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Meetup Cancelled: UFC 87 -- Georges St. Pierre vs. Jon Fitch - UFC 87 -- Georges St. Pierre vs. Jon Fitch, scheduled to occur on August 9, 2008 9:30 PM has been cancelled . There was not enough turnout to still hold the event. Please update your plans accordingly. If you have furt Dave Aug 7, 2008 5:24 PM
New Meetup: UFC 87 -- Georges St. Pierre vs. Jon Fitch - Announcing a new Meetup for The Greater Washington Martial Arts Meetup Group! What : UFC 87 -- Georges St. Pierre vs. Jon Fitch When : August 9, 2008 9:30 PM Where : Click the link Dave Jul 31, 2008 4:01 PM
Recent Fight on Saturday night - Hey Everyone! Just wanted to thank those that came out to the fights Saturday. Forrest Griffin won his match against Rampage Jackson in a decision. The other fights were pretty intense as well. There were a good amount of people th Dave Jul 6, 2008 2:31 AM
Meetup details changed: UFC Fight -- Jackson vs Griffin!!! - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://martial.meetup.com/201/calendar/8213410/ When: July 5, 2008 9:30 PM Where: Buffalo Billiards Dave Jul 1, 2008 10:25 AM
RE: [martial-201] New Meetup: UFC Fight -- Jackson vs Griffin!!! - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma } Anywhere that's Metro accessible could be good for me. I see the place yo Brian Jun 25, 2008 6:42 PM
RE: [martial-201] New Meetup: UFC Fight -- Jackson vs Griffin!!! - Preview not available Brian Jun 25, 2008 6:41 PM
Re: [martial-201] New Meetup: UFC Fight -- Jackson vs Griffin!!! - Preview not available Erika Jun 25, 2008 6:03 PM
Greater Washington Meetup Group -- Asst. Organizer - Greater Washington Meetup Group I am looking for an additional Assistant Organizer. With my attention more focused on the Jujitsu Meetup Group lately, I would like a martial artist that is into either Kung Fu, Karate, or another martial art th Dave Jun 25, 2008 2:41 PM
New Meetup: UFC Fight -- Jackson vs Griffin!!! - Announcing a new Meetup for The Greater Washington Martial Arts Meetup Group! What: UFC Fight -- Jackson vs Griffin!!! When: July 5, 2008 10:00 PM Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.) DC or Arlington? You choose. Dave Jun 25, 2008 2:33 PM
RE: [martial-201] What do you want from a Martial Arts Meetup? - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma } I think a lot of us go to schools that have classes on Saturday. So I think if Brian Jun 16, 2008 9:44 AM
Re: [martial-201] What do you want from a Martial Arts Meetup? - Preview not available albert battista Jun 16, 2008 7:26 AM
What do you want from a Martial Arts Meetup? - What do you want from a Martial Arts Meetup? All of you have signed up for the Greater Washington Martial Arts Meetup Group. So, why??? I would like to know what you are looking for in a group so I can cater to y Dave Jun 15, 2008 11:29 PM
Self Defense Bootcamp!!! - Self Defense Bootcamp!!! When Monday, June 2, 2008 at 7:00 PM 2008 Who should come Everyone and anyone who is interested in getting in better shape, gaining self-conf Dave Jun 1, 2008 10:57 AM
Re: [martial-201] OPEN MAT DAY - Every Saturday at 1pm! - Dave, Avi Pesach May 28, 2008 10:45 PM
Re: [martial-201] OPEN MAT DAY - Every Saturday at 1pm! - Hi, Avi Pesach May 27, 2008 1:49 PM
OPEN MAT DAY - Every Saturday at 1pm! - JUJITSU AND MORE! Every Saturday at 1pm there is Open Mat for those that want to train. We will be covering Jujitsu mostly and other martial arts as instructors permit. Go to: Dave May 21, 2008 12:18 AM
RE: [martial-201] FULL-CONTACT KARATE - That is an excellent combination of training approaches! -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [martial-201] Enshin Karate May 12, 2008 7:14 AM
Re: [martial-201] FULL-CONTACT KARATE - I train in mixed martial arts, BJJ, Judo, Sambo, wrestling, and kick boxing, mostly at my own mma gym - cpmma.org, and at bjjonline.com - my instructors website. I wrestle once a week at American University where I also train in Sambo. On Mon, May 1 Joshua Peters May 12, 2008 7:07 AM
RE: [martial-201] FULL-CONTACT KARATE - We are a stand up full-contact striking style, don't let folks to throw us, most of fighting happens when we are on our feet. Not much focus on ground fighting as far as our main curriculum. Think Thai Boxing / Boxing / Karate / Enshin Karate May 12, 2008 1:19 AM
Re: [martial-201] FULL-CONTACT KARATE - Sounds interesting. I may have to drag myself out to v.a one of these days. How much ground work once you throw someone? On Sun, May 11, 2008 at 6:56 PM, Enshin Karate wrote: > > Hi Josh, > > It's full-contact, so - o Joshua Peters May 11, 2008 10:39 PM
RE: [martial-201] FULL-CONTACT KARATE - Hi Josh, It's full-contact, so - obviously keeping in mind partner's safety and not deliberately causing injuries - full on blows and kicks to the body from neck down. Very little protective gear so no Enshin Karate May 11, 2008 6:45 PM
Re: [martial-201] FULL-CONTACT KARATE - What are the rules you spar under? -Josh On Sun, May 11, 2008 at 3:22 PM, Enshin Karate wrote: > > Greetings Everyone, > > If anyone is interested in modern full-contact Karate (sort of like > kickboxing and Judo wit Joshua Peters May 11, 2008 6:13 PM
FULL-CONTACT KARATE - Greetings Everyone, If anyone is interested in modern full-contact Karate (sort of like kickboxing and Judo with strong original roots in Kyokushin, strong body attacking techniques and takedowns), plea Enshin Karate May 11, 2008 3:22 PM
Re: [martial-201] DOJO RECOMMENDATIONS - I'm looking for serious training, and would be interested in rolling, grappling. Even moreso I'd like to study tai-chi. Hope to see you this next saturday. I assume you'll send another email before then. Thanks! -Will William May 11, 2008 2:15 PM
Re: [martial-201] DOJO RECOMMENDATIONS - William, Yes, we have open mat every Saturday at 1pm. There is a $10 drop in fee. What I am curious is what you are looking to train? Are you looking to learn or review some ju Dave May 6, 2008 9:16 AM
Re: [martial-201] DOJO RECOMMENDATIONS - Where do we meet for open mat? On Sun, May 4, 2008 at 11:21 AM, Dave < [address removed] > wrote: William May 5, 2008 5:57 PM
Re: RE : [martial-201] DOJO RECOMMENDATIONS - Hello, Avi Pesach May 5, 2008 3:52 PM
RE : [martial-201] DOJO RECOMMENDATIONS - Thanks for your reminder and your leading role in the meetup group, I will be interested to practise Qi Gong between DC (I work downtown) and Bethesda, MD. I will be pleased if you have some contacts. jeanmarc May 5, 2008 3:47 PM
DOJO RECOMMENDATIONS - Just a friendly reminder to check the Message Board for updates. For those of you that do not know, we have: 1. Dojo Recommendations 2. Upcoming Fights (MMA/UFC) These have just been updated on our Message Boa Dave May 4, 2008 11:21 AM
Re: [martial-201] New Meeting: Jujutsu - lesson and training (combined) - Hey Brian, It will be more classical. But, you will roll (randori) as you do in Brazilian. My goal is to give an overall of Jujutsu. Classical is more self-defense oriented. It is more of an appr Dave Mar 21, 2008 12:26 AM
Re: [martial-201] New Meeting: Jujutsu - lesson and training (combined) - Preview not available Brian Mar 19, 2008 2:07 PM
New Meeting: Jujutsu - lesson and training (combined) - Announcing a new meeting for The Greater Washington Martial Arts Meetup Group! Jujutsu - lesson and training (comb… What: Jujutsu - lesson and training (combined) Dave Mar 19, 2008 12:20 PM
Matial Arts Dojo's!!! - Please take a moment to check out the Martial Arts Dojo's on the Message Board. If you know of a good school, or teach, please post the school. This is for EVERYONE TO BENEFIT. The Greater Wa Dave Mar 3, 2008 12:11 PM
Re: [martial-201] Judo Lessons - The georgetown judo club is probably one of the best schools in the area as well as the cheapest. On Jan 13, 2008 7:30 PM, Charlotte < [address removed] & Joshua Peters Jan 13, 2008 7:33 PM
Judo Lessons - Hi all, My name is Charlotte and I've just joined this group. I'm new to the area, and to martial arts in general. I was wondering if any of you could recommend a good place anywhere in the DC area for a relative beginner to take judo lessons. Tha Charlotte Jan 13, 2008 7:27 PM
As this year comes to a close... - Preview not available Win Dec 12, 2007 8:35 AM
ufc tonight? - Where is everybody watching the fight? Anybody want to meet up to watch? -Josh -- "Victory can be anticipated, but not assured" Sun Tzu Joshua Peters Aug 25, 2007 1:54 PM
Re: Re: [martial-201] New Event: Meetup at the US Capital Classics/ Chinese Open Finals - Hey Dave Sensei, What is the cost of the seminar? Thank you. Cordially, Jason ----- Original Message ----- Jason Aug 7, 2007 9:31 PM
Re: Re: [martial-201] New Event: Meetup at the US Capital Classics/ Chinese Open Finals - There will be a Daito Ryu Jujutsu Seminar the second weekend of September. Daito ryu Jujutsu is considered the royal art of Jujutsu. Made famous by Takeda Sensei. Ueshiba from Aikido studied Daito ryu Jujutsu before forming Aikido.& Dave Aug 7, 2007 9:20 AM
Re: [martial-201] New Event: Meetup at the US Capital Classics/ Chinese Open Finals - Win, Thanks for sharing. They had a chinese tourament at Georgetown University this past Sunday (yesterday). It covered forms, sparring, and weapons. Overall, pretty cool. Ran into a few people I Dave Aug 6, 2007 12:41 PM
New Event: Meetup at the US Capital Classics/ Chinese Open Finals - Announcing a new event for The Greater Washington Martial Arts Meetup Group! What: Meetup at the US Capital Classics/ Chinese Open Finals When: Saturday, September 1, 7:30 PM Spectator Tickets: USD25.00 per person Win Aug 6, 2007 12:31 PM
Re: [martial-201] New Event: Jujitsu, Sushi, and Beer (Oh My!) - Preview not available albert battista Jul 12, 2007 10:47 AM
RE: [martial-201] Event details changed: Time Change: Jujitsu and Beer (Oh My!) - Win Jul 9, 2007 10:09 AM
Re: [martial-201] Event details changed: Time Change: Jujitsu and Beer (Oh My!) - oops, i meant to send that message directly to win. my bad. jason ----- Original Message ----- From: Win Jason Jul 8, 2007 11:14 AM
Re: [martial-201] Event details changed: Time Change: Jujitsu and Beer (Oh My!) - Hey Win, Here is another option for a meetup. 75 bucks though. Possibly too much for me. See the tonyblauer personal defense deal. Could always consider having them come to us for a small workshop.&nbsp Jason Jul 8, 2007 11:01 AM
Event details changed: Time Change: Jujitsu and Beer (Oh My!) - Hello fellow MA meetup members: I've updated this event to allow us to have a joint meeting with the Jujitsu meetup group. More folks. More fun! For more details, see the full listing: Win Jul 8, 2007 10:46 AM
RE: [martial-201] New Event: Jujitsu, Sushi, and Beer (Oh My!) - Win Jul 7, 2007 11:50 AM
Re: [martial-201] New Event: Jujitsu, Sushi, and Beer (Oh My!) - Hey Win, You need to correct your day of the event. It says "Friday" at 1pm. I am sure everyone is at work. My event is at 8pm, which you are welcome to join. We will be Dave Jul 7, 2007 11:19 AM
Re: [martial-201] More resources on the GWMAM site. - Win, Do you want me to go online to this poll or answer it here? I can say that I yell in my kiai in class. Our kiai is very important, because it is so needed in a practical way.&nb Dave Jul 7, 2007 11:15 AM
More resources on the GWMAM site. - Recently added: Polls: Do you yell in class? (Martial arts class, that is.) How many martial arts styles have you studied? (As in, with a master instructor) What is the most important aspect for martial arts for you? Win Jul 6, 2007 9:16 PM
New Event: Jujitsu, Sushi, and Beer (Oh My!) - Announcing a new event for The Greater Washington Martial Arts Meetup Group! What: Jujitsu, Sushi, and Beer (Oh My!) When: Friday, July 20, 1:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Event Description: We' Win Jul 6, 2007 9:09 PM
We're looking for a few good women. - The beginner adult group of a small boutique martial arts studio in Bethesda is currently looking for a few good women to join us. Two women members of our have been transferred overseas unexpectedly. We study classical Okinawan martial arts. Win May 10, 2007 1:41 PM
Event details changed: Seminar with Grandmaster from Okinawa - I've updated this event. For more details, see the full listing: http://martial.meetup.com/201/calendar/5737632/ When: Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 11:00 AM Where: Gaithersbu Win May 3, 2007 12:21 PM
New Event: Seminar with Grandmaster from Okinawa - Announcing a new event for The Greater Washington Martial Arts Meetup Group! What: Seminar with Grandmaster from Okinawa When: Saturday, May 19, 11:00 AM Event fee: USD95.00 per person Where: Click the link belo Win May 3, 2007 12:20 PM