The study of Martial Arts in the Machatz form is a fun and invigorating experience. Machatz incorporates many different Martial Art forms into one all encompassing self-defense-system. Our philosophy is that, once you have the Machatz knowledge, it is up to you to develop it and strengthen it. The Machatz concept of Knowledge, Understanding, and Widsom is a powerful tool that applies to any aspect of life. The philosophy of Machatz allows an individual to find fast and easy solutions to complica …

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 re …

Presented by: Uechi-ryu of Los Angeles Fun, Friendly and Effective Self defense taught in a safe manner. www.uechi-la.org Twitter: @Uechila, www.twitter.com/uechila Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=146662866070 Women and teens 13+ are very much welcome to participate. Don't be shy, just jump in to class. MISSION : FOUR DIMENSIONS INTEGRATE, UNIFY, NURTURE & BRIDGE Physical - Impeccable self-defense and martial skills Mental - Nurture calm minds, critical thought and self affirmation …

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: A community of like-minded prepared citizens, who actively meet to group life long friendship bonds, and develop survival skills among ethical trusting people - prepared for whatever may come! As residents of Ventura and LA Counties, we created this group to come together and prepare for any foreseeable crises.  We feel it is important to also build close supportive relationships in the event of a disaster. The purpose of this group is to interact with like-minded individu …

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 …

Introduction Interested in learning self-defense? Join us for a FREE Introduction 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 comfortab …

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.

Ving Tsun (also often spelled Wing Chun) Kung Fu is a Southern Chinese boxing method. It employs rapid punching attacks, kicking, flanking, as well as swift and balanced footwork. Conditioning and acquirement of combat-oriented habits is achieved by means of its 3 empty-hand forms, practice on the wooden dummy, with the long-pole, with butterfly knives, heavy bag, wall bag, etc. My name is Emil and I teach following the method of my Sifu Philipp Bayer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6YVmNnuSIA) …

All women live with a certain level of risk of violent crime. Statistics show that a woman now 21 years old has a 1 in 4 chance of experiencing a violent crime in her lifetime. After spending years educating women on living healthy lifestyles, it has become my mission to help empower every woman and give her the confidence to fight back and help reduce her risk of violent attacks. I'm Jana Stewart, Health Coach and Fitness Brand Ambassador.  My interest has always been in empowering women.  I've …

Shaolin Temple Torrance The Shaolin Temple Torrance is one of the main branches of Shaolin Temple China in USA. Our temple offers traditional Shaolin Kung Fu 功夫, Tai Chi 洗髓经，易筋经 ,Women self defense, Yoga and Zen Meditation 曹洞禅. Our temple provides 1500 years traditional training essential for longevity, wellness, flexibility, self defense, 18 weapons and kung fu skills. Shaolin Monks Iron Head Shaolin Traditional Arm Training Shaolin Temple Iron Hand Shaolin Zen Meditation Shaolin Temple To …

-This group is to promote the Pekiti Tirsia System of Kali- Watch this overview of PTK-http://youtu.be/dTGRe4KDp58 Pekiti Tirsia Kali facts: -Pekiti Tirsia Kali is one of the oldest family martial arts systems in the world -Founded in 1897, PTK is the only FMA system recognized by the Republic of the Philippines as having a centennial -PTK is a complete system covering blade/impact weapons, empty hands, grappling and firearms -PTK is the current blade system used by the Force Recon Marines a …

Join the Universal Tactical Combat Club of Greater Los Angeles. UTC is a form of tactical Jujitsu, based of your "self" expression. This system is geared for Men and Women ages 15 and up. Started next year, we will be hosting a UTC Challenge Tournament Circuit for all UTC practitioners. These tournaments will help our club raise funding for several local children health organizations. UTC is a fun way to study Martial Arts while helping our community at the same time. Please visit our website fo …

"Does it work?" Greetings- I'm Peter, one of the co-founders of Lab Rats, and the "gatekeeper"/vetter for our members.  Lab Rats is the name for our self-defense/martial arts/combatives/MMA training group, active since 2000. Sometimes it's referred to as "Fight Church", for when we train on Sundays. Simply, we are a training group first, but happy to share our combative ideas (a way, not the way...) in exchange for training partners.  Great for exercise/fitness, self-defense training (sport and …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning and practicing self defense for free. All skill levels are welcome.  We place a high focus on real street self defense application. Through various arts such as Filipino Martial arts, Hapkido, Judo, Muay Thai, BJJ and others, we will provide you with the tools you need to assist you in defending yourself and give you a better chance of surviving a possible unthinkable situation.  Learn to protect yourself and the ones you love. Meet great people …

These people are individuals who want to be in great shape and feel great! They achieve this through the utilization of boxing techniques and skills such as hitting a heavy bag, focus mitts (punch pads), jogging, and healthy eating consultation. Its such fun that you will not even know that you are working out!

We are a Filipino American Barangay (Village) Located is the North Torrance-South Gardena area. We organized to share the Filipino Fighting Arts and Culture with residents of the South Bay community. Our purpose is to ensure that the Filipino American Communities of South Bay of Southern California does not forget its heritage of the traditional fighting arts of the Philippines.

Come Learn Simple, Easy and Effective Self-Defense/Fighting Techniques of Okinawa Karate. This is a group for anyone interested in traditional Okinawa Japanese Karate. All skill levels are welcome. Each practice will give you a total workout for your body, mind, and spirit: Self-Defense, Self-Confidence, Self-Discipline.... Classes for all ages and abilities. Improves flexibility and agility. Enhances physical & mental strength. Eliminates stress Develops sensitivity and compassion towards othe …

Wolves for Freedom is an initiative to protect and assist the citizens of the United States from Foreign Threats, National Disasters, Emergency Situations and if the occasion were to rise from a Tyrannic Government by exercising our giving right as passed by the Congress: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Just like our forefathers I believe that it is absolutely necessary that we pra …

SC Kobudo is a small, friendly dojo sharing the teachings of Masaaki Hatsumi and the Bujinkan Organization.  This is not a macho, MMA style group - this is martial arts with historical and cultural context, as well as modern relevance.  The instructors, Adrian and Lyssa, both travel to Japan regularly to train with the master teacher and his top students. Bujinkan budo taijutsu classes are held Tuesday and Thursday nights at Brand Park in Glendale, year round, rain or shine.  New students do not …

Learn how to defend yourself using simple techniques developed by Wing Chun Kung Fu. There are easy steps to learn that can help a smaller person defend against a larger attacker. I started this group because I had never really known how to defend myself until I started taking Kung Fu and learned some very simple techniques that are easy to use and effective. I want to share this information with others and help people learn that they can save themselves in a fight.

This group is for people interested in practicing and learning Yang Style Taiji. The best time to practice Taiji is early in the morning (fresher air, better qi) or at sunset. In the beginning we'll focus on form/sequence practice but if people are interested we can work on self-defense, qi-gong, meditation, etc. We welcome all levels of practitioners (young to old, novice to master). Everyone learns in different ways so I hope we can meet at a level where we can all work together, understand, a …

This group is for women or men looking for non-lethal self defense weapons for themselves, family or friends or who want to learn about advocating on behalf of self defense. We are a team of women who believe that it is important to equip, empower, and educate others on the importance of self defense. Whether you live alone, are a college student, a mom, etc. it is important to be aware of our surroundings and be ready for the unexpected. Join us and the thousands others across the country in be …

Welcome! The purpose of this group is to bring together women martial artists for training and light sparring. Kung fu, jujitsu, aikido, and other styles, including self-defense practice welcome. This will be a supportive space for practice, improvement, and gentle challenging of each other to improve our martial arts and self-defense skills. This is for all levels, but women who are at least an "advanced beginner" preferrable. My vision: I have a vision to create a women's space for sparring.  …

The goal of this group is to teach women very easy/strong self defense techniques that can save their lives in very dire situations. You don’t have to be a master of martial arts to save yourself; there are easy ways that you can use your own body to your advantage. Most of the forms are based off of Wing Chun Kung Fu; this is a form of Kung Fu that was created by a woman for a smaller person to beat a larger opponent. Its practical, efficient and effective!

This is a free women's self defense group. Combining skills from Kung fu, Krav Maga, Muy Tai Kickboxing, Judo and Brazilian Jui-jitsu we'll be focusing on the following skills to help you survive: - understanding the psychology of an attacker - the 3 things you should say to an attacker to stop him temporarily to give you an opening to escape (or break his arm if you like). It's not what you think! - when and how to use pepper spray - when to fight, when to run and when to relax - escapes such h …

Combat kenjutsu is a sport based on samurai swordsmanship martial arts. It (Combat kenjutsu) will give you a unique opportunity to learn extremely effective Japanese sword techniques, and a safe way to apply it in real competition! It is not necessary to be experienced but just need to be interested in the martial arts, A respect for Japanese tradition and want to learn more. Here is the link for my video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0o2j8occIA

Come join us in this Free cardio boxing workout with a professionally trained boxer. This is all about core cardio fitness, full body workouts and self defense as we workout in an outdoor setting.