Want to learn Aikido? This Japanese martial art translates to mean “the way of harmonizing the spirit.” Students will learn the basic principles of falling, rolling, control and blending with your opponent, mat safety and self-defense awareness. Instruction is focused towards both the basic principles of Yoshinkan Aikido, the basic movements, and their applications in technique. Emphasis is on learning timing, natural movement and connection with your training partner and not on overall strength …

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 …

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 …