United Colleges of Martial Arts™. Cross-Discipline(sm); Martial Arts Training; Taekwondo, Shotokan Karate, Hapkido, Traditional Korean Archery, Bo Staff, Bokken, Grappling, Defensive Tactics and Women's Self-Defense. Beginning and experienced students welcome. Foundation instruction for new students in basic martial arts techniques, forms and self-defense. Opportunities for advanced study as well as national and international sport competitions for experienced students. Leadership training and m …

Bridge the gap between traditional martial arts such as Karate, Kung Fu, Aikido, Judo and the progressive martial arts like Krav Maga, Jeet Kun Do and hybrids like MMA. Understand your art better by learning the underlying principles of "martial movement". Understand your kata and its reason for being. Learn how to use the movements for practical self-defense. This group is for intermediate and advanced level martial artists who are serious about breaking down their art to their bare bone compon …

With so many creative artisans, stylists, photographers and models in SoCal, this monthly workshop explores artistic themes that encourage taking skills to another level.                                                                       At this time, we have capped off our Photographer membership to ensure a more one-on-one experience.  If you submit a request to join, and qualify, you will be notified when an opening becomes available. If you paint, craft accessories, dance or model, and …

This group is all about enjoying artistic and creative mediums to channel our higher purpose, release false beliefs and negative thinking that keep us stuck and to really fall back in love with ourselves mentally, emotionally and spiritually in a fun and social way! Come experience everything art in a spiritual way. Learn about connection with devas, angels, loved ones who have passed and your true purpose through different paint mediums. No art experience necessary. You will walk away with a re …

We are a community of creative, friendly women who enjoy making art together. We offer fun events such as open art studios where we each bring a project to work on while chatting and sharing ideas. Most importantly, we're here to support each other and have fun through art! Have any questions or ideas? Please contact the organizer. See you soon!

  The Avatar Center Meetup Group was created with the intention of empowering individuals and organizations to create and achieve breakthrough results that are both measurable and inspiring. To support clients in their development and evolution, The Avatar Center’s recipe for transformation and transcendence uses an eclectic fusion of opposing philosophies and timeless principles, with Ontological Coaching and Martial Arts being the main ingredients. If you would like Coaching and want to create …

Kindred Spirits Art Studio began with Lucinda Hayes, with the idea to promote art for everyone, especially those who think they are only capable of stick figures!

The San Diego Expressive Arts Meetup is a community of individuals who use the arts to nurture a vital life AND as a catalyst for change.  A sample of our offerings include Open Studio, Deep Play workshops, Movie Night, Swift Gallery Openings, Art Happy Hours, community artmaking events, and discussion panels.  Who should join: Personal change-seekers, wounded artists, cultural creatives, educators, visual artists, writers, poets, musicians, dancers, dramatists and filmmakers, activists...

Art can be the best therapy for those that suffer with a mental illness. I welcome all those that would like to come and paint and just escape the worries and pain that comes with a mental illness.

Welcome beginners, intermediate and advanced photo enthusiasts... __ "This exciting class turned my digital camera into an artist's tool! I learned the difference between 'taking a picture' and 'creating art'. ... By taking this workshop Michael will open up a whole new world of photographic possibilities for you, he did me." Troy Garrow, San Diego, CA. __   “...Michael was great!  20 years of photography and I learned more in this class than in my previous 20 years!" Rhonda Mazurek, professio …

This Silat Circle (halaqah) is established for the purpose of training Indonesian Silat, in an authentic Sumatran Form. Anyone interested in an ancient martial path set to tribal drum beats is encouraged to join and be introduced to the cultural treasure of Indonesia in a manner untainted by contemporary influences...Silat is designed through centuries to overcome other martial systems, its movement is unknown among the other traditional martial arts, it does not look like Kung Fu, Karate, Jiu J …

Learn The Hidden Secrets of Pressure Point Fighting. Gather and discuss various pressure point self-defense methods and trade training tips. This Study Group is focused on the use of pressure points as it relates to self defense and its universal application for all martial arts. It doesn't matter whether your a karate man, and aikidoka, kung fu, escrimador or even if you have never had any training at all - you need this knowledge. The use of nerve cavity striking and other weaknesses of the hu …

  Thousands of women and children are assaulted and abducted every year. Many of these tragedies could have been avoided. More Importantly YOU CAN KEEP THEM FROM HAPPENING TO YOU. This meetup focuses on simple, safe and effective self defense techniques that WILL work for you. You don't need a black belt or years of martial arts training to make it work. In just a couple of hours we can show you exactly what you need to know in order survive and escape the vast majority of dangerous situ …

We are committed to creativity!! We want to provide a dynamic nuturing environment for creative professionals, working artists, and serious beginners. ArtLab is a membership based work space and gallery with monthly openings and performances.. CREATE, SHOW, and CONNECT! We are regularly working together to entertain and enlighten San Diego with art openings, live music, performance, and fun events!! Inquire about monthly membership by emailing Nikole@artlabonadams.com 

Founded by Ed Parker and continued through The American Kenpo Karate International by 10th degree Master Paul Mills, Kenpo is in the forefront of Martial Arts because of its modern principles. The logic of Kenpo's scientific methods will allow you to combat today's ever changing violence. Move beyond the limits of other fighting systems with this ground-breaking art know as A.K.K.I Kenpo The AKKI has now grown beyound our wildest dreams and has become one of the fastest growing kenpo organizatio …

This group is dedicated to the Creative Mama. Mamas who enjoy color, art, music, dance, etc. and who would like to share this love with their toddlers. Together we can come up with ways to introduce our little ones to different art mediums and find adventures that foster the creative spirit! Join me if you enjoy the beauty of life, if you are open to the process of creative unfoldment, if you are an artist of any kind... or aspire to be one ;) , if you want to share with your child the endless p …