… You may never have to fight for your life, but you will face age, disease and stress. KunTao Silat training gives you the tools to face ALL of life's challenges. Feel your strength increase, stress melt away as confidence increases, enjoy the freedom of finding your inner efficiency. KunTao Silat is a great martial set and an even better way of life!   Studio Garuda was founded by Guru 'Mas' Judt to bring this unique art to Chicago. Because life is tough, and you can be tougher. Our beginning cl …

ARES mission is within it's name. Our focus is on educating those in the practical application of our research. This means that we use intellectual, philosophical, and physical methods of research to determine the techniques and approaches to martial arts that are the most practical for the most people. We then take our applied research and educate, so there is an understanding of the principal and not just a copy of the performance. ARES is for everyone of upstanding character with a desire to …

… These activities that we will be engaging in include:   wine tastings&lectures, art galleries, some after work events, art museums, museums, upscale lounge's, karaoke, singles mixers, charity events, nightclub visits, live jazz and other music,group discussions&debates on topics having to do with anything but religion (no fighting) , dancing, and going out to various restaurants,    Because various people can approve you into the group, you will be approved within 1-8 hours. Thank you for unders …

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ADDers, Loved ones, Partners and Friends .. This group is for ADDers or Partners to share ideas. Ex's are also invited whether or not having ADD. At times those with ADHD keep others most significant to them at arm's length. Strangers may be treated better, because deeper emotions are not in the picture. Struggle, drama and fighting may ensue, bringing upset or even misery to personal lives in and out of the bedroom. This sequela is not inevitable, yet will typically occur wit …

KINKY ARTS hosts art events and workshops with a kinky twist. From Kinky Figure Drawing to Kinky Camera Club, to our educational seminars on topics related to BDSM and fetish, you're sure to have an enjoyable experience among a friendly, down-to-earth, yet sophisticated group of kinksters. We are all artists, models, photographers, performers, podcasters, and video artists. And we welcome new members of all skill levels! KINKY FIGURE DRAWING It’s a figure drawing session for the open mind …

Inspired by the fictional Jedi in Star Wars, we strive to emulate the path of the Jedi in our real lives. We're not just Star Wars fans, but people who see a core of truth in its philosophy that is worth bringing into the world. Our meetings are for the purpose of training (martial arts, meditation, energy, philosophy, and other topics a Jedi knight needs to understand) and building community. We also don't just sit around watching films and reading books; we go out and offer our services wher …

GiveForward.com is an online fundraising platform that builds a community of support for those going through a medical crisis. With our Meetup group we hope to extend our reach and build a community of both offline AND online support. In addition to GiveForward ambassadors, members will include social workers, survivors, fighters and caregivers. Each meeting will be an opportunity for those going through illness, supporting a patient, or working with patients to talk about the struggles they fac …

… I have lots of friends and a crazy-loving boyfriend who drives me crazy and for the first time I don't mind it ;) I actually kinda like it ;) We meditate together, exercise together, go to networking events together, we fight together and make up and do many things that I was never able to do with my other boyfriends. And that is what relationship is about - and I want to show you how to do that, step by step so that you don't have to be frustrated and so that it is easy for you …

Hello all, This is an OPEN, co-ed and friendly PICK UP soccer club.  Through the spring and fall we play EVERYDAY! In the winter we play indoor on weekdays and outdoor on weekends if weather permits. We welcome high school students (Junior & Senior), women, beginners and all. It is my hope that this club can be a HUB for those who simply wish to play soccer.   RULE 1: If you have three no shows in four weeks period you will be banned for one month.   RULE 2: If you use bad language on the fie …

Located in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood, the Bartitsu Club of Chicago offers regular, progressive training in the “lost martial art of Sherlock Holmes”. History At the end of the Victorian era, E. W. Barton-Wright combined jiujitsu, kickboxing and stick fighting into the “New Art of Self Defence” known as Bartitsu. Promoted via exhibitions, magazine articles and challenge contests, Barton-Wright’s New Art was offered as a means by which ladies and gentlemen could beat street hooligans and r …

… Some of the wildly effective methods we use are: • Guided Meditation • Journaling • Inner Parts Work Demonstrations  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) • Voice Dialogue • Inquiry Process • Authentic Movement • Art • Dreams • Finger Puppets Creative, Practical, Spiritual Self-Transformation Chicago helps you clarify the difference between parts of yourself, and your true self—so you can access more of your inner power and presence, and spend less time fighting the parts that block yo …

… The game is non-contact so there is no checking and certainly no fighting, unlike ice hockey. There is a goal about 10 feet wide at each end of the pool. However, since no one can hold there breath forever their is no goalie. Instead we have forwards and backs and play various formations. An official game is composed of two 15 minute halves and we change sides at half-time. However, in practice we just play continuously, switching sides every 15 minutes. If we have extra players then we have sub …

Hi, we are a group who play co-ed soccer, we play all year (indoor in winter)  come and join us some time! By reserving a spot in a game with Futbol Chicago, you acknowledge that soccer involves certain risks  and that injuries, death, property damage, or harm could occur to them or others. Participants accept all risks and liabilities of any injuries, damages, or harm which arise during or result from that individual's participation in Futbol Chicago activities.  Rules: 1- No fighting,  nothing …

This group is where Regular Guy's n Gals take Action on the solutions in the book: "PackerBackerBob!'s Guide to Global Prosperity"  The 1st Action:Fight White Supremacists by getting leaders to sign "Contract with American Leaders  Here's a Summary of Projects/Events/Actions, with their status.   The 2nd Action  Help PackerBackerBob! get a jobwith team Barack Obama        Here's a video explaining how this group, the NatCapClub & Sunrise Spirits, Inc fit together.  I'mPackerBackerBob!(a Be …

Hello Everyone, As an certified ACE Group Fitness Instructor &  Independent Beachbody coach I am excited to share information about my quest to help those who seek options on how to lead a healthy lifestyle. It is also an honor to participate in the fight of the obesity problem affecting so many today with a company that really cares about changing lives.  Join us and preview a FREE BEACHBODY workout makers of P90X, Insanity and now Shakeology. Details on my site at http://www.FitLizChicago.com  …