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

This is a start up group and I am looking for people interested in the study of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA).  We are a martial arts group, not an SCA, LARP, or reenactment group.  My emphasis is on Renaissance Germany and I work primarily from Joachim Meyer's fencing manual of 1570 and Paulus Hector Mair's fencing manuals of 1540. Topics of study include Longsword, Dussack, Sidesword/Rappier, Dagger, Grappling, and Sword & Buckler. This group is an affiliate of the Meyer Frei Fechter …

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 …

Iron Wheel Martial Arts is an affiliate of Progressive Fighting Systems. We are an exclusive group dedicated to teaching realistic self-defense and promoting the expansion of Jeet Kune Do and the Filipino Martial Arts. Our goal is to provide you with a world class formula for self-protection, utilizing the same systems used by our elite forces, such as the Navy SEALs, DEA, FBI, SWAT, and over 50 other agencies. Our techniques have been tested on the streets and the battlefield. We have adapted o …

We started this group to gather people in the Baltimore area who are interested in learning more about Zen Buddhism. We'll gather to practice sitting meditation, martial arts, and learn more about the various aspects of Zen. If you're interested in learning the basics or furthering your practice, join us!

… Come explore the real life foundations on which the fictional Jedi were based such as Eastern philosophy, self-awareness, meditation, self-defense, martial arts, psychic development, energy cultivation, healing, volunteerism, and much, much more.If you’ve ever been inspired by the Jedi in the movies, this is your chance to follow that path in the real world. At the Maryland/Virginia Jedi Chapter you can meet with others who know that life and meaning are more than meet the eye. Learn practical c …

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 offe …

… It's non contact, yet it includes offensive and defensive techniques that range from punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and other true fighting techniques from various styles of martial arts & self defense. MAIN SITE: http://combattitude.com CONTACT US: coskumite@combattitude.com Classes for Teens & Adults Combattitude, A Fighting Fitness Program perfect for Baby-boomer's and MORE! Created and hosted by Chuck Jeffreys, Expert Martial artist. Professional Fight Choreographer & Stuntman ( …

  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.

… Based in the dance arts, martial arts and healing arts, Nia offers a total, invigorating mind-body workout that emphasizes joy, pleasure and ease. Nia classes vary in their focus, but always provide new tools for you to further develop your relationship with your body. No prior training is necessary.  Nutritional Counseling: There is great diversity in the dietary and herbal traditions of the world. At The Mindfulness Center, we take these varieties into consideration to develop the best progra …

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Tai Qi Initiative classes utilizes techniques that help to reduce stress, bring vitality to the body, and increased self-awareness of the participants. Students are taught, in a safe and courteous manner, the awareness of the breath and body, thus making Tai Qi a powerful form of mediation in movement. Students will leave each class with the tools and experience that can be applied in every aspect of life.

  In this high-energy, calorie-blasting class, students are guided through an hour of exercise designed to provide a total body workout. In addition to punches, kicks, and combinations, the routine also incorporates jumpropes, weights, abdominal work, and more to build strength, tone muscle, increase flexibility, and improve cardiovascular fitness. Instruction from an advanced-degree blackbelt ensures proper form for safety, and all activities can be modified to match individual ability. As a bo …

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 …

In the world of self-defense, the only thing that matters is your survival! In addition to learning practical self defense techniques, our programs give you effective crime prevention strategies and tactics including awareness enhancement, verbal and physical De-escalation tools, assertiveness training, and fear management concepts. This group meets for free every other Saturday of every month. More advance techniques are taught during those regular classes. For more information about the more a …

We are a group of men and women from 18 to 50+ years of age with widely-varying fitness levels. Our purpose is to motivate each other through intense mixed martial arts Bootcamps every week to accomplish our fitness goals (ranging from weight-loss, strength buidling to professional sports training), aswell as reduce the stress of daily living & increase balance, flexibility & relaxation through Stretching. The workouts are diversified, highly-athletic & most importantly, fun and always changing. …