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

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 …

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.

Although T.A.C.T.I.C.S. is rooted in the Korean Arts, it has melded with techniques from many other combat systems and adheres to the "universal principles" of all martial arts. With this in mind a name should not reflect one area of origin but encompass the ideology of combat. Thus T.A.C.T.I.C.S. was born! Under the T.A.C.T.I.C.S. banner are the following courses: T.A.C.T.I.C.S. - The Complete System (formally AHR) CLOSE QUARTER COMBAT - Intensive Course In Empty Hand Combat KYUSHO - Pressure …

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.

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 here to preserve and practice the martial philosophy which encompasses, but in no way binds, the essence of Jeet Kune Do as professed by the late great founder Bruce Lee. It is our contention that Bruce Lee was a superior martial artist not because of how he chipped away at his own martial art tradition but rather because he actually had deep roots in a tradition to subsequently able him to chip away from. So, rather than focusing on Bruce's later result, the philosophical concept of JKD, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Get the ultimate mind, body workout with martial arts. No experience is necessary. Karate is a safe, fun activity that offers life saving self-defense skills, increased confidence and focus, therapeutic stress release, a full body workout and much more. We offer a traditional, structured, comprehensive, and highly developed curriculum of Karate instruction that is easy to get involved in.  We are family friendly, so bring your kids or a relative. . . we welcome all ages.  You are never too old t …

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.

We want to make you a better Martial Artists. So you can defend yourself & boost your confidence. We want to get you in shape & teach you self discipline. Any age group, male and female, we will have something for you to do that is fun and challenging.

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 …

Kyusho is the study of the weaker anatomical structures of the human body. They are targets that are located on Nervous and Vascular (sometimes both) structures. Because these targets are affecting these systems, we are actually attacking the internal body as opposed to the external structure. The external body was designed by nature to take abuse, from strikes, falls, torn tissue, etc. What it isn't designed or adapted to is attacks on the internal structure and functions, precisely why Kyusho …

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 …

Meet other people interested in the living tradition of Classical and Historical Fencing. It is the only Western Martial Art! Open to all levels and experiences. In New York, we are affiliated with the Martinez Academy of Arms. The Academy is a unique school that preserves the tradition of fencing as the study of the sword in its realistic application in personal combat. The structure of the school is based on that of the fencing academies of the past. Each student is taught on an individual …

Meet other locals to discuss Acupuncture, specifically KM style Acupuncture, and how it can help to maintain or increase health and wellness, decrease stress, lower or eliminate pain (acute, idiopathic, or chronic), and manage symptoms of chronic conditions for optimal health and quality of life. Specific meetups will address: *Moxibustion, cupping, gua sha/Kirik *Mei Zen facial acupuncture.(Sometimes called "Acupuncture Face lift"). Meetup will discuss what it is, how it works, and what resul …

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 …