Learn this practical and modern style of Martial art, based on an ancient Japanese art, but adapted to respond to twenty first century circumstances. With time and discipline, anyone can learn this art of self defense that allows you to use an attacker's energy against them. We focus on atemi (punching/kicking), body throws, foot sweeps, joint locks & pins. New students are eased into the art with personal attention and patience. Advanced students are trained to deal with increasingly realisti …

Meet others interested in Tai Chi practice. We practice the original Chen Tai Ji Quan as taught by our  teacher Master Yu Guo Shun. Master Yu is originally from China and is a disciple of Ma Hong since 1989. He teaches forms, push hands and real martial applications and sword and dao forms! Master Yu also teaches the old and new forms. Get ready for a great  and challenging workout! Our forms features low stances, lots of whole body coiling, jump kicks and fast strikes, with fists, elbows and sh …

"T'ai chi ch'uan (or Taijiquan) is a relatively modern phrase. It came about in the late 19th century. Before that, what we now know as Taiji was called by other names, such as hao ch'uan' (translated 'loose boxing') or its more correct name of dim-mak (translated 'the striking of the vital points' or 'death-point striking'). It's ironic that the art most people call Taiji has now been reduced to a wimp's boxing rather than the 'supreme ultimate boxing,' which is what T'ai chi ch'uan means. Once …

This group began as a way to introduce the diverse, practical andbeautiful martial arts of the Philippines. It provides a venue wherepeople can explore and learn the systems and methods that make up theFilipino Martial Arts. People into dance, theater, music, physicalfitness, weight loss, health practice, etc. are among the many thatcan benefit from the practice of FMA. Awakening to the physical,mental, and spiritual levels of the body and its energies are but someof the faculties that can be cu …

Hi Everyone! Thanks for coming to the Brooklyn Kickboxing, Boxing & Muay Thai Meetup Group home page. Our mission is to: Offer the public a complete Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program with a full range of various striking and grappling arts, combined with a comprehensive strength and conditioning regimen. Nurture and develop great self confidence through the mastery of self defense. Empower others with the desire, ability and knowledge to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a founda …

Come join us and learn extremely effective ways to defend yourself in the street, in a bar or crowded building. Training is based on the instructors study and interpretation (though not limited to) of Native Russian Martial Arts, which are based on the science of natural human motion, or bio-mechanics. We also train some basic grappling. Easily learn to at least double your striking power with no more than half the effort. Though we take training serious, the group is very laid back and easygoin …

One Meetup attendee suggested that I put a small piece of information in a more prominent position, so here it is: The 5 classes you attend are free.  Doesn't matter what day it is. If you've ever read the writings of Stephen K. Hayes, wanted to learn self-defense, and/or wanted to study ninjutsu, this is the Meetup group for you. Since we're a new and small training group, I've started this meetup to help us grow, and maybe in the future grow into a full dojo.  We currently have a stable train …

Wing Chun Gung Fu in Park Slope! Wing Chun (traditional Chinese: 詠春; pinyin: yǒng chūn; literally "spring chant"), also romanized as Ving Tsun or "Wing Tsun" (and sometimes substituted with the characters 永春 "eternal springtime") is a concept-based southern Chinese martial art and form of self-defense utilizing both striking and grappling while specializing in close-range combat. Instructional emphasis will be placed on Siu Lim Tao and the development of Energy, Distance, Timing, Movement, and S …

If you're looking to learn practical martial arts skills in a friendly, informal, and non-traditional environment, the Philly Ronin's Fight Club is for you! This group is the result of my decade-plus journey through the world of martial arts - from boxing, to Jeet Kune Do, to Muay Thai, to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, to MMA, to various hand-to-hand combat systems.  It's also a product of my general dissatisfaction with the way martial arts is taught at most commercial schools:  they're overpriced, thei …

American Karate-Do-Shotokai (AKDS) is an organization committed to practicing and teaching Karate-do as taught by Master Mitsusuke Harada. The style is open to anyone with a genuine interest in learning karate, regardless of age, sex, physical abilities or previous martial arts experience. Karate just trains you to defend yourself using your own body movement. It is fun to learn, and regular training improves your fitness and flexibility as well as your concentration and dexterity. AKDS is an of …

We are a group of Shaolin Kungfu and Qigong enthusiasts looking for spirited people to share this art with. We have have been studying under Shifu Guolin for years and are devoted to our practice. All are welcome, whether you come from martial arts, yoga, dance, sports or you are total beginner looking for a fun and effective fitness regimen. Kungfu - In this class we practice drills, stretches and forms typical of traditional Shaolin Kung fu training. This is a vigorous and complete workout. Yo …

Important note: We are fragrance free for health reasons.  * This group is formed to help create an I Liq Chuan (pronounced ee leek chan) community in Princeton, NJ.  I Liq Chuan is a complete system of health, fitness, martial art, meditation and energy cultivation.  I Liq Chuan, translated as Mind Power Fist also know as The Martial Art of Awareness is a descendent of a system taught only to the insiders of a Hakka nomadic clan.  The art is based on Dao and Zen philosophies and in its applicat …

Silat is a southeast asian martial art system with weapon and empty hand methods. Movement for both aspects stem form the same movements. The system is completely distinct from MMA and other known systems. Since it relies on positioning and leverage people of any size can use it to defend themselves.

Eskrima Kali Arnis of Essex and Bergen County offers training in the Filipino Martial Art (FMA) of Eskrima Kali Arnis. Welcoming committed and dedicated individuals (male & female) who want to explore this beautiful and diverse weapon art. FMA training is for individuals looking to expand their training with weapons, and for the uninitiated looking for a solid battle tested martial art. FMA translates very well to tournament fighting promoting competition and camaraderie.

Riverside Tai Chi offers On going classes in Tai Chi Chuan, Hsing-I Chuan, Ba Gua Zhang, Chi Kung, Push Hands, Sparring, Self Defense, and Weapons. Riverside Tai Chi is seeking students that are interested in excelling in the internal martial arts disciplines, and training in traditional methods of internal kung fu. Riverside Tai Chi develops champion level students. Train to be the best, and you will achieve your goal. Internal martial arts are fun, and rewarding but should retain their martial …

SENTE™ Combatives is group open to all individuals looking for practical self-defense training. No martial arts experience necessary! You'll learn to defend against all attacks, as well as get a great workout. Program includes: • Simplistic self-defense techniques • Developing a realistic training practice • Gross motor movements • Efficient body mechanics • Strength and conditioning • Environmental/situational awareness • Man-made and natural environments • Improvised weapons from your …

Come out and experience an authentic Filipino martial art. The Greater Philadelphia Chapter is instructed by Joel LeVan – also a certified Military CQC Knife/Empty Hand Instructor via PTKGO. This edged/impact weapon fighting system has been tested and proven through generations of combat. If you want true realism, you found it. Pekiti-Tirsia essentially means "close-quarter" and is the most complete, advanced, and effective system of Filipino Martial Arts in existence today. Pekiti-Tirsia is a t …

This is a group for anyone interested in Natural Martial Arts with focus on non-violent self defense that is also good for the body. This is for anyone with or without martial arts experience to come explore and learn. The teacher, Grand Master Lin, has had over 60+ years of experience in Chinese and Japanese martial including systems such as Sun-Ping, Tung-Pei, Shao-Lin, Chang-Chuan, Cha-Chuan, Pa-Chi, Jou-Chuan, Hsing-l, Pa Kua, Tai-Chi, Shuai-Chiao Chin-Na, Kuai-Chiao, Aikido, Jujutze, Judo, …

The Philly Flow & Circus Arts Meetup is designed to bring together folks in the Philadelphia area interested in the Flow Arts and Circus Arts so they can learn and train together in a safe & supportive environment. For those who don't know, "Flow Arts" are the practice of learning to manipulate an inanimate object and move in harmony with it so that it becomes an animated extension of your body.   Flow Arts are also sometimes referred to as Spinning, Object Manipulation or Skill Toys.  Flow Arts …

This is a group for anyone interested in the UFC / Mixed Martial Arts. I started this group to meet other MMA enthusiasts. We are looking to host UFC viewing parties, and/or organize viewings at local bars. We also attend live UFC events when they come to the Philly/New Jersey region. Please join if you are interested. Live events attended: UFC 101 - Philly UFC 111 - New Jersey UFC 128 - New Jersey UFC 133 - Philly UFC on FOX - New Jersey UFC 155 - Las Vegas - December 29th Upcoming live events …

Welcome to MANA Science "CMA" Combat Martial Art! (MANA Science Ju Bunkai Karate Do) "Train with Best of the Best"... Grandmaster Deems Smith MSCMA "MSCMA" MANA Science Combat Martial Art Karate is a real martial art If You Are A MMA Fighter That Want To Step Up Your Fighting Game! Check out Grandmaster Deems Smith's "MANA Science CMA"! Grandmaster Deems Smith believe in true teaching of real applicable martial arts and not misleading people to believe in martial arts that do not work in real li …

Kinding Sindaw (www.kindingsindaw.org) is a cultural performance troupe that has been in existence for over 20 years and is currently a resident artist group at La Mama E.T.C. Our mission is to educate and enlighten communities about the complex history and cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines. Through the use of an artistic medium, which preserves the cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples from these regions, we seek to explore universal issues of the value of oral history …

We are martial artist who have a common goal of staying in shape and honing our skills. We welcome everyone, beginners as well as advanced martial artist to join us to help us reach and surpass our goal.

Moy Yat Vign Tsun Kung Fu; I am not a Sifu, mine is in Roanoke, Virginia. I will be moderating weekly workouts and exercises to promote fitness and well-being through traditional martial arts. Exercises will be planned by my Sifu (with whom I am in constant contact) and myself, to train relaxation, flexibility and joint strength. As a martial art, our Ving Tsun is trained to develop short range power and defense through studying and repetition of forms. No experience is necessary; the first two …

Daily pay what you can martial arts training. Check out the New York Times articles written out my morning Chinatown classes http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/14/nyregion/david-kaplans-alfresco-kung-fu-in-chinatown.html And please check out my David Kaplan Kung Fu facebook page See you soon! Instructor David Kaplan

This will be a fun meetup with a serious purpose. Tai Chi is a simple and complex art that has wide ranging ramications. All meditators or those who would like to be are welcome to join. Those that wish to learn tai chi wull be able to to do so and we can also discuss our prior experience. We\ seek to connect Spirit with the ground whether that be individually or through group action. We will make sure that no one who comes will have wasted their time. We will be basing our practice on Hunyuan …

Feeding Crane Gung Fu (Paihemen Shihequan/白鶴門食鶴拳) is an authentic martial art, with documented lineage dating back directly to the Shaolin nun, Fang Qi Niang, circa 1620. During the rebellion in China, circa 1922, martial arts masters were being eliminated by the Qing government, but some of those masters managed to flee to safety in Taiwan. Only one Feeding crane master escaped mainland China and passed this incredible system to the Liu family. This class is the only class in the United States …

For men interested in improving their health, fitness, and well-being, utilizing the practices of Ancient China. Iron Crotch Neigong is based on Bodhidharma's Shaolin Marrow Washing (xisuigong) and Taoist nine-circle alchemy (daojia jiu zhuan wandansu.) It combines Buddhist and Taoist, as well as internal and external methods. It can: Increase energy and well-being Increase mental alertness Improve circulation Build Inner strength Produce a total body modification Improve any discipline you're …