Combat Silat / Lameco Officially Open new Branch in Wexford

On Sunday 16th Nov in Wexford Liam Mc Donald conducted the first workshop on Combat Silat and Lameco Eskrima at Mark Porter Mixed Martial Arts Club. This was to launch the club as the Official Branch and Training Group for the South East, and Mark as the Representative. A special Thanks goes out to the all the guys who turn up and give their best and to the warm and welcoming hospitality shown by Mark and his students.

Liam started of showing the various Knife Stalements and their counters, against the knife attacker using headbutts, elbows, knees, than learning how to defend using outside circles, elbows drops, tunnelling and disarms. After a short break we moved onto silat grappling and ground fighting techniques from the Malay system of Guyong Harimau, with special focus put on being able to flow from striking to locking and back again. After lunch students moved back onto footwork and timing in relation to the knife and got an introduction to knife sparring.

Mark is planing a number of workshops in 2009 with Liam and if you living in the area give Mark a call as he is a very talent and knowledgeable instructor in Martial arts with many years of experience behind him. For details of training in wexford and the seminar www.wexmma.com/seminars.htm

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”

Restrain: 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.

Combat Silat New Branch in Sanovitae : Liffey Valley

Members of the New Branch of Combat Silat International based at
Liffey Valley in Dublin. The Club is run by Instructor Tony Devey and assistant David Crammer. In a few short months the club has become established in the Sanovitae Gym at the Clarion Hotel. The class is open to members of the general public and meets every Thursday 6pm and Saturdays at 10am. The students have made great progress and will be going for their first grading on Sunday 7th Dec.

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.