Happy New Year

I would like to thank all my Students and Representatives for their loyal support throughout the past year. This has been a very difficult year, for all of us as you all well know, and many changes needed to take place. Without you and my family continual support, I wouldn't have been able to help us achieved all that we did. We can now look forward to 2009, a year which hopefully will bring many great new exciting experiences, new friends, new developments and our continual growth, through our increasing expanding network of students and clubs. 2009 will be the year where we begin to experience the deep culture and richness that Silat has to offer directly and untainted from the heart and soul of the Motherland. Remember ! Without you this would not be possible and I proud to have been to given this opportunity to be your teacher and friend,

Best Wishes to all of you and your families. May 2009 be full of happiness, joy and blessings for all of you..

Liam

Grading results

Congratulation to the following students who passed their grading on Sunday 7th Dec . You all did yourself proud and I'm very please to have you as students. Good luck with your journey

Level 1 Bela Diri
1. Stephen Gargan 2. Darren Sheilds
3. Karina Andewzak 4. Mick Lawlor
5. Darren Geraghty 6. Cian Mc Guirk
7. Cormac O Leary 8. Colm Brady
9. Andy Adherne

Crane Mannerism
Silvija Tunkeviculte

Monkey Mannerism
1.Keith Lawless 2.Brian Dunne
3.Patrick Koeberl 4.Stephen Fortune
5.Kathleen Mc Cabe 6.Christopher O'Connor
7.Robin Maginn 8.Michael Lloyd
9.Trevor Bacon 10. Andrew Miller

A special thanks to Guru Baharau Tony who brought along his first set of students from his new Liffey Valley Club. All his students did very well.

silat combat buah

Some of the silat buahs that was taught at the December seminar. Buah are combination of grappling, striking and throwing techniques.

New Dvd's coming soon !!!

We will begin filming early in 2009 the first in a new series of Instructional Dvd's on Silat training. These will cover the syllabus in a modern easy to understand format than what was previously available. They will help support students in the class and across our network of students in Europe and America. We also plan to make furthur dvd's on Combat aspects of Pukulan Cimande such as the Keris, Kunjang, Staff etc.... Details of the launch dates for these dvd's will be posted soon...

Raja Naga Training

Broken Mirror Pattern - Each part of the body must be able to move and think on its own. One hand could be doing snake while the other is doing crane and the legs are in a macan position. At this stage the inner spirit dictates the movements.

Invisible Attackers - Move and imagine various attacks coming from multiple and different types of attacks. Move in all directions of circle of creation plus up and down, as well as the eight directions of the Lankah Sernang Laba Laba.

Stone Face - Blank expression with no emotion. This causes the attackers emotion to bounce back off and return to him as if it came straight back from a mirror. Can bring about great fear in the enemy.

Extreme Off Timing - Slow and fast movements combined with stomping and slapping and fast multiple blows with all body parts.

Animal Trance - Flows in and out of various animal trances and movements.

Naga Coiling

Naga Shields

Inside Naga Hitting

Fire and Claws

Falling Snake Strikes

Naga Extended Power Hitting

Weapons

Cabang (Siku Siku) - Similar to the Sai, but it has a wide sharpened blade in its center and a long skull crusher on its end. Represents all animals and elements, (Naga).

Keris - Indonesian sacred dagger.

How to get the most from your training sessions by Guru Baharau Jonathan O'Neill

When you take on any form of martial arts training you need to ask yourself why you are here?Are you here for self defence, socialising, or to learn the full traditional art or all.If your there to learn a bit of self-defence or to socialise then that's perfectly fine.But if your there to learn a traditional art like Pencak Silat there is no quick and easy route, and whether you succeed or fail is totally up to you, your Guru will show you the way but he can't walk the path for you. Your teacher (Guru) is there to give you his TIME, remember TIME is something you cannot get back.So how do you get the most from this valuable TIME your Guru is offering you? Read on...

IT'S UP TO YOU..As I have said before whether you succeed or fail it's up to you. You have the potential in you to become far more than you thought possible. So why then haven't you been doing something about it?Probably because no one has shown you your worth, your value and the hidden abilities in you.This is why the right Guru is important, he or she is there to help you develop your values and hidden abilities.GROW INTO IT remember you are learning new skills-learning is a process. It will gradually become part of you as you persist,and remain consistent (keep your training up regular and often).

MOTIVATION..Training starting to get stale?Some of you may already know that the problem is not GETTING motivated- it is STAYING motivated.Motivation comes either from outside sources or from within you.You have to learn to keep it as a well inside you that you will constantly be bubbling up to inspire & reinvigorate you when your other motivation hits a slump, REMEMBER your nervous system actually responds to your voice.Many people have "talked themselves" into health, out of sickness, by adopting this approach you can "talk yourself" into motivation by self encouragement.

MENTAL PREPARATION.At the start of each week set yourself some goals for your weekly training sessions, keep them small.It might be "I want to make sure my knees are bent and my stance is right" or " are my hands in the right position" now you have decided what you are aiming for, you can create the mental, emotional, and the physical environment most suited for reaching those goals. ALWAYS TRAIN POSITIVELY.Before you enter the training hall leave the events of the day or whatever emotional baggage at the door, and always try to start your training with a positive attitude. Remember ATTITUDE rather than APTITUDE, is the key ingredient for success. by keeping your goals small they will be easier to attain and the results will be alot more encouraging.

DON'T RUSH.Practices slowly at first don't speed up maybe because your training partner is faster, if you can't do it slowly then you can't do it fast. By practicing slowly first you are developing muscle memory and also the white twitch muscle fibers, these are the fibers that give us that explosive speed.Also when you are practicing slowly try to be aware of your body, learn to feel each movement with your whole body, try not to tense up, most people go through life completely oblivious to the way their bodies feel, learn to listen to your body.And last and most important, don't forget to ENJOY YOURSELF,
SMILE AND HAVE FUN.

Hope all this helps you get more from your training and life. Thank You.
Jon.

Combat Fighting Principles of Pukulan Cimande Combat

Our style of Cimande is based apon 11 Combat Fighting Principles, here is an overview of them.

PRINCIPLES OF DESTRUCTION

1. The principle of penetration (penetrating strikes and taking the opponents space)
2. The principle of continuous flow and camouflage (deception and stealth techniques)
3. The principle of adhesion (sticking blows, sticking to the opponent)
4. The principle of bamboo (the whip and ricochet hitting)
5. The principle of off timing - "Stealing the Awareness" (mental, visual, and auditory)
6. The principle of compacting (the secret of kilap and poison hand)
7. The principle of the thorn (impaling strikes using the elbows and knees)
8. The principle of decoying (which includes indirect vision and indirect hitting)
9. The principle of destruction - "Destroy or Get Out" (Joint, Muscle and Nerve Destruction)
10. The principle of body armor (positioning your body to protect yourself at all times)
11. The principle of trapping (foot trapping and trapping to produce breaks)

Combat Silat - Lameco Workshop : Dublin 2008

Combat Silat - Lameco Eskrima Workshop
Sunday 7th Dec
12.30pm - 4pm
Blanchardstown - Dublin
cost €45 advance / €55 At the door
Liam will be teaching the second level silat grappling, locking and groundfighting, along with 2nd phase of the Knife / Stick training which will focus on timing, footwork and understanding combat ranges. Workshop is open to all. To book contact Liam 087 9956569

seminar

December seminar €45.00

Combat Silat / Lameco Officially Open new Branch in Wexford

On Sunday 16th Nov in Wexford Liam Mc Donald conducted the first workshop on Combat Silat and Lameco Eskrima at Mark Porter Mixed Martial Arts Club. This was to launch the club as the Official Branch and Training Group for the South East, and Mark as the Representative. A special Thanks goes out to the all the guys who turn up and give their best and to the warm and welcoming hospitality shown by Mark and his students.

Liam started of showing the various Knife Stalements and their counters, against the knife attacker using headbutts, elbows, knees, than learning how to defend using outside circles, elbows drops, tunnelling and disarms. After a short break we moved onto silat grappling and ground fighting techniques from the Malay system of Guyong Harimau, with special focus put on being able to flow from striking to locking and back again. After lunch students moved back onto footwork and timing in relation to the knife and got an introduction to knife sparring.

Mark is planing a number of workshops in 2009 with Liam and if you living in the area give Mark a call as he is a very talent and knowledgeable instructor in Martial arts with many years of experience behind him. For details of training in wexford and the seminar www.wexmma.com/seminars.htm

When faced with violence and words fails, you have 6 options:

Ignore/leave: The vast majority of violent encounters have a lead up time of some kind. It can be by using threatening behaviour, verbal abuse etc. If you sense tension that could develop into violence, a reliably good option is to simply leave. You should only ever deal with aggression physically when it is thrust upon you and you no other practical alternatives.

Comply: If you are faced with a potentially violent situation and for whatever reason you can’t negotiate a non physical solution or you’re unable to leave the scene, then the wisest and most appropriate course of action may in fact be to comply. Do what they want. If there is a reasonable chance that complying will work and you think and feel the cost of non compliance would be too great, then do it. Comply.

Dominate: Another option available to you in a hostile situation is to dominate your opponent by demonstrating that you are not easy prey. Use you LOUD voice, your attitude and your body language to let your attacker know that you are not going to passively cooperate. Predators can read non combative attitude. If you’re not prepared to fight when attacked then that attitude will be reflected in the way you move, the way you stand, look and speak. A predator will read these signs and interpret them as a weakness. To dominate, it’s not always necessary to get physical, but it is necessary to let the attacker know, by whatever means available, that you are not easy prey and if push comes to shove “you will fight”

Stun and Run: If circumstances dictate that you should leave as quickly and decisively as possible, stun and then run! The distraction-the “stun” is vital for success, because you need to cause your attacker to experience a brain blink! You need to do something that has them thinking “what the hell was that”

Restrain: This is the most difficult option as you are required to physically overpower you’re attacker with brute strength/skill. This option should only be used when there is urgent need, if you must pursue this course of action, it is imperative that you precede with a “brain blink” and you should also accept in advance that you are more than likely going to get hurt in the process.

Incapacitate: This is the last of you’re options because it’s the last resort. You have been back into a corner where there is no escape. The cost of complying is too great. And all other options have failed or where not appropriate. If you are face with a situation where the most appropriated option is to incapacitate your attacker, the actual mechanics of what you do will depend on you as an individual. Are you capable of gouging an attacker’s eye out to stop him assaulting you/loved one? Or does the prospect of blinding someone override the welfare of that? The answer is something that only you know and in all probability you wont know for certain until you are unfortunate enough to be in that situation.

Combat Silat New Branch in Sanovitae : Liffey Valley

Members of the New Branch of Combat Silat International based at
Liffey Valley in Dublin. The Club is run by Instructor Tony Devey and assistant David Crammer. In a few short months the club has become established in the Sanovitae Gym at the Clarion Hotel. The class is open to members of the general public and meets every Thursday 6pm and Saturdays at 10am. The students have made great progress and will be going for their first grading on Sunday 7th Dec.

New Article

Great new article on the Harimau mannerism by our UK Rep Sion- Marc Simpson check out his blog by clicking the UK blogsite (found on side bar) Well done Sion Marc keep up the good work and look forward to visiting you guys in 2009 in Nottingham

Seated Jurus of Pukulan Cimande Combat

To answer a number of emails I received I have listed the names of the 20 seated Jurus that make up Pukulan Cimande Combat. The Jurus are first practise in the seated position, than mid rise position than finally fully upright. When seated on the ground the student must learn to develop good upper body movement and can solely focus on this.
1)Kelid 2) Selup 3)Timpak Sabelah 4)Timpah Sarong 5) Dun Deggan 6) Besotan 7)Teke Surung
8)Teke Purilit 9)Teke Guar 10)Tawex Luar 11)Tawex Sero 12) Keprak Luar 13)Kepruk Sero
14)Pamoyet 15)Kelid Tiga 16)Kelid Empat 17) Kelid Lima 18)Al- Kalah 19)Pakalan 1 20) Pakalan 2

knowledge is only wisdom when it's shared

Over the years, I have always believed in bringing over good teachers, so my students can experience the very best at first hand. For these teachers to share their knowledge. I will always be grateful for these unique opportunity. This is a list of teachers who I hosted workshops for in Ireland to teach my students. Jak Othman, Glenn Lobo, Steve & Mike Krause, Bob Breen, Terry Barnet, Pat O' Malley, John Harvey, Jude Tucker, Krishna Godhania, Richard de Bordes, William Sanders, Felix Valencia... I hope to continued along this path and continue to bring great instructors to Ireland.

Membership books

From 1st Jan 2009 all students will received the new Combat Silat International membership books. We will need passport size photos from all students and instructors. These books will record all your training, including workshop/ seminars and grades. Contact your class instructor for details.

1000th visitor

In a few short weeks we have reach our first 1000th visitor. I'm grateful for all
the people who have took the time to visit our blog, and warm emails I recieved from
students across the world. Many thanks. Lets hope it wont be long till we reach our 10000th visitor! If you like to see some articles written on certain areas, or training tips etc.. please let me know and we work on it.. Remember this is your blog, Silat is the art of the people!

Guru Jon : Traditional Pukulan Cimande Silat

Short Video clip of Guru Jon showing various aspects of Pukulan Cimande Jurus, the Monjet and Ular which make of two of the 4 core animals, Harimau and Blakok being the other two. At the end of the clip, Guru Jon shows the use of Golok. Training in the traditional aspects of our art is important as the culture and heritage needs to be preserved and passed down to future generations.

Wexford Introductory Lameco Workshop

Wexford Lameco Workshop
Sunday 16th November
Wexford Town
12pm to 4pm
Cost €40 (Pre booking essential)
Instructor Liam Mc Donald
Host Instructor Mark Porter

This is the first in a series of open Training Groups Workshops which will be conducted by Ireland Representative Liam Mc Donald in Wexford. This is your unique opportunity to get in at the start and experience Lameco Eskrima.

Training will cover
Footwork
Knife / Stick Combat Drills
Knife Stalemates
High Speed Takedowns
Stick Takedowns / Disarms
Empty Hands Striking / Grappling

Guru Felix Valencia : Summer 2009

Guru Felix Valencia will be returning to Ireland in early summer

2009 as part of his European Tour. Guru Felix gived a mind blowing explosive seminar last summer and we all are looking forward to experience more from this great teacher! More details to follow of other exciting International Seminars plan for 2009. It is our policy to bring over the best International Teachers in the World so students can experience at first hand the great unique talent these teachers can offer and to learn from that!!

Dublin City Center : Lameco Eskrima

Next Course in Lameco commences on Saturday 9th Nov in the Fitness Dock Gym Camden Street, Dublin 2. The classes run from 10am - 11am. Cost €65 for the 6 weeks. Training will
cover the fundalmentals of Lameco Knife, Stick and Empty Hands. Course is open to all. To book contact Liam 087 9956569 or email guruliam@hotmail.com. (14 Places available).

Northern Ireland Lameco Workshop

Senior members of the Ballymena Silat / Lameco Training group

picture with Guru Liam at the Oct seminar in Ballymena.

The Workshop open with knife drills to develop awareness and co ordination, than moved on to high speed take downs. Shortly after this students were introduced to empty hands techniques which include parries, blocks, escapes and quick finishing techniques. After the break students moved onto the stick and learnt how to develop power and speed with techniques, and how to deal with multiple attackers. The short video clip Robert demos a drill where the student is attacked by multiple attackers. The attacker has to try and keep at bay the attackers. He must always keep moving and not stop hitting. He has to be aware of what direction the new attacker is coming in on and keep him out. I like to thank Guru Robert for putting on the event and from the students in Ballymena, Letterkenny and Dublin who travel to the workshop and put 100% into their training. Guru Robert will be hosting another seminar early in 2009!

Valencia Lameco Eskrima Seminar N.Ireland

VALENCIA LAMECO ESKRIMA
1ST OPEN N.Ireland Training Group
Sunday 19th Oct 12.15PM – 4.15pm
Ballymena – Co. Antrim
Seven Towers Leisure Center
Instructor – Liam Mc Donald

This is the first in a series of open Training Groups which will be conducted by Ireland Representative Liam Mc Donald and N.Ireland Representative Robert Scott. This is your unique opportunity to get in at the start and experience Lameco Eskrima

Training will cover
Footwork Knife / Stick
Knife / Stick Combat Drills
Knife Stalemates
High Speed Takedowns
Stick Takedowns / Disarms
Empty Hands Striking / Grappling

Special Introductory rate £35 / €45 Advance Payment (Online Payment Available)
£45 / €60 On the Day
To book your place contact Liam Mc Donald 00353 87 9956569
or Robert Scott 07710957970

New Guru Sergey Morozov

Sergey Morozov on Sunday 28th Sept after 5 years of dedication, hard work and great skill has earn his Guru - Full Instructor Grade in Pukulan Cimande Combat. Sergey will be our American Director when he leaves Ireland shortly and will be setting up Pukulan Cimande Combat in Seattle.

Sergey has been one of the most dedicated students I ever came across in Silat. Every class he attended he brought great energy to.

His deep knowledge crosses both the phsical and internal level of Cimande. Sergey will be a great asset for the development of Cimande in USA and myself along with all the others in our group, wish him the very best in luck, health and success, with his new life and direction in USA....

Liam

New Uk Blog site

Sion Marc Simpson has set up the Uk website for Pukulan Cimande, check it out
http://pukulancimandeuk.blogspot.com/

Pukulan Cimande Combat class Opening soon in America!!

We are now in our final stages of opening the first of three clubs in USA. The first training group will be in Seattle. If you living in the area or would be interested in setting up a Pukulan Cimande Combat group than contact Guru Liam at guruliam@hotmail.com. PCC is a streamline combat system which develops the student through the 4 ranges of combat. This is an opportunity for the students in America to experience this unique format of traditional Pukulan Cimande training blended with 21st Century combat application.

We planing a 3 date city promotion of the art next summer in New York, Seattle and L.A if you like to attend or host a training workshop during the tour let us know!

Pukulan Cimande Workshop

A reminder that this weekend Sunday 28th there is a workshop on the Monjet aspects of Pukulan Cimande Combat, this will cover Short and Long Elbow Shields, Decoy Stances, Kick Grab counters, L - Retreats, Ripper Parriers, Sweeps, footworketc... The second half of the seminar will focus on stick and knife. The seminar starts at 12pm - 4pm Firhouse Sports and Community Center.

Membership / Grading Books

From 1st Nov 2008 we will have Membership / Grading Books along with ID cards. These will be available for all members of Pukulan Cimande Combat and Combat Silat International. These books will record all your training, grades any other accomplishments that you have achieved. With the rapid expansion of our art in western Europe we will have an up to date computerise system for all members, and all members will received an ID card which they can use to gain access at any training venue

Hoodie sweatshirts

With summer becoming a distant memory, we have order a number of hoodies sweatshirts for the Autumn Term. These will be the new 2009 design and will only be a limited stock, so if you want one, you can pre order. A special pre order price is available of €35. Hoodies will be available from 7th Oct.

Lameco Eskrima / Combat Silat Classes : City Center

Lameco Eskrima / Combat Silat Classes

Comm Sat 27th Sept 10am - 11am

Fitness Dock Gym, Camden St, Dublin 2

Cost €60 - 5 Weeks

Beginners Welcome

Tel 087 9956569

PENCAK SILAT JUNGLE WARRIOR
By Syofyan Nadar- Sunua Bayang style €25.00 (Free postage in Europe)
Syofyan Nadar, a master of the Pencak Silat Indonesian Federation shows you in this DVD a wide range of formidable techniques mainly resulting from Sunua Bayang style.You will follow a specific training, various Langkah, 5 Jurus and their applications with sparring partners in situation of defense.You will also learn various techniques of defense against knife and when sitting. (movements rolled up, full face, side … ).All techniques of this video are shown under several view angles so that you can understand and analyse each movement perfectly.
AUDIO : Français - English - Deutsch - Español - IndonesiaEXTRA FEATURES : Performance - Photo Gallery - Trailers

Pencak Silat - Defence against Blades

by Syofyan Nadar Harimau Singgalang Style - €25.00 (Free Postage in Europe)

Syofyan Nadar, famous Pencak Silat Indonesian expert, inspired by Harimau Singgalang (Sumatra), presents in this DVD all the efficacy of his style in matter of self defense against knives.You will learn more than 80 ultra effectives, hand to hand or with a common object (use of an umbrella as surprising as radical).You will also study various defenses when sitting (techniques very specific to traditional Pencak Silat ).This perfect mix of self-defence with traditions will delight all amateurs of unstoppable techniques and of Southeast Martial arts.

for short trailer http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6rt4m_pencak-silat-le-guerrier-de-la-jung_sport

Ballymena Pukulan Cimande Combat

Ballymena Pukulan Cimande Combat Club

Seven Tower Leisure Center

Ballymena, Co: Antrim

N. Ireland

Trainings Mondays 7.30pm - 9pm Saturday morning (time varies)

Guru Robert Scott and Guru Denny Hughes between them have nearly 30 years experience in Teaching Silat. The Ballymena club was officially open by Guru Liam in 1992, and over those years, Guru Robert and Guru Denny have been the backbone of the club, formally taking over the club, when Guru Liam moved to Dublin. Both these teachers are great ambassadores for the art, and they strict, no nonsense direct, exciting, friendly approach to teaching and training, has led them to develop highly skilled silat players, who have been respected worldwide. Both these guys are assistant by Guru Baharau Peter Hughes who is a Apprentice Instructor. Classes in Ballymena focus on the traditional combat aspects of silat training, this will take the forms of Jurus (Upper body Development) Lankas (Lower Body Development) Unlimited unarmed combat system (Grappling, Striking, Ground fighting) and weapon defence training (Blade / Stick) If you living in Ballymena or even any where close and want to experience Silat and all its deadly beauty than give Guru Robert a call 07710957970 for more details or to book an intro trial. The grading format will continue to follow the traditional format to honour our heritage of Pukulan Cimande, and to give respect to the ancestors who passed the art through the generation. Students in the Ballymena club early next year will get to experience silat taught to them by Indonesian Gurus, who will be able to demonstrate not just there finely tune fighting skills, but also to share the rich, beautiful culture of Indonesia. This is something which has taken us many years to set up, and something we can offer all our students. Direct access to the motherland of silat. 2009 will be a great year for the students of Ballymena

New Classes in Liffey Valley

Tony Devey will be teaching two new Silat classes in the excellent Sanovitae Gym in Liffey Valley, Lucan. These classes will be on Thursday 6pm - 7pm and Saturdays 11am to 12pm. These are new beginner classes, and will focus on Basic Silat tecniques for Self Defence along with developing your body natural strengths. The classes are open to all, and no previous experience is required. To Book a place contact Tony 085 7340054 or Liam 087 9956569 or email guruliam@hotmail.com Three more new clubs will be opening over the Autumn details to follow soon.

Internal Training

Pencak Silat is a Martial Art which combines both the Physical and Internal. The following 14 Section represents our Internal Foundation Level. Combining these aspects with your physical training will give you unity in Mind Body and Spirit. Over the coming Months I will do various articles on these aspects, so you the students can get a much deeper understanding of these areas. I will be teaching a series of workshops on the Internal over the coming months and if you're interested
in attending than contact guruliam@hotmail.com Personal Training 1 to 1 is also available!!

Internal Training - Foundation Level

1) Power Postures
2) Breathing Exercises to develop Fluidity, Speed and Power
3)Animal Spirits in Fighting
4)Accumulating Energy
5)Storage of Power
6)Elemental Energy in Fighting
7)Understanding the circle of Creation
8)Astral Warrior Training
9)Use of Music and Sound to energise the Body
10)Tanaga Dalam Exercises
11)Controlling Energy through the Body
12) Stone Face - Controlling Fear
13) Conquest Of Fear
14)Body to Earth Harmony

Pukulan Cimande Combat

Pukulan Cimande Combat is a combat driven style of Pukulan Cimande. Its main focus is to develop students to reach their full potential. Its not a endless Jurus system, but instead it focuses on combat application.

Grades

Whatever grade you have already achieved in Pukulan Cimande Pusaka is still correct. Grades cannot be taken away. If a teacher says they will take your grade because you don't currently train with them, then they don't understand the true meaning of a grading.

Long Distance Training

We do not offer gradings or instructors certificates by dvd, attending one seminar or paying over the internet.If you don't live close to a school, you can still train, but to grade you need to attend either seminars / workshops / privates or intensive classes with a qualified Guru (Teacher). Silat is an art about feeling, and can only be truly judged by a teacher, who has regular direct physical contact with the student. All our gradings are done in the public arena of a seminar/ workshop. This way no one can claim a teacher give a grading out of favour or for money.

Grading Format

There are three foundation levels where students will learn the basic techniques and self defence application. Then students will learn the 4 sections of the animal mannerisms Ular, Monjet, Harimau, Blakok. When a student passes each level they are awarded a Pelajar (Student)grade for each animal ie. Pelajar Monjet. The student will received a certificate, animal badge and colour sash. When a student passes all 4 animals they can be graded as Guru Baharau. When they understand Raja Naga they are awarded the Guru Grading along with the Naga Badge.

Is there anything after Guru ?Yes there are lots to interest you. Once you reach the level of Guru you will have access to many more aspects, in which you can grade in and teach.

1) Kermabit
2) Kunjang
3) Keris
4) Pendang
5) Cabang
6) Kanching
7) Trunbu
8) Golok
9) Cane
10)Sarong
11)Pisau
12) Cimande Seated Jurus
13) Sera
14) Pamacan

So a Student who has reached Guru Level can train for example in Kermabit and once mastered the combat application of this weapon can be graded and receive the certification and title for Guru in Pukulan Cimande Combat : Kermbit and be able to teach this and than move on to the next weapon.

Students will get access to the best Silat teachers in the world, as each year we are planning to bring teachers to Europe for seminars and workshops. Students can experience in the flesh the unique skills of these teachers, instead of just seeing them on a dvd. We have many exciting events planned for 2009 and launching of a new dvd series and online teaching ipod lessons to support you on a weekly basis. More to follow on this and other exciting news. If you like to take part in this programe you are welcome, for more info contact guruliam@hotmail.com (Over 24 years in Silat teaching experience).

Pendekar Sanders Seminar: Dublin Apr 2008 Vol 1.

Pendekar Sanders return to Ireland in 2008 for the 10th Anniversary Seminar of his first seminar in Ireland. Over the two days Pendekar Sanders taught in deep insight the Cabang and Keris. We are proud to releash the first of two vol seminar dvd covering material taught for the very first time in Europe.

Vol 1 Covers all the Seminar material related to the cabang. The cabang is the traditional Cimande trident blade. This is the opportunity to experience the 8 Jurus and their various combat application taught by Pendekar Sanders.

1. Tikam Menikam - Twist Stab
2. Perangkap Melukai - Moved by Stabbing
3. Pukulan Pintal - Twist Strike
4. Pukulan Membalekkan - Inverted Strike
5. Cabang Blakok - Crane Form
6. Pukulan Ayer Terjun - Waterfall Strike
7. Pukulan Tumpul - Blunt Strike
8. Pukualn Pilan - Spiral Strike

If you like to order Vol 1 : Cabang the cost is €25 includes post and package to anywhere in Europe. To order contact guruliam@hotmail.com.

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Vol 2: Combat Keris - Coming soon!!!

Combat Silat Workshop : Dublin

Combat Application of 18 Jurus / Pocket Stick / Cane

Firhouse Sports Center : Dublin

Sunday 28th Sept 12pm - 4pm

Cost €50 advance / €65 on the day

Instructor Guru Besar Liam Mc Donald

The Jurus are the foundation or base work of Pukulan Cimande they are the master keys. Once mastered they can be broken down and used for defensive applications. Each of the original 18 Jurus has a unique combat attitude and application. Along with this the Jurus have enclosed 8 Levels of training, which unlock a different level of combat effectiveness in the student.

1. Fluid aspect of juru

2. Utilizing the flow on the Langka Umpat

3. High Gate / Low Gate

4. The Stomping Foot (Thunder Clap)

5. Principle of Flow (Bunga adding Mannerisms)

6. Bunga (adding Elements)

7. Jurus at Will

8. Striking Aspects

Students will get to experience these different levels. The second half of the seminar will cover combat application of the Kanching (Pocket Stick) and Cane. These will included take downs, locks, throws, striking and grappling aspects, along with body mechanics and footwork.

To book a place at this workshop contact Liam

4620828 or 087 9956569 (within Ireland)

00353 1 4620828 or 00353 879956569 (International)

or email guruliam@hotmail.com (Paypal payments accepted)

Valencia Eskrima Workshop : Wexford

Valencia Lameco Eskrima Workshop
Sun 16th Nov 12pm - 4pm
Wexford Town

Co. Wexford

Ireland

Cost TBA

Instructor: Liam Mc Donald (Ireland Representative Valencia Lameco / European Representative Pukulan Cimande Pusaka Pencak Silat/ Chief Instructor and Founder of Combat Silat International)
This workshop is the official opening of the Wexford Valencia Lameco Training Group, which is taught by Mark Portert. The Wexford training group will be helping to promote Lameco in South East Ireland and help students develop through the grading programme. This workshop will cover Stage 1 of the Combat Knife Training and intro to Combat Stick Training.
Angles of attack and defence
Stalemates
High Speed Takedowns (Knife & Stick)
Long range Knife v Knife
Footwork
Intro to Stick Grappling
Intro to Stick and Shield Sparring
There is limited of 30 students for seminar. To book your place or for more details of Valencia Lameco Eskrima contact guruliam@hotmail.com or Mark Porter www.wexmma.com
This workshop is open to all martial arts styles, or for anyone with an interested in personal security or wants to understand how to defend from a blade

Valencia Lameco Eskrima Workshop: Ballymena, N.Ireland

Valencia Lameco Eskrima Workshop

Sun 12th Oct 12pm - 4pm

Seven Tower Leisure Center

Ballymena Co. Antrim

N.Ireland

Cost £40 / €50

Instructor: Liam Mc Donald (Ireland Representative Valencia Lameco / European Representative Pukulan Cimande Pusaka Pencak Silat/ Chief Instructor and Founder of Combat Silat International)

This workshop is the official opening of the Ballymena Valencia Lameco Training Group, which is taught by Robert Scott. The Ballymena training group will be helping to promote Lameco in N.Ireland and help students develop through the grading programme. This workshop will cover Stage 1 of the Combat Knife Training and intro to Combat Stick Training.

Angles of attack and defence

Stalemates

High Speed Takedowns (Knife & Stick)

Long range Knife v Knife

Footwork

Intro to Stick Grappling

Intro to Stick and Shield Sparring

There is limited of 30 students for seminar. To book your place or for more details of Valencia Lameco Eskrima contact guruliam@hotmail.com or Robert Scott 028256 42812

This workshop is open to all martial arts styles, or for anyone with an interested in personal security or wants to understand how to defend from a blade

New seminar Dvd

Felix Valencia June 2008 Dublin Seminar Dvd

In the summer of 2008 Felix Valencia made his first visit to Ireland. This 107 minute dvd covers the material that was taught. Empty Hand v Empty Hand, Striking, Grappling, Empty Hand v Knife, Empty Hand v Stick, Disarms, Take Downs, Body Mechanics, Footwork, and Sarong.

To order this dvd contact guruliam@hotmail.com costs €35 including world wide posting. Students who attended the seminar can buy the Dvd for €25. Paypal Accepted

Calling all Instructors

Would you like to offer any of these two unique combat warrior systems "Cimande" or "Valencia Eskrima" to your students? These system can offer you, new insight, direction and endless training opportunities, either as a add on to what you already offering your students, or to be taught in their own right. These two unlimited warrior systems cover all areas of empty hands (Grappling/ Striking/ Groundfighting) techniques( Locks, Throws, Elbows, Kicks, Knees etc..)
and Weapon Skills either blade or Stick. All clubs Instructors will be offer a chance to go on the Silat Instructor Learning Accerlated Training (S.I.L.A.T.) Programme with opportunites to become a Representative for your area or even International Director. Interested?? Than call
00353 87 9956569 (087 9956569 within Ireland) or email guruliam@hotmail.com for more details.

New Instructor

Many congratulations to Guru Baharau Paul Byrne who successfully pass his Instructor Grading on Sunday 20th July in Blanchardstown. Paul has been a very dedicated student, who has shown over the years dedication, hard work and great skill. Other people on the day who pass their gradings

Ular Sawa (Snake Mannerisn)
Kathleen McCabe
Jonathan woolbridge
Christopher O'Connor
Patrick Koeberl

Harimau (Tiger Mannerism)
Sion Marc Simpson (UK)

Bela Diri (Self Defence Phase 1)
Keith Lawless
Trevor Bacon
Brian Dunne
Conor Mulvey
Stephen Fortune

Guru Felix Valencia Knife Sparring

Guru Felix Valencia Knife sparring in Germany a week after his Irish Seminar. Video clips of his Irish seminar will be uploaded shortly. http://youtube.com/watch?v=_tgyMY21KEI

Training in Combat Silat

There are a number of ways to train in Combat Silat. These depends on your location, time available to learn, dedication and willingness to learn. We do not give weekend instructor certificates, or over the internet ! You will have to actually train, no exceptions! To understand and develop you will need to train regularly in one of the formats below. This is a unique combat system and you need to spend real time in an alive environment to understand how this system works.

1) Sign up to a class.
All the classes offer an Introductory trial, where you can join up for a 8 classes to experience the training . The cost for this is €80. At the end of the trial you can decided if this something you want to continue to train in and get a greater development of yourself. Details of the locations of schools can be found on this site, or by contacting Guru Liam 087 9956569 / e mail guruliam@hotmail.com

2) Personal Training
You can arrange and book some Personal Training. This format of training allows you to get a much personal deeper understanding of the art. You would learn quicker than a normal class as the training would be develop around your personal needs. Cost for this training is €60 for 1 hour lesson (Block book of 6 lessons €300) You may share the lesson with another student for no extra cost.

3)Attend a Seminar / Workshop
You can experience the art by attending any of the Seminars / Workshop that are available. Have a look at the event section and book yourself a place at any event coming up. Seminars / Workshops are great way to experience in deep detail, areas of training, and give you a good opportunity to get a taste of what training in silat is all about. If you like to be kept up to date on future event email guruliam@hotmail.com

4) Host your own Workshop / Training Group
If you are already run a Martial Arts Club or have a group of friends who would be interested in learning Combat Silat or Valencia Lameco Eskrima, you can host your own workshop or set up a training group in your location.

There are two formats a) You organise Workshops for your club or location, this way you get to experience what Combat Silat or Valencia Lameco Eskrima is all about. b) After the first workshop (if you wish) you can set up a "Apprentice Training Group" for your area. You the organiser of these workshops, will get the opportunity to train on the "Combat Silat Intensive Instructor Programme". You can also have the opportunity to become an Official Representative for your area or even a International Director for your country, depending on availability.

Combat Silat returns to Dublin City Center

Combat Silat has restarted again at Fitness Dock Gym on Camden Street. This excellent modern enviroment in central Dublin, close to public transport will give people access to training in Silat. The first course which comm on Sat 17th May for 5 weeks will be an intro and will cover various elements of training, that cross over between Silat and Kali in relation to empty hands training (striking/ grappling) and weapons training (Cane / Knife). The next course will start on Sat 12th July and there be 16 places available on the course, which will fill up shortly so if you like to take part and experience Combat Silat and Kali, get in touch with us ~ 087 9956569 to secure your place !

www.thefitnessdock.ie - Link to the gym- details of locations, and facilities.

Combat Knife Workshop

Guru Liam McDonald
SUNDAY 25h MAY 12.30PM – 4.30PM
COST £35
VENUE : SEVEN TOWERS LEISURE CENTER
BALLYMENA CO. ANTRIM

TOPIC: KNIFE DEFENCES
●Knife Defence from a Stalement /Counters / Timing
●Knife Disarms / Angles / Footwork
●Short Range Techniques
●High Speed Takedowns
●Long range Techniques
●Ground Struggles / Ground Control
●Basic Do’s and Don’t of Knife Defence

To book a place at this unique workshop !
Contact Robert Scott 07710957970
or Liam McDonald 0035387 9956569 / email guruliam@hotmail.com or check www.silateurope.com

Felix Valencia comes to Ireland

Felix Valencia knife and Kali Master 1st Irish Seminar

Sat 21st June / Sun 22nd June - Dublin

Felix Valencia will be making his first visit to Ireland in June. The event hosted by Combat Silat International and Guru Liam Mc Donald. Felix Valencia was Edgar Suilte top student, and was nickname the "Brawler" due to combat attitude towards training and sparring, inside the training arena and on the streets of the Philippines. Due to the sudden Death Of Edgar, Felix has been developing his skills not only in Lameco eskrima but spent 5 years studying under Dan Insanto and Herman Suwanda of Mande Muda. He spent two years in Thailand learning Muay Thai and was undefeated in the ring, during that time. Along with this Felix also spent time learning Hawaiian Lua (a warrior traditional art the island blending grappling / striking and weapon training), boxing and shooto wrestling. Felix also takes parts in a number of Dogbrothers events both stick and knife. Felix has remain undefeated in area of knife sparring. Combining all of these arts has led Felix to develop a deep understanding of what works in all combat areas. On the saturday there will be a two hour section on combat stick applications.

The main focus of Felix seminar is to focus on knife defense, this is due to the fact that a blade attack is usually the choosen weapon, that most attacker use. Felix main goal is to simulate real life knife attacks, taking control of the situation and how to react tactically. He will teach the breakdown of the knife, and what to look for in a real knife fight, where a suspect may hide a weapon and improvised a weapon such as a pen, handkercief or belt. An over view of what Felix will be covering at the seminar.

Close Range:

• Introduction of ground control
• Ground against the knife
• Take downs
• Arrest and control
• Escalation of force
• Sparring on the ground

Medium Range:
• Kick and punch with the knife
• Riding the arm
• Blocking, Passing and Trapping
• Introduction to weapon retention
• Introduction to 21 foot and 5 foot rule

Long Range:• Knife to knife sparring
• Footwork
• Angles of attack
• Thrusting
• Lunges and Flinch
• Hand evasion
• Postures (positive and negative)
• Knife vs. sticks (sparring)
• Knife vs. knife (sparring)
• Two against one (sparring)

Over the past decade Felix has been in huge demand in America and has taught a number of various Secruity Agencies, and Martial Arts Associations, With
this first trip to Ireland, it wont be long before his popularity in Europe will increase. Some of the groups that Felix has taught has included

● F.B.I
● C.I.A
● S.W.A.T
• Los Angeles Police Department
• Santa Barbara Sheriff Training Bureau
• Toledo, Ohio Police Academy
• Austin, Texas Police Academy
• Oklahoma City DT (police)
• Arizona Highway Patrol (DTS)
• U.S. Marshals (Honolulu, Hawaii
• CSTI-California Specialized Training Institute
• Governors Office of Emergency Services
• National Guards of California
• Gidding, Texas Police
• Halo
• CQB-Close Quarters Battle
• Krav Maga
• Gunsite Knife Symposium
• Blackwater
• Front Sight
• House of Champions
• Former Instructor of Cold Steel Knives
• Current Instructor of Trident Knives
• Inductee into the Filipino Martial Arts Hall of Fame (2000)

Felix will be teaching at Firhouse Sports and Leisure Center, Dublin 24. Sat 21st / Sun 22nd June 11am to 4pm both days. Cost is Advance €70 one day €100 both days. Payment at the door €85 for one day €125 both days.

Special Rate ~ Offer for Instructors for Martial Arts / Security / Self Defence /Armed Forces

Tel Liam 087 9956569 for details

This seminar is open to all , and you don't have to have experience in Fililipino Martial Arts to get the full benefit of what Felix teaches. If you like to attend contact Liam Mc Donald, e mail guruliam@hotmail.com, or tel 01 4620828 or 087 9956569 or visit www.silateurope.com

Pendekar Sanders Returns to Ireland

Pendekar Sanders return for 10th Anniversary Silat Seminar - Dublin 2008

A decade ago in May 1998 Pendekar Sanders made his first visit to Ireland to the small village of Kilrea in Co. Derry where he conducted two weekend seminars, now 10 short years later, Cimande Silat has become established in Ireland and Europe, through the dedicated work of its instructors and students. Once again Pendekar Sanders inspired and taught the advance weaponry of the Indonesian Keris and the exotic Cabang (Trident blade). Over the two days the attendees of the seminar were taught various combat aspects of each weapon including, striking, parring, disarming, body mechanics, footwork and lots more.

INDONESIAN SILAT
Get Fitter and Healthier in Fun exciting way !.
Learn how to defend yourself, with a complete combat system,
which develops your natural talents and abilities !
Exercise programme for Physical, Mental & Spiritual Health !
Learn how to De stress and Relax the Body !
Opportunity to meet new people !

Adult Beginners classes now Available
●Firhouse Sports Center Monday & Wednesday 7.30pm
●Lucan Sports Center Tuesday 8pm
●Walkinstown – Sheldon Park Leisure Club, Thursday 8pm
●City Center – Fitness Dock Gym, Camden Street Saturdays10am
●Blanchardstown Village, Church Avenue, Sunday 12pm

Intro Course of 8 classes - €80 (Max 20 per Class)
Contact Liam 01 4620828 / 087 9956569
For more info: http://www.silateurope.com/
Personal Training / Workshops also available