A Free Community and Public Service for the Greater Los Angeles Area Come Learn Simple, Easy and Effective Self-Defense Techniques from One of the Highest Ranking Hwa Rang Do® Masters in the World Teenagers & Adults, Men & Women are Welcome! NO Martial Arts Skill Necessary! In light of the recent economic crisis, the World Hwa Rang Do Association is now offering free and open self-defense classes to the public, to empower our communities regardless of financial situation. We believe that everyon …
The Burbank Women's Self Defense Group was started to provide women a safe place to train self defense without having to enroll in a formal martial arts system. The purpose of the group is to provide it's members with the awareness and skill to handle themselves in an assualt and to examine the choices we have when someone is attempting to take those choices away. Any woman 18 to 65 may join. Husbands, and boyfriends are welcome as well on some nights.
Harmony Aikido is to instill every one of its students with discipline, manners, confidence and strength through the practice of an effective form of martial art that is based on self-defense. The techniques practiced in Harmony Aikido trains its student to control the situation by displacing and using the attacker’s momentum to their advantage. Due to these defensive techniques, Aikido is versatile so students of all ages can benefit and participate.
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Introduction Interested in learning self-defense? Join us for a FREE self-defense class. You’ll learn how to effectively defend yourself and others from attacks, including common grips, punches, and weapons. We’ll teach you our Y.E.S. (yell, escape, stun) method, as well as various other tools you can implement in any situation. Taking our class will increase your awareness and confidence in situations, as well as in your daily life. No prior experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothin …
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This is a new Wing Chun/Tsun meetup group in Southern California -- Monterey park! Wing Tsun, 詠春, is a Southern Chinese martial art originated over 300 years ago during the Qing dynasty. Wing Tusn is a "soft" style that does not counter force with force but instead recycles energy and employs a sophisticated method of response using trained reflexes. Chi-Sao ("sticky hands") training is used to develop and hone these reflexes to specific pressures or triggers so that they become automatic in …
少林永春拳 - Shaolin Weng Chun This meet-up was created in 2011 in honor of my Sifu Ignatius Siu. The goal is to provide an accessible forum for those who interesting in spread the art of Shaolin Weng Chun (SWC). Learn the ancient Chinese Healing Art of Ba Duan Jin (8 Pieces of Brocade) to strengthen your internal organs & Dharma Yi Jin Jing (Muscle Tendon Changing Classic) to improve internal energy, release muscle pain and overall physical health. SWC is a system to show you how to overcome stronge …
Train & share knowledge on Bruce Lee's JKD Fighting Methods (Jeet Kune Do) & MMA in an energetic pro environment (NOT in a park) @ our new location inside ELITE MMA ACADEMY in Santa Fe Springs, Ca. USA on Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00pm-8:30pm & on Saturdays from 10:30am-Noon by Appointment-RSVP only. AMAM JKD / MMA training offers comprehensive full-contact (Realistic) training in Jun Fan Gung Fu-Jeet Kune Do and Mixed-Martial Arts instruction, all conducted by 2011 Masters Hall of Fame Inductee M …
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This group is for all women athletes who are able to think Outside the box and willing to learn a great skill that can not only help you in self defense , but also create a great extra source of income! Not only does wrestling help with conditioning of the body, but it helps achieve higher levels of self confidence and creates the ideal mental attitude to reach high levels of accomplishment! The level of intensity is all up to you! You will be paired accordingly. " When you can do the comm …
Authentic Jeet Kune Do classes combining real world martial arts training with functional bodyweight fitness.Get out of that smelly gym and join us outdoors for some fun and fresh air!Sponsored by San Gabriel Valley Jeet Kune Do, our professional martial arts teaching staff provide a safe and dynamic environment to learn Bruce Lee's original Jeet Kune Do. Classes also include functional bodyweight strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning.JKD is a modern, scientific martial art des …
This group is intended to introduce you to various health and fitness exercises and programs. We are open to everyone who wants to get in shape, stay in shape, lose weight, get fit, build lean muscle, and get on track to a healthy exercise program. Our workshops and programs encompass fitness exercises, core training, martial arts, kickboxing, muay thai, mma (mixed martial arts), yoga, flexibility & stretching, strength training, cardio exercise, grappling, juijitsu, and anything to motiva …
Welcome to the I Liq Chuan Long Beach practice group (for people LA and Orange County). The training is intented for students of all levels interested in learning the art. I Liq Chuan, martial art of awareness, is an art of cultivating consciousness based on Tai Chi and Zen principles, in other words the practice of moving meditation. "The philosophy underlying I Liq Chuan involves the very simple concept of making an active choice to be fully aware of the present moment, by being aware of the s …
Pa Kua offers many forms of learning and knowledge for all ages: Internal Martial Arts. Internal martial arts benefit you by strengthening your mind and body to live a better happier life! Chinese Yoga, Reflexology (learn healing techniques), Tai Chi, Meditation, Archery, great for mind and body coordination and focus Martial Arts weapons, Pa Kua Rhythm; a form of cardio workout using martial arts moves, great for female self-defense, Acrobatics Call for information 562-860-8330 Web …
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This is a group that meets once a month to discuss the history, philosophy, and practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We will have guest speakers, practical hands-on demonstrations, and Q&A's to dive more deeply into what Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has to offer to the world of martial arts, MMA, and personal growth. We will also look at what other martial arts philosophies have to offer Jiu Jitsu. This is for anyone, any age, who is interested in learning more about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - whether you have ne …
"Wherever I go, everyone is a little bit safer because I am there. Wherever I am, anyone in need has a friend. Whenever I return home, everyone is happy I am there.” --The Warrior's Creed This is an instructional and training oriented Meetup group centering around modern Ninjutsu (Shinobi no Jutsu) as it was brought to America by people like Robert Bussey and Stephen Hayes. Classes will be covering basic stances, footwork, conditioning, rolling, unarmed Taijutsu, weapons training like sword …
A group for students of T'ai Chi who want to practice friendly Push Hands with other students. We can start by developing listening energy (ting jin) through single-handed and double-handed stationary Push Hands drills. The goal is to deepen our own T'ai Chi practice. The Los Angeles Push Hands Meetup Group always strives to maintain a safe and friendly learning environment to anyone who wants to incorporate tai chi push hands practice into their overall tai chi (or martial arts) practice. Gener …
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Mission Statement: "The CA Bears Target Shooters is group dedicated to offering a safe, educational, and fun environment for target shooting enthusiasts to meet one another. It's members come from all walks of life and degrees of experience, yet treat one another with equal respect and tact. Interpersonal relationships extend beyond the online echelon, and are cultivated through group events like trainings, range trips, and social events alike." Forums on the message board are open to …
BE|MMA was started because we found it very intimidating to step into the world of mixed martial arts. This group creates a fun and safe environment for people to learn and appreciate MMA. This group will have MMA training every week and special meetups to watch big fights together. Whether you want to get your feet wet and compete in MMA or just learn and have fun with fans of MMA; everyone is invited to be part of our BE|MMA family. Anyone one from 6 year olds to 90 year olds, male or female, …
You have found the place to train in the Russian Martial Art, Systema in Los Angeles. If you are ever curious or wanted to train in this highly effective art this is your opportunity to come and train with us. Our class has been around since 2003, headed by a renowned Systema instructor, Martin Wheeler. The class offers a unique outdoor training in martial arts of all aspects. Our focus is not on a small world of competitions with rules but an infinite world of reality where anything can happ …
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This is a group for MMA fighters and enthusiasts. We get together bi weekly for free training seminars. Seminars are in various MMA techniques, such as striking, grappling, wrestling and all other aspects of MMA.
TONE-BO AEROBIC KICKBOXING is a full body dynamic workout that uses rock, pop, hip hop & inspirational music to get you in the most amazing shape possible! This workout includes dance, boxing, Tae Kwon Do, self-defense, weight training, abs & lower body floor exercises! My Tone-Bo Summer Session begins Monday, May 14th and will run 7 weeks through Friday, June 29th. My workouts are: Monday-Wednesday-Friday early mornings from 5:30am to 6:30am; and Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:15pm to 7:15p …
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