With crime & violence on the rise self defense is a necessity. Commando Krav Maga covers all aspects of Self Defense, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Gun & Knife Disarms, Ground Fighting, Multiple Opponents & Much More! Classes are designed to give participants the necessary tools for self protection/defense to counter surprise violent attacks. Commando Krav Maga is a system of self defense that has evolved over time to deal with modern day issues. Class focuses on Gun Disarms, Knife Disarms, Ground Surviv …

Team Red Rides to Fight Diabetes! Our rides are open to everyone - the more the merrier! Come join our training rides to train, and have fun. We have consistent training rides on the Schuylkill River Trail, in Ridley State Park, and occasional rides in West Chester, Lancaster County and Bucks County.  We are looking to expand our rides in the greater Philly area and organize rides for all skill levels. Team Red is an official team formed by the American Diabetes Association for the Tour de Cure, …

… I welcome you to join me and other Real Christian Women to come and fellowship and be made free in overcoming the struggle of 'fighting the temptations' of life.  Christian Real Talk is a world of transparency that has been designed to offer a non-judgmental and supportive environment for women struggling with issues of life.   Our group is diversified and filled with women from all walks of life that are eager and willing to help others by sharing how they overcame their struggles.     Again, I …

  Philadelphia is one of the world's greatest cities. It was in our city that the Constitution was framed, leaders stepped up, and our great nation was born. However, our city is in a state of emergency with rising debt, falling employment, public safety issues, and a municipal government entrenched with patronage, nepotism, back room politics and malaise. This group is founded on the belief that good citizens can come together; regardless of political party, religion, race, sex, sexual orient …

We are a community group of purpose, goals, and action. We seek to combat modern slavery, which is the economic exploitation of individuals through the use of violence and coercion, and human trafficking, which is the modern-day slave trade. Come join us and explore how you can take part! ---------------- OUR VISION ---------------- A world without slavery ----------------- OUR MISSION ----------------- To end slavery forever by leveraging the power of the community to - Create a forum fo …

… We can call attention to the cause by walking, talking about it among your friends, families, and co-workers and collecting pledges that support the fight against hunger.  

… The groups mission is to educate the public regarding bully breeds, promote responsible pet ownership, promote spay / neuter programs, and advocate against breed specific legislation and the inhumane activity of dog fighting.

… Constitution / self reliance / food preservation and storage / water procurement and purification / making shelter / lethal and non lethal defense / Nuke-Chem-Bio issues / self reliant psychology / bartering / family oriented strategies and techniques  / civil unrest / firearm basics / gardening in small spaces / natural disasters / stealth and subterfuge / resisting martial law / emergency medicine and trauma care / repelling home invasions / wilderness survival / fire making and fire fighting …

This is the Philadelphia area chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance. We are a group of Harry Potter fans fighting for peace, activism, and justice in the Muggle world. If you are a Potter-Person and are interested in making a difference in your community, this group is for you! Check out our LJ group at community.livejournal.com/da_philadelphia!

We will have two very specific areas of focus: 1) Politically we will work on getting the Congress and/or the President to limit the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, effectively overturning Roe vs. Wade... returning the fight to OUR home field, the states. We will also be working to get Congress to define life as begining at conception. 2) Educationally we will chop away at "The Myth of Overpopulation" since the FEAR of Overpopulation is one of the main pillars of the Pro-Abo …

… Today NORML continues to lead the fight to reform state and federal marijuana laws, whether by voter initiative or through the elected legislatures. NORML serves as an informational resource to the national media on marijuana-related stories, providing a perspective to offset the anti-marijuana propaganda from the government; lobbies state and federal legislators in support of reform legislation; publishes a regularnewsletter; hosts, along with the NORML Foundation, an informative web site and a …

… Let's share our passions, fight our fears, elucidate our doubts, tinker with our thoughts, develop our plans, and enjoy our time together with some good laughs. XKCD: Philosophy   *** Guidelines for newcomers *** - Show up early - If you are new, please show up a few minutes early so we can welcome you before the discussion begins.  If you show up late, we ask that you listen for a while so you understand what we're discussing before you jump in.  - What to expect - While we sometim …

… This is a community-building exercise, not a fight to the death!

… Like Toastmasters meets Fight Club ;-) It will include both discussions on Google, casual practices between members, and in-field practice. You can come at any time for any activity, and you aren't required to be regular (unless you think that this will enable sluffing off on your part, then participate as often as you can). Come and go as you please. It works just as well, because feedback from relative strangers is so valuable for these things. We're glad to have you.   TO INQUIRE, COMMENT, AN …

This group is a spinoff of our adventure club. For local and global adventures every week, join http://www.meetup.com/PhiladelphiaAdventure/ This group sets aside space for our growing volunteer board and kicks it up a notch as we create our own nonprofit corporation. Our volunteers have been fighting to make our world and our community better for two years now with fantastic results. You constantly blow away expectations; whether it is helping to feed the hungry, thank our veterans, protec …

… As a Team, we can turn this ship around. Fight for Independence - Join Us! Steve Piotrowski www.CFLiberty.org