"T'ai chi ch'uan (or Taijiquan) is a relatively modern phrase. It came about in the late 19th century. Before that, what we now know as Taiji was called by other names, such as hao ch'uan' (translated 'loose boxing') or its more correct name of dim-mak (translated 'the striking of the vital points' or 'death-point striking'). It's ironic that the art most people call Taiji has now been reduced to a wimp's boxing rather than the 'supreme ultimate boxing,' which is what T'ai chi ch'uan means. Once …

For portfolio-builders of the 3D world. For practitioners and artists who work with physical reality who wish to document the current state of their art with an out-of-the-box photographer or videographer. We assemble physical artists realm of dancers, practitioners of yoga, cosmeticians, performance artists, street ?? (fill in the rest and keep going...) This is a group of dream-state artists who manufacture art. Sorry, but there will be no "found art" involved, as there are already many groups …

The Carriage House Studio is a photography studio and gallery in Washington, DC, offering studio rental, and photography workshops and exhibits. The studio consists of 1,200 square feet of floor space (60' by 20') at street level, with extensive private alleyways for outdoor work. The studio is located in an historic landmark 1860's carriage house in the Logan Circle Arts District, a few blocks from the Convention Center, White House and Union Station. Although primarily used as a photography st …

Learn and practice practical self-defense and striking skills. Krav Maga is known for its use of instinctual movements and reality-based drills and scenarios. The basic premise of Krav Maga is "don't get hurt." This means out on the street as well as in the training hall. We take care of our partners during training and while we try to make training as realistic as possible, we do so with concern for their safety. There is balance in our training and we acknowledge that developing our mental ca …

Your potential is limited only by your excuses. Whether you work in a corporate environment or from home, whether you are a student or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining communication and leadership skills. Become a Better Speaker Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to formulate and convey your ideas, you open a new world of possibilities. You will be more pe …

Welcome! Every month we'll be getting together at location in the Alexandria area to share tips about technique and gear, (gently) critique each other's work, listen to presentations by professionals and to just enjoy the company of other folks who are into photography, regardless of whether its done through film, digital, or some other technology we haven't come considered yet. The group has a wide range of experience levels, from folks just starting out to professionals who've worked in the fi …

Do you love art, architecture, music and exploring/learning about all that the Washington Metropolitan Area has to offer? Then, this group is for you! Yes, those 20-30 something young professional men and women that want to get out and experience all the culture that our city has to offer. Architectural tours, shows at the Warner Theater, Nellies Brunch, Mansion on O Street. Let's explore! Single and involved peeps are both welcome! You must just have an open mind ready to be filled with all typ …

Hey Alexander Rose here. I'm a premiere lifestyle and dating coach in the Baltimore area. I hold free (and sometimes paid) seminars and workshops here in Baltimore, as well as meetups where we go out and meet women, talk about meeting women. I can teach you how to start a conversation with a woman you find attractive, how to keep from running out of things to say, how to get her phone number in a way that is difficult for her to resist, how to sexualize the interaction, how to condition her for …

This group is for people who love the art of film.  This is not a group for going to the movies to "turn your brain off" and just escape.  If you want to to see and discuss non-mainstream, independent, foreign, art house, classic and documentary films then you are more than welcome to join this group. This is an active group!  There will be at least one film screening pretty much every weekend!  I will be scheduling regular meetups to go see movies at the Landmarks E Street and Bethesda Row, AM …

The Evolver Social Movement’s mission is to create the scaffolding for an international consciousness network based on cooperation, environmental stewardship, joy, creativity and play. We enlist a permaculture approach to this social art sculpture, believing our local communities know what’s best for them. The Washington, D.C. Evolver Spore is providing a forum for people to interact on a face-to-face level to raise awareness and empower our local community in this extraordinary time. Ever-consc …

Intro to Krav Maga – Survival on the Streets Hand to Hand combat techniques used by Israeli Special Forces.  The ultimate reality based system, engineered for the most brutal and vicious street confrontations. No rules, no regulations, no judges.  This is not for sport. No experience necessary. A payment of $12.00 is due to the instructor for insurance for people trying the class for the first time.  A T-shirt may be purchased from the instructor for an additional fee. Certified AWSDA womens s …

The purpose of this meet up group is to support Spoken Word/Poetry in Washington, DC. Come out and listen or come share your work! There are several venues in the "U" Street area that host "Open Mic" each week. We will Honor Gil Scott Heron, by hosting this Annual Poetry Festival. Please join us at Busboy's and Poets on Tuesday's and Wednesday's at 9PM. Our Annual event was held on August 27, 2009 at the Carter Barron. Our feature artist was Gil Scott-Heron. It was broadcast by WPFW - 89.3 FM, i …

This group will enjoy the dynamic programming which occurs during the week of Plein Air-Easton! from July 15-21 in Easton, Maryland. Artists and festival attendees are encouraged to attend demonstrations, workshops and lectures throughout the week many of which are free and open to the public. There will be a Plein Air-Easton! All Ages Quick Draw on Saturday July 20 which takes place on the streets of downtown Easton. See why Plein Air-Easton! is regarded as the nation's "Best Plein Air Painting …

Our mission is to promote an appreciation of Italian language and culture through Italian language lessons, cooking lessons, film, art, music, literature, wine tastings, sports, travel and social engagement. We help people with a strong interest in Italy connect with one another, both online and in person.  Membership is FREE and we're open to all levels of Italian language from zero to native fluency. We're the original Italian language meetup group in our area, the largest, and still the faste …

Beautiful, remote, full of images of Maryland's past, present and future, the Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure. Our group will feature workshops, exhibits, excursions, and networking to help you produce prize winning photography, or simply for your pleasure and enjoyment! For those interested in working in a studio environment, we will also have a complete professional studio (Cattail Studio) available for rental, suited to portrait, model portfolio, and boudoir photography, in a waterfront …

This group is for people who really love and appreciate cinema with all its different forms and expressions. We'll see only films that are in limited release. It could be a small indie American movie, a foreign drama, a documentary or an experimental animation. I hope ladies and gents who attend will be interested to stay after shows and share their impressions of just watched film while having a drink or two. This is a perfect meetup for people who love movies and want to talk about them. I int …