Friday, January 28, 2011
UK Training Group
Our second training group in the UK, is now up and running and at Claverham Village hall. Claverham, just outside Bristol and training is on Sundays 9.30am - 11am . Training group leader is Kevin Dorrington, if you like more details email guruliam@hotmail.com All welcome.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Student of the Month Jan 2011
We are please to select Paul Nally as the Student of the Month for Jan 2011. Paul has been a great student and has excellent attendence. Recently Paul has updated his training by taking in a extra class each week when he can, and that has already begin to show his development improving quicker.Every class Paul attends, he bring with him a open mind and a willingness to get stuck in and have a go. I 'm proud to have students like Paul in the class and look forward to see him developing over the next year.
Well Done!!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Combat Umbrella
A short instructional clip in the use of the Umbrella in place of Eskrima Stick. Shown are two basic Locks and takedowns.
Classes now enrolling for Spring 2011
Classes now enrolling for Spring 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
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” 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.
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” 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.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Guru Jak
This is the latest photo of Guru Jak Othman. This man is a legend in the silat world and is truly one of my greatest inspirations in why I do silat. When I was just 15 he first stayed with me and my family, sharing his knowledge of silat and friendship. If you ever get the chance to train with him, you should as one moment with him can generate a life time of memories.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
New 10th Anniversary Jak Othman Seminar dvd
To mark the 10th Anniversary of Guru Jak Othman Visit to Dublin we are re launching a Special Limited Double Dvd Set with over 2 and half hours of top quality silat footage from the Dublin Malay Silat Seminars. Training covers, Buahs, Grappling, Striking techniques, Locks, Sweeps, Knife and some Keris Application, many of these techniques cannot be found elsewhere. This is a unique opportunity to learn and to see the techniques on dvd format. The Double Dvd set is €30 and includes free postage worldwide.
Also now available is the 2008 Valencia Lameco Eskrima Seminar Dvd. This is the footage from the first Seminar Guru Felix Valencia taught in Ireland. The material covers the fundalmental and core or Valencia Lameco Eskrima in Empty Hands, Knife and Stick. Ideal for anyone wanting to get the core of the Art. Price is €25 and includes free postage world wide.
Friday, January 7, 2011
New Training Group : Bristol UK
We are please to announce we are in the advance stages of setting up a New Combat Cimande Silat Training Group next month in Bristol. The Training group Leader is Kevin Dorrington, and we wish him great success. If you living in the area and like to experience the Art, than email me guruliam@hotmail.com and I will forward your detail.
We look forward to developing the nextwork in the UK in 2011 and look forward to seeing the art grow now in Bristol.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Thurles Co. Tipp. Workshop
Guru Liam will be teaching a second Workshop following last year successful Intro. The workshop will be hosted by Terence Kearney and will be held on Sat 29th Jan 2011 7pm - 10pm.
Workshop will divided into 3 Training and Applications sections
7pm - 8pm Malay and Indonesian Combat Staff
8pm - 9pm Valencia Lameco Eskrima
9pm - 10pm Malay Silat Locking and Groundfighting
To book a place contact Terence 087 2058820 or email guruliam@hotmail.com Cost is €30 and discounts available if you bring a friend or for groups. This is a great opportunity to experience the Combat fighting Arts of South East Asia. Event is open to all.
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