self defense classes, karaoke, kick boxing, Zumba and book discussions. The possibilities are endless. Come join US, We are S.I.M.P.L.Y F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S! S.I.M.P.L.Y F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S!

To discuss, practice and explore Tai Chi in the pushing hands, form, and self defense realms. The purpose is to share info and technique and is recommended for the experianced practitioner as well as those without experience who wish to become Tai chi practitioners. Meetings to take place currently in Takoma Park Md and expand to Rockville MD in the Fall All meetups take place at 7117 Maple Avenue in Takoma Park MD 20912 on Tuesdays not Mondays! Call Paul For questions at 301 270-0665 Some …

… Classes are not ALWAYS free but these classes will help you decide where to best invest your money and time for improving yourself and help to get a new training method started. Teachers are encouraged to offer seminars and test their ideas in our meetings. Teachers and students may discover that the status quo is best... or not. You are invited; come ready to learn  and train! " There is always something new to learn or relearn everyday "

… About the knives -- I just threw that in there but I'm willing to be educated about the lures and responsibilities of knife ownership, use of knives in self-defense, etc. Likewise tasers. But we'll start with guns!

  In this high-energy, calorie-blasting class, students are guided through an hour of exercise designed to provide a total body workout. In addition to punches, kicks, and combinations, the routine also incorporates jumpropes, weights, abdominal work, and more to build strength, tone muscle, increase flexibility, and improve cardiovascular fitness. Instruction from an advanced-degree blackbelt ensures proper form for safety, and all activities can be modified to match individual ability. As a bo …

The purpose of this group is to study the core principles of Lightning Scientific Arnis - a filipino martial arts system which focuses on espada y daga, serrada and cadenilla.  I am looking to organize a small group of people with whom to train with. People of all levels are welcome to join. For more information, contact me at angelo.arnis@gmail.com  

Ladies - Since changing jobs last fall, I have not had time to schedule enough events to warrant keeping the group active.  I will be teaching classes on my property in Fort Valley this year, but most of them will be advanced classes.  I hope each of you finds other venues to enjoy the outdoors and the shooting sports.  My e-mail account womenofcalibre@gmail.com will remain active, so feel free to reach out if you ever need advice on firearms. Best regards, Heide

… Some of the skills we work to develop are to help enhance our careers, and some are to help us in our personal lives such as Handyman 101 and self-defense. Join us at our next event to find out how much fun you can have by making a difference!