An association for the study, practice and promotion of the Chinese Internal Martial "Baguazhang" in the Southern California region. The creation of Baguazhang, as a formalised martial art, is attributed to Dong Haichuan (董海川), who is said to have learned from Taoist (and possibly Buddhist) masters in the mountains of rural China during the early 19th century. There is evidence to suggest a synthesis of several pre-existing martial arts taught and practised in the region in which Dong Haichuan l …

This is an official study group of the Association for Renaissance Martial Arts, where we study and practice European medieval and renassance martial arts from authentic original sources: http://www.thearma.org/ As a martial art, it is practiced with as much realism as is feasible. It also means that it is not a passive art like some Asian '-Do' arts, nor a sport like modern boxing, wrestling, or MMA, nor a performance art for the stage, screen, or renfaire, nor a Live Action Role-Playing group …

What is Contact Improvisation? Contact Improvisation (CI) is a dance technique in which points of physical contact provide the starting point for movement and exploration. Jams usually takes place without music so that dancers can define their own pace. People dance contact in any combination of genders, there are no “steps,” and it’s entirely improvised. The practice includes rolling, falling, being upside down, following a physical point of contact, supporting and giving weight to a partner. I …

Looking for wrong in all the fun places. We are Men Behaving Badly. A place where men and women can let their hair down. Created in the spirit of bachelor parties and road trips to Vegas comes Men Behaving Badly. A fun and funny meetup group that has to ability to find the most absurd entertainment in Southern California. Our events have included themed parties, classic cocktails, wrestling, burlesque, poker, sports, roller derby, nightclubs, cigar nights, happy hours, live music, strip clubs, …

"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 …

Train & share knowledge on Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do Fighting Methods & MMA in an energetic pro environment (NOT in a park) @ our new location inside ELITE MMA ACADEMY in Santa Fe Springs, Ca. USA on Saturdays from 11am-1pm via RSVP. ELITE JKD / MMA training offers comprehensive full-contact (Realistic) training in effective Jun Fan Gung Fu-Jeet Kune Do and professional Mixed-Martial Arts instruction. All Saturday morning classes are conducted by 2011 Masters Hall of Fame Inductee Sifu Paul S. Le …

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, …

Quidditch! Yes, quidditch! I spent hours looking for some teams that did not have a full roster and were not a 2 hours drive from me. There are multiple teams in this area that play against each other and there is an international league as well...check out http://www.internationalquidditch.org/ I am looking to gather players first, have some meetings to go over the logistics and then start practicing. I am sure we could get some practice time with the other San Fern Valley team if we ask. Basic …

Hi, I'm Hayden, a 3-year-old Whippet, and I'm always the fastest dog at the park. I want to meet other Whippets so we can chase each other and wrestle. Let's plan some play dates at Fiesta Island, Coronado Dog Beach, Del Mar Dog Beach and more! I can't wait to meet you!