The study of Martial Arts in the Machatz form is a fun and invigorating experience. Machatz incorporates many different Martial Art forms into one all encompassing self-defense-system. Our philosophy is that, once you have the Machatz knowledge, it is up to you to develop it and strengthen it. The Machatz concept of Knowledge, Understanding, and Widsom is a powerful tool that applies to any aspect of life. The philosophy of Machatz allows an individual to find fast and easy solutions to complica …

THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA with Etan Boritzer Develop a sense of urgency. -- The Buddha by donation Because of the great variety of Buddhist traditions currently practiced (Tibetan, Tantric, Zen, etc) there is some confusion as to the basic tenets which Siddatha Gotama (563 BC to 480 BC) the Buddha himself taught to the order of monks, nuns and laity in Northern India for 45 years after his 'awakening.' THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA presents these basic tenets and their conceptual bearings dire …

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. We are a group of people who get together to study a vast array of esoteric subjects. We meet every other week in the Del Rey area. This study group is interactive and open to all levels of experience. Love is the law, love under will.

The Los Angeles Relationship coaching and dating advice group is to help guide and support people who are newly dating, who are serial daters, couples, or have no idea what the heck they are doing. All communication stems from an energetic source. This includes body language, facial gestures, and words. Loving and communication is an art rather than a skill—meaning that it comes through you naturally when you're not trying too hard. It takes introspection, an open mind and heart, and tools to ef …

I don't believe the East coast has a monopoly on intellectuals. I mean what smart person wouldn't want to live in this climate? But it can be difficult to find the smart, well-educated, cultured people here. So, if you think you fit that description and are interested in meeting other brainy people for friendship, dating, or networking, please join us. Suggest a meetup-arts, cultural events, live music, hike, book discussions, politics, etc.

Dear FRIENDS DEMOCRATS Welcome to: FOR DEMOCRACY group - Los Angeles." I am your group's organizer, my name is Eric Lafayette. We have decided today March 23, 2008 TO SUPPORT BARACK OBAMA. Why? Because his speeches have shown that he is closer to our Principles of true Democracy than any other candidate: His last speech on bridging the racial divide is an exemple. His core message is : from Bottom to top and not from top to Bottom which is exactly what Democracy values should be, value …

Chers amis Please read carefully before you join Our website is a hub that centralizes many French cultural and artistic opportunities. One of my strong beliefs is that being rich of many cultures is a blessing. We will strive to bring together the best of two cultures and that is why the best of American good manners and the best of American French good manners must be one of our rules of conduct. Answering emails from members promptly  and un-registering from events even if at the last minu …

Welcome! Are you looking into improving your public speaking skills? Perhaps you'd like to overcome a fear of public speaking.  Or how about your leadership and management skills? Everyone, regardless of their background or career, could improve their presentation abilities. Toastmasters International is a worldwide, non-profit organization devoted specifically to that. Toastmasters clubs are everywhere, ranging from corporation-specific clubs to local community clubs. Club 21 is a Toastmasters …

A Matryoshka doll or a nested/nesting doll is a Russian doll or toy which features a set of dolls in decreasing sizes nested within one another. I chose this name for the group because I believe everyone is complex and has many layers to their personality and discussion can be a tool to explore the many facets that exist in others, thus creating true intimacy and camaraderie. I feel that is missing today. The Nested Doll is a group for those who really enjoy great conversation and deep and hone …

Dating With Dignity is a community of like-minded cool people who want to FIND LOVE and RELATIONSHIP in 2010! Our members are tired of hoping that Mr. or Miss Right will just magically appear one day at Starbucks, the gym or on Match.com and are ready to take ACTION to create change in their lives. They want to stop wasting time with flakes, end the frustration and loneliness that comes from dating men and women who don't meet their needs, and want to learn how to love themselves in the proces …

We started LA SDT to bring together creators from a variety of fields to have a good time and discuss topics in strategy, design, and technology. Sponsored by philosophie.

MIT Fitness, Mixed Intensive training, is a unique training combination that is inspired by various forms of exercise. We have drawn inspiration from Tabata, CrossFit, Cross training, MMA, Elite military units, and many others. The philosophy of our training is based on HIIT (High Intensive Interval Training). MIT Fitness is a form of exercise that FITS ALL people as we are training on the basis of individual capacity. The training is designed in a way so that individuals of all levels can work …

Star Sapphire Lodge was born with the merger in 2009 of L.V.X. Lodge and Blue Horizon Oasis. Blue Horizon Oasis was founded in 2000 in Glendale, California. The idea of Blue Horizon Oasis was born on the beautiful beaches of Southern California: if you look over the waves into the blue horizon you can imagine the limitless possibilities that await you when you take that first step in any direction. The same holds true for humanity in that seemingly endless body of Nuit. Founded in 1989 by Frater …

SingularCity is an online meeting place for men and women living in Los Angeles who enjoy a social, yet independent lifestyle. This is NOT the place for "desperate daters." Although many of us do date and have romantic interests in our lives, it is not the be all, end all of our existence. Our members are active professionals, creative types and those interested in finding like-minded individuals to share events, friendship, networking and if it happens organically, perhaps even romance. Whether …

This WOMENS only empowerment group is to help guide women to cultivate their radiant, feminine energy, to better understand their bodies in relation to sacred sexuality and spirit, to help them feel more grounded and yet free, to liberate them from the collective consciousness of societal pressures and anti-feminine history, to develop healthy boundaries but remain vulnerable, to teach them how TO BE LOVE rather than always seeking it, to heal psychic wounds, to connect them to their powerful li …

WE ARE MOVING OUR ACTIVITIES TO ANOTHER SIMILAR GROUP. PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER WITH THIS GROUP BUT FOLLOW THE LINK AND REGISTER WITH FRENCH-LANGUAGE-FRIENDS: http://www.meetup.com/French-Language-Friends/ Chers amis Please read carefully before you join Our website is a hub that centralizes many French cultural and artistic opportunities. One of my strong beliefs is that being rich of many cultures is a blessing. We will strive to bring together the best of two cultures and that is why the b …

*** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is NOT the Cash Flow Game. It is a networking and roundtable meeting for cash flow investors, from brand new to very experienced. *** Are you a cash flow investor? Are you interested in learning more about cash flow investments from other investors? Are you interested in networking with other cash flow investors? If you answered "Yes" to any of these then this Meetup group is for you! Whether it's cash flow investments in real estate, businesses, notes, loans, annu …

Do you invest in real estate or business opportunities? Are you seeking investors for your real estate or business opportunity? If you answered "Yes" to either of these then this Meetup group is for you! This meeting was created to unite investors in an informal, roundtable setting to discuss the latest economic trends and to exchange thoughts and information about what is happening in today's markets. I bring the latest monthly economic data as it relates to real estate, inflation/deflation, th …

Feel Free to Prosper is a program dedicated to the attainment of prosperity goals achieved by the application of mental and spiritual laws and simple, but powerful techniques based on the subconscious mind. Learning about Universal laws is a great start - but one must know how to incorporate these laws in consciousness in order to get real life results. Marilyn Jenett, an accomplished business owner of two decades, is now a renowned prosperity mentor with an international following. Her students …

I started this group because I believe that you, very young parents-to-be need to connect with one another. Becoming a premature parent isn't easy, it has its own set of challenges and issues. If you are under 20 years old and expecting your first child, please come hang out twice a month with other young mamas and papas-to-be and chat, learn some meditation tips while asking questions, socializing, making new friends. I'm here to facilitate and answer your questions but this is mainly an oppor …

The West Los Angeles Law of Attraction Group is dedicated to support people and help them attract and experience prosperity, loving relationships, and happiness. This group is designed to delve into the psychological and spiritual aspects of the law of attraction in order to provide support, insight, and tools to assist you in manifesting your dreams. Members have the opportunity to share and work together on exercises. This group is for the novice and experienced. At these workshops, Dr Ray tea …

This group caters to intelligent people who are seeking added depth to the usual conversations about topics that defy simple explanations and/or deserve deeper insight.

The Renaissance Man Support Group is to support, guide, and educate awakened men who seek deeper spiritual relationships, to understand the language of women and the feminine divine, including understanding their own feminine energy, to cultivate meaningful lives, to be in alignment with their purpose, to develop emotional intelligence and resilience, to be more grounded and PRESENT, to learn how to alleviate the stress and cultural pressures including the role of being a father, to transcend be …

It's becoming increasingly clear that technology is reshaping our world in incredibly profound ways. Let's get together to discuss, think, argue and explore what this change means for our most deeply felt beliefs. What is the value/purpose/meaning of a human life in a world where we're increasingly outdated? I anticipate this group being a discussion/reading/movie watching group. I've got some authors I'd like to explore (Ray Kurzweil, Thomas Carlson, John Modern among others) and movies I want …

REALITIES SINGLES > 45 Realities Singles is a group of genuinely kind and considerate (not to mention fun!) single people who are interested in meeting other good people as potential partners! This group is for men and women over 45. (We accept members as young as 42. There's no upper age limit. People under 30 should join this group's sister group: REALITIES SINGLES < 30. People between 30 and 45 should join REALITIES SINGLES > 30.) Location: All of L.A. with hot spots in Santa Monica and Culve …