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Fountain Pen Hangout and Ink Swap đď¸đ§Ş
Letâs meet again to share the joy of fountain pens with each other! Bring your spare inks to swap samples, if you enjoy that sort of thing. Journaling and art is welcome as well.
See you there!
Adult Jiu-Jitsu (gi class) at One Spirit Martial Arts in Herndon
This class will provide instruction into various concepts of **Jiu-Jitsu** as a form of **martial art**.
Participants will have the opportunity to **study**, **practice**, and **experiment** with **submission holds** and **strategic fighting controls** that are the hallmark of the now famous methodology of Professional MMA athletes and professional combatives users.
This **gi class** is held every **Tuesday** and **Thursday** and includes **one hour of instruction** and **30 minutes** (sometimes longer, TBD) of **open training**.
Gis are available if you need one.
Drop-in fee for non-members is **$20** which which can be paid on-site.
Note that we are in **Suite #130**.
My Ghost Story - Sticks and Stones
Are you missing the feel of a cold breeze; the chill down your spine? The sound of steps down a darkened hallway, wings of bats in the moonlight, and the whispers on the wind?
**Itâs time to share Ghost Stories!** This event is geared towards those with tales of experiences from the great beyond. Come with an open mind and a story of your own, and we will together explore and hold space for sharing experiences and embracing the spooky side of lifeâŚ. And death!
We will provide popcorn â but please feel free to bring a spooky treat of your own to share with the group! Additionally, you can also bring a blanket or something cozy to sit on while we share.
Event cost: $5
Morning Muay Thai (Kickboxing) Training in Herndon, VA đĽ
Join us for [Muay Thai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muay_Thai) kickboxing at [OSMA in Herndon, VA](https://www.virginiabjj.com/): an energetic morning class focused on striking technique, conditioning, and controlled sparring. đĽ
This adult (16+) class combines **technical instruction, pad work, partner drills**, and **cardio training** to build real-world skill and endurance in a safe, structured setting.
Beginners and experienced students alike will learn how to apply the principles of **Muay Thai: *The Art Of Eight Limbs***, through precise **strikes**, **timing**, and **defense**.
Classes take place every **Saturday** at **10:00 AM**.
The **drop-in fee is $20**, payable on-site, and note that we are located in **suite #130**.
Come train with us and see why so many in [Northern Virginia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Virginia) choose One Spirit Martial Arts for top-tier martial-arts instruction.
**Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)**
Q: Is this class suitable for someone interested in **boxing**?
A: Yes! Muay Thai shares many of the same **striking fundamentals** as [boxing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing), including **stance**, **timing**, and **defensive movement**. Students searching for boxing gyms in [Herndon, VA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herndon,_Virginia) or Northern Virginia train at OSMA to develop **solid punching technique** along with **kicks**, **knees**, and **elbows**.
BreadBreakers Lunch: Travel as a Lens to Different Worldviews
**In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.**
In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** If you're hungry for good discourse and deeper community, join us for lunch and a conversation on ***Worldâs Diversity on the Table: How Traveling Helps Us Understand Different Worldviews.***
Hereâs how it works: For just two hours, a table of people set aside the need to "convince" or "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by an experienced table host, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds. In a world of disconnection and surface-level interaction, we'll carve out some time just to be humans together and have a meaningful conversation.
We'll be meeting at Wegmans, Upper Level Dining Area - look for your hosts, Albert and Todd. This will be a "bring your own lunch" gathering (or "buy your own", from Wegmans' great self-serve cafe!)
BreadBreakers, an initiative by Restoration United Methodist Church in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community where all beliefs, faiths, and stripes are welcomed. Our leadership and volunteer team includes people who attend Restoration and people who don't.
**So - why talk about travel? Here's a word from this event's lead host, Albert:**
*Travel is more than movement across geography, visiting cities, viewing landscapes and counting distances. Travel is also an inward movement: an encounter with difference that rearranges how we see the world and ourselves.*
*When we travel, we are exposed to other ways of organizing life: different assumptions about time and values, family and belonging, work and dignity, authority and trust, hospitality and faith. Even brief encounters can unsettle what we once considered ânormalâ or self-evident, sometimes gently, sometimes harshly, not too much differently as we may encounter on the other side of our divided country.*
*Some of us travel seeking beauty, rest, or novelty. Others travel to escape the noise, to understand, to remember, or simply to feel less confined by familiar routines. And when we return, we often carry more than we expected: stories, questions, discomforts, changed perceptions, or a renewed sense of home. The focus of our discussion is not destinations or expertise. It is about meaning. How encounters with different worldviews leave traces in usâand how those traces shape the way we interpret our own world once we return.*
*Each experience is partial, each perspective incomplete, and yet, together, we can see more of the whole. Shared at the table, such diversity becomes something lived rather than abstract.*
*This conversation shall prompt us to reflect on two simple questions:*
1. ***What do we look for when we travel to other places and cultures?***
2. ***And what do we bring backâbeyond souvenirs and photographs?***
We look forward to breaking bread and stories with you.
AU Museum Winter Opening Reception at the Katzen Arts Center
Always an ArtHouse favorite, the next Katzen Museum opening looks like a good one. We always meet around 6 pm in the lobby to socialize where they serve some food and open a cash bar, and then go into the 3-floor museum around 7 pm. Underground parking is convenient but does cost now. Buses also service the venue.
Here's the lineup:
Ilana Manolson: The Air We Share
*A Project Space exhibition*
**Ilana Manolson, Artist**
**Sarah Tanguy, Curator**
*The Air We Share* invites viewers to look closely at the plants that thrive at the edges of human attention. Painter, printmaker, and naturalist Ilana Manolson celebrates and elevates species often dismissed as weeds, revealing their vitality, beauty, and essential roles within the ecosystems we share.
This exhibition challenges the hierarchies humans impose on nature. Weeds, often maligned as invaders, stabilize soil, retain water, and offer shelter, medicine, and renewal. By placing them at the center of her compositions, Manolson reclaims their dignity and reveals their quiet power.
As climate urgency intensifies, *The Air We Share* calls for renewed awareness of our interdependence with the natural world. Manolsonâs paintings remind us that life not only persists but flourishes in the margins, and that every living thing contributes to the shared breath that sustains us all.
## Vital and Veiled: Valerie Brathwaite and JosĂŠ Gabriel FernĂĄndez
**Valerie Brathwaite, Artist**
**JosĂŠ Gabriel FernĂĄndez, Artist**
**JesĂşs Fuenmayor, Curator**
Two pioneering sculptors, Valerie Brathwaite and JosĂŠ Gabriel FernĂĄndez, reveal how abstraction can speak to identity, sensuality, and the complicated histories that shape the Americas. Trinidad-born Brathwaite channels the landscapes of her childhood and the ecological tensions of urban life into luminous organic forms. Her stones, flowers, and âsoft bodiesâ pulse with what she describes as the vitality of nature, shaped from clay, plaster, cement, fabric, and color that suggest both the Caribbeanâs exuberance and its fragility. Her lifelong engagement with materials creates an aesthetic language rooted in memory, movement, and an enduring concern for the natural world.
## The Magical World of Joan Danziger
**Joan Danziger, Artist**
**Jack Rasmussen, Curator**
Enter a world of transformationâwhere imagination takes physical form; where wire, glass, and celu-clay become creatures of wonder; and where an abstract painter evolves into a surreal sculptor guided by her fascination with fantasy and dream imagery.
## Humanist Touch: Works from the Weber Collection
Presented by the Alper Initiative for Washington Art
**Joan and Bruce Weber, Collectors**
**Laura Roulet, Curator**
Assembled over four decades, these works from the Weber collection reflect Joan and Bruce Weberâs long engagement with contemporary DMV artists and galleries. When they describe their collection, a strong sense of community emerges, one enriched by personal ties to the artists and by the many conversations, visits, and encounters that shaped their choices.
Tarot Practicum
Nervous about reading for others? Or just want to learn how? Do you want an opportunity to practice in a supportive environment? Join Gypsy Dervish as he leads us through the basic practice of reading the Tarot. Ask questions, participate in group readings, and read for other participants. For those of you taking the Tarot 101 classes, this will also be a chance to put into practice what you learned there. ($5 discount on this class, if you take both, making a $10 total discount. Remember to register for both classes individually. You do not need to take Tarot 101 to participate in the practicum.)
Mixed Media Art Events This Week
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Professionalizing Your Metaphysical Gifts - Class 7 Marketing & Services
Whether you practice divination, ritual work or more craft related activities⌠this series of classes taught on two Sundays of each month will help you explore various aspects related to sharing your gifts in the physical and virtual marketplace.
This week, we'll briefly review our previous class homework on Defining My Brand, then weâll jump into this weekâs class, on Marketing & Services through...
* Building an online presence (website, social media, email list)
* Sharing authentic content: tips, rituals, and insights
* Designing promotional materials and visuals
* Collaborating with other practitioners and local businesses
* Hosting free events or sample readings to attract clients
Newcomers are encouraged to attend, and individual virtual classes are available for those who may have missed a class along the way by contacting Papa Bones Moon.
Cost: $25 / Please check-in & pay once you arrive at Sticks & Stones.
Zen & Matcha: The Art of Preparing Japanese Tea at Home
**Zen & Zest: Japanese Art & Culture Workshops**
**Unlock the secrets to perfectly whisked, delicious Matcha!**
**When:** Sunday, 8 Feb 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
**Where:** Nova Labs, 3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
**Registration** is **Online Only** at: [https://portal.nova-labs.org/event-6471015](https://portal.nova-labs.org/event-6471015)
**Details:** This immersive class teaches you the precise techniques for brewing, along with proper care for your tools. You'll leave with your very own Matcha set and the knowledge to find peace and flavor at home. While we sip, enjoy quiet mini-discussions on intriguing Japanese cultural mysteries. Master the art of Matcha and bring daily tranquility into your life!
This class includes the Kit. Children are welcome but must be registered and accompanied by a parent or guardian if under 12.
Hope to see you there!
Sunday BJJ Open Training at One Spirit in Herndon, VA đĽ
Join us every Sunday at [One Spirit Martial Arts](https://www.virginiabjj.com/) in [Herndon, VA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herndon,_Virginia) for open training in [Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu): Research, Review, and Roll! đĽ
This is a **student-driven session** designed to help you explore what matters most to your BJJ development.
Whether you want to **research techniques, review material from the week**, or **roll with different partners**, this open format gives you the flexibility to focus on your own goals.
An **instructor will be present** to answer questions, offer feedback, and help troubleshoot positions, but the pace and flow of the session are entirely up to you.
You can **drill, experiment**, or **get in some live rounds** in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Open training is ideal for students who want to **refine their technique, test new ideas, and build confidence** through *consistent practice*.
All skill levels are welcome -- come train, learn, and grow with the **[Northern Virginia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community](https://www.meetup.com/northern-virginia-martial-arts-group/)**!
**Note:** We are located in **Suite #130**.
The **drop-in fee** for non-members is **$20**, payable on-site.
[Hybrid] Then I Am Myself the World: What Consciousness Is and How to Expand It
(2024) by Christof Koch, 288 pages [Psychology]
⢠Hardcover
⢠Kindle
⢠Audiobook
⢠Library: https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=613100
Check the How To Find Us section for Zoom Link **(Remember, the Zoom Link is different each month, do not bookmark)**
### Review
"A wonderful book."âSam Harris, Making Sense with Sam Harris
âa fun introduction to a number of debates⌠Mr. Kochâs book provokes questions⌠and counterarguments, but thatâs what gives it life.â âThe Wall Street Journal
âEasily the most current, thorough, and helpful exploration of consciousness available. Kochâs light, simple, yet authoritative writing style will appeal to general audiences as well as scientists and researchers. An essential, highly recommended purchase.ââLibrary Journal
âmagisterial⌠charming, sometimes beautiful, and almost always illuminatingâ
âScience Magazine
âan impressive and sometimes exuberant work, showcasing decades of [Kochâs] researchââNew Scientist
âKochâs adept use of analogies and entertaining anecdotes â complete with his own near-death experience and psychedelic drug trips â make the book a compelling and surprisingly light read.â âScience News
âundeniably compelling⌠a smoothly written must-read for anyone interested in a detailed introduction to the relationship between the brain, consciousness, and transformative experiencesâ
âArs Technica
âExpertly weaving in personal experience with science that few, if any, can speak more authoritatively about, Koch leads us on an amazing journey of consciousnessâfrom birth to death. Deeply personal and infinitely digestible, Then I Am Myself the World is a remarkable must read for anyone interested in knowing their mind.ââJudson Brewer MD, PhD, New York Timesâbestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety
âKochâs latest book brilliantly navigates the intricate landscape of our mind and our brain, offering insightful perspectives on the nature of conscious experiences, both ordinary as well as extraordinary ones.ââHartmut Neven, founder and lead of Googleâs quantum AI lab
âThen I Am Myself the World is the new record of note for the scientific understanding of consciousness. This is an elegant tableau, a travelogue of subjective experience grounded in the latest neuroscience and philosophy traversing religion, science, and a life dedicated to the biggest questions. Filled with crystalline prose, lucid explanation, and revelatory honesty, this book will continue to be read centuries from now.ââPatrick House, author of Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness
âWhat would happen if a hardcore neuroscientist, with encyclopedic knowledge and four decades of experience in his field, were personally confronted with transformative mystical experiences carrying inevitable metaphysical implications? What would happen if the neuroscientist in question were open-minded, humble, but remained rigorously grounded in reason, evidence, and his hard-earned understanding of how consciousness relates to brain structures and function? What would he, the most preeminent professional of his generation, make of his extraordinary experiences? And what if, in addition, the neuroscientist was a modern renaissance man versed in physics, philosophy, the arts, the classics, and could pluck irresistibly evocative metaphors from the Western literary and artistic canon as if leisurely picking apples in early fall? This is what you will find in this treasured book, a whirlwind ride of insight after insightâso many they canât possibly be all documented in footnotesâthat will surprise and delight you from the get-go. âPrimacy goes to consciousness, not to the objective world,â he boldly states already on page two, in a prelude of things to come. âEverything else follows from there, including the realist assumption of the existence of objects, out âthere,â independent of my experiencing them.â The book embodies the ever-evolving wisdom of a man whose intellectual prowess is only matched by his intellectual honesty. And this man, in the seventh decade of his scintillatingly productive life, has a lifetime of learning to share with you.ââBernardo Kastrup, executive director, Essentia Foundation
âKochâs first book was entitled The Quest for Consciousness. And such has been Kochâs life, an adventurerâs pursuit of a distant goal, undeterred by the prevailing winds. The reader will learn where this quest has led and, like the author, will be enriched by it. Koch, one of the most accomplished scientists of our time, a mind singularly open to learning and changing, here opens his soul, revealing his vast, scintillating appreciation of nature in all its forms. It is a touching, profound book. Which is as it should be, since consciousness touches everything and is everything we touch.ââGiulio Tononi, University of Wisconsin-Madison
### About the Author
Christof Koch is a neuroscientist at the Allen Institute and at the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation, the former president of the Allen Institute for Brain Science, and a former professor at the California Institute of Technology. Author of four previous titles, Koch writes regularly for a range of media, including Scientific American. He lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Singles' Mixer @ Ted's Bulletin in Reston, VAđˇâ¤ď¸
**Join us for awesome conversations & genuine connections at Ted's Bulletinâ¤ď¸**
Whether youâre here to make new friends, spark a romance, or simply enjoy your Sunday afternoon, this social event is your chance to bring more fun into your life.
**Cover Cost:** $10
**Payment** **Options:** Venmo @Irena\-Polyakova \(1469\) \|
or RSVP on[ Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981545404647?aff=oddtdtcreator)
As a[ life and relationship coach](http://%5Bhttps//lovedandfulfilled.com/%5D(https://lovedandfulfilled.com/) "\[https://lovedandfulfilled.com/\](https://lovedandfulfilled.com/)"), I will facilitate & ensure you feel comfortable at the event.
I will have prepared ***conversation ice breaker***s for you to make socializing easier.
**Come with an open heart and a curious mindâ¤ď¸**
***Meet Point:*** Front Bar Area
I am looking forward to seeing you at my event.
\~ Irena
Sculpt & Yoga
đ **Sculpt & Yoga â Strong Body, Calm Mind**
đ@ Mind Body Paloma â Oakton, VA (cul-de-sac near Vale Rd)
đŠ Exact location shared upon RSVP
Join us **every Saturday at 10:30 AM** for a refreshing session that combines full-body sculpting with gentle yoga to stretch and restore. Breathe in the fresh air, move with intention, and leave feeling strong, balanced, and renewed.
đ§ââď¸ **What to Expect:**
â Energizing full-body workout to tone and sculpt
â Gentle yoga movements to stretch all major muscles
â Fresh air + uplifting community vibes
⨠**What to Bring:**
Yoga mat + blanket or towel (to protect your mat) + water bottle
đď¸ **First time is** **FREE!** Registration required:
đ [https://events.humanitix.com/sculpt-and-yoga-saturdays-10-30am](https://events.humanitix.com/sculpt-and-yoga-saturdays-10-30am)
Letâs move, breathe, and enjoy the outdoors together! đżđŞđ
Price after 1st time: Buy 5 class passes for $125 or 10 class passes for $230
Magical Writing Workshop
Our monthly magical writing workshop is appropriate for writers of all levels and types (poetry and prose). Join TaraTheBard in a guided discussion about magical writing practices, ancestral connection and creativity, seasonal writing practices, publication luck magic, putting craft into storycrafting, and more. Each session focuses on the theme of a tarot card.
This inclusive workshop provides support to new and experienced writers, a thematic prompt, in-workshop writing time, and space to share ideas and results. Paper notebooks, laptops, and tablets encouraged. Bring your best writing tools, your favorite blanket, a cozy cup of tea, or whatever you need to connect with the spirits of writing. \*\*New attendees welcome!\*\*
This month, we plan to create and enact a group spell, discuss the Lovers theme, and explore how that theme could appear in our writing. Please note that "Lovers" can be interpreted broadly depending on the reading, and does not have to focus on romantic love.
FOCUS: February's Magical Writing Workshop focuses on The Lovers -- a major arcana card of the tarot. Please bring your favorite tarot deck's Lovers card (though you may also borrow a store deck if needed).
Writing Review: January's Magical Writing Workshop focused on winter creativity and the tarot symbol of the hermit and their lantern. We will devote part of the time to discussing our Hermit writing.
Mixed Media Art Events Near You
Connect with your local Mixed Media Art community
Journaling and Scrapbooking at a Bakery âď¸đĽ
Letâs hang out and journal together, trade stationary and stickers, and have a good time! Please note, we do not have a reservation, so we will do our best to find some good spots when we get there.
JAMS Meeting: a creative mixed media group!
Join us for **[Judyâs Altered Minds](https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/judy-s-altered-minds)**! For the February meeting, we are asking members to bring and recommend favorite books covering fiber and mixed media arts â submit yours here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0eqHbKKpbPWcOuMmRs5E7a7f1us7IAKgf8Oewkhy4tOeQ2Q/viewform
Bring your fiber & mixed media show & tell; many members also enjoy making ATCs (**[artist trading cards](https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/judy-s-altered-minds)**) for exchange each month. **Come early to shop** (JAMs attendees receive a 10% discount on their purchases) â Artistic Artifacts is open Sundays 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. The JAMs meeting starts at 1:30 pm. New members are always welcome! A $3.00 contribution is requested at each meeting.
JAMs members are art quilters, collage artists, art journal keepers, surface design enthusiasts, paper crafters, art doll/assemblage artists and more! All levels of expertise are represented, and all are welcome. During JAMs meetings, attendees gather support and encouragement for their art through show & tell and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded friends.
The Arts of Life with Nancy Burbridge - Discover Yourself through Art!
**The Arts of Life with Nancy Burbridge - Discover Yourself through art!**
**You're Invited to 'Arts of Life'**
A meditative journey through art with local artist Nancy Burbridge
Join us every third Friday of the month at the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum, Virginia from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM for creativity, relaxation, and self-discovery. In this interactive session, you will learn how to draw, paint, and explore the beauty within, cultivating the best version of yourself in a serene and supportive environment.
Come experience the magic of art and meditation as tools for self-expression and inner growth.
All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore!
We can't wait to see you there!
Fri., Feb. 20th, 11:00 am â 1:00 pm. Held at Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum- Virginia, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl., Suite 200, Chantilly, VA, 20151. Free Event â Register at: [https://shorturl.at/m6Ncn](https://shorturl.at/m6Ncn)
Adult Jiu-Jitsu (gi class) at One Spirit Martial Arts in Herndon
This class will provide instruction into various concepts of **Jiu-Jitsu** as a form of **martial art**.
Participants will have the opportunity to **study**, **practice**, and **experiment** with **submission holds** and **strategic fighting controls** that are the hallmark of the now famous methodology of Professional MMA athletes and professional combatives users.
This **gi class** is held every **Tuesday** and **Thursday** and includes **one hour of instruction** and **30 minutes** (sometimes longer, TBD) of **open training**.
Gis are available if you need one.
Drop-in fee for non-members is **$20** which which can be paid on-site.
Note that we are in **Suite #130**.
Acrylic Palette knife Painting Workshop 21+
Join us for this exciting painting workshop in NOVA area.
I am a [professional artist/university prof.](https://www.nataliyagurshmanpaintings.com/) and I will teach you ins and outs of palette knife painting. You will learn new techniques, and create a beautiful landscape painting to take home. No experience required, just desire to explore something new and meet other creatives, and enjoy a sip of wine (not included in the ticket). All of the art supplies are provided. Please [sign up at the link below.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-singles-40-plus-painting-workshop-with-live-instruction-tickets-1980791522766?aff=oddtdtcreatorte)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-singles-40-plus-painting-workshop-with-live-instruction-tickets-1980791522766?aff=oddtdtcreatorte
I am looking forward to meeting everyone. Bring your friends and family.
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class at OSMA in Herndon, VA đĽ
The [One Spirit Martial Arts](https://www.virginiabjj.com/programs/kidsbjj) (OSMA) Youth [Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu) (BJJ) program is designed to help children build **confidence**, **coordination**, and **practical [self-defense](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-defense) skills** in a **safe**, **structured**, and **positive environment**.
The **drop-in fee** for **non-members** is **$30**, payable at the door.
This class is for students **six** to **thirteen** years of age and runs from **5:15 PM** to **6:00 PM**, providing a **focused**, **age-appropriate training session** that fits well into an after-school routine.
Located in [Herndon, VA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herndon,_Virginia), OSMA is easily commutable from Oakton, Reston, Sterling, and [Great Falls](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Falls,_Virginia), as well as other nearby [Northern Virginia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Virginia) communities.
Parents are welcome to **stay and watch** \-\- OSMA has a **dedicated seating area** where you can comfortably **observe your childâs progress** during class; parents may also take advantage of the OSMA **guest WIFI** if they need an Internet connection.
From a parentâs perspective, this class is about more than martial arts: children learn how to **move their bodies with purpose**, **stay calm under pressure**, **follow instructions**, **work with others**, and **build resilience**.
Students are taught to apply [Gracie Jiu-Jitsu-based](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu) self-defense concepts **responsibly**, with an emphasis on **control**, **safety**, and **respect**.
What children will learn in this after-school program:
* **Movement** and **coordination** drills
* Practical **self-defense techniques**
* Standing **takedowns**
* **Ground techniques** and **positional awareness**
* Position-specific **drilling**
* Controlled **sparring** matches (age-appropriate and supervised)
* **Games** and **fun activities** to keep kids engaged and motivated
Whether your child is new to [martial arts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_arts) or already active, this program offers a balanced mix of **skill development**, **physical activity**, and **confidence-building** \-\- all in a **supportive environment**.
Northern Lights! A Scandinavian Odyssey! Reindeer, dog sledding, Ice fishing ...
**\*\*\*This group is filled. Check out our next departure on Feb 20, 2026:**
**https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/\*\*\***
Gaze at the Northern Lights, enjoy a sleigh ride, be a reindeer herder for a day, learn about the SĂĄmi culture, visit an ice hotel, catch a fish (or two) through a hole in the ice, taste some good Scandinavian delicacies, visit the ABBA museum...My, oh my! These are just some of the fun activities we are planning to do during this once-in-a-life time adventure!
Like all our adventures, this one is crafted from the ground up with the true spirit of Meetup in mind. We handle every little detail before and during the trip, accompany and guide the group, creating a stress-free journey with a laid-back, friendly vibe. No big tour operators, no inflated prices â we work directly with locals to give you authentic experiences and unbeatable value.
Come as strangers, leave as lifelong friends â and make memories that stick forever!
***We visit:***
* Stockholm
* Kiruna (Lapland)
* Helsinki
* Copenhagen (optional extension)
***The trip includes:***
\* 2 nights in Stockholm
\* A night train from Stockholm to Lapland in a private sleeping compartment
\* 4 nights in Kiruna
\* 3 nights in Helsinki
\* Airfare from Kiruna to Helsinki
\* Arrival and departure transfers
\* Sightseeing tours in Stockholm and Helsinki
\* Boat ride in Stockholm
\* Food tasting in Helsinki
\* Breakfast daily
\* 2 dinners and 3 lunches
\* Northern Lights Tour
\* Jukkasjärvi Icehotel Half-Day Tour
\* Full-Day Reindeer Tour
\* Ice Fishing or Husky Sleigh Ride
**Price per person, double occupancy: $4770**
(we match roommates for those wishing to share)
**Price for single room: $6320**
***Not Included:***
x Transatlantic Airfare (we can help you arrange that)
x Meals not listed above
x Tips and any personal and incidental expenses
x Optional extension to Copenhagen
The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit
**\*\*\*Deposit link removed as this date is sold out. You can reserve your spot for our next departure on Feb 20, 2026 [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/) \*\*\***
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).\*\*\* Final payment due 60 days before departure\*\*\*
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For a detailed Day By Day itinerary:
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Limited capacity of 14 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly.
\*\*\*Airfare from/to the US not included\*\*\*
**OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO COPENHAGEN offered at $590 per person/double or $785 solo occupancy (air from Helsinki to Copenhagen not included)**
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She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions.
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