“ I always wanted to see others do it so I could know what I am doing wrong because I just started. I think its a beautiful skill. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to make friends and go out with people in a social setting. Looking forward to meeting new like minded friends who enjoy healthy life style, dancing and have passion and zest for life ”

“ I wanna be a great fighter some day. ”

“ I need to stay in shape and feel this form of exercise works the best. ”

“ because i want to learn the art ”

“ I've spent several years in the East. I and have always been interested these type of studies. I'm also a Martial Arts Instructor & Master and I'm curious where teachings & ideas overlap. Especially the years when I was an Ai Ki Do student in Japan. ”

“ Hello all! ( photos to come) ”

“ big fan of the martial arts. i want to more involved in the events that'll take place. ”

“ Local golfers on the North Shore ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to become more active and knowledgable ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking for a gym to train in and do some sparring ”

“ I practice at Soshinkan in Burbank (87th/Cicero). Nice dojo & people. Come join us. Onegai shimasu! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the area and I want to start to be involved in these kinds of activities. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have trimonthly schitic nerve pain and have not been helped by "traditional" medicine. I have had friends who have been helped tremendously to ease their nerve/back pain and believe in tai chi's healing powers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because to practice with good people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because cribbage is the greatest way to piss away an evening. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to fight in the UFC. I trained in jkd But haven't 7 yrs do to an injury. Would love to sparr and train with a bunch of different arts to learn every style I can. Hope you can learn from me as well. ”

“ I want these local Meetups to create a community of free-runners. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because im a big fan of bruce lee and i always wanted to learn the ways of Jeet Kune Do ”

“ I want local Parkour Meetups because im looking for somenew teqnics which i will never get by attending any martial art academy. ”