The camp was extended to a second evening this year, and after the initial get together and something to eat, some of the students were took on a tour of the venues where silat began in Ireland and a history of it's development.
Saturday began the training in earnest, with Guru Denny taking the students through Langka (footwork drills), than followed up by Guru Liam teaching the Cimande Jurus and their applications, followed by an Introduction to Kera (Ape) especially focusing on Orang-outang combat concepts of "Clearing the Jungle" a intercepting technique and "Bringing to center" a Body Shielding concept, these techniques form part of the advance training of Pukulan Cimande. After the short Break Guru Robert took over and taught Pamacan Cimande, which help get the Harimau students ready for their grading.
After the grading the students prepared and tested on their Harimau and what a awesome grading it was. I was so very very proud of what I saw, to see students at such skill full level, reaching deep into themselves to produce such powerful combat techniques, makes me feel so lucky to have the students I have. No ego's, no nonsense, just students who want to train and develop.
Sat evening the students decided to do a bonding exercise and despite the weather made there way to Carrick-a- reed rope bridge where gathering up their nerves made the adrenaline rush crossing of the bridge. Everyone helping each other cross, some taking longer than others. After this hunger was the next to be overcome so a club meal at the the theme "Charlie" restaurant was in order, followed by a evening at the Portneal Lodge.
Sunday morning started with a Silat Internal session in the forest beside the River Bann, where students were taught exercise to use with Nature, to invoke deep relaxation and meditation. After Breakfast students made there way to the training venue, where Guru Denny taught a section on Silat Body leverage and Triangulation. Guru Liam then covered Silat Stick Grappling which is unique to Silat. followed by Cimande the devastating Tari Kolot Knife Work, and then some Cimande Sarong, where students were shown how to use everyday clothing as weapons. The last section of the day was covered on the use of how to increase energy, speed and power through the use of auditory sounds in both Offensive and Defensive techniques.
A great two days, full of fun, excitement and most of all friendship. If you living anywhere in Ireland and you want to learn silat, then come along to any of our classes in Ballymena, Letterkenny or Dublin and experience Silat taught by real teachers, who goal is for your development
Some comments from the students attending the Camp
Great Weekend Guru Liam Its good to see everyone, old faces and new ones too the start of a new generation of young ones coming up through the ranks and spreading silat in Ireland its good to see it and be part of it. and thanks again Master Liam for your time and effort..Denny
I'm exhausted just reading all the fantastic stuff we did this weekend. Pushed to the limit at times, trained with guys I've never met before and learned from every one of them. Blown away by the skill of our northern brothers at the end of the grading....Sean
Thanks to Guru Liam and all the silat brothers, north and south, for coming together and making a great weekend. As an old face, probably a stranger to many, I was made so welcome that I forgot just how long i've been absent from the family. It felt good to be back!... Richard
Fantastic training as always, great to meet up n train with our friends in the north, always made welcome, once again a huge thanks to our main man Liam who makes this possible and gives up so much of his time to bring us together and learn.. Alan
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Enjoyed my first trip to the North. Great getting to train under Rob and Denny (and Dan)for the first time. Hopefully will get a few more trips under over the coming years.
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