Many of us simply self-heal, and many more of us heal ourselves, friends & family and the community at large. Many times, we are left feeling depleted and exhausted after a treatment (or several) or feel ourselves open to transference. This meet up employs techniques of psychological aikido (Aharata) to effectively build walls of protection around our energy and make us less prone to vampirism and feeling drained-- so that we can keep our energy, yet still heal others.

This group is here to openly study and practice in Koryu Bujutsu (Old method martial art schools) Jujutsu and Ninjutsu.  We invite you to meet others with varied backgrounds, skills and experiences that share the same pursuit of these incredible old martial arts systems. We will have seminars and classes that are geared for all levels of students with or without experience. Koryu Bujutsu is more than fighting as we work on developing spirit, awareness and heightening of our senses. We are invit …

… You will learn how to: • Manage stress, conflict, and resistance with greater ease and skill • Be aware of what your body is communicating under pressure • Recover center when faced with business and personal dilemmas • Expand your presence, confidence, and compassion • Increase your effectiveness It is based on a practice called Leadership Embodiment, which draws on the traditions of Aikido, a revolutionary non-aggressive martial art that offers simple yet deep techniques that help you recogniz …

Iaido, the Way of the Sword, is the art of drawing and using the traditional Japanese sword. Iaido was practiced by the ancient Samurai for centuries. Iaido consists of a number of techniques, or waza, that represent combative situations where generally one or more opponents initiate an attack. Although the waza represent combative encounters, the deeper purposes of iaido are to develop mental discipline, awareness, and mental and physical harmony through practice and control of body and sword …

This group is an opportunity for both men and women to learn and practice self-defense and train in combatives. The group has an open format.  The idea is to provide a venue for people who want to training in an informal environment. Both beginners and long time practitioners are welcome. There will be both regular training sessions and special events and workshops. Group members will receive regular emails that relate to the subjects of self-defense and combatives training. The group is sp …