SHE CAN SHOOT has become the largest female only firearms training chain that incorporates a total hands-on teaching method, while also using certified and experienced female instructors. Presently, our SHE CAN SHOOT chapters are on the East Coast including Missouri. SHE CAN SHOOT is committed to offering support to women who are interested in developing or enhancing their shooting proficiency as well as self-defense skills without feeling intimidated and being judged.  We are also a group of wo …

TargetMasters is a group committed to educating, encouraging, and empowering men and women who have an interests in improving their shooting skills. We value firearms safety and helping others in taking their pistol shooting proficiency to the next level. There are NO FEES to join this group and NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! TargetMasters is open to all firearm enthusiasts who enjoy getting together with others who share this same interest. We commit ourselves to sharing the knowledge, skills, and …

We practice the Yang Short (Cheng Man-Ching) form and play push hands and apply the form to practical self-defense.

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 …

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

We are a certified school practicing the Russian Martial Art known as Systema. DC Systema is an official representative of Vladimir Vasiliev in the Washington, DC area. We welcome everybody interested in studying this unique martial art as well as those interested in improving health, relaxation, and better stress management.

Welcome to Simply FabULous DMV Naturals & Transitioning!! R.E.S.P.E.C.T the KiNK... This group offers you an excellent opportunity to connect and come together with other  African American women in the DMV (MD/DC/VA) who choose to wear their hair natural and/or women who are transitioning from relax to chemical-free hair. We will celebrate our diversity and beauty through support, respect and sisterly love. We will gather to converse, network and support one another in our quest for chemical-fr …

This group is here to openly discuss, exchange skills & talents and practice the martial arts. I invite you to meet others with different backgrounds and/or  experiences than you. Some of the seminars and classes are geared to students with less exposure to martial arts and those who shy away from full contact; other times are for hardcore, hardened and knowledgeable, practitioners. But martial arts is more than fighting. The martial artist cares for the body, thought processes, knowledge, and y …

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 bonu …

LADIES our time is NOW!! Grab your sun hats ladies the future is BRIGHT! Women 4 Women's Empowerment is dedicated to support, educate and help develop our members to their fullest potential. We're talking the total package...From entrepreneurship to fitness, finances to self-defense and Mani to Pedi! Through seminars, networking, community service and more, Women 4 Women's Empowerment is something you need to be a part of. Whether you need help achieving your dreams or you've 'been there, done t …

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 time …

In Chinese Astrology 2012 is the year of the Black Dragon, which is kind of cool to piggy back on that and begin a club for martial arts enthusiast. We are a group focused on healthy living where individuals and families will enjoy the many martial arts tournaments and activites that take place around the world and also learn more about the many century old traditions. See you at the Dojo!

This meet up is for gun owners and wannabe owners, with 2 objectives: 1. Create a social experience for learning about gun ownership: laws (MD/DC/VA), training requirements, practice opportunities, types of firearms (i.e. which one should I buy for my first, or my second, or third?), care and maintenance, etc. 2. Create scheduled opportunities to get out there and practice shooting, in another social experience! You should consider joining this meet-up if you think you might like to buy a …

We are an affiliate of the Cateran Society that focuses on the martial arts of 18th century Scotland including Smallsword, Backsword, Broadsword & Targe, Dagger/Dirk, Loosehold Wresting, and Bareknuckle Boxing/Pugilism. We follow the historical sources closely and strive for authenticity as well as effectiveness. We are not an SCA or reenactment group. We are an Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) group.

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Update: January 15, 2013 Who we are and what we are doing: We are a group of individuals and families who are following the pioneer spirit that founded this great country.  We are, as Holly said in her food presentation, concentrating on preparing for the little disasters with high probability.  A car goes out of control or an ice storm hits and you have no power for a few days.  A hurricane visits and now you need a few weeks.  Without power how will you heat and cook?  If you cannot leave yo …

Women experience it countless times: “He just doesn’t get it!” they commiserate to girlfriends who, unfortunately, cannot give any meaningful or reliable insight into a man’s thinking and motivations. Turning to a male friend or relative for advice provides answers that are often corrupted by self-interest and/or a desire to spare your feelings. Wouldn’t it be great if you could share your questions and frustrations about men, with men who listen quietly with open minds; without defensiveness; w …