What we’re about
This group hosts periodic meetups where martial artists in the DC-MD-NOVA area can connect and get to know each other. Whether you're a beginner or have decades of experience, we are all bonded by our connection to martial traditions, many of which originated on the other side of the world and have been passed down for hundreds of years.
We will host non-training meetups just to hang out, as well as sparring sessions and other live training events (i.e., chi sau/push-hands meetups) where you can test and refine your skills through respectful, productive sessions.
This group will not host classes, training courses, or seminars. Training events are designed for you to test the skills that you have trained at your home school in an ego-free, respectful environment.
About Sparring: This is NOT a "fight club". Brawling and showing a lack of reasonable control/restraint will not be tolerated. Maintaining the right group culture is essential to having productive, dynamic meetups. There are no spectators allowed at sparring sessions (participants only). All participants must wear traditional or hybrid boxing gloves, shin guards, a mouthpiece, and a cup (for men). For select events where medium contact sparring is permitted, headgear is also required.