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