The DC Dance and Martial Arts Meetup group is sponsored by Roda Movements Studio in Takoma Park and is looking to connect people who would be interested in fitness, dance and martial arts We want to celebrate the common threads of music, movement, dedication, and expression that unite diverse movements of Capoeira, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Muay Thai, also dances like Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and fitness like Zumba.

GOSU Institute of Chinese Martial Arts is a program aiming to provide people with the highest level of Martial Arts for a low price. We teach Modern Wushu, Traditional Kung Fu, and Chinese Style Kickboxing.  One day we will have a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program too. Anyone is welcome whether you'd like to practice for fitness, self-defense, competition, or for mastery.  Our classes to improve your fitness, flexibility, athleticism, and Martial Arts foundation.  Lessons learned in this class ca …

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

Welcome, Tao Life Seekers! According to the ancient wisdom of Taoism, in nature there is balance and harmony; Taoism promotes living in accordance with the laws of nature. This group is for those seeking to achieve an inspired creative life applying Taoist principles, either as an artist, a martial artist, a healer, an acupuncturist, a herbalist, a green environmentalist, or those interested in applying those principles in their lives. Our monthly activities take our members to where Tao princip …

“This is a group for anyone interested in getting more fit & healthy...A holistic fitness boot camp is uniquely designed to encourage you to work hard and dig deep as well as to help you understand how to make and meet your personal wellness goals! We'll work out together in our neighborhoods and invite others to join too!. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because as a martial artist and personal trainer, I've worked with so many people who are frustrated with their fitness li …

We are an affiliate of the Cateran Society that focuses on the martial arts of 18th century Scotland including Smallsword, Backsword, Broadsword & Targe, Dagger/Dirk, Loosehold Wresting, and Bareknuckle Boxing/Pugilism. We follow the historical sources closely and strive for authenticity as well as effectiveness. We are not an SCA or reenactment group. We are an Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) group.

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 y …

This group is intended as a consortium for students, instructors and those who have never experienced, but are interested in increasing health, wellness, balance, strength and stamina through the internal arts. We wish to help ourselves and others with arts and practices such as Taiji (Tai Chi), various other styles of internal martial arts, Qigong (Chi Kung), Yoga, Reiki, Massage, Meditation, Somatic Therapy, etc. We wish to appreciate, not alienate different styles, forms, and theory for the b …

Whether you are brand new to Krav Maga or have trained in the past this group is for you! People from all over Northern Virginia now have a chance to train in Krav Maga with certified instructors, have a blast, get fit and learn valuable self-defense skills all at the same time. The Krav Maga System was developed so that any adult regardless of age, gender or size can learn to effectively deal with a violent encounter and learn to manage fear, stress and disadvantage. Krav Maga is heavy on the m …

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 offer c …

This group has been created for people in the Washington DC Metro area to meet up to enjoy WWE PPV events. Like watching Smackdown & Raw? Wish you knew other fans in the area to watch the events with?? Don't want to pay expensive PPV fees??? This is the group for you. Each month we will meet at a local area sports bar and watch the PPV event. Enjoy great company, food, drinks and a night of great wrestling.

We practice the Yang Short (Cheng Man-Ching) form and play push hands and apply the form to practical self-defense.

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.

The Virginia Area Fight Fans Meetup Group is dedicated to bringing together fans of the UFC and MMA in a friendly atmosphere with good company. We meet in the Northern Virginia area on a monthly basis for UFC events and will also be attending live MMA events as they are scheduled. Our hope is that this group will grow into a great resource for fans of MMA, but our ultimate goal is to have a great time watching MMA events with like-minded people. We are also affiliated with the DC Area Fight Fans …

Our purpose is to provide a community forum to increase awareness of all NIA activities in the DC, MD, VA area, including local area JAM sessions, special performances, classes and other events.  All local area practitioners are welcome to list events open to the entire community and to place notices on our message board so that information can be shared to all current students and potential new students. Local area class schedules are shown below the Meetup Description as well as in the "About" …

The Mindfulness Center is a holistic wellness center in Bethesda, MD, offering wellness classes and services including yoga, meditation, tai chi, acupuncture, massage and more. SERVICES & CLASSES meditation, yoga, tai chi, breathwork, prenatal yoga, nia yoga dance, acupuncture, massage, bioenergy, hypnosis, biodanza, body sculpting, personal training, stress reduction, qi gong, connecting couples, nutritional consulting, wholistic yoga, pilates, group acupuncture, chakra yoga, connecting coupl …

Welcome to the #1 Washington DC, MD, and VA Kick A.S.S. Group where we host activities for men and women of All Shapes, Sizes (A.S.S.)! This group is for women and men mainly in their 20's-40's who want to have fun exploring everything the DMV area has to offer. This group is for single people, married people, new-in-town or for people who have been in the area for a while; and most of all for anyone who wants to meet new friends and socialize. Our main goal is to have fun through outdoor activi …

Love to workout with friends and have fun while burning calories, without costly gym memberships or commitment!?!? Then check out our group on Sunday mornings in Chantilly! No commitment to show up every week, but the more you do, the better shape you'll be in! Circuits are total body, some plyometrics, resistance training, cardio and body weight exercises. All instructed by a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, also certified in P90X. What is P90x "remix"?  We take moves from all the various P90x …

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. …

There are no indoor or outdoor archery ranges inside DC city limits, but there are a few great opportunities for avid archers to shoot in nearby MD and VA. This new group is for archers who want to do target practice, meet other archers, and possibly compete in competitions. The group is open to all skill levels and for those that use compound and recurve bows. We don't, at this time, have the ability to provide bows and arrows to beginners so it is best if you have your own equipment. But of co …

Learn and practice practical self-defense and striking skills. Krav Maga is known for its use of instinctual movements and reality-based drills and scenarios. The basic premise of Krav Maga is "don't get hurt." This means out on the street as well as in the training hall. We take care of our partners during training and while we try to make training as realistic as possible, we do so with concern for their safety. There is balance in our training and we acknowledge that developing our mental ca …

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 bonu …

Amtgard of Alexandria is a group for anyone interested in playing the Medieval Combat Sport known as Amtgard. Amtgard is a non-profit, non-sectarian group dedicated to bringing the swords and sorcery genre alive through the use of foam padded replicas of medieval weapons. We are a national organization, with chapters all across the United States and Canada, and meet every week to enjoy friendship, camaraderie, and the most amazing game invented since chess.

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 time …

The purpose of this group is to provide information about Jungshin Fitness (TM) activities held in the Maryland/DC/Virginia area. Jungshin Fitness (TM) Level 1 is a full body workout using a wooden practice sword. This legendary tool from the martial arts will help you increase mental focus and the ability to be radically present–even as you're kicking, jumping, stretching and targeting your core. It works the body from inside-out, and is truly the no-cheat workout.

This group will begin on Sat March 17 with a full-day workshop. It will continue as a peer support group. The group assumes that we are all leaders -- at work, in our homes, and in our communities. It is designed for anyone who experiences pressure, where relationships form an important part of everyday life. This workshop will help participants to see and shift non-verbal patterns, and to become more skillful under pressure. You will learn how to: • Manage stress, conflict, and resistance with …

This is a group for parents who have young children and live in or near Reston. I started this group in order to provide a platform for parents to share the info of family fun events, interesting venues, free trial classes (martial arts, music, gym programs, foreign language learning, etc), preschool open house, kids club of gyms, etc. We also have playdate at park, indoor or outdoor playground. Normally, the venues are in Reston, Herndon, Chantilly, Sterling, Vienna and other places. I am a C …

Are you Korean?  Please join today.  We have many English speakers waiting for you! 한국말로 말하고 싶어요! http://www.meetup.com/NOVAKorean -- 856 events and counting! Our weekly events and active members often meet "offline" also.  Join, if you want to hang out with your Northern Virginia friends learning English/Korean! We help each other improve upon the basics of written & conversational Korean & English. We will definitely practice speaking! (Free Talking!) NoVa Korean (NoVaK) is truly blessed with …