Welcome to the Institute of Chinese Martial Arts group. Our goal is to educate, practice and promote the knowledge of Shaolin Chinese martial arts. This group not only focuses on martial arts training, but also on the development of strength, coordination, flexibility, balance, speed, and confidence as well as one’s general health. We believe that wushu not only strengthens the body, but also your mind and health. It also allows the practitioner to develop perseverance and the drive to never giv …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning Chinese Martial Arts. No experience necessary and all levels of fitness are welcome. There are over 300 different styles of martial arts in China. We teach the basic principles and fundamental techniques and will work with you to find the right style for you. Martial arts are practiced in China today with very different intentions such as self-defense, cultural awareness, Olympic competition and personal development. No matter what your goal is, …

Kron -- "crown" in medieval German -- is an affiliate of the HEMA Alliance, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to research and teaching of HEMA: Historical European Martial Arts. We teach a complete combat system including longsword, dagger, ringen (grappling), staff, spear, and other weapons. The first practice session is free. Regular practice sessions are $5 each for guests. Members pay $52/year ($1 per week) to attend as many sessions as they like, and members vote on how this …

Pa-Kua offers many forms of learning and knowledge for all ages: Martial Art -- Learn to control your body, mind, and spirit through mastering principles of self defense and combat techniques.  Pa-Kua martial art incorporates striking, kicking, grappling, sweeps, throws, acrobatic movement, joint locks, and pressure points, in a style that can be as soft or forceful as the practitioner desires. Acrobatics -- Challenge yourself to dominate your body and mind by learning acrobatic movement, both a …

BE|MMA was started because we found it very intimidating to step into the world of mixed martial arts. This group creates a fun and safe environment for people to learn and appreciate MMA. This group will have MMA training every week and special meetups to watch big fights together. Whether you want to get your feet wet and compete in MMA or just learn and have fun with fans of MMA; everyone is invited to be part of our BE|MMA family. Anyone one from 6 year olds to 90 year olds, male or female, …

This group is for Active Participants of Martial Arts looking to cross-train. For consideration to join this group, please answer the profile questions when prompted. Meet with other Martial Artists and Styles in the Orange County, CA area to learn, share, exercise and have fun! We foster a flexible casual environment and everyone in this group is friendly and welcoming to newcomers. We are all here to practice and learn, so whether you are new or have been practicing for a while, the quality of …

We are here to build foundations mental, physical and spiritual. We offer amazingly powerful Mind & Body programs to achieve enhanced health, well-being and inner peace. It is suitable for all ages. Our method combining Zen Meditation, Energy Cultivation & Movements, Tai Chi and a very special Chinese swordsmanship that past down secretly helps you to proceed to body rejuvenation and deep levels of spiritual refinement. Our masters, teachers and students experience a transformative process that …

We are real people and not super athletes. We are a group who wants to share the basics of Filipino Stick Fighting, also known as Arnis, Kali or Escrima, so that they can learn effective self-defense and get back to having better fitness and range of motion. For the moment, we offer a weekly Saturday class for you to enjoy. This Saturday morning class is taught by its own certified instructor of Kombatan Arnis / Presas-Style who can show you the basics as well as help you improve your awareness …

SoCal Swordfight! is a community project of over 10 Historical European Martial Arts clubs sharing seminars and tournaments with the assistance of the HEMA Alliance, an educational non-profit promoting HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts). Everything we teach is either derived from an existing historical training manuscript (e.g. Leckuchner 1482 for langenmesser -- German "longknife" -- or Meyer 1570 for longsword), or is a living tradition such as Irish stick-fighting or Scottish wrestling. …

This is an official study group of the Association for Renaissance Martial Arts, where we study and practice European medieval and renassance martial arts from authentic original sources: http://www.thearma.org/ As a martial art, it is practiced with as much realism as is feasible. It also means that it is not a passive art like some Asian '-Do' arts, nor a sport like modern boxing, wrestling, or MMA, nor a performance art for the stage, screen, or renfaire, nor a Live Action Role-Playing group …

Train & share knowledge on Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do Fighting Methods & MMA in an energetic pro environment (NOT in a park) @ our new location inside ELITE MMA ACADEMY in Santa Fe Springs, Ca. USA on Saturdays from 11am-1pm via RSVP. ELITE JKD / MMA training offers comprehensive full-contact (Realistic) training in effective Jun Fan Gung Fu-Jeet Kune Do and professional Mixed-Martial Arts instruction. All Saturday morning classes are conducted by 2011 Masters Hall of Fame Inductee Sifu Paul S. Le …

An association for the study, practice and promotion of the Chinese Internal Martial "Baguazhang" in the Southern California region. The creation of Baguazhang, as a formalised martial art, is attributed to Dong Haichuan (董海川), who is said to have learned from Taoist (and possibly Buddhist) masters in the mountains of rural China during the early 19th century. There is evidence to suggest a synthesis of several pre-existing martial arts taught and practised in the region in which Dong Haichuan l …

Authentic Jeet Kune Do classes combining real world martial arts training with functional bodyweight fitness.Get out of that smelly gym and join us outdoors for some fun and fresh air!Sponsored by San Gabriel Valley Jeet Kune Do, our professional martial arts teaching staff provide a safe and dynamic environment to learn Bruce Lee's original Jeet Kune Do.  Classes also include functional bodyweight strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning.JKD is a modern, scientific martial art des …

Mukei Goshin Jutsu directly translates to "Without form developing mind body and spirit as one in a way of defense." This group is designed to accept new and veteran martial artists in a democratic manner that does not exclude any style or previous learnings (the goal is to learn from one another). We focus on physical, spiritual, and mental well being through the practical application of martial arts, physical fitness and self defense. My name is Noel and I have trained in a variety of martial …

This meet-up was created in 2006 to provide an accessible forum for wing chun practitioners in Orange County to refine and improve their skills. The structure is very informal. Our regular participants are active Wing Chun Kung-fu practitioners and enthusiasts from a variety of lineages, who share a common trait: we do not welcome drama or unnecessary conflict. For the mature practitioner, differences in practice and theory are an opportunity for thoughtful analysis and understanding; not to be …

This group is intended to introduce you to various health and fitness exercises and programs. We are open to everyone who wants to get in shape, stay in shape, lose weight, get fit, build lean muscle, and get on track to a healthy exercise program. Our workshops and programs encompass fitness exercises, core training, martial arts, kickboxing, muay thai, mma (mixed martial arts), yoga, flexibility & stretching, strength training, cardio exercise, grappling, juijitsu, and anything to motivate and …

Welcome to the I Liq Chuan Long Beach practice group (for people LA and Orange County). The training is intented 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 s …

The United Studios of Self Defense of Costa Mesa is offering a monthly program for both women's self defense and a child's safety seminar. All ages welcome and no prior martial arts training required. The Women's Self Defense Class will meet on the first Sunday of every month. The class will teach simple yet effective techniques that will defend against different types of real life-threatening scenarios. Our Child's Safety Seminar is designed so that kids can recognize, avoid, and prevent danger …

Through learning and practicing Yang style TAI JI (simple forms), feel the natural energy and make your body balance. Also talk about health and oriental martial arts. Let's join our meet up and change your body!!!

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Most people make the mistake of thinking that fitness and health comes from a health club or gym membership. The truth is that most of the world's healthiest people and strongest athletes, never set foot in a traditional gym. This program is specifically designed to help a fighter perform at the highest level. As a professional UFC fighter having the best strength and conditioning training is imperative. 2011 is a big year for me and thats why I sought out Innovative Results. Strength, power …

Workout Hard - Play Harder was created for the fitness enthusiast that knows how to indulge in a drink or two or three. Join us as we explore Orange County’s local Fitness gyms, MMA gyms, and CrossFit gyms for grueling intense morning workouts. Then at night kickback with us at some of Orange County’s hot spots for playtime.

Greeting! My name is Goya.  I am from Japan's International Budo University.  I am the head instructor at Conde Koma Academy. I am passionate about judo.  I am licensed to teach PE in Japanese school system.  I am currently ranked top 1 in California and top 10 competitor in the USA judo.  I want to share judo around Irvine. I am looking to add new faces and energy to judo in Irvine. http://www.condekomaacademy.com

Lannerea is a live action battle games group based out of Orange County, CA. We are currently running objective based battle games using boffer and latex/foam weaponry. Please see the “Pages” tab for details on Lannerea Battle Games.

Do you want to live in a wholistic way, nourishing your Physical, Emotional, Mental, Spiritual aspects? Do you want to connect more with your Higher Self and have a more happy and fulfilling life? Are you interested in Meditation, Consciousness, Yoga, Hiking, Martial Arts, Healing, Metaphysics...? Welcome to the Higher Self Community! Check out our scheduled events and take a moment to RSVP for the gatherings you'd like to attend. A day or two before the event you RSVP for takes place, you will …

Chances are that if you stumbled onto this group, you are interested in the mind, how the mind works, and how you can use the power of the mind to increase your own performance and personal development... Perhaps you are passionate about helping others to improve their lives by using the powerfully effective tools of NLP, Hypnosis, EFT, and other healing modalities. Or maybe you would like to increase your ability to communicate effectively to influence and persuade people to your point of view. …

80% Nutrition, 20% Exercise U ready to get into the BEST SHAPE of your life?!? I created this group because I'm looking for fitness minded individuals who want to achieve Level 10 Fitness with me. Let's get crazy with our workouts. I'm not the traditional gym rat. Love ridiculous workouts on the beach, in the park, anything that'll pretty much make me want to throw up! Trust me I never do.... I've worked out with Active & Former Navy Seals & have trained with the best in Martial Arts with Ivan …

Tai Chi exercises the joints and the whole body; it nourishes the spirit, aligns the mind, and stimulates our internal enviroment to attain a sense of balance which is essential for the health of our body, mind and spirit. Persistent practice on a daily basis is paramount to the achievement of this balance. We are teaching and practicing the traditional 98 form Sun style Tai Chi. This elegant and non-vigorous set of exercise is suitable for poeple of different ages. Sun Tai Chi will teach you re …