Howdy! The Lake Merritt Boxing Club is a martial arts group dedicated to training in a collaborative, motivational, and enjoyable environment. We will train in traditional boxing skills as well as kickboxing, muay thai, and any other martial arts form that individuals can contribute to the group. These skills include a wide variety of punching, kicking, blocking, foot movement, and evasive techniques designed to improve both skill level and overall fitness. We will meet and practice around Lake …

A group of fun, open-minded mixed martial arts fans and practitioners who like to get together to watch and talk combat sports in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Armizare is the medieval Italian name for the martial arts of the warrior class of Europe: the knight. Chicago Swordplay Guild has taught historical Italian swordplay since 1999, now has a CA branch.

Welcome to San Francisco I Liq Chuan practice group. The training is intended for students of all levels interested in learning the art. I Liq Chuan, martial art of awareness, is an art of cultivating consciousness based on Tai Chi and Zen principles, in other words the practice of moving meditation. The philosophy underlying I Liq Chuan involves the very simple concept of making an active choice to be fully aware of the present moment, by being aware of the sounds around you, your breathing, yo …

Meet others interested in learning more of the practice of Push Hands in an open learning environment. Push Hands is a two-person "slow sparing" or energy awareness exploration practiced by Tai Chi, Qi Gong and other other Asian martial disciplines. Anyone is welcome, though experience with Push Hands or exposure to an "internal" martial art is very helpful. I have several years experience with Push Hands from the perspective of Qi Dao (Tibetan Shamanic Qigong) and I am open to teaching thos …

Dance for Healing, Dance for Joy is a meet up group for passionate, creative, heartfelt women practicing Nia Technique movement in the East Bay. Never heart of Nia?? Nia draws from DANCE, MARTIAL ARTS, and healing arts like YOGA to create safe, enjoyable movement that engages your body, mind and spirit. Done BAREFOOT to diverse and inspiring music, Nia is a transformational movement practice. Still don't get it? Well if "Dance for Healing, Dance for Joy" sounds good to you, come give it a try. N …

Throughout the week the SF Free School offers free classes to anyone and everyone who wants to learn, have fun and meet new people. Classes we’ve offered have been in dance, drumming, martial arts, philosophy, dating, meditation, improv, yoga, writing - and many other topics as well. Though the mix of classes and events we hold varies over time, some weeks with many events and others with just a few, much of what we held in the past was out of a yoga and dance studio, and hence, in the past, we’ …

Meet others who are interested in Bay Area local Bachata happenings. Discuss the night clubs, dance spots, Festivals, dancers, workshops, socials, and studios, hot (and not) in town.

"What would happen if a year-old baby fell from a fourth-floor window onto the head of a burly truck driver, standing on the sidewalk? It's practically certain that the truckman would be knocked unconscious. He might die of brain concussion or a broken neck. Even an innocent little baby can become a dangerous missile WHEN ITS BODY-WEIGHT IS SET INTO FAST MOTION. You may feel as helpless as a year-old infant-as far as fighting is concerned; but please remember: (1) YOU WEIGH MORE THAN A BABY, and …

The purpose of this group is to connect like-minded people in the areas of emergency preparedness (prepping) for both natural and man-made disasters. We gather for meet ups to share ideas, network, have training activities, and make friends to work together in case a disaster situation occurs. As for myself I am a family-man, C.E.R.T. & FEMA trained, prior military, martial arts trained, current student of Sierra School of Survival ( featured on Doomsday Preppers), and have been prepping for yea …

Grandmaster Latosa has condensed the most effective knowledge from his past instructors: Angel Cabales, Dentoy Revillar, Maximo Sarimiento, Leo Giron, his father Juan Latosa - and combined it with his own unique research and development to create an effective, dynamic, logical, combat system which provides an education in body motion and weapon efficiency.

Meetup to share knowledge and discuss Bruce Lee's Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Self Defense. We study BOXING, KARATE, JIU-JITSU, MUAY THI KICKBOXING - (MMA, NHB). We cover Women's Self Defense (Anti-Rape), Fitness Exercise, Self Defense for families & couple exercises. Our exercise program is geared toward Self Defense.

Intimate relationships are one of the greatest and most profound sources of personal and spiritual growth, however many of us have forgotten the real meaning of relationships. In ancient days men and women came together to honor the Divine within themselves and within each other. Relationships weren’t based in dependency, obligation, sacrifice or selfishness, but were rather a means for personal and spiritual development. They were a means of connecting to the Sacred feminine and masculine withi …

Professional networking for health providers and allied services. *Meet and become familiar with diverse health professionals and their practices. *Discuss & critique marketing and business development tools ranging from new media, to traditional media, to in-person opportunities. *Assist in developing public education opportunities for members. *Discuss practice management and networking in an integrative health setting *Explore developments in electronic medical records, HIPAA, and legal …

Interested in fitness conditioning, building cardio, and at learning self defense? This is the class for you! Here are the details: Every Wednesdays 7pm - 8:15pm Must bring your own hand wrap, strike gloves, and jump rope (limited # will be available to borrow) * Stretching * Fitness Conditioning ( light to intense levels) - Plyometrics, sit ups, push ups, some running, calisthenics, skip rope, etc. * Learn and practice basic boxing, striking & kicking, Self defense techniques. Strike pads a …

FREE YOGA Tai Chi Qigong Classes. Get Your Yoga Tai Chi Qigong On Without Busting Your Budget! Learn a dynamic yoga, that isn't all about sitting in impossible position. Classes taking place in Walnut Creek! People of all ages and abilities are welcome and invited to attend. You don't need to be flexible or have prior experience with yoga to join the workout. Our classes are non competitive and focus on safely progressing from easy to more challenging exercises. Yoga Tai Chi Qigong is a series o …

The Red Lantern: Bay Area Asian Cinephiles, based in San Francisco, is the world's largest Meetup for Asian films.  In theaters and in private venues, we explore the high, the low and the everything-in-between of Asian cinema, from Woo to wuxia, from Ozu to "Zatoichi."

Are you looking for a new way to get in shape? Capoeira conditioning is a GREAT way to get your body back into action.  We use some of the basic moves of Capoeira to tone and strengthen as well as a way to get a great workout.  Any athlete can benefit from the overall conditioning of this class and maybe even discover a new hobby!

For MMA / UFC fans who want to get together and watch major UFC events. We can meet at a sports bar to watch PPV.

Are you looking for a place for your group to meet up?We have four beautiful rooms/spaces and can host any sized group.     We are a private studio upstairs and can offer a variety of ways to make your next meet up group safe, fun, and comfortable.  We have bathrooms, garden patio, tea and water, mats, pillows, tables, chairs, big screen TV, WiFi, secure buzz-in, changing areas. When you schedule your meet up at Tatami studio, organizers are free. We can serve meetings of 7 individuals (min)  u …

This is a  women's self defense course focusing on self defense techniques modified for street and home defense from attackers. Why take this course? Because you may be faced with a decision to use self defense at any given time. If you car breaks down on the side of the road & a stranger approaches you with evil intent. Or you may come home finding a burglar in your residence; hiking or jogging in a secluded trail and someone tries to cause you harm. Is this being paranoid? Paranoia is defined …

Macro-Description ... This group presents an opportunity to experience -- rather than think.A cursory definition of meditation is transcendence beyond the distracted, entropic meanderings of the 'mind' -- and resultant connection to Consciousness / Infinite Connectedness / One-ness. Restatement of the obvious - water represents the fathoms of our spiritual nature. Meditation is supported by the energetic fabric and rhythm of a body of water ... especially one as large and consummate as the Pacif …