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