"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 …

Most people make the mistake of thinking that fitness and health comes from a health club or gym membership. The truth is that most of the world's healthiest people and strongest athletes, never set foot in a traditional gym. This program is specifically designed to help a fighter perform at the highest level. As a professional UFC fighter having the best strength and conditioning training is imperative. 2011 is a big year for me and thats why I sought out Innovative Results. Strength, power …

Hey entrepreneurs and those who naturally think outside the box! Come bring your ideas and challenges that keep you up at night to the Business MMA: Rowdy Roundtable. Get ready to connect with other entrepreneurial-minded individuals in our friendly, intellectually-driven discussions. Come and pick the brains of featured speakers, participate in a “corporate cage match” and “go to the mat” with fellow entrepreneurs, discussing ideas. Possible topics include the latest trends and challenges in te …

Whole Being Martial Arts combines Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Jujitsu, Kick Boxing and Personal Growth Techniques for an amazingly effective approach to Self-Defense and Personal Transformation.

This meet-up was created in 2006 to provide an accessible forum for wing chun practitioners in Orange County to refine and improve their skills. The structure is very informal. Our regular participants are active Wing Chun Kung-fu practitioners and enthusiasts from a variety of lineages, who share a common trait: we do not welcome drama or unnecessary conflict. For the mature practitioner, differences in practice and theory are an opportunity for thoughtful analysis and understanding; not to be …

We are real people and not super athletes. We are a group who wants to share the basics of Filipino Stick Fighting, also known as Arnis, Kali or Escrima, so that they can learn effective self-defense and get back to having better fitness and range of motion. For the moment, we offer a weekly Saturday class for you to enjoy. This Saturday morning class is taught by its own certified instructor of Kombatan Arnis / Presas-Style who can show you the basics as well as help you improve your awareness …

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 …

Are you a sports enthusiast? Do you find it hard to find one of your girlfriends to drag to a sports bar to catch a game? Well join an awesome group of women that enjoy sports as well! This is also a great opportunity to meet new and exciting women that enjoy making new friends! Regardless of your favorite team...Lakers, Kings, Raiders, STEELERS, Galaxy...we look forwarding to being together for the opportunity to enjoy a game, have a drink or grab a nice meal and meet new people!

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 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 motivate and …

80% Nutrition, 20% Exercise U ready to get into the BEST SHAPE of your life?!? I created this group because I'm looking for fitness minded individuals who want to achieve Level 10 Fitness with me. Let's get crazy with our workouts. I'm not the traditional gym rat. Love ridiculous workouts on the beach, in the park, anything that'll pretty much make me want to throw up! Trust me I never do.... I've worked out with Active & Former Navy Seals & have trained with the best in Martial Arts with Ivan …

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 …

Get Fit within... create a new you and develop ways to help manifest a better life for you and the world NOW.. Program: An intensive course custom built for all levels; from the newbie to the expert. The program is designed to fuse well known fitness drills with real application skills and conditioning taken straight from Muay Thai, TKD, Capoeira, Kung Fu, MMA, Boxing and other martial arts. Condition like a real Martial artist/fighter without the need to spar. Sparring and experiencing contact …

This group will be to train and also discuss training, exercise, diet, and all subject areas concerning health and fitness. I habve some equipment to train with and mat room also

I have a mat room setup in my house to learn and practice grappling and jiu jitsu. I am located in Canyon Country. I figure we can practice 2-3 times a week. Men and women are welcome and from beginners on up. In addition we may be going to come of the different dojos 1-2 times a month to learn a new move or two. We will start from the knees and will do Gi and no Gi. So wrestling - jiu jitsu- grappling is all involved.

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 …

Meet other local adventure seekers and Fitness Fanatics (or those who want to become one!).  Get access to top NASM personal trainers, free workouts, weekend adventure retreats, trail runs, local 5/10k races, monthly hikes, nutrition expert advice, and more! We just want to bring you the best indoor and outdoor fitness and adventure experiences available to us here in the SoCal area.

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 …

Workout Hard - Play Harder was created for the fitness enthusiast that knows how to indulge in a drink or two or three. Join us as we explore Orange County’s local Fitness gyms, MMA gyms, and CrossFit gyms for grueling intense morning workouts. Then at night kickback with us at some of Orange County’s hot spots for playtime.

Promoting Philippine Yaw-Yan Martial Arts, also called Sayaw ng Kamatayan or "Dance of Death" is a Filipino style of kickboxing developed by Napoleon Fernandez. Since its inception in the 1970s, it has dominated the kickboxing scene in the Philippines and has proven very effective against other stand-up fighting arts. Yaw-Yan closely resembles Muay Thai, but differs in the hip-torquing motion as well as the downward-cutting nature of its kicks, and the emphasis on delivering attacks from long ra …

OUR MISSION:  Practice. Learn. Grow. Welcome to the club where you come to share and expand your martial arts skills. We will focus on practical training, drills, and sparring.  Leave your ego at home, come with your heart quiet, and your mind intent to learn and grow. The group and its events are all totally FREE.  Donations in any amount at any time are always appreciated to help cover the meetup.com fees. Make sure you RSVP for an event (or it may be cancelled if nobody RSVP's). P …

The SSTT-MIT (San Shen Tan Tien – Metaphysical Internal Technology.) Shen Chuan Martial System "Shen Chuan" translates as "Spirit Fist" because it transforms the ordinary human body into a "Walking Lighting Bolt". Imagine trying to fight someone who has the power to "Zap" you with 10,000 volts of electric 'spirit' power. That's what it's like to go up against an SSTT Shen Chuan fighter. In our experience, Shen Chuan is the most powerful internal energy based martial enhancing system we've ever …

This group is for people who are interested in Chinese martial arts or currently/previously trained Chinese martial arts.  No previous martial arts experience necessary!! This group is a collaborative effort between three martial arts schools in Los Angeles: Wushu Shaolin, LA Wushu, and South Coast Martial Arts.  At each meetup is a at least one representative which includes Shifu Sal, Coach Rick, and Coach/Shifu Philip Sahagun who are all well-respected in the Kungfu/Wushu community.  We train …

Thank you for joining me on my journey through the Valley's (and some not so near) fun fitness adventures!   I have been a trainer for over 15 years, an adventure racer and triathlete for over 10 years, and the proud owner of the Valley's #1 outdoor fitness program, Backyard Bootcamp for over 7 years.  I am also the owner of Topham Street Gym, a unique indoor fitness experience unlike any other offered in the San Fernando Valley. I hope to bring you the very best in weekend excursions, weekly c …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning Chinese Martial Arts. No experience necessary and all levels of fitness are welcome. There are over 300 different styles of martial arts in China. We teach the basic principles and fundamental techniques and will work with you to find the right style for you. Martial arts are practiced in China today with very different intentions such as self-defense, cultural awareness, Olympic competition and personal development. No matter what your goal is, …

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 …