Warrior

**Join us on a unique trip, suitable for everyone, to see one of UNESCO's World Heritage National Parks.** **You may see the reviews [here](https://www.meetup.com/AAA-London-Group/events/91199492/)** [Photos are here](https://www.facebook.com/AAALondonGroup/photos?tab=album&album_id=1189766161223673) & below the event description. **Please, send all trip questions to aaalondongroup@yahoo.co.uk** Croatia is one of the ecologically best-preserved parts of Europe. It is a land where the hues of the sunny and warm Mediterranean happily blend with the tranquillity and freshness of the mountains and the gentle sway of the golden plains of Pannonia. **Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia's first National park, established in 1949,** covering 296.85 square km of breathtaking natural splendour, **making it the largest among the country's 8 national parks, ranging in altitude from 367 m to 1279 m above sea level.** **The Plitvice National Park is beautiful in any season.** The park was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1979, recognising its "outstanding natural beauty and undisturbed production of travertine (tufa) through chemical and biological action". It represents a phenomenon of karst hydrography. The park harbours a grand collection of waterfalls, a gallery of lakes, forests and a diversity of animal life. The lakes are renowned for their distinctive colours, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue. They change constantly depending on the number of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight. The 16 lakes are formed by natural dams of travertine & separated into upper and lower lakes. There are 8 km of good pathways and wooden walking trails around lakes, accessible even by wheelchair and steeper, narrower mountain paths, too. We also plan to visit the small but stunning **village of Rastoke,** which is formed by the play of nature on the place where the River Slunjčica connects with the River Korana. Nature played with the blue-green waters and spread them into many big and small waterfalls. Rastoke is known for its 18th-century flour mills and homes, built in traditional architectural styles. **STAY INFORMED** **[Join the AAA Hiking Mailing List for our Special Offers.](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/newsletter-signup)** POSSIBLE ENTERTAINMENT There is a chance to have a local folk band on the last night if we are a large group and prepared to chip in. SIGHTSEEING **You may visit the capital of Croatia, Zagreb, if you'd like to extend your trip. It's also good to arrive/depart a day or 2 earlier/later to get cheaper flights. The recommended flights have the most convenient times.** ACCOMMODATION We will be based in the Mirjana-Rastoke Hotel in **spacious twin rooms** equipped with private bathrooms with a hair dryer, SAT-TV, free WiFi, telephone, air conditioning, minibar, and balcony. **This is one of our favourite hotels ever!** You may have **a single room for an additional £149**. **The hotel is also famous for its typical Croatian food and plenty of it.** KIT LIST [Check what kit is required and more.](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists/hiking-kit-list-summer) TRIP ITINERARY: **Fri 10.04.** 7:25 Meeting at Heathrow Airport 9:25 Catching a flight 13:15 Transfer to the hotel (2-hour drive with a supermarket stop) 17-18 A stroll in the area 19 Dinner **Sat** 8 Breakfast 9 Transfer to Plitvice Park for day walks (a boat ride included), lunch in the cafe there 17 Transfer back 19 Dinner **Sun** 8 Breakfast 9 Transfer to Plitvice NP 15 Rastoke village visit 17 Transfer back 19 Dinner **Mon 13.04.** 8 Breakfast 9:30 Departure, pop in the truffle shop, famous in the area 12:45 Drop off at Zagreb airport **PRICE of £459 INCLUDES:** * **3 nights, half-board hotel in large twin rooms** * **All transfers** * **Financial Consumer Protection according to Package Holidays and Tours Regulations 2018** * **Choice of easy or moderate guided walks by a trained Mountain Leader & certified First Aider** Does not include: flights, 2-day park ticket - £35, lunches. **Check out our 5-star reviews.** [Google](https://g.page/r/CaTvOJqbZAeQEB0/review), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAALondonGroup/reviews) & [TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) Reviews **MAKE YOUR BOOKING** Click Attend and confirm your place with a £149 deposit or pay in full £459 to Name: **AAA LG Ltd** Account No.: **69543038** Sort Code: **60-09-02** Add Ref: **260410** (Please include your meetup profile name) Then email **aaalondongroup@yahoo.co.uk** to advise that your payment has been sent. The £300 balance is to be paid by 31.01.26. If you have a question, [check out our FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq) Details for cancellations and selling your space can be found n [our terms & conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions). **Transfers will be organised for the following FLIGHTS:** **BA Fri 10 Apr 09:25 LHR Term. 3 - 12:45 ZAG** **BA Mon 13 Apr 14:45 ZAG - 16:20 LHR** You can arrive/depart a day or 2 earlier/later to have cheaper flights & explore Zagreb. All participants must have appropriate travel insurance that covers hiking. © AAA London Group Ltd 2025. Errors and Omissions Accepted.

Širenjem našeg unutarnjeg prostora dolazimo na sve viši nivo svjesnosti. No naše fizičko tijelo nisko izvibrirano, obilno hranjeno negativnim emocijama i mislima stvara prepreke tom širenju i naša životna energija se smanjuje… Osvijestimo naš unutarnji prostor, očistimo blokade, omogućimo našem tijelu protok, omogućimo si unutarnji mir. Stanje unutarnjeg mira nam pomaže u lakšem suočavanju sa stresom, sposobnost donošenja boljih odluka i podiže kvalitetu života. Svojim dolaskom i donacijom izravno podržavate rad našeg Kluba. Hvala :)

**Join us on a unique trip, suitable for everyone, to see one of UNESCO's World Heritage National Parks.** **You may see the reviews [here](https://www.meetup.com/AAA-London-Group/events/91199492/)** [Photos are here](https://www.facebook.com/AAALondonGroup/photos?tab=album&album_id=1189766161223673) & below the event description. **Please, send all trip questions to aaalondongroup@yahoo.co.uk** Croatia is one of the ecologically best-preserved parts of Europe. It is a land where the hues of the sunny and warm Mediterranean happily blend with the tranquillity and freshness of the mountains and the gentle sway of the golden plains of Pannonia. **Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia's first National park, established in 1949,** covering 296.85 square km of breathtaking natural splendour, **making it the largest among the country's 8 national parks, ranging in altitude from 367 m to 1279 m above sea level.** **The Plitvice National Park is beautiful in any season.** The park was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1979, recognising its "outstanding natural beauty and undisturbed production of travertine (tufa) through chemical and biological action". It represents a phenomenon of karst hydrography. The park harbours a grand collection of waterfalls, a gallery of lakes, forests and a diversity of animal life. The lakes are renowned for their distinctive colours, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue. They change constantly depending on the number of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight. The 16 lakes are formed by natural dams of travertine & separated into upper and lower lakes. There are 8 km of good pathways and wooden walking trails around lakes, accessible even by wheelchair and steeper, narrower mountain paths, too. We also plan to visit the small but stunning **village of Rastoke,** which is formed by the play of nature on the place where the River Slunjčica connects with the River Korana. Nature played with the blue-green waters and spread them into many big and small waterfalls. Rastoke is known for its 18th-century flour mills and homes, built in traditional architectural styles. **STAY INFORMED** **[Join the AAA Hiking Mailing List for our Special Offers.](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/newsletter-signup)** POSSIBLE ENTERTAINMENT There is a chance to have a local folk band on the last night if we are a large group and prepared to chip in. SIGHTSEEING **You may visit the capital of Croatia, Zagreb, if you'd like to extend your trip. It's also good to arrive/depart a day or 2 earlier/later to get cheaper flights. The recommended flights have the most convenient times.** ACCOMMODATION We will be based in the Mirjana-Rastoke Hotel in **spacious twin rooms** equipped with private bathrooms with a hair dryer, SAT-TV, free WiFi, telephone, air conditioning, minibar, and balcony. **This is one of our favourite hotels ever!** You may have **a single room for an additional £149**. **The hotel is also famous for its typical Croatian food and plenty of it.** KIT LIST [Check what kit is required and more.](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists/hiking-kit-list-summer) TRIP ITINERARY: **Fri 10.04.** 7:25 Meeting at Heathrow Airport 9:25 Catching a flight 13:15 Transfer to the hotel (2-hour drive with a supermarket stop) 17-18 A stroll in the area 19 Dinner **Sat** 8 Breakfast 9 Transfer to Plitvice Park for day walks (a boat ride included), lunch in the cafe there 17 Transfer back 19 Dinner **Sun** 8 Breakfast 9 Transfer to Plitvice NP 15 Rastoke village visit 17 Transfer back 19 Dinner **Mon 13.04.** 8 Breakfast 9:30 Departure, pop in the truffle shop, famous in the area 12:45 Drop off at Zagreb airport **PRICE of £459 INCLUDES:** * **3 nights, half-board hotel in large twin rooms** * **All transfers** * **Financial Consumer Protection according to Package Holidays and Tours Regulations 2018** * **Choice of easy or moderate guided walks by a trained Mountain Leader & certified First Aider** Does not include: flights, 2-day park ticket - £35, lunches. **Check out our 5-star reviews.** [Google](https://g.page/r/CaTvOJqbZAeQEB0/review), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAALondonGroup/reviews) & [TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) Reviews **MAKE YOUR BOOKING** Click Attend and confirm your place with a £149 deposit or pay in full £459 to Name: **AAA LG Ltd** Account No.: **69543038** Sort Code: **60-09-02** Add Ref: **260410** (Please include your meetup profile name) Then email **aaalondongroup@yahoo.co.uk** to advise that your payment has been sent. The £300 balance is to be paid by 31.01.26. If you have a question, [check out our FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq) Details for cancellations and selling your space can be found n [our terms & conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions). **Transfers will be organised for the following FLIGHTS:** **BA Fri 10 Apr 09:25 LHR Term. 3 - 12:45 ZAG** **BA Mon 13 Apr 14:45 ZAG - 16:20 LHR** You can arrive/depart a day or 2 earlier/later to have cheaper flights & explore Zagreb. All participants must have appropriate travel insurance that covers hiking. © AAA London Group Ltd 2025. Errors and Omissions Accepted.

Širenjem našeg unutarnjeg prostora dolazimo na sve viši nivo svjesnosti. No naše fizičko tijelo nisko izvibrirano, obilno hranjeno negativnim emocijama i mislima stvara prepreke tom širenju i naša životna energija se smanjuje… Osvijestimo naš unutarnji prostor, očistimo blokade, omogućimo našem tijelu protok, omogućimo si unutarnji mir. Stanje unutarnjeg mira nam pomaže u lakšem suočavanju sa stresom, sposobnost donošenja boljih odluka i podiže kvalitetu života. Svojim dolaskom i donacijom izravno podržavate rad našeg Kluba. Hvala :)

\*\*\*\* Practice Foreign Languages with Native Speakers \*\*\*\*\* === \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* at the Language Conversation Table \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* === \*\*\*\* Practice Foreign Languages with Native Speakers \*\*\*\*\* === \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* at the Language Conversation Table \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* === The caffe Cukeraj provides us with a back-room reserved just for this event, where we get to practice Croatian and other languages three hours for free.The entrance is free, but to be sure that Domenico will continue to host us, please have at least one drink when you're coming.at Cukeraj, Petrinjska 61See you soon!P.S. IF U HAVE ANY PROBLEMS FINDING THE PLACE BE FREE TO CONTACT THE ORGANIZER: +385953913346 \*\*\*\*\* Vježbajte Strane Jezike sa Izvornim Govornicima \*\*\*\*\* === Za organizaciju događaja se ne mora nista platiti. Radi korištenja prostora u kafiću (koji se nalazi u dvorišnoj zgradi) , bilo bi poželjno kad bi svatko naručio barem jedno piće. Nedjelja 18:00 - 21:00 sati Cukeraj Petrinjska 61

Jujutsu

It's April and it's time to get outside! We are NPS Weed Warriors and Arlington Regional Master Naturalists and you should volunteer with us on Sunday, April 19 to learn about nature and remove invasive plants from everyone's favorite urban island. Meet us at the entrance to the bridge (on the parking lot side, look for the sign) at 10:00 and bring your garden gloves and loppers/pruners if you have them. If not, we can provide gloves and tools. Wear long sleeves and pants and don't forget a water bottle. We will have tasks ranging from easy (cutting English ivy and honeysuckle vines from trees) to hard (sawing down bush honeysuckle). Parking at TRI can be tight if it's a pretty day. When the parking lot is full, you can park in Rosslyn and take the trail down. If you can bike or walk or take public transit, that's wonderful. We'll see you there! Erica, Stephanie, and Heidi P.S. If you can't wait until then to RIP (Remove Invasive Plants!), go here to find more volunteer opportunities in Arlington parks: [Volunteer to Restore Native Habitat – Arlington Regional Master Naturalists (armn.org)](https://armn.org/volunteer-opportunities/)

Learn Kali at OSMA in Herndon, VA: a beginner-friendly Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) class that builds coordination, timing, and confidence. 🔥 Experience FMA training through **partner drills**, **movement flow**, and **practical self-defense applications**. In this session you’ll: * Train classic **FMA weapon systems** such as **rattan sticks**, **training knives**, and **empty-hand applications** of Kali and Arnis. * Develop **coordination**, **timing**, **range awareness** and **reflexes** through **practical drills** drawn from Filipino Martial Arts traditions. * Improve your **conditioning**, **speed**, and **agility**: FMA’s weapon-based flow patterns and hand-to-hand transitions push both **mind** and **body**. Join a supportive community of martial arts enthusiasts in [Northern Virginia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Virginia) \-\- whether you're new to weapons training or experienced\, this class is designed to **challenge** and **reward**. This class is **open to all levels** and emphasizes **safety**, **precision**, and **continuous learning**. Whether you’re looking to explore **Filipino Martial Arts** (FMA) for **[self-defense](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-defense)**, **coordination training**, **weapons fluency**, or simply finding a **unique**, **dynamic workout** in [Herndon, VA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herndon,_Virginia) -- *this is your class*. 👉 Come build real **skills**, boost **conditioning**, and ***train with great people*** \-\- j**oin us today and explore the flow and discipline of [Filipino Martial Arts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipino_martial_arts)!** The **drop-in fee** for non-members is **$20**, **payable on-site**. We are located in **Suite #130** — let us know when you arrive and we’ll take care of the rest.

Whether you’re new to modern games, or a seasoned gamer, our new Boards & Barrels game night is the place to play. We’re pairing the best wines with new and classic games for an evening of analog fun and community. Choose from our growing game library or bring a favorite. *Unplug. Uncork. Unbox.* **Every Wednesday 6 pm - 9 pm**

This is our weekly training session. NOVA Jujutsu is a self-defense focused system incorporating Geri (Kicking), Atemi (Striking), Uke (Blocking), Tai Sabakai (Body Movement), Tai Hodoki (Escapes), Kansetsu Waza (Joint Locks), Nage Waza (Throwing), Shime Waza (Choking), Katame Waza (Grappling), Tantojutsu (Knife), Bojutsu (Bo), Kenjutsu (Sword), and Kata (Forms). Come on down to a class and see for yourself what this group has to offer. You will get a great workout! You will have an awesome learning experience! You will meet some good people! We look forward to meeting you. See you there. TAGS: japanese, martial arts, self-defense, jujutsu, jujitsu, juijitsu, bujutsu, defense, karate, koppo, kenjutsu, bojutsu, tantojutsu

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! 🥇 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**. This event is **free of charge**.