Self-Defense

Join us for a thrilling and empowering Martial Arts Training hosted by the **Juk Cheon Do** \- Self Defense and Martial Arts group\! Our wednesday training is focused on **Striking and Weapon training as well as the sparring in those disciplines**. This event is perfect for adults looking to enhance their self-defense techniques, improve fitness, and learn this unique Korean German Martial Arts. Whether you are a newbie or have experience in MMA Mixed Martial Arts or Weapon fighting Styles like FMA, this training will offer valuable insights and practical training exercises to bring your skills to another level. Get ready to boost your confidence, strength, and agility while embracing the physical and mental challenges of this martial arts training and enjoy this fantastic opportunity to make new friends within the community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for martial arts. We are not a huge group and like to train in a nice atmosphere with each other. Everybody is welcome weather you are a total beginner or experienced martial artist, weather your are top fit or you want to be it. Don’t be afraid and never forget, everybody starts at one point as a beginner. Important is the will to start. So no excuses! Start today! And of course we are also open to females, males and whatever. Here everybody is equal to share the same fun and pain. ;) Languages: German, English, Korean, Japanese. If the door is closed or you can’t find us, please call me: 01781830004 !

[*Registration form required below*] **Interested in Japanese sword fighting or Japanese culture? Come join a trial and experience the traditional Samurai art at Katori Shintō-ryū in Schöneberg.** **Trial Fee**: **25€**/ session (2hr). Classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 19:00 to 21:00. **!!SIGN UP HERE**: [Katori Shinto-ryū Berlin Sign-up (google.com)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBt4A13VgnEcgQQ2PDaruthmYMRWineG4KtUCKsuC9KBsCUQ/viewform) Registration is required before your participation so that we can prepare enough training equipment. **Address**: Belziger Str. 25, 10823 Berlin. **No previous experience required!** The classes are in English and German. **Our website**: [Kenjutsu Berlin - Official school of Katori Shinto-ryu in Berlin (katoriberlin.org)](https://katoriberlin.org/) **Katori Shintō-ryū** is one of the oldest Japanese sword fighting traditions (koryū) still practised today and is recognized by the Japanese government as a cultural intangeable asset. The school was founded in the middle of the 15th century by Iizasa Chōisai Ienao at the Katori Shrine (Katori jingū) and has become the origin of numerous other martial arts schools over the course of its almost 600-year history. The training consists of the continuous repetition of fixed sequences of movements (kata) and includes the use of classic Japanese weapons such as the sword (iai-jutsu, battō-jutsu, ken-jutsu, ryōtō-jutsu, kodachi-jutsu), the long staff (bō-jutsu), the lance (naginata-jutsu) and the spear (sō-jutsu), as well as unarmed disciplines, tactics and spiritual aspects. **The Katori Berlin dojo** is the only official shibu of Otake Nobutoshi-shihan’s dojo Shinbukan in Germany and fully dedicated to the transmission and study of one martial tradition: Tenshinshō-den Katori Shintō-ryū. Through these efforts we aim to contribute to the cultural preservation of this martial tradition. The dojo has one officially appointed shidosha. **Our sensei**: Sebastian Graetz has been active in martial arts since 1997. After almost 15 years of taekwondo in Berlin, he started with Katori Shintō-ryū in Asia in 2014. Since then, he has studied in Japan with Ōtake Risuke-shihan and Ōtake Nobutoshi-shihan, and in Vietnam with Malte Stokhof-shihandai. In 2023, he received his Menkyo license and permission to set up a training group in Berlin the following year.

Vom Wedding geht es weiter Richtung Südwesten in die Schlüterstraße. Mit Sand unter den Füßen und der S-Bahn über den Köpfen, lassen wir den Abend mit einer großen Auswahl an bunten Cocktails ausklingen. Im Zeitlos am Savignyplatz sind Plätze reserviert. Achtet auf unsere Tischaufsteller. Wer das erste Mal dabei ist, kommt gern ein paar Minuten später, damit die Gruppe sich sammeln kann. Denkt ggf. an Bargeld. Wir sind den ganzen Abend vor Ort. Zu einem Event kommen regelmäßig bis zu 25 Leute. Wie kommt ihr hin? S3/5/7/9 - S Savignyplatz

Cuban salsa classes every Wednesday . Join us, learn how to dance, save lives and make friends! **Classes**: 19:00 - Absolute Beginners (For Free) 20:00 - Beginners 2 21.00 - Improvers 1 **Price: (Card payment only)** 1 class - 7€ 10 class pass - 49€ or 42€ reduced* (To use within 11 weeks. Valid for all our classes. It can only be used by one person per class. No refund possible) * Reduced price for students, Schüler, Azubis, H4-Empfänger, and pensioners/retired folks. A valid proof is needed. **Why should you learn Salsa, and why with us?** - It's great fun! - You don't need any prior dancing experience. - You get to know loads of new people. - No registration, just swing by. - No fix starting date - you can start any week. - No dress code - come in whatever you feel comfortable in. Note:No outside shoes in the room: socks or a pair of clean shoes will be required - No partner needed - we change regularly during the classes (bring all your friends though!) - You can help us make a difference! **What is Salsa4Water**? Simple! We teach Salsa and donate all our profits to the NGO Welthungerhilfe, which uses these funds for their local projects in Malawi. Welthungerhilfe fights for equal access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in nearly 40 countries world wide. This gives you the chance to save lives while dancing!

**Our relationship with our mother is one of the most formative and sometimes one of the most complicated connections in our lives.** Even as adults, its impact can show up in our self-worth, our relationships, our boundaries, and the way we move through the world. **❣ Please read all details! ❣** This women’s coaching circle is a safe and compassionate space to gently explore the layers of a difficult mother relationship. Together, we will look at the emotional patterns, unmet needs, and inner wounds that may still be influencing your present life. **Through guided reflection, sharing, and mindful practices, you will be supported to:** * understand how your mother relationship has shaped you * bring awareness to repeating emotional patterns * reconnect with your own needs, feelings, and inner truth * begin to release what no longer serves you * cultivate more self-compassion and inner freedom This is not about blame. It is about awareness, healing, and reclaiming yourself. You are not alone in this. And healing is possible. 🌞 **About the Spaceholder** This circle is guided by Isabel, a holistic mindfulness and life coach with many years of experience supporting individuals and groups through life transitions. Her approach is grounded, trauma-aware, and practical. Isabel combines mindfulness, emotional awareness, and coaching tools to help her clients gain clarity, strengthen self-trust, and move forward with intention and presence. 📅 **Time:** 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Doors open at 6:45 pm) 📍 **Location:** Samariterkiez, Berlin (address will be shared after registration) 💰 **Contribution:** 10 – 15 € 💌 **Registration: Only via Email or Whatsapp** Email: [wildandsilent.berlin@gmail.com](mailto:wildandsilent.berlin@gmail.com) WhatsApp: +49 (0) 1573 72 48 15 7 **RSVP on Meetup does not secure your seat.**

Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! We will do at least two sessions of each 45 minutes of writing and two breaks. We will start the first writing session at 10:15. For space reasons, we are limited to a certain number of attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can't come. We are typically by the large windows facing the U-Bahn entrance. If you are new, come and say hello, as we know that suddenly going quiet for 45 minutes and staring at that blank page can be intimidating when it's your first time. We have a lot of long-term regulars who will be happy to help you feel welcome. In between sessions, we have a Telegram chat: https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw For more information, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com/).

Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! We will do two 45-minute writing sessions, with a 15-minute break in between. The first session starts at 18:45pm. We’re meeting at the bar of the Motel One. You’ll find us on the second floor at the big table by the window. For space reasons, we are limited to a certain number of attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can't come. If you are new, come and say hello, as we know that suddenly going quiet for 45 minutes and staring at that blank page can be intimidating when it's your first time. We have a lot of long-term regulars who will be happy to help you feel welcome. In between sessions, we have a Telegram chat: https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw For more information, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com/).

[*Registration form required below*] **Interested in Japanese sword fighting or Japanese culture? Come join a trial and experience the traditional Samurai art at Katori Shintō-ryū in Schöneberg.** **Trial Fee**: **25€**/ session (2hr). Classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 19:00 to 21:00. **!!SIGN UP HERE**: [Katori Shinto-ryū Berlin Sign-up (google.com)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBt4A13VgnEcgQQ2PDaruthmYMRWineG4KtUCKsuC9KBsCUQ/viewform) Registration is required before your participation so that we can prepare enough training equipment. **Address**: Belziger Str. 25, 10823 Berlin. **No previous experience required!** The classes are in English and German. **Our website**: [Kenjutsu Berlin - Official school of Katori Shinto-ryu in Berlin (katoriberlin.org)](https://katoriberlin.org/) **Katori Shintō-ryū** is one of the oldest Japanese sword fighting traditions (koryū) still practised today and is recognized by the Japanese government as a cultural intangeable asset. The school was founded in the middle of the 15th century by Iizasa Chōisai Ienao at the Katori Shrine (Katori jingū) and has become the origin of numerous other martial arts schools over the course of its almost 600-year history. The training consists of the continuous repetition of fixed sequences of movements (kata) and includes the use of classic Japanese weapons such as the sword (iai-jutsu, battō-jutsu, ken-jutsu, ryōtō-jutsu, kodachi-jutsu), the long staff (bō-jutsu), the lance (naginata-jutsu) and the spear (sō-jutsu), as well as unarmed disciplines, tactics and spiritual aspects. **The Katori Berlin dojo** is the only official shibu of Otake Nobutoshi-shihan’s dojo Shinbukan in Germany and fully dedicated to the transmission and study of one martial tradition: Tenshinshō-den Katori Shintō-ryū. Through these efforts we aim to contribute to the cultural preservation of this martial tradition. The dojo has one officially appointed shidosha. **Our sensei**: Sebastian Graetz has been active in martial arts since 1997. After almost 15 years of taekwondo in Berlin, he started with Katori Shintō-ryū in Asia in 2014. Since then, he has studied in Japan with Ōtake Risuke-shihan and Ōtake Nobutoshi-shihan, and in Vietnam with Malte Stokhof-shihandai. In 2023, he received his Menkyo license and permission to set up a training group in Berlin the following year.

### Ankommen. Loslassen. Verbinden. Manchmal braucht es nur ein paar bewusste Stunden, um wieder bei sich selbst anzukommen. Mit unserer *BeYou Selfcare Experience* schaffen wir einen Raum, in dem du den Alltag für einen Moment loslassen darfst. Ohne Erwartungen, ohne Druck, einfach nur für dich. Dieses besondere Format verbindet sanftes Hatha Yoga, Düfte & Klang direkt am Körper. Echte Verbindung in kleiner, achtsamer Runde ist uns dabei wichtig. ✨ Diesmal steht das bewusste Spüren von Klang im Mittelpunkt. Die Schwingungen der Körperklangschale werden direkt am Körper erfahrbar und laden dich ein, tiefer zu entspannen, loszulassen und dein Nervensystem zur Ruhe kommen zu lassen. Begleitet wird die Erfahrung von: 🌿 achtsamem Yoga 🌿 einer wohltuenden Kräuterduftreise 🌿 nährenden Getränken & kleinen Snacks 🌿 Zeit für Austausch, Ruhe und bewusste Verbindung Wir wünschen uns einen geschützten Raum, in dem du dich gesehen, gehalten und willkommen fühlen darfst, genauso wie du gerade bist. Da uns eine persönliche Atmosphäre wichtig ist, gibt es nur wenige Plätze. Wir freuen uns sehr auf diesen gemeinsamen Vormittag mit dir 💛 *** 📅 31. Mai 2025 🕚 11:00–14:00 Uhr 📍 Raum für Dich · Lemkestr. 77 · 12623 Berlin 💰 Energieausgleich: 59 € Anmeldung: info@personal-health-coaching.de info@corinneadolph.de

**For registration for this class see: [https://www.kang-center.de/taekwondo-berlin/#taekwondo-kurse-berlin](https://www.kang-center.de/taekwondo-berlin/#taekwondo-kurse-berlin)** We are an international group (speaking English, German and Korean), enthusiastic and ambitious learning the art of traditional Taekwon-Do, meaning full perfection and power but no contact. Our grandmaster Kang, Shin-Gyu is a student of famous grandmaster Kwon, Jae-Hwa, so that we can learn from the originals. Sounds sophisticated? It is - and also a lot of fun! Most of us are between 20 an 30 years old, half of them male and half female. But we welcome anybody any age! As a beginner you need nothing more than some comfortable sportswear. See you in Class!

**Update, date changed to 31.05. (instead of 26.04.)** Do you relate to Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS)? Want to hang out with like-minded people? Not sure but want to find out more? Then come and join us on a visit to Pfaueninsel. We will walk first for about one hour from Haus der Wannsee-Konferenz towards Pfaueninsel. Then we take a short ferry ride to the the island. The ferry ticket (valid for both ways) cost 6 Euro and includes the entry fee of the island. Together we will explore the island and find a place to sit, preferably on the lawn or by the water. It's best to bring something to sit on, like a blanket or yoga mat. We can play some cards, have a picnic, or just talk about your favorite HSP topic. We will leave the island at 6 pm and then head back to S-Bahnhof Wannsee (probably with the bus nr. 218). **When:** Sunday 31 May at 12:30 pm **Exact meeting location:** At the bus stop opposite S-Bahnhof Wannsee. Where we will take the bus nr. 114 at 12:37 towards Heckeshorn. It's also possible to join 12:45 pm at the bus stop "Haus der Wannsee-Konferenz" in case you come from another direction. **About the island:** Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island) is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site in Berlin’s River Havel, renowned for its romantic landscape, free-roaming peacocks, and iconic white fairytale castle. Please note everyone is responsible for themselves. If you're tired and/or overstimulated, please don't feel obligated to stay and feel free to say your goodbyes earlier on. German version below: *Erkennst du dich im Begriff "Hochsensible Person" (HSP) wieder? Möchtest du dich mit Gleichgesinnten treffen? Oder bist du dir noch nicht sicher, möchtest aber mehr darüber erfahren? Dann komme zu einem Spaziergang/Picknick zur Pfaueninsel.* *Wir laufen vom Haus der Wannseekonferenz am Wasser entlang Richtung Pfaueninsel. Zum Übersetzen auf die Pfaueninsel nehmen wir eine Fähre, diese kostet einmalig 6 Euro (für den Eintritt auf die Insel und die Überfahrt). Zusammen werden wir die Insel erkunden und uns ein Plätzchen zum hinsetzen suchen. Am besten bringst du etwas zum Sitzen mit, z. B. eine Decke oder eine Yogamatte. Wir können Karten spielen, picknicken oder einfach über dein Lieblings-HSP-Thema sprechen.* *Gegen 18 Uhr machen wir uns auf den Rückweg (dann schließt die Insel) und fahren zum Bahnhof Wannsee (wahrscheinlich mit dem Bus 218)* *Wann:* *Sonntag, 31. Mai, um 12:30 Uhr* *Genauer Treffpunkt* *An der Bushaltestelle gegenüber vom Bahnhof Wannsee, wo die Linie 114 Richtung Heckeshorn abfährt* *Bitte beachte, jeder ist für sich selbst verantwortlich. Wenn du müde und/oder überreizt bist, fühle dich bitte nicht verpflichtet zu bleiben und verabschiede dich ruhig früher.*

🥊 BOXING IN THE PARK – Friedrichshain Edition 🌳 Lust auf Technik, Cardio, gute Energie und eine starke Community? Dann komm zu unserem Outdoor Boxing Event im Volkspark Friedrichshain direkt am Märchenbrunnen. Egal ob Anfänger oder Fortgeschritten – alle Levels sind willkommen. Es geht nicht um Kämpfe oder Sparring, sondern um sauberes Techniktraining, Drills, Bewegung, Fitness und Spaß in entspannter Atmosphäre. Freu dich auf: * Technik & Boxing Drills * Cardio Sessions * Gruppenübungen * Community Vibes * Snacks * Kleine Turnierpreise 🏆 📍 Volkspark Friedrichshain – Märchenbrunnen 📍 Exakter Treffpunkt am Märchenbrunnen wird 1 h vor dem Event bekannt gegeben. 📅 Samstag, 30.05.2026 🕐 13:00 Uhr ⏱ Dauer: ca. 90 Minuten Funny but not funny. ⚠️ Only 5 limited spots left. 🥊 BOXING IN THE PARK – Friedrichshain Edition 🌳 Looking for boxing technique, cardio, good energy and a strong community vibe? Join us for our outdoor boxing event at Volkspark Friedrichshain right next to the famous Märchenbrunnen fountain. All levels are welcome – beginners included. This is not about fighting or sparring. The focus is on clean technique, boxing drills, movement, fitness and having a great time together. What to expect: * Boxing technique & drills * Cardio sessions * Group exercises * Community vibes * Snacks * Small tournament prizes 🏆 📍 Volkspark Friedrichshain – Märchenbrunnen 📍 Exact spot at Märchenbrunnen will be shared 1h before the event. 📅 Saturday, May 30th, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM ⏱ Duration: around 90 minutes Funny but not funny. ⚠️ Only 5 limited spots left.

Do you want to play Beach Volleyball, just for fun? Are you a bit unfit, a bit old, or a bit Terrible? Want to have a relaxed game and maybe a drink after? Then Terrible Beach Volleyball is for you! (and it´s free!) NOT SUITABLE for competitive players - we just want to have fun with no pressure. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landlsc/ Club members of the lousy & Lazy SC will have priority on the waiting list.

Welcome! This football session is for individuals who like playing on moderate to high intensity (run a lot and change position to give player with the ball option to pass). Usually play on a pretty competitive level. Our football skills are average to good. To keep things fair and enjoyable for all, we follow a few simple rules: ***Show up at 07:15 **so that you can get checked by the organiser* *If you are not checked by the organiser by kick-off at 7:30 then \*\*1 match penalty applies\*\*(being moved to waitlist)* *Related, if you sign out from the attending list after Friday at 3pm, a 1 match penalty applies (moved to wait-list)* *** No studs *If you show up with studs, then you wont be allowed to play - No dangerous tackling *If you get tackled, you need to call the foul - In case of handball only people close (1-2m) can call handball *Since we play 12v12, we have offsides (0-1m difference is still tolerated) - No penalties for handball in penalty box(no way of proving handball and please be fair) *In case of handball, the other teams goalkeeper gets the ball

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ Wear workout clothes. \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ $10 per class $5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt Club shirts are $25 Hope to see you soon. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ Wear workout clothes. \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ $10 per class $5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt Club shirts are $25 Hope to see you soon. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

This is an in-person meeting. Would you like to know the Real You, not just a shadow of yourself? Does your life energy feel somehow trapped within? Does your self-confidence get easily shaken? Do you get in the way of your own goals? We will discuss the real source of all this, what holds you back in life, and how to handle it so you can achieve more successful and happier living. Perhaps you get weighed down with negative emotions you can't seem to shrug off. Or find yourself doing strange and irrational things - not really being yourself. We will cover why that is and tools that work to help you unearth your self, your self-confidence and motivation. This meeting will help you learn about how to effectively overcome: -Out-of-control unwanted emotions -Low self-esteem -Anxiety -Negativity -Stress -Irrational fears -Traumatic or painfully emotional incidents -Breakups -Betrayals -Feeling like you're not really yourself -Self-doubt... We will discuss how to unleash the inner you and tap into your true potential. So come to this online meetup! This meeting is sponsored by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio

Dodgeball is back again! If you’ve been wanting to come out, this is an easy one to join. We’ll be playing for about 1.5 to 2 hours, you do not need to bring any equipment, and no experience is needed. We use a specific set of rules and equipment to make the games run better and keep them fun for everybody, not just people who already know how to play. If it rains, the event will be canceled.

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.