Friday, August 29, 2008

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.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

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

Monday, August 25, 2008

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).

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

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!!!

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

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)








Sunday, August 10, 2008

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

Monday, August 4, 2008

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