For those interested in learning about Filipino Martial Arts, otherwise known as Kali, Eskrima or Arnis.

This group offers an opportunity to bring people together to learn about Qigong and to practice Tai Chi through various Qigong/Taichi/Bagua regular classes as well as workshops and retreats led by Scott P. Phillips. Scott P. Phillips began training in martial arts and qigong in 1977, he has been teaching for 17 years. While he was in his twenties he trained eight hours a day. For the last five years he has been on the faculty of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM). For t …

Norcal Self Defense is a group open to all who wish to share, learn and practice simple, realistic, practical techniques and mind set for the purpose of self defense and personal safety. Anyone who wishes to join us is welcome. All ages and levels of fitness can participate. No prior martial arts training is needed. All of us have the right to feel safe and to avoid harm from anyone who seeks to control or injure us. Anyone who would like to join us to practice and share is most welcome. I beg …

This group offers an opportunity to bring people together to learn about Qigong and to practice Tai Chi through various Qigong/Taichi regular classes as well as workshops and retreats led by Liping Julia Zhu. Liping Julia Zhu is a certified qigong instructor from China and a disciple of Taoist Master Yu Anren. She was a gold medalist in the 1996 International Martial Arts Tournament. She is the qigong instructor at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a licensed acupuncturist …

American Kenpo or Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft system of martial arts created by Ed Parker. Derived from Okinawan karate and other martial arts such as Southern Chinese Kung Fu, significant modifications were introduced to the art by Parker over time, including principles, theories, and concepts of motion as well as terminology. While at the beginning stages of learning, many moves and sequences of moves are emphasized, but for the goal of learning how to move. It is an effective self-defense sys …

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 …

Meet other local people interested in Capoeira, the Brazilian martial art. Classes are Monday 7:30- 9:30 pm All Levels Tuesday 7:30- 9:30 pm Beginners Wednesdays 7:30- 9:30 pm All Levels Saturday Kids Class 12:30- 1:30 pm Kids 3-10 Sat 1:30pm-3:30 pm All levels COST: $14 Per class or Monthly Unlimited classes for $100 / 5 class card -$60 Santa Clara Movement Arts 725 Locust Street Santa Clara CA 95050 www.capoeirairmandade.com

Punch, Kick, Jump, and Lift into a stronger and empowered you! MartialFit Moms is a Fitness Program designed to help busy moms transform themselves into a slimmer, sexier, and social woman. Our program involves flexibility, High Intensity Interval training, Positivity, and of course Martial Arts. We meet 2-3 times a week to give you the most out of your experience. Come join our group and build you body, mindset, and of course gain life-long friendships!

Punch, Kick, Jump, and Lift into a stronger and empowered you! MartialFit Moms is a Fitness Program designed to help busy moms transform themselves into a slimmer, sexier, and social woman. Our program involves flexibility, High Intensity Interval training, Positivity, and of course Martial Arts. We meet 2-3 times a week to give you the most out of your experience. Come join our group and build you body, mindset, and of course gain life-long friendships!

This is the SF Bay Area branch of the Non-profit international organization Schola Saint George: www.scholasaintgeorge.org We study and practice the "Arte d'Armizare" (Art of Armed Combat) of 14th-15th century European medieval master of arms Fiore dei Liberi, every Sunday afternoon in Cuesta Park, Mountain View. Included in this martial system is medieval unarmed grappling, dagger, longsword, and spear. Beginners welcome. No previous experience nor equipment necessary - we can lend you practice …

This is the SF Bay Area branch of the Non-profit international organization Schola Saint George: www.scholasaintgeorge.org We study and practice the "Arte d'Armizare" (Art of Armed Combat) of 14th-15th century European medieval master of arms Fiore dei Liberi, every Sunday afternoon in Cuesta Park, Mountain View. Included in this martial system is medieval unarmed grappling, dagger, longsword, and spear. Beginners welcome. No previous experience nor equipment necessary - we can lend you practice …

This group is open to all people interesting in practising Xingyi Quan, Bagua Zhang, or Taiji Quan. Each practice session, one of the group leaders will take the group thru drills for a specific martial skill (ie roll-back, twining, splitting). The group leaders are senior students in Xin Yi Dao system. This system was developed by Li Tailiang. More info can be obtained from www.xinyidao.org This meetup is primarily a practice session but detailed instruction is offered as well.   Instructional …

This is the Amtgard group for the South Bay San Francisco area. Amtgard is a LARP game dedicated to not only medieval fighting, but also to the arts and sciences that existed then and now. We meet every Sunday at Bowers Park in Santa Clara at 1:30 pm. We have loaner gear for anyone who comes out and it is 100% free to play. No special gear is needed to play and we use padded weapons with a light touch so everyone can enjoy the game. Come out and have a great time with us. Everyone is welcome. Th …

A meet up for students and potential students of Qi Dao, Tibetan Shamanic Qigong and related arts.

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, w …