Kron -- "crown" in medieval German -- is an affiliate of the HEMA Alliance, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to research and teaching of HEMA: Historical European Martial Arts. We teach a complete combat system including longsword, dagger, ringen (grappling), staff, spear, and other weapons. The first practice session is free. Regular practice sessions are $5 each for guests. Members pay $52/year ($1 per week) to attend as many sessions as they like, and members vote on how th …

Catalyst is an art space. A gallery. A Studio. A classroom. An experience. We've developed this space as a place for creativity, creation and fun. Become part of our community. Join us in learning and development experiences. Let us know what you'd like to see here, in this space, we'd like to make it your space too. This space is for artists and art enthusiasts alike. Let us know what you're missing in the realm of art creation. Knowledge? Space? Materials? Creativity?

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Art Association (PYLAA) is a fairly small art association (non-profit) that has been in existence for about 50 years here in Northern Orange County. We have about 50 members and hold 9 monthly meeting a year- similar to a typical school year- i.e. eliminating a December meeting and meetings during the summer. We publish a newsletter on a monthly basis and send it out by email, except for a few electronically challenged members that still receive their copy by mail. It i …

Promoting Philippine Yaw-Yan Martial Arts, also called Sayaw ng Kamatayan or "Dance of Death"[1] 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 …

Photography Art provides an opportunity to create images that reflect the creative vision of the photographer as an artist. We provide the studio/location, lighting, models and dedicated, focused ono-on-one dedicated time with the model to allow you to focus on your creativity.

We are a group of photographers dedicated to improving our photography skills so we can produce the best photographic art. We started this Meetup Group to communicate information about our activities, which include our Photo Club, Photography Classes, Photography Workshops and Photo Trips. We also want to use this forum as an effective way to sent our members information on photo ops, club activities and upcoming classes. Come join our monthly Photo Club meeting and give us a try.

This group is for Active Participants of Martial Arts looking to cross-train. For consideration to join this group, please answer the profile questions when prompted. Meet with other Martial Artists and Styles in the Orange County, CA area for learning, workout and fun! We have a casual environment where everyone in this group is very friendly and welcoming. We are all here to practice and learn so whether you are new  or have been practicing for a while, the quality of this group and its parti …

Promoting Sigung Paul Vunak's vision and teachings of the Progressive Fighting System, Contemporary Jeet Kune Do. Self Defense, weapons and Jeet Kune Do out of a Mixed Martial Arts Matrix. Also, teaching Chun Kuk Do, GM Chuck Norris martial art and Brazilian Jiujitsu and Grappling.

Orange County Digital Arts serves southern California in helping people learn the tools and techniques associated with the digital arts. This includes commercial business as well. Through the use of many Adobe applications, the OC Digital Arts organization helps make the connection between the dream and success. Meet other local enthusiasts to trade tips and tricks. Qualify to win up to $2,100 worth of Adobe software plus other great giveaways.

There is so much in Art and Culture in and around Orange County. This group will include a range of events from theater, lectures, museums, galleries, festivals, films and more. Anything that gets you thinking - and sometimes just what sounds like a fun way to spend the weekend! If you have events to suggest, just email the organizer. We definitely want to hear what OC has to offer!

Beach Cities Aikido  Chief Instructor: Sensei Steven Wasserman Est.: 2011 Affiliation: Aikido Association of America Classes focus on the art and philosophy of “Aikido” self defense.   In this Japanese martial art, students will learn the basic principles of falling, rolling and defense techniques against punches, strikes, kicks, knife attacks, control and blending with your opponent, mat safety and self-defense awareness. Instruction is focused towards both the basic principles of Aikido and th …

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 …

FAWN Art Collective is a group in Orange County, Ca, that strives to create, distribute, and exhibit art in various mediums, as well as provide a community for its members. We will soon be opening doors to our physical gallery location as well in Costa Mesa. If you are a young writer, musician or artist, and would like to be a member please do not hesitate to join! We'd More than Love to have you!

This group is for artists that use machine tools as part of their art. Be this robotic art, CNC art, rapid prototyping, art with machinery, etc. Or for those that are intrigued by this kind of art and those that make it. We will meet once a month at The Rebel Unit gallery for fun and discussion, as well as drinks. We can collaborate on larger projects or just show off what we are doing individually. I personally like to have input from others on my own art.

Welcome to the I Liq Chuan Orange County study/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 …

… Our members come from diverse fields such as education, psychology, health care, real estate, publishing, art, music, investment, marketing, law, technology, science, biology, chemistry, medicine, research, counseling, business who meet weekly for learning and fun. Our cutting-edge, well-known speakers present topics on psychology, political and global issues, scientific breakthroughs, Quantum Theory, success strategies, spiritual awareness, and the arts. Meetings are held on Wednesday mornings …