This group began as a way to introduce the diverse, practical andbeautiful martial arts of the Philippines. It provides a venue wherepeople can explore and learn the systems and methods that make up theFilipino Martial Arts. People into dance, theater, music, physicalfitness, weight loss, health practice, etc. are among the many thatcan benefit from the practice of FMA. Awakening to the physical,mental, and spiritual levels of the body and its energies are but someof the faculties that can be cu …

Hi Everyone! Thanks for coming to the Brooklyn Kickboxing, Boxing & Muay Thai Meetup Group home page. Our mission is to: Offer the public a complete Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program with a full range of various striking and grappling arts, combined with a comprehensive strength and conditioning regimen. Nurture and develop great self confidence through the mastery of self defense. Empower others with the desire, ability and knowledge to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a founda …

When the unthinkable happens in your city, are you prepared to survive? Disaster is a subject like taxes or death, no one wants to talk or think about it. This group is NOT about and totally DIFFERENT from alarmism or paranoia. Western cultural is biased against advance preparation outside times of active warfare. "It's preferred and viewed normal for people to avoid disaster safety."  But, Megadisasters have become part of our modern reality. Too many people mistakenly believe there is no pre …

About the System: Shaolin Five Animal Kung Fu is a way of self-defense, fitness, and self-development for unity of mind, body and spirit. It is taught through graceful moving meditation exercises based on animal styles: Leopard, Tiger, Crane, Snake, and Dragon. Our system teaches practical combat that integrates Bruce Lee's modern approach and the biomechanics of traditional Shaolin animal forms. Our classes promote overall good health and reduce stress created by the urban jungle. To learn mor …

One Meetup attendee suggested that I put a small piece of information in a more prominent position, so here it is: The 5 classes you attend are free.  Doesn't matter what day it is. If you've ever read the writings of Stephen K. Hayes, wanted to learn self-defense, and/or wanted to study ninjutsu, this is the Meetup group for you. Since we're a new and small training group, I've started this meetup to help us grow, and maybe in the future grow into a full dojo.  We currently have a stable train …

We want to make you a better Martial Artists. So you can defend yourself & boost your confidence. We want to get you in shape & teach you self discipline. Any age group, male and female, we will have something for you to do that is fun and challenging.

American Karate-Do-Shotokai (AKDS) is an organization committed to practicing and teaching Karate-do as taught by Master Mitsusuke Harada. The style is open to anyone with a genuine interest in learning karate, regardless of age, sex, physical abilities or previous martial arts experience. Karate just trains you to defend yourself using your own body movement. It is fun to learn, and regular training improves your fitness and flexibility as well as your concentration and dexterity. AKDS is an of …

We are a group of Concerned Citizens meeting weekly at a dojo on 14th Street in Manhattan. We are learning and teachings many aspects of Urban Survival and Wilderness survival. Classes are taught classroom style and in the fields on site. We deal with Emergencies, Disasters and Self Suffiencies in general. Skills we are learning are: Gardening; food prep, canning and storage;alternate energy; fishing, hunting, tracking, orienteering; using hand tools; archery; stick fighting, self defense; first …

This Meetup Group is meant to serve as an introduction to Kanreikai Karate. Kanreikai Karate is a full contact style, but classes are structured so that students of all levels and abilities are able to train safely. Whatever one’s initial level of fitness or previous experience, the training will enable one to gain strength, speed, flexibility and stamina. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, students are taught karate basics and forms as well as the elements of fighting : combinations …

Silat is a southeast asian martial art system with weapon and empty hand methods. Movement for both aspects stem form the same movements. The system is completely distinct from MMA and other known systems. Since it relies on positioning and leverage people of any size can use it to defend themselves.

Riverside Tai Chi offers On going classes in Tai Chi Chuan, Hsing-I Chuan, Ba Gua Zhang, Chi Kung, Push Hands, Sparring, Self Defense, and Weapons. Riverside Tai Chi is seeking students that are interested in excelling in the internal martial arts disciplines, and training in traditional methods of internal kung fu. Riverside Tai Chi develops champion level students. Train to be the best, and you will achieve your goal. Internal martial arts are fun, and rewarding but should retain their martial …

This is a group for anyone interested in Natural Martial Arts with focus on non-violent self defense that is also good for the body. This is for anyone with or without martial arts experience to come explore and learn. The teacher, Grand Master Lin, has had over 60+ years of experience in Chinese and Japanese martial including systems such as Sun-Ping, Tung-Pei, Shao-Lin, Chang-Chuan, Cha-Chuan, Pa-Chi, Jou-Chuan, Hsing-l, Pa Kua, Tai-Chi, Shuai-Chiao Chin-Na, Kuai-Chiao, Aikido, Jujutze, Judo, …

This Is The Official Meetup Page of Combat Tactics Group. This is for individuals that want to gain the knowledge of military combat from Combat Tactics Group. In signing up, you are agreeing that you want to be assault proof in the highest degrees of crime. By attending our workshops, private lessons, and seminars, you will be learning quick, efficient, and instantaneous tactics in ending fights within 30 seconds or less; easily handling anyone. These workshops are not meant for everyone so for …

Krav Maga Israel in NYC is the 1st open community of enthusiasts and practitioners of all levels of Krav Maga that meets in the heart of New York City. We gather often to explore the innovative system of Self-Defense Reflex or SDR as developed by Grand Master Dror Shalom of www.kravmagaisrael.org in Israel. SDR is based on identifying and refining the natural reflexes of the body so they can be counted on in situations of confrontation and beyond. Our method does not require students to sustain …

We are martial artist who have a common goal of staying in shape and honing our skills. We welcome everyone, beginners as well as advanced martial artist to join us to help us reach and surpass our goal.

Daily pay what you can martial arts training. Check out the New York Times articles written out my morning Chinatown classes http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/14/nyregion/david-kaplans-alfresco-kung-fu-in-chinatown.html And please check out my David Kaplan Kung Fu facebook page See you soon! Instructor David Kaplan

Are you adventurous? Stuck in a rut? Have always wanted to try new things but needed a reason and people to do it with? if you answered "yes" to any of those questions then this group is for you! Lets get together and try new activities, cuisines, workouts or new bars and clubs. What I love doing the most is having new experiences, learning new things and most importantly... Meeting cool new people!! My goal for this meetup is to have a different activity each week (think: laughter yoga, muay th …