Capoeira - an art, a game, a conversation. That fuses together elements of dance, martial arts, music, strategy, acrobatics, yoga-like dynamic movement, challenge, social skills, self improvement, and culture. Contra Mestre Amir Solsky (Parafina), originally from Israel, has been studying the art of Capoeira and Gymnastics for over 18 years. Amir combines his talent of Brazilian dance fighting with amazing acrobatics making him a high in demand Martial Artist for events, performances, and mov …
This group is for people who are interested in Chinese martial arts or currently/previously trained Chinese martial arts. No previous martial arts experience necessary!! Kung fu or Gong fu means hard work but is synonymous to traditional Chinese martial arts. There are many different styles such as Song Shan Shaolin temple kung fu, Northern Shaolin Kung fu, Various animal style kung fu, etc. Wushu means martial arts but is synonymous for modern Chinese martial arts. Modern Chinese martial …
What's No Limit? We are a group of Stunt People, and fight Choreographers looking to help those with the desire to break into an ever inclusive industry by showing what we know, having guest teachers show what they know, and opening up the secret world of stunts to a more wider audience.
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Blessed Be! This is a group for all Wiccans, Pagans, Druids, Shamans, or any Magickal, positive, constructive, 'life-affirming' paths, --including people who don't follow *any* existing path, but simply ~create their own path~ sourcing it from within. There had been a lack of meetups on the West side of town, so we created this group to give the West Side (West LA/Santa Monica and nearby areas) Witches & Pagans places to meet, hold public rituals, and so on, plus post about them. Currently we ho …
What is Contact Improvisation? Contact Improvisation (CI) is a dance technique in which points of physical contact provide the starting point for movement and exploration. Jams usually takes place without music so that dancers can define their own pace. People dance contact in any combination of genders, there are no “steps,” and it’s entirely improvised. The practice includes rolling, falling, being upside down, following a physical point of contact, supporting and giving weight to a partner. …
… For example absorption of energy is also an important factor, such as body rolls when landing which reduce impact forces on the legs and spine, allowing a freerunner to jump from greater heights than those often considered sensible in other forms of acrobatics and gymnastics. This class is for all levels from beginner to advanced, for those that are doing athletics (Football, Soccer, Wrestling, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field, etc) to those that want to just vary their workout. …
… It will incorporate learning different percussion instruments, singing, acrobatics, fight-like moves, yoga-like movements, and lastly its lots of fun! It will increase your Flexibility, Confidence, Cardio-Vascular Endurance, Range of Motion, Rhythm, and Awareness of yourself and others. The class combines many different aspects and keeps things interesting...it's a great way to lose weight, get fit, and make new friends!! So come have some fun with us and bring clothes you are comfortable to w …
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