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, …

A social group for gay martial artists and those interested in martial arts. I started this group because there seems to be a gay club for just about every sport out there...except martial arts. As a practicing martial artist (Taekwondo) who regularly attends a dojang in midtown, it would be great to meet other LGBT martial artists. I'm not sure yet exactly what we'd do, but I'd like to gauge the interest, and we can go from there.

Meet other local Martial Artists from all styles, and amatuer as well as white-collar recreational boxers. Beginners welcome ! The group does not offer classes, but you can meet members and many will be happy to spar one on one outside of the group with beginners or more advanced martial artists or boxers. We welcome suggestions for events to attend. Please let us know if your gym is holding a martial arts demonstration or boxing show.

This group is for fans of UFC and other MMA competitions and also for those who practice mixed martial arts and are looking for sparring partners. Beginners are welcome and more experienced members are encouraged to share their skills. We will be going to see live competitions in the NYC area and also UFC/MMA events on cable. Suggestions for venues to view cable are welcomed. To join the group, please answer all the profile questions and post your pic.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

Meet and practice friendly Tai Chi Chuan and explore related Yin Yang philosophy as on calendar: Tai Chi Form, Basic Push Hands (Tui Shou), Push Hands Meetup, Pana Practice (Qigong fusion), Noten Meditation and periodic workshops. We strive to cultivate a friendly and fun atmosphere, and many events are conducted in an informal setting. Any internal or external mind-body style / martial art is welcome, including beginners. For Tai Chi Form and Pana Practice (Qigong Fusion) an instructor will be …

New York Yoga Club is part of a national Yoga club that was created to offer people of all levels cost effective forms of healthy practices (yoga, tai chi etc) with local quality instructors in natural outdoor settings. We want you to come out & create community through YOGA around NYC.  It is through community that we feel connected, inspired and supported. "When you break up the individuals from a community into individual units, they become disempowered because it's the collective consciousne …

This Meetup Group is meant to serve as an introduction to Kanreikai Karate. Kanreikai Karate is a full contact style, but classes are structured so that students of all levels and abilities are able to train safely. Whatever one’s initial level of fitness or previous experience, the training will enable one to gain strength, speed, flexibility and stamina. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, students are taught karate basics and forms as well as the elements of fighting : combinations …

Qi gong or Qigong[1] or Chi kung[2] (气功 or prana force) is the philosophy and practice of aligning breath, physical activity and awareness for mental, spiritual and corporeal health, as well as the development of human potential.[3] It includes certain forms of martial arts[4] and the spiritual awakening to one's true nature.[5] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qigong Anyone Can: It doesn't matter if your are young, old, healthy or ill, Qigong is for everyone. Qigong is ideal for reducing stress, …

Welcome to the SHAMBALLAH TRIBAL COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK! We are part of the Shamballah Community International, a world-wide group with the goal of creating a healthy, self-sustainable, emotionally balanced, peaceful world. Our members include people of all ages, nationalities, professions, and cultures. The diversity of our members makes our Tribe rich and fruitful. We are interested in: * Healing & Energy works * JIKIDEN REIKI * Channeling * Martial Arts * Drawing and Painting * Pe …

We are a chapter of the LARP or Action Sport Game, Amtgard. We meet on Sundays at 1 pm in Central Park behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art near "Cleopatra's Needle". We are always welcoming new or returning players. We have some basic loaner gear to get you started, just bring yourself for your first time out! More information can be found at www.amtgardinc.com/ ,by emailing followingshade@gmail.com, or by searching "Amtgard-Shire of Empire's Grove" on Facebook. Please contact us if you plan t …

This Is The Official Meetup Page of Combat Tactics Group. This is for individuals that want to gain the knowledge of military combat from Combat Tactics Group. In signing up, you are agreeing that you want to be assault proof in the highest degrees of crime. By attending our workshops, private lessons, and seminars, you will be learning quick, efficient, and instantaneous tactics in ending fights within 30 seconds or less; easily handling anyone. These workshops are not meant for everyone so for …

Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together!  Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …

Get in the best shape of your life, and look good doing it. The Bartendaz are New York's fastest growing fitness organization by promoting a new concept of fitness centered around the pull up bar and the 52 Blocks Martial Art. Come get a drink with the Bartendaz! Q: What is our main purpose? A: To explore and enjoy working to better ourselves as a group. Q: Who should join us? A: Residents of or visitors to New York City who -enjoy fitness and who want to challenge their fitness limitati …

Moving to NYC is awesome! There's so much stuff to do, but it's also way to easy to fall into a pattern. This group is for anybody interested in rediscovering that spark that brought them to NYC in the first place. Join this group and we'll do some tourist activities, explore the park, see the best comedy shows in the city, take art, dance and martial arts classes together, and generally have a good time! Because that's what it's really about isn't it? Let's make NYC fun again!

Join this meetup group, it's FREE to become a new member. Welcome to AsianBusinessNetwork.org , this group was created to connect young Asian business professionals. We aim to host free and discounted group events in New York City (Manhattan) and nearby. We will be giving away free books/gifts at each event to promote our meetup group. We currently have over 1000+ Asian Friends in our group, every week about 20 new members are signing up to join our free and fun activities. There is a different …

Awaken your body and mind’s innate healing powers Develop healthier and more fulfilling relationships Learn to work constructively with your own emotions Stimulate your minds innate problem solving capabilities Develop new resources and capabilities Become clear about your life’s purpose Develop your intuition by tapping into the innate intelligence that resides within your body and mind Our bodies communicate with us all the time. Many of us are so over stimulated and stressed out that we canno …

Hi, I'm Miledys Pons and I love teaching Zumba classes. The reason is simple: Every class feels like a party! Come join me and you'll see what I mean. You don't even have to know how to dance. Zumba involves dance and aerobic elements. Zumba's choreography incorporates hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, martial arts, and some Bollywood and belly dance moves. Squats and lunges are also included. Approximately 14 million people take weekly Zumba classes in over 140,000 locations across …

Meet other Fight Club fighters and Tyler Durden fans. Attend local fights such as boxing, muay thai, UFC. Fight Club Rules: Members may fight one on one outside of the Group at a gym that has proper gear, facilities and insurance.

This meetup is for those people interested in sponsoring and joining a vegan based health, fitness, wellness, and social community center. The planned center will feature: - A full gym with cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights. - Group Pilates, yoga, aerobics, weight training, martial arts, meditation, and other classes. - Dancing classes to include ballroom, jazz, and tap. - Educational classes and speakers on nutrition, cooking, fitness, health, and plant-based lifestyles. …

This is where beginners can learn and practice how to 'play' capoeira - a martial art culture created by the enslaved Africans of Brasil. We'll learn movements, music, and history together. If you have any questions, email: regip7@gmail.com

It's yoga, it's tai chi, it's qigong, it's workout, it's meditation, and it's about breathing prana, the life force....and it has all of these elements and practices all at the same time. Sun Do focuses on developing life force "Ki" using its unique lower abdomen energy center "Danjeon" breathing method performed with sequential postures, stretchings, workouts and meditation. It is a whole being practice working toward cultivating vitality. Sun Do breathing method helps: - Rejuvenating/tra …

NYC VOLLEYBALL OPEN PLAY [VOC] WELCOME to NYC VOLLEYBALL OPEN COURT [VOC], New York City 's premiere volleyball facility! Finding a time and place in NYC to play and learn to play volleyball can be tough, but at VOC, we have volleyball on Fridays – always at the same time and place! "SAME PLACE-SAME COURT-SAME TIME"! Always from 7:30PM-9:45PM The VOC court containing a 4-story-tall gym-floor with more space around the court and more headroom than any other volleyball gym in Manhattan. Couple …