This Meetup Group is meant to serve as an introduction to Kanreikai Karate. Kanreikai Karate is a full contact style, but classes are structured so that students of all levels and abilities are able to train safely. Whatever one’s initial level of fitness or previous experience, the training will enable one to gain strength, speed, flexibility and stamina. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, students are taught karate basics and forms as well as the elements of fighting : combinations …

CLASSES ( RSVP & Donate 2-3 days in Advance - thank you ) As a teacher and practitioner of Karatedo since 1982, the purpose of this group is to offer the opportunity for one to engage oneself in Karatedo (empty-handed way) or martial arts; i.e., a way of life. In this kickboxing group, one will learn respect, patience, appreciation, and enhance one's life via the path of The Middle Way; i.e., balance as well as vastly improve overall CORE strength and Coordination/Gross Motor-Skills. Moreover, …

I am new to goju-ryu, but would like to make it a daily practice. Every day but Tues/Thurs (when my sensei comes into the city), I'd love to have several other goju-ryu practitioners/enthusiasts to train with. In good weather, maybe we could do some group jogs and basic training in Central Park. In difficult weather, we could consider a wood-floored studio rental. Martial artists of all paths are welcome, but I will be focusing on Okinawan goju-ryu, as expounded by the IOGKF under Sensei Morio H …

We teach Yang style long form, via the Tung family and B.P. Chan.  We teach the traditional slow set, along with push hands, two-person sets, Qi Gong, etc.  For advanced students, we also offer the fast form, fa jing form and the Hao style long form, as well as weapons and free-style push hands.  This is not westernized, watered-down, shortened or simplified.  It's a good group and we're having a ball.  You're welcome to come and watch or participate -- first class is free.   We meet on Thursday …