Guru Liam's Urban Silat - Combat Kali

Welcome to the home of Silat and Kali in Ireland. Guru Liam Chief Instructor of Urban Silat - Combat Kali has over 33 Years of experience in Combat and Traditional Martial Arts and is the only Irish person to gain the Guru Besar (Master Degree)in Silat. We teach the Complete Combat Aspects Internally & Physically covering Gayong Harimau Silat, Pukulan Cimande Silat & Valencia Lameco Eskrima. Take the first steps and develop the Warrior from within and create unity in Mind Body and Spirit

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Hello and Welcome

Hi.
Welcome to my first blog entry. So I suppose I should start by introducing myself. Well as you can see by my blog name I'm Guru Liam mmmhh.. a Guru? Well in the term we use that for, is in relation to the Warrior Art that I do, it's call Pencak Silat and its a Malay Warrior Art. The Guru is the name give to teachers of this art form, and it really means "Guide" for this is what we do, we guide people through difference combat experiences they will have, not only Physical Combat Training, but also corresponding Internal and Spiritiual training . Silat is much more than just standing in front of a bag thumping it. No.. Silat is an artform that develops you in so many ways. Over the next few weeks we will discuss more of that.

I became interested in Silat way back in the 80's when I came a cross an article by a Jak Othman, a Malaysian Teachers, at the time I was training in Karate, but the minute I saw Silat, I felt this is something I want to do. From there, my travels have taken me to Jeet Kune Do, Eskrima, Boxing, Grappling and back to Silat. I also now study Self Defence and Awareness. Some of the teachers that I host seminars in Ireland for or train under are Jak Othman, Glenn Lobo, Bob Breen, Rik Young, Terry Barnett, Krause Brothers, Pat O' Malley, John Harvey, Jude Tucker, Krishna Godhania, Richard De Bordes and my current teacher William Sanders. I've been bless having many great teachers to learn from in the past.

In Eskrima in 1995 I won a European Bronze Medal and taught and train 3 European Gold Medalist. I was the first person on the Island of Ireland to coach an Irish Team and develop them to second place in the European Championships. For the past 10 Years I've been studying
Pukulan Cimande Pusaka which was develop by my teacher Pendekar Sanders. I've have found it to be, one of the most complete Martial Arts been taught anywhere in the World today, and it also cool, need I say more.

So here we are the end of my first blog, with a huge journey in front of us, that I hope we all share.

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Long Distance Training Programe - Area Representatives

Our Goal

Our goal is the promotion and development of the South East Asian Arts not only in Ireland, but world wide. Our mission is to help keep these Arts alive, by helping to pass them on to a new generation. Over the past number of years we have set up a network where children can learn in our clubs and in public schools. Adult and Teenage have the opportunity, to not only train but to meet Masters at Seminars and Workshops. We have set up a Long Distance Programe and Training Groups so students who live to far away from a Teacher can still learn. Our goal in our classes is to teach and develop "You" properly, and in the shortest time. If you're goal is just to learn to defend yourself, or you like to experience and learn the full traditional art, or maybe looking for a way to de stress, or even looking for a new hobby, then we have a programe ideal for you. I have dedicated my life to learning silat and Kali Arts inside out, so no matter what problems, fear of difficulties you may have in training, I can help you overcome these and improve. All you have to do is take the first step. So call Today! Guru Liam 087 9956569 (int 0035387 9956569) or e-mail guruliam@hotmail.com I look forward to hearing from you, and hopefully being your teacher.