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

Welcome, Tao Life Seekers! According to the ancient wisdom of Taoism, in nature there is balance and harmony; Taoism promotes living in accordance with the laws of nature. This group is for those seeking to achieve an inspired creative life applying Taoist principles, either as an artist, a martial artist, a healer, an acupuncturist, a herbalist, a green environmentalist, or those interested in applying those principles in their lives. Our monthly activities take our members to where Tao princip …

“This is a group for anyone interested in getting more fit & healthy...A holistic fitness boot camp is uniquely designed to encourage you to work hard and dig deep as well as to help you understand how to make and meet your personal wellness goals! We'll work out together in our neighborhoods and invite others to join too!. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because as a martial artist and personal trainer, I've worked with so many people who are frustrated with their fitness li …

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 …

Oi Capoeiristas and Sambistas! This group was created to form a community of Capoeira and Samba enthusiasts in DC, MD, and VA.  This is your group so please feel free to suggest ideas for meetups. This meetup is sponsored by Capoeira Malês DC. Under the tutelege of Instrutor Morcego and Mestre Curisco www.curisco.com of Capoeira Malês in Seattle, WA, CapoeiraDC is a dedicated community of capoeiristas who practice the Afro-Brazilian art of Capoeira www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFirUS389AY. We offer c …

This group has been created for people in the Washington DC Metro area to meet up to enjoy WWE PPV events. Like watching Smackdown & Raw? Wish you knew other fans in the area to watch the events with?? Don't want to pay expensive PPV fees??? This is the group for you. Each month we will meet at a local area sports bar and watch the PPV event. Enjoy great company, food, drinks and a night of great wrestling.

Do you LOVE a good fight? Join us every month to watch an exciting UFC pay-per-view at one of our DC area meetup locations. Meetups include local live MMA events in the DC/MD/VA areas.

The Virginia Area Fight Fans Meetup Group is dedicated to bringing together fans of the UFC and MMA in a friendly atmosphere with good company. We meet in the Northern Virginia area on a monthly basis for UFC events and will also be attending live MMA events as they are scheduled. Our hope is that this group will grow into a great resource for fans of MMA, but our ultimate goal is to have a great time watching MMA events with like-minded people. We are also affiliated with the DC Area Fight Fans …

Our purpose is to provide a community forum to increase awareness of all NIA activities in the DC, MD, VA area, including local area JAM sessions, special performances, classes and other events.  All local area practitioners are welcome to list events open to the entire community and to place notices on our message board so that information can be shared to all current students and potential new students. Local area class schedules are shown below the Meetup Description as well as in the "About" …

The Mindfulness Center is a holistic wellness center in Bethesda, MD, offering wellness classes and services including yoga, meditation, tai chi, acupuncture, massage and more. SERVICES & CLASSES meditation, yoga, tai chi, breathwork, prenatal yoga, nia yoga dance, acupuncture, massage, bioenergy, hypnosis, biodanza, body sculpting, personal training, stress reduction, qi gong, connecting couples, nutritional consulting, wholistic yoga, pilates, group acupuncture, chakra yoga, connecting coupl …

Welcome to the #1 Washington DC, MD, and VA Kick A.S.S. Group where we host activities for men and women of All Shapes, Sizes (A.S.S.)! This group is for women and men mainly in their 20's-40's who want to have fun exploring everything the DMV area has to offer. This group is for single people, married people, new-in-town or for people who have been in the area for a while; and most of all for anyone who wants to meet new friends and socialize. Our main goal is to have fun through outdoor activi …

There are no indoor or outdoor archery ranges inside DC city limits, but there are a few great opportunities for avid archers to shoot in nearby MD and VA. This new group is for archers who want to do target practice, meet other archers, and possibly compete in competitions. The group is open to all skill levels and for those that use compound and recurve bows. We don't, at this time, have the ability to provide bows and arrows to beginners so it is best if you have your own equipment. But of co …

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 …

Amtgard of Alexandria is a group for anyone interested in playing the Medieval Combat Sport known as Amtgard. Amtgard is a non-profit, non-sectarian group dedicated to bringing the swords and sorcery genre alive through the use of foam padded replicas of medieval weapons. We are a national organization, with chapters all across the United States and Canada, and meet every week to enjoy friendship, camaraderie, and the most amazing game invented since chess.

The purpose of this group is to provide information about Jungshin Fitness (TM) activities held in the Maryland/DC/Virginia area. Jungshin Fitness (TM) Level 1 is a full body workout using a wooden practice sword. This legendary tool from the martial arts will help you increase mental focus and the ability to be radically present–even as you're kicking, jumping, stretching and targeting your core. It works the body from inside-out, and is truly the no-cheat workout.

This group will begin on Sat March 17 with a full-day workshop. It will continue as a peer support group. The group assumes that we are all leaders -- at work, in our homes, and in our communities. It is designed for anyone who experiences pressure, where relationships form an important part of everyday life. This workshop will help participants to see and shift non-verbal patterns, and to become more skillful under pressure. You will learn how to: • Manage stress, conflict, and resistance with …