Systema, Russian Martial art and health practices taught by Gene Smithson, certified by Vladimir Vasiliev to teach since 2006.

  Welcome! We created this meetup group for local Austinites to get in on our Complementary Satori Method Classes and Seminars. This is your one stop shop for radical personal transformation. We've got you covered with Fitness Bootcamps, Satori Sport, Martial Arts, Zumba, Meditation, Qi Gong, Yoga, Tai Chi & Life Coaching  -- there's something here for you to try EVERY day!!

… Using our defensive tools effectively if the criminal continues the attack ...through the full range of dangerous predicaments for surviving criminal attack ...to save our life or those we love and return home safe Whether you are a beginner or an experienced martial artist, whether you carry a knife, firearm, pepper spray or some other defensive tool, your first job is to avoid or survive the initial attack while gaining time or distance for ACCESSING your skills and your tools, and THEN to …

This Ancient way of hand to hand combat will be learned through the use of structured, small group training that emphasizes technique over power, kindness and respect to fellow practitioners, and periodic training while under muscle failure. The program is set up so a perspective student may join at anytime and that anyone, no matter their skill level, will find an environment where they will be challenged and will learn new practical skills. There will be an optional semi-guided 30 minute medit …

Practice your Chinese language and be involved in Chinese cultural activities! Native Chinese speakers practice your English and make friends with locals in Austin who are interested in your culture and language, Chinese, the most widely spoken language in the world, one billion plus and counting! All levels of proficiency are welcome! This Meetup will focus on three areas: Language, Culture and Food.   #1 Language: Language practice and exchange between Native Chinese, Americans and all in betw …

The Austin Ki Aikido Center is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1983 and dedicated to teaching the principles of mind and body coordination through Ki and Aikido. The teaching methods are those taught by Master Koichi Tohei, founder of the Ki Society International. AKAC is a community of aikido practictioners. We welcome you to come and join us.