Silat Suffian Bela Diri - Italy
For enquiries and information in Italy:
Italian Group Leader
Full Name : Carlo Andreis
Location : Desenzano del Garda, Italy
Website: http://www.silat-suffian-italy.blogspot.com/
Videos : www.youtube.com/candreis
Italian Group Leader
Full Name : Carlo Andreis
Location : Desenzano del Garda, Italy
Website: http://www.silat-suffian-italy.blogspot.com/
Videos : www.youtube.com/candreis
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Carlo Andreis is a martial artist with years of training behind him. He is one of the most dedicated practitioner in SSBD. He has honored SSBD in many ways then he knows, for his dedication patience and preserverence, he has become like a brother to me. We argue like brothers do and we forget about it like it never happend, like brothers do. He holds a special place in SSBD.
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Seminar & Event Reviews 2008
The articles are in decending order, please scroll down to view the latest events and pictures. Click on the dates to read them - you will be re-directed to the old site.
2nd February 2008
Personal Self Defence @ Italy
2nd February 2008
Limb Destruction @ Italy
3rd February 2008
Harimau @ Italy
9th February 2008 (1st of 6)
Knife defence @ United Kingdom
11th February 2008
Czech Republic - Private Invitation
23rd February 2008
Fighting Machete @ Italy
27th February 2006
1 Million Youtbe Viewers
8th March 2008
Guardia Di Finanza, Police Department, Italy
March 2008
San Nicolas Charity @ Italy
29th / 30th March 2008
Knife Fighting and Defence @ Germany
12th April 2008 (2nd of 6)
Knife Defence @ United Kingdom
19th April 2008
Buaya Ground work @ Italy
2nd June 2008
Private Seminar @ Brunei
7th June 2008
Quick Entries @ Italy
14th June 2008 (3rd or 6)
Knife Defence @ United Kingdom
16th June 2008 - 20th June 2008
5 days International Intensive Summer Camp @ United Kingdom
28th / 29th June 2008
Blade Mechanics and Blade Mentality @ Germany
29th June 2008
Shihan Florian Velici, 7th Dan Judo @ Germany
12th July 2008
Knife Awareness @ Florida, USA
19th July 2008 (4th of 6)
Knife Defence @ United Kingdom
22nd July - 26th July 2008 (1st of 2)
5 days Intensive International Summer Camp @ Italy
1st August to 3rd August 2008 (2nd of 2)
5 days Intensive International Summer Camp @ Italy
17th August 2008
Perguruan Silat Gerak 41 Invitation @ Brunei Darussalam
1st September 2008
Shihan Joe Thambu, 7th Dan Shudokan Aikido @ Australia
15th September 2008
Silat-Suffian.Blogspot - 1 Year Anniversary
20th September 2008 (5th of 6)
Knife Defence @ United Kingdom
25th September 2008
Personal Defence - Women and Children @ Italy
27th September 2008
Kuntau Attacking Footwork @ Italy
5th October 2008
Knife Awareness and Groundwork @ United Kingdom
12th of October 2008
Kerambit Seminar by Carlo Andreis @ Italy
22nd October 2008
SSBD in Burnham and Highbridge - Weekly News Newspaper @ UK
11th / 12th October 2008
Harimau Drills and Groundwork @ Germany
18th / 19th October 2008
Unarmed Blade Defence and Blade Fighting @ Holland
1st November 2008 (6th of 6)
Knife Defence @ United Kingdom
8th November 2008
Intermediate Kerambit to Harimau/Buaya Groundwork @ Italy
16th November 2008
Blade Awareness and Buaya Groundwork @ Finland
22nd November 2008
Honorary Goshinkwai Total Body Defence Blackbelt @ United Kingdom
26th November 2008
Guru Santiago Dobles visit @ United Kingdom
6th December 2008
SSBD in Abo Underratelser - Oldest Newspaper @ Finland
16th December 2008
Kristal FM Radio Interview @ Brunei
Seminar & Event Reviews 2007
The articles are in decending order, please scroll down to view the latest events and pictures. Click on the dates to read them. You will be re-directed to the old site.
23rd September 2007
Sarong Seminar @ Desenzano Del Garda, Italy
November 2007
Kerambit Seminar @ Desenzano Del Garda, Italy
27th November 2007
Knife Defence @ Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
2nd December 2007
Meeting HRM Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam @ London, United Kingdom
Open Policy & Disclaimer
Silat Suffian Bela Diri - International Training Groups 'OPEN POLICY' expects people to individually express themselves and will not tolerate any one student or instructor suppressing knowledge in regards to our martial arts training regardless of style or any one's individual personality and any way or form.
Like any applied knowledge people tend to understand things in their own way, through their studies and experience. We cannot force our ideas on them, let people find their own truths.
Our aim is for religious and cultural tolerance between different nationalities. We do not welcome or encourage anti-social behaviours and those learning our knowledge with negative intentions. All Representatives and Representative Candidates including myself has the moral responsibility to refuse these individuals or group of individuals. But if you are a friendly person who has thirst for knowledge and the intention to contribute to your family and community then our doors are always open for you.
We are educators not dictators, but we do expect students and instructors alike to follow the SSBD's : "Mission Statement", "Purpose" and "Instructors Purpose".
We only ask for a reasonable contribution in our part, but we do not treat our students as clients, we threat them as friends. We have to be honest, in todays world, to successfully promote any event especially worldwide events like SSBD seminars - travel expenses, gym rental, meal expenses, initiatives for organizers, living expenses, etc, have to be considered. No money should come out of anyones pocket which could cause unnecessary distress to ourselves and our families in the future.
Remember, we are keepers of a legacy, we have to promote and spread it wisely.
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DISCLAIMER
The articles and videos presented in this site may cause serious harm or death if misunderstood or used irresponsibly. This site does not constitute itself as self defense instructions or advise. This site is for cultural information and entertainment purposes only. SSBD, Maul Mornie personally, and his affiliated representatives and host organizations, do not encourage you to carry a knife or do anything that could endanger the life of any living person or persons. You must consider the legal implications of everything you do, exercising your judgement and common sense as an adult. You must follow the law or pay the consequences. Whatever you do, you do out of your own intentions. This site is for entertainment and cultural purposes only and cannot be used as legal advice. Please keep in mind, you will go to jail or worst if you have the intentions of harming another living person or persons.
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LIABILITY POLICY
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HIGH RISK ACTIVITY
Participation in any Silat Suffian Bela Diri (SSBD) activity, seminar, or training group should be considered a high-risk activity. Your participation in any of these activities is at your own risk. You agree to consult with your personal physician before participating in any of these high-risk activities.
MARTIAL ARTS WEAPONS : WARNING
Use and misuse of Martial Arts weapons involves serious risks, including injury, disability and death. Weapons are used only for training under expert supervision, for demonstration of forms, collection or display. Inspect weapons before each use to ensure they are in proper condition. If any unsafe condition is observed, do not use the weapon. By participating in SSBD training, the student warrants compliance with all local, state, federal and international law. SSBD, Maul Mornie personally, and his affiliated representatives and host organizations disclaims any and all liability related to improper, illegal, or unintended use of SSBD training. The student, user, or participant assumes all risk of injury from any use. No weapons or training are provided to anyone under 18 years of age without parental consent. Some weapons may be prohibited in your area. Please check state statutes and local ordinances before use/ownership.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Participation in SSBD seminars, group training, or demonstrations are high risk activities and, to the extent permitted by law, YOU EXPRESSLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THE RISK OF DEATH OR OTHER PERSONAL INJURY SUSTAINED WHILE PARTICIPATING IN SUCH ACTIVITIES WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT of SSBD including but not limited to equipment malfunction from whatever cause, or any other fault of SSBD. Additionally, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold SSBD, Maul Mornie personally, and his affiliated representatives and host organizations harmless from any third party claims arising from such High Risk Activities or Martial Arts Weapons use.
WARNING
Use and misuse of techniques or weapons used through this website, seminars, group training or otherwise, involves serious risks including injury, disability and death. Students, users, and participants assume all risk of injury. SSBD, Maul Mornie personally, and his affiliated representatives and host organizations cannot and will not be responsible for the misuse or unauthorized and improper use of SSBD training or weapons.
GENERAL DISCLAIMER
Seminar and technique descriptions, typographic, and photographic errors are unintentional and subject to correction. We regret, but are not liable for such errors. SSBD, Maul Mornie personally, and his affiliated representatives and host organizations reserve the right to reject any students, users, or participants for any reason other than color, creed, race, sex, or religion. SSBD training is open to all who abide by our mission statement and ethical code. However, training in SSBD is a privilege not a guarantee. Registration for a seminar or training group does not guarantee your acceptance as a student, user, or participant in the study of SSBD.
GENERAL DISCLAIMER
Although all precautions are taken to insure the safety of all participants, in consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in SSBD training, and related events and activities, the student, participant, or parent/guardian:
1. Agree that he or she should inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if the participant believes anything is unsafe, he or she will immediately advise his or her instructor or host of such condition(s) and refuse to participate.
2. Acknowledge and fully understand that each participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result not only from their own actions, inactions or negligence but the actions, inactions or negligence of others, the rules of practice, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may be other risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time.
3. Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death.
4. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue SSBD, Maul Mornie personally, his affiliated representatives, or host organizations and premises. SSBD, its affiliated clubs, regional organizations, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches, and other employees of the organizations, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and leasers of premises used to conduct the event, all of which are hereinafter referred to as "releasees" from any and all liability to each of the participants or students, his or her heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses or damages on account of injury including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in hole or in part by the negligence of the releasee or otherwise.
5. In addition, students,users, participants grant full permission to any all of the foregoing to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or any record of and SSBD event for any purpose.
International Media Coverage
Silat Suffian Bela Diri has been fortunate to have coverage by international media since 2007. Click the links below to review them:
International TV Coverage - NTDTV.com (24th August 2009)
The Brunei Times (30th May 2009)
Kristal FM Radio (2008)
The Abo Underratelser (2008)
Burnham & HighBridge News (2008)
International Kung Fu DVD Magazine (2008)
Bojové umění Fighter's Magazine (2008) (2nd article)
Bojové umění Fighter's Magazine (2008) (1st article)
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the frequently asked questions that I am asked in every email. It will be updated every time I get a repetitive enquiry. Please note that the views here are entirely my own and may or may not represent those of my teachers and instructors. I assume all responsibilities and my apologies for any errors.
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Where are you from? What race are you?
I am from Negara Brunei Darussalam (on Borneo island in the center of Southeast Asia). I'm a Malay (Melayu). To correct any assumptions made by miss-informed people in most parts of the world, Brunei is not a part of Indonesia, not a part of Malaysia, not a part of Philipines, not part of the middle-east. It is an Independant country with its own Ruler.
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Where are you currently based?
Currently I'm based in Cardiff, Wales in the United Kingdom.
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Are you willing to travel to other countries to teach a seminar, workshop, or other public instructions?
Yes, Under the Visa Waiver Program, Bruneians do NOT need a VISA to travel to any country in the world; but for security reasons official invitation letters with contact details are a must.
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Why do you train with weapons?
The main reason why we train with weapons 1st is because we believe in the preservation of the arts and the culture, heritage and ethical principles of the southeast asian martial arts that have been passed down through generations. We are keeping an ancient tradition alive. Many fighting arts claim to have ancient roots whose history was born from the battle field or a country's revolution, I have yet to read in the history books people fighting wars and revolutions where both sides trying to kill each other bare handed. In ancient (and the present) times wars are fought primarily with weapons, only when soldiers loose their weapons do they resort to their empty hand techniques.
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Carrying any type of weapon on the streets in illegal. Can you still fight or defend yourself without a weapon? Nobody carries or fights with a machete, stick or knife in the streets?
Some would say "I'd rather have broken bones and be scared then go to jail for the rest of my life if caught by the police with a weapon", Yes that is true. I am not encouraging anyone to carry weapons. But rather than taking weapons training in a negative light, why not take it in like any other applied knowledge.
Like in engineering, the only way to find a solution to any problem is by understanding it. On the streets to defend against boxers you have to experience boxing, to understand grappling your have to train with grapplers, to overcome Muay Thai/Kickboxing you have to learn from experienced practitioners. Weapons training is no different, its training help us to understand the different types of weapon that could be used against you and you use against them, weather it be anything sharp or blunt impact objects.
By familiarizing yourself and repetitively training with weapons, you will be physcologically desensitized, not get culture shocked when someone takes out a real knife or a bat on the streets against you. If someone brings out a knife or a broken bottle, our body will not freeze or our mentality would not try to fight him bare handed but due to our training, unconsciously we will try to gain advantage against his weapon by picking anything around us as an improvised self defense tool and using it with a reasonable force with the desired impact. If you can defend yourself against knives and bats, punches and kick are the least of your worries.
Because our primary aim is preservation, the quote accepting "broken bones and be scared" is not an option. Fair enough injuries heal but we do not know the extent of our injuries if or when attacked on the streets, there are no referees to stop the fight. As a victim we might get paralized, blinded, permenently brain damaged or killed. We have to think of our family, our parents that took care of us or the wife and children that we love, who will take care of them. If we are injured to the extent that it permenently effects our future carriers and earnings would "broken bones and be scared" still be acceptable?
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Are the weapons an extension of your empty hand techniques?
No, We train with weapons 1st to attain spacial awareness using weapons of various lengths. We do not have a thousand katas or a million forms to accommodate every weapon, only 3 core principles or movement. When we train with any weapon, it should translate itself to empty hands techniques with some or little modifications depending on the situation or environment we are in. Once you understand the 3 core principles, its not a bout how many techniques you know, but the understanding of principles to apply it.
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Are you a sports or tournament oriented martial art?
Although our principles and strategies can be used in a tournament or sport circuit, we are not tournament or sport oriented. Its purely for survival. We do slug it out once in a while in training using padded weapons, but it is purely for the self discovery using the understanding of principles and strategies. As we are a blade art, we avoid the attitude of trading blows, we aim to control and dominate the confrontation as soon as possible.
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Your art is not Silat, its FMA.. its Russian, its Kung fu, its Israeli, its Mongolian, etc... Its a copy of this, an imitation of that, etc.
Should I change my movements just to be different? Should I change it because so and so is using it? Its an honor to be associated and compared to some of the best fighting arts and instructors in the world, but some people just pick one or two techniques from my movements and base it on what is visually familiar to them and categorize the art to what it should be. What is one or two techniques compared to it as a whole? Should I judge you or your art on just a mere glance? I do not refuse that the movements that I do are similar to this or that, we have two hands and two feet, there is only so much that we can do with them, their movements are bound to look the same. A punch is a punch and a kick is a kick no matter what language they are spoken in.
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Do you represent Bruneian Martial Arts? Are you a leading authority in Bruneian Silat?
No, I do not represent Bruneian Martial Arts or Bruneian Silat in general. I am merely teaching and spreading in my own way "one of the many" colorful cultures and traditions found in Brunei, to make Brunei better known. There are other better martial artist, known and unknown silat styles and martial art systems found in Brunei. Try viewing Silat like football (soccer), every one in the world plays it with the same rules; one ball, one goal, but every nation plays it differently, the Brazilians plays it differently then the English, the French plays it differently from the Americans, even in the United Kingdom alone, different football clubs play the game differently, with different divisions.Silat is so diverse, therefore, it would be incorrect for an individual as myself or anyone to claim sole authority on such a broad spectrum.
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Is your art open to all?
The art is open to be taught and practiced by everyone who has the sincere desire to learn it with dedication and positive motivations and goal. It will be taught openly regardless of race, color, religion, physical abilities, etc.
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Is it open to other martial artist to cross train in?
All martial arts and fighting arts are welcome, no politics, regardless of style, system, rank or seniority. It is a chance to incorporate weapons training to their arsenal or just experience what we have to offer. I do not slander other arts or scare my students from taking other silat styles or martial arts. If I do that, it means i have doubts with the effectiveness of my art. Only you can judge if its right for you.
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Do you have any training restrictions?
Due to the nature of the silat we teach, public training is for aged 18 years old and above only. We do not teach children in public sessions due to various reasons. Personal hygiene is also our main concern, because we train to interact with people, cleanliness is best kept at the top of your list. No one wants to train with someone that smells.
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Will you just welcome anyone?
Due to moral and ethical reasons the instructor has the right to refuse any individuals with anti-social behaviour and negative motivation.We only welcome friendly people, if you are one of them, the door is always open.
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Do you contribute or join any forum or discussion boards?
I have registered to a few forums on invitation... (read more)
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How to study Silat Suffian Bela Diri
Please Read This Before Proceeding
There is NO fast track instructor diploma program, we DO NOT sell instructor diplomas or blackbelt certificates even if you continuously attended a few weekend seminars / private sessions / group studies.
There are NO long distance correspondance program, NO learning through instuctional videos, NO video gradings.
I do NOT sell instructional DVDs.
I am NOT desperate to have representatives in every part of the world. Those who dedidcate parts of thier lives to SSBD understand my visions and aims in spreading SSBD. The passion is what spreads the art.
I and all SSBD group leaders firmly believe you cannot learn and instill "REAL" skill and understanding over just a few session or a few seminars. You may "remember" 100 movements, you may "copy" 1000 techniques, but this is not how authentic silat is learned and developed. It should be in your body, not in your brain.
We aim for quality practitioners that could teach the art with full understanding, not instructors who got thier diploma from "remembering" techniques for thier gradings.
Like any reputable learning institution, SSBD is instructed how it is supposed to be taught, not bought. Like a lecturer in a University, I provide a service, when was the last time you heard, Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard or The MIT offering a fast track course to an Engineering Degree through a video? Think about it.
Once you understand this, you are welcome to proceed on how you can further your studies in SSBD below.
We are not the best, but you can rest assure we give our best.
HOW TO STUDY SSBD
+ Private Lessons
minimum 2 individual, Maximum 4
Personal instruction is the preferred method of study. The training method is based on your personal ability and is catered to suit your needs rather than the general outline presented in a public class. You will learn the correct training methods and mind-set. You will be more informed of the art that you are learning through direct and personal tuition from Maul Mornie. Private instruction lets you enjoy SSBD at your convenience. You will learn more in one private instruction than what you could acquire in 3 public sessions.
+ Join a Training Group
You can join one of the training groups listed in this website. These group of individuals will represent and carry the name of SSBD on completion of their training. They regularly train together and invites Maul Mornie in a closed door session for up-dates and intensive training once every few months. Training groups are instructed the core of SSBD and are trained traditionally as how Maul Mornie was trained. Those attending the training group are advised to participate in all seminars and workshop to their convenience. Group leaders reserve the right to refuse entry.
+ Start your own Training Group
You need a minimum group of 16 people (maximum 20). Willing to train regularly together and invite Maul Mornie once every few months for updates and intensive training. There are no long distance DVD instructions or long distance grading programs. All instructions are transmitted directly from the instructor in person. This is the only way authentic and effective SSBD methods should be instructed. Martial arts schools or clubs prefer this method to incorporate SSBD methods to their curriculum. Anyone with no experience are also welcome to do so.
+ Attend Seminars and Workshops
SSBD Seminars/workshops are hosted through out the year worldwide by martial arts schools and private groups. You can check out future events on the Seminar / Events link on this website. This is one way to learn and incorporate SSBD into your repertoire. Travelling to another country or state to train with a few guys for a day or two is not unusual, when necessary, plane fares are inexpensive these days; for example in Europe, http://www.ryanair.com/ and http://www.easyjet.com/; in Asia, http://www.airasia.com/
+ Host a Seminar / Workshop
Hosting a seminar is one other excellent way to learn SSBD and the expenses are paid through the the attendance of seminar participants. Seminars can be held in garages, backyards, parks, martial arts schools or a hired gym, etc. It is also a good way to set up a training group if you are interested. Using a seminar as a stepping stone to attract other interested individuals by using the event as a tester without any initial commitments.
There is special introductory price for hosting an SSBD seminar for the 1st time.
Please contact me at maul565@hotmail.com for more details. Due to my tight schedule, please be patient with my replies.
SSBD Symbol Definition
Only official representatives and training groups are given permission to use the Silat Suffian Bela Diri Symbol / Logo.
THE OFFICIAL SILAT SUFFIAN BELA DIRI SYMBOL / LOGO
Copyright © Maul Mornie. All rights reserved. No part of this symbol / logo may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior permission from Maul bin Mornie
Concept Definition
The Symbol/logo represents 2 different concepts the practitioner as an individual and living as a part of society.
The 8 Pointed Stars
Individual definition:
- fortification and protection from all direction
- Mobility in all directions, offensive, evasive, retreating.
Definition in society:
- star arrows going out and in towards the centre, the concept of giving and receiving, cooperation and mutual communication from all aspects of the community, depicting everyone and anyone has something to offer for the common good.
Outer Circular
Individual definition:
- Beats, timing and rhythm- Half-beats, broken timing and breaking rhythm
Definition in society:
- Respect, tolerance and equality in a community of different tribes, race, religion and gender, etc, working together to build a better community and environment for everyone. Read more...
Training Overview
If the principles of tactics and strategies found in SSBD is understood thoroughly, it can be incorporated into any competitive sport, but due to its nature of dominate and destroy, the primary aim is for the protection of personal self and loved ones.
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Our goal in training is not to prepare for fitness, one-on-one fights or competitions but to prepare ourselves with the awareness, knowledge and confidence to defend ourselves and our loved ones effectively and efficiently in any unwanted situations.
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Silat Suffian Bela Diri encompasses the old blade tactics and strategies of the malay warriors of Borneo and Silat influences of the surrounding countries.
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Initial training is done with weapons first, this is to install correct body-mechanics, coordination, distance awareness and mentality in engagement. The movements taught rely deeply on muscle memory and not brain memory; the body has to move as natural as possible without stress or strain to the muscles involved. This mentality and coordination cannot be achieved in a short amount of time and for this reason, correct, direct and detailed instructions is necessary.
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BLADE MENTALITY
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SSBD is based heavily in blade oriented mentality, Silat Suffian Bela Diri covers 3 classifications of weapons, which could transition itself into empty hands techniques with little or no modification depending on the situation and environment. Each weapon can be used singular or in pairs held one in each hand.
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Edged Weapons
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Includes the use of pedang (sword), parang (machete), kapak (axe), pisau (knife), kerambit (claw shaped blade), etc.
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Impact Weapon
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Utilizes the tungkat (cane/staff), tambong (short stick), buku lima (knuckle duster), chinchin (finger rings), etc.
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Flexible weapons
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Includes tali (rope), rantai (chain), kain sarong (looped cloth), selindang (long scarf), sesandang (shoulder scarf), etc.
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The Unarmed Methods
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Employs pukulan (Kuntau - nerve and structural strikes), Ganggam (pain point constriction), Kunchian (joint manipulation), Ground Fighting (Harimau, Buaya, etc) and Bergalut (to wrestle) which inlcudes chokes, trappling, throws, sweeps, etc.
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MUTUAL BENEFIT
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Training is mainly done mainly in pairs for mutual benefits of training for both parties to obtain a kind of confrontation experience in a controlled environment. Only through a living and conscious training partner can you see the feedback of your movements. Different people of different attributes; i.e. height, weight, pain thresh-hold, etc, contributes to a different understanding of the principles behind the skills learned.
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It is not about who is physically faster or stronger, because physical attributes declines as you grow old.
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NOT ABOUT SPEED OR STRENGTH
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Unlike other general silat styles or martial art systems, SSBD do not condition thier practitioners for speed or strength, our speed comes from timing, the understanding of body mechanics and our strength comes from correct strategic positioning and solid-mobile foundation.
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Training them aims to develop the correct reflexive response against attacks regardless of age, weather you are 20 or 90 years old, our training aims for your movements to be consistant as you grow older, without the risk of injury.
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Its primary goal is to understand the principles behind every movements and training it repetitively to instill muscle memory rather than memorizing them. Its not about the quantity of techniques you can remember in your head, but the quality of understanding of the principles of strategy.
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FOOTWORK
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Finally footwork, is at the heart of the SSBD. Understanding that getting out of the path of attack and placing yourself at the most advantageous position will secure your victory in any type of confrontation.
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Footwork in Silat Suffian Bela Diri could be trained simultaneously with the upper body or in isolation on its own.
Origins of Bruneian Martial Culture
Bruneian martial arts is not well known. Everyone has their own general visualization in their minds on how silat movements tends to be represented. But not many understands that silat is only a general term to cover the actual fighting methods and that there are thousands of styles with subtle differences. People tend to categorize what silat is, what it should be and how it should be trained; anything outside of this or the instructors personal criteria is anything but silat, disregarding that every country in southeast Asia has its own history and culture.
One of the Oldest Kingdom
Brunei is one of the oldest kingdom in southeast Asia, founded before the coming of Islam whose name originated from "Varuna" a Hindu Sanskrit text, the oldest text in the word, referring to its "nation of seafarers and traders".
Historical findings suggest that the Brunei kingdom began more than 1,500 years ago, pre-dating Islam. Founded by Pateh (or Patih) Berbai and a group of 90 warriors from the Sakai Tribe.
It existed side by side during the reign of the Srivijaya Empire of Sumatra in the 9th centrury, the Madjapahit Empire in Java in the 13th century and Parameswara in Malacca in the 15th century. Its earliest existence was believed to be a tributary province of the Srivijayan then the Majapahit Empire.
Ancient Chinese texts referred Brunei as either "Pu-ni", "Po-ni", "Pu-li", "Bun-lai" or "Wen-lai" and documented its interactions with the Chinese Empire in the years 518, 523, 616, 669, 977, 1279, and 1369-1643 AD. Ancient Indian traders called Brunei "Sailendra", "Syailendra" or "Syaleindra"; while the arabs called it "Kamrun", "Sribuza", "Dzabaj" or "Randj".
"Borneo" has only recently been used as pronounced by Europeans based on the statement by John H. Moor in 1871.
In another writing in 1812 by J.Hunt, he says "Borneo was the name only of a city, the capital of the three distinct kingdoms in the island,... The natives pronounce Borneo as Bruni and say its derived from the word "Brani" (Bruneian dialect for "Berani" in Bahasa Melayu) meaning courageous..."
Imperial Chinese texts also indicated that Muslim influence was established in Brunei in 977 AD, and slowly implemented the employment of Arabic characters in Brunei's written language, but before that, Sanskrit was used long before 1370.
The early kings of Brunei were called "Sang Aji", or "Reverend Monarch", a title of Sanskrit origin. The Brunei ruling dynasty changed in 1371 when Awang Alak Betatar, a heroic warrior King from a powerful kingdom in western Borneo, married a princess from a neighbouring kingdom and ascended the Brunei throne after gaining freedom from the Madjapahit Empire, took charge of their own territorial responsibility. He became the first Brunei ruler and the present ruler is his descendant.
Awang Alak Betatar was the first Brunei Raja to accept Islam, changing his title and name to Sultan Muhammad Shah (1371-1402) in honour of the Prophet.
1st Contact with Europeans
Brunei’s sovereignty peaked in the 15th and 16th centuries, when it controlled the whole of Borneo and parts of the Philippines. The kingdom’s vast wealth, derived from international commerce, created a strong impression on early European explorers. They returned to Europe with stories of gold, regalia and majestic ceremonies.
The 1st European to visit Brunei were the crew of Ferdinand Magellan's Spanish - backed expedition in 1521, during this time Magellan himself had been slain on the island of Cebu in the Phillipines but his flagship, the Victoria, reached Brunei in 1521. The chronicler of the voyage, Antonio Pigafetta, an Italian from Vicenza, was greatly impressed with what he saw. The Victoria anchored at Muara (a place that still exists today). Pigafetta recorded the splendour of the Sultan's court (gold, pearls the size of hens' eggs, etc), he mentions they were transported on tamed elephants and infront of the Sultans palace, a large brick wall with towers in which mounted 56 bronze and 6 iron cannons, more than 5 times the armament of Magellan's ships, and Brunei exported cloves (an aromatic dried flower buds of a specific tree used as a spice in cuisine all over the world), which were to prove more valuable than gold, upon the return to Spain. Pigafetta mentions some of the technology of the court, such as porcelain and eyeglasses (both of which were not available or only just becoming available in Europe).
Advanced Technology
Keeping in mind Megallan's crew was the 1st contact Brunei had with Europeans, the technology Brunei had were parallel if not encompassing them. Brunei was trading with one of the most advanced trading cultures of that time, China, India, Egypt, etc.
No malay nation in southeast asia during that time can claim the fire-arm as being one of thier tradtional weapons other then Brunei. Brunei Cannons known as bedil, as mentioned by Pigafetta are used not just on land but also on board Brunei warships. A record of the Spanish attacks on Brunei stated that the Brunei ships used cannons.
The origin of the cannons is unknown, they were already being manufactured in Brunei at least 500 or 600 years ago. Many cannon moulds have been found at archaeological sites throughout the country. The first cannon in Europe probably appeared during the Islamic era in Spain. Brunei cannons are more influenced by our relationship with the Chinese Empire. But like all knowledge from past empires, the knowledge of metal was lost and only a name is left, Kampung Pandai Besi (Village with the knowledge of metal).
Cannons played important roles in Brunei’s history. They were used as Brunei’s main defences and a good number were positioned at the mouth of the Brunei River and were placed there until the British came to Brunei in 1846.
Some famous cannons bore names, such as Si Tunggal (lit. translation; The One) and Si Dewa (lit. tanslation;The God). These two were taken by the Suluks during the Brunei civil wars and were later taken to Manila. Another well-known cannon during Sultan Bolkiah’s reign was Si Gantar Alam (lit. translation; That which could Shaker of the World) which was used during the attacks on Luzon and Manila. The names of the cannons alone shows the scale of power it must hold in its time. More on Bruneian Cannons HERE.
During that time, he art of casting metals had been in existence for many centuries in Brunei. As far back as 1225, a visiting Chinese official, Chau Ju Kua, found that the Bruneians had been carrying swords and metal armour made of bronze when attending funerals. It was said that during the era of Sultan Bolkiah, the fifth Sultan, 40 Javanese metal craft experts had been brought back to teach Bruneians their craft.
War against other nations
As the first Islamic kingdom in the area Brunei was the base for the Islamization of the southern Philippines and surrounding areas, frequently coming into conflict with Catholic Spain after the Spanish conquest of Luzon, the central island of the Philippines. In 1578 in the conflict known as the Castille War (Perang Kastila) Spain attacked part of the Brunei Kingdom but was defeated by 100 fierce warriors, together with other locals who were loyal to the Sultan, lead by warriors of royal blood, Pengiran Bendahara Sakam with Orang Kaya Harimau Padang. Spain continued to try to conquer the Islamic Sultanate of Sulu in the southern Philippine islands, finally succeeding in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
The Kampilan and Kelasak one of the weapons in the Royal Regalia, seen here held by the Panglima Askar (lit. translation - Warrior Soldier) on the right of the picture.
Bruneian martial arts culture was used effectively within the major history of Brunei, seen perfectly preserved to present day in the Royal Regalia of Brunei's ancient rulers even before the 7th century, to the Castille War (Perang kastila) where the Spanish was defeated in 1578, to the World War against the Japanese.
Brunei has strived and continued to exist peacefully due to the efforts of His Majesty the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah and Yang Di Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam; the longest line of reigning rulers that exist in the world today with perfect preservation of centuries of royal heritage.
Details of the Kampilan and Kelasak one of the weapons in the Royal Regalia, symbol of perfection of Brunei's Monarch's rich customs and tradition used since its 1st rulers to the present day.
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The Legend of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA)
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There is a legend passed from word of mouth in the Filipino Martial Art Community especially from old master that the Filipino Martial Arts originated from the 10 Datus that came from the kingdom of Bornay.
Basically legend had it, Islam came to Mindanao between the years 1240 A.D. and 1380 A.D., spreading to the Visayas and Luzon. It is during these years "Malays" ventured from the kingdom of Bornay (Brunei/Borneo) led by the ten datus (chieftains), the most important of whom is Datu Puti. Datu Puti traveled from Borneo to Panay, from Panay to Luzon, and from Luzon back to Borneo, after helping the datus to settle other islands. In 1433 A.D., Datu Kalantiyaw, the third chief of Panay and descendent of Datu Sumakwel from Borneo, issued civil and social orders called the Kalantiyaw for guiding his people. Although its authenticity is questionable, the eighteen commandments of the Kalantiyaw code may be one of the few written records surviving the pre-Spanish times in the Philippines.
It was during reign of the ten Datus (also spelled as Dato, meaning high officials or chieftains) from Borneo the bladed arts Kali or Silat (depending on the tribe dialects) was brought to the Philippines, the forerunner of Arnis in the North, Escrima in its Central and Kali/Silat in the South; was initially taught to the school of Bothoan in the Island of Panay along with academic subjects and agricultural knowledge.
The sword used by Lapu Lapu to kill Ferdinand Megallen, descendant of the Datus from Borneo, is the kampilan, kampilan is not used by any other tribes in Borneo other than that preserved in Brunei's Royal Regalia.
Something to think about.
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Basically legend had it, Islam came to Mindanao between the years 1240 A.D. and 1380 A.D., spreading to the Visayas and Luzon. It is during these years "Malays" ventured from the kingdom of Bornay (Brunei/Borneo) led by the ten datus (chieftains), the most important of whom is Datu Puti. Datu Puti traveled from Borneo to Panay, from Panay to Luzon, and from Luzon back to Borneo, after helping the datus to settle other islands. In 1433 A.D., Datu Kalantiyaw, the third chief of Panay and descendent of Datu Sumakwel from Borneo, issued civil and social orders called the Kalantiyaw for guiding his people. Although its authenticity is questionable, the eighteen commandments of the Kalantiyaw code may be one of the few written records surviving the pre-Spanish times in the Philippines.
It was during reign of the ten Datus (also spelled as Dato, meaning high officials or chieftains) from Borneo the bladed arts Kali or Silat (depending on the tribe dialects) was brought to the Philippines, the forerunner of Arnis in the North, Escrima in its Central and Kali/Silat in the South; was initially taught to the school of Bothoan in the Island of Panay along with academic subjects and agricultural knowledge.
The sword used by Lapu Lapu to kill Ferdinand Megallen, descendant of the Datus from Borneo, is the kampilan, kampilan is not used by any other tribes in Borneo other than that preserved in Brunei's Royal Regalia.
Something to think about.
Testimonials from World Class Masters
Apart from the hundreds of positive feedbacks from the public and seminar attendees, SSBD has also received words of support from known and high ranked martial arts masters and instructors internationally, whom personally I would love to meet and train under.
Through friendship and mutual respect, I have also written their experience, background and links to their websites.
The martial arts community has no place for egos and closed minded people who think they have the best "reality" technique.
I have traveled the world, met and worked with many martial practitioners and professionals who lay their life on the line everyday, and all I can say is that they have nothing to prove to anyone.
Below are some of the positive feedbacks given by world class instructors and weapon masters. The feedbacks are not arranged in any specific order except that all latest feedbacks are at the bottom of the page.
I would like to sincerely thank each an every one of them for their time in doing so. It is truely my honor.
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"..regardless of what anyone says.. science or no science, IT WORKS.."
- Mataas Na Tuhon Pat O'Malley (UK)
www.rapidarnis.com
Founder ang Grandmaster Rapid Arnis International. 7th Degree Blackbelt Rapid Arnis. 6th Grade Black Belt Doce Pares Eskrima. European Representative for San Miguel Eskrima. Co-founder Black Eagle Society and WEKAF-GB. Founding member of British Council of Kali Eskrima Arnis Instructors.
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"..your videos are great.. Great training! Very talented teacher."
- Sifu/Guro Ron Balicki (USA)
www.ronbalicki.com/
Founder of Martial Arts Research SystemsFormer Instructor at the Inosanto Academy, USA (1993-98). Jun Fan Gung Fu (Jeet Kune Do) Full Instructor
Filipino Kali Full Instructorship under Guro Dan Inosanto, Leo Giron, Angel Cabales, Dinisio Canete, and Ted Lucay Lucay. Maphilindo Silat Full Instructor level 4 under Guro Dan Inosanto. Lameco Escrima Senior Assistant Instructor under the late Punong Guro Edgar Sulite. Trained extensively in the United States and Indonesia in the art of Silat Mande Muda with the late Pendekar (Grandmaster) Herman Suwanda, Maha Guru Victor De Thouars in Pencak Silat Serak and with Pendekar Paul De Thouars in Bukti Negara Pentjak Silat
Wing Chun Instructor under Sifu Randy Williams. World Muay Thai Association Instructor under Ajarn (Master) Chai Surisute. Shoot Fighting rank of Shooter (Professional Fighter) under Sensei Yori Nakamura, the highest ranked person under the founder Sensei Satora Sayama. Savate rank of yellow glove
Degerberg blend martial art system 6th degree black belt. Latigo y Daga (Whip and Dagger) instructor under Whip expert, Guro Tom Meadows.
Over three years with the Cook County Sheriff's Department, and continues to assist police agencies in the usa to improve their martial arts techniques. In Europe, he teaches martial arts to the French President's Secret Service and the French Anti-Terrorist Team "RAID" (the French counterpart to the U.S. Navy Seals). Martial Arts Research Systems can be found teaching martial arts seminars around the world.
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"..I saw your videos, you did a GREAT JOB.."
- Master Greg Alland (USA)
www.KaliSilat.org
President of the Arnis (Kali) Martial Arts Federation Master Certified under Grand Master Nene Tortal of the Dekiti Tirsia Kali. Doce Pares Eskrima under Dionisio Canete. Silat Pangian Langka Empat under Suryadi Jafri. Founder of the fighting concept SinaTirsiaWali.
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"I thoroughly enjoy watching you work your craft.. to see truth in what you do, your movements are simple, direct and effective."
- Punong Guro Michael Blackgrave (USA)
www.bahadzubuwest.org
www.yuli-romo.comwww.sunkete.blogspot.com
USA representative for Master Epifanio "Yuli" Romo in the art of BaHad Zu'Bu Mangtaas Baraw, blade work lineage of GM Antonio Tatang Ilustrisimo, Moro Silats and Maranao kampilan work. Practitioner/Teacher of Pagbuntog Silat and Pencak Silat Baringin Sakti Harimau of West Sumatra.
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".. I've seen your videos so many times and I really like it.."
- Guro Isagani C. Abon (Philipines)
www.rapidorealismokali.com
Head of Navotas Kali Warrior, Chief Instructor, Training Director. Ilustrisimo Kali - Lineage of GM Antonio Tatang Ilustrisimo via Punong Guro Henry Espera.
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"..I like your work.. very clean.."
- Guro Jeff Chung (USA)
www.ntkali.org
Sayoc Kali under Tuhon Chris Sayoc Jr. Neo Tribe Kali FounderChung Style Kuntao Founder. Instructor of the year 2005 - Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
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"..Good SOLID silat!.. Learn from this Guru if you have the chance.."
- Dr. Conrad Bui (USA)
http://www.kunetao.com/
Pentjak Silat Serah - Guru and Mid-West Director of Pentjak Silat USA under Dr. Andre;Kuntao Silat DeThouars - Sifu and Senior Student under Bapak Willem deThouars;Ying Pao Lung Hsing - BaGua, Hsing Yi and Tai Chi Sifu and Senior Student under Sigung Wayne Welsh;Nubreed Kali - Guro under Mas Guro / Tai Sifu Ben Fajardo;Taekwondo and american freestyle karate - 5th Dan under Sensei Troy McCaskell
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"..There are many Martial Artists I have seen.. your stuff impresses me.. Definitely worth training.."
- Sensei Greg Park
www.youtube.com/ChosonNinja
Sensei in Chosen (Korean) Ninjitsu. KTHF certified and Kwang Do Korean Police Martial Arts Association to train Law enforcement Peace officers in the USA
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"..Guru Maul is one of those rare individuals,to whom the essense of his system has become him.."
- Shihan William Allen (USA)
http://www.jukidokairyu.com/
Ju Ki Do Kai Ryu, Modern Vee-Jitsu, Arnis and Karate-Do - 7th Degree Blackbelt
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"..good example of quick defenses.. RESPECT!.."
- Mas Guru Jason Heriford (USA)
http://www.martialartdisciplines.com/
www.youtube.com/JasonHeriford
Founder of American Martial Arts Academy. MidWest Regional Director of the World Kali Silat Society USA. Guro in Sina Tirsia Wali. Master Rank in Karate. Black Belt In American Jiu Jitsu.
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"..Awesome stuff.. First Class Weapons defence.. Maul is the business in this field!!.. Exceptional standard and tuition. I am honoured to be training under such an expert and more so for hosting his UK seminars.. you will not be disappointed!"
- Sensei Alun Williams (UK)
http://homepages.tesco.net/alun6/
http://s190946978.websitehome.co.uk/
www.youtube.com/Yawara1967
Founder of "Total Body Defence Goshinkwai" Organization. 5th Dan Chief Instructor
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"..Great Video.. Excellent Silat!.. Your videos are great to the silat community.."
- Guru Santiago Dobles (USA)
http://www.doblesinstitute.com/
www.youtube.com/silatyogi
Guru rank under Guru Cliff Stewart in Kilat Pukulan Pencak Sera. Hoshin Jutai jutsu - 3rd Dan. Hoshin Tao Chi Kung and K.A.P Instructor. Certified Tantra Yoga Instructor Director. Cofounder of Umaa Tantra. Kundalini Awakening Process Instructor. Certified Reiki Master. Tantric Shamanic Healer.
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"..I dig it!.. Its REAL!!.."
- Master Daniel Arola (USA)
http://www.damag-inc.zoomshare.com/
DAMAG-INC Kali Combatives - Founder. Mousel's Self Defense Academy - Instructor. International TKD - Hapkido Institute - 3rd Dan. Tang Soo Do - 1st Dan.
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"..complete system.. real-time silat techniques that work.."
- Guro Rhonee Tiong Gumpal (Philippines)
www.geocities.com/eskrima_kali/garciano_arnis.html
Master At Arms. Kilat Serrada Arnis. Dutch/Indonesian Pentjak Silat.
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"..Your system is AMAZING.."
- Brent Beshara (Canada)
http://www.beshknives.com/
Canadian Armed Forces and Besh Knives Tactical Engineering. Anti-Tank Detachment Commander. Reconnaissance Platoon while overseas with the UN. Currently serving as a Clearance Diver; sea/land mine clearance, and deep sea diving. Bomb disposal operator for the last 11 years. Brent who is also a bladesmith has utilized knives throughout his military career, and has been highly trained in unarmed combat techniques using a variety of blades from bayonets to dive knives.
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"I have studied many arts and I find this art to be fascinating and extremely effective for self defense and the attributes you gain are superb. This Family art is not only effective but useful to anyone"
- Master Rocky Twitchell (USA)
http://www.silatman.multiply.com/
Chief Full Instructor & Founder of Liahona Warrior Arts and T-5 Boxing in Northern California. Student of Guro Dan Inosanto of the Inosanto Academy.
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"..Fantastic work!.. You have VERY clean technique Guru.. Everyone pay attention, there is a true master on the floor.. He's showing some high level stuff here.. Guru Maul Mornie is the only Silat master I have seen who moves as good as Pa Herman Suwanda did.. its about time Bruneian Martial Arts was shown!!!.."
- Guru Bobbe Edmonds (USA)
http://www.emaa.us/
http://www.currythief.blogspot.com/
www.youtube.com/PendekarBobbe
Founder of Edmonds Martial Arts Academy. Reconized authority in the US on Filipino, Chinese and Indo-Malay Martial Arts. Travels the Nusantara Archipelago training with some of the greatest masters in the world. He holds advanced ranks in various systems of Southeast Asian Martial Arts. One of two people dually ranked by both Pendekar Herman Suwanda and his brother Bambang of Mande Muda Silat and Sudanese Pencak Silat in Bandung Indonesia.
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"..Good presentation of effective techniques.."
- Master Dakila Hsuan (Philipines)
www.youtube.com/huglaes
Founder and developer of Grail System Academy of FMA, which is composed of the following sub-styles: Sarimanok (Knife Arts), Sigma-X (Stick Arts), Agoko (Unarmed combat), Laksoy Kampilan (Long Blade Arts)
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"With the explosion of mixed martial arts as a spectator sport, more average citizens here in America are taking an interest in fighting arts. Police officers face a greater chance of confronting more technical fighters than in past times so they need to be better prepared.. I encourage people I teach to study and look at various systems and choose what works best for them.. I will reccommend your videos wherever I train."
- Steve Padin (USA)
www.peaceofficersinternational.org/endorsements.htm
22 year police veteran and firearms instructor for the Buffalo, New York Police Department. Korean martial arts and police - related tactics instructor. He also travels to other countries to train police e.g. Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Gutemala.
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"..Im very impressed with your techniques.. amazing!!! direct and effective..!"
- Bobby (Phillipines)
www.youtube.com/karambit35
Askal Arnis, Redhorse Chapter, Taal Batangas. Developed by Guru Danny Vedua, formerly known as Oro Balintawak in Cagayan De Oro City.
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"Great work Guru Maul. Your work and your family art is truly an inspiration not only in Silat, but in the whole Southeast Asian martial art community. It's no nonsense, non telegraphic attacks is what make it wicked"
- Guro Paolo Aquino (Phillipines/Australia)
http://www.tovakkali.blogspot.com/
www.youtube.com/guropaolo
Caviteno Fighting System, Tovak Escrima - Senior Instructor
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"..I *bow* with respect and awe of your ability."
- Master Malvin Traylor (USA)
http://www.darkgiftcombat.com/
Founder of DARK GIFT COMBAT FIGHTING SYSTEM. A.R.S.T. - action reaction stress training. A.C.T. - accelerated combative training. Co-founder of V.E.D.S. "violent encounter defense system". Co-Founder R.E.A.C.T. "Rapid Endurance Assertive Combative Training"
Master Traylor was part of HOME LAND SECURITY in California with a group called S.T.A.F (SPECIAL TACTICAL ASSUALT FORCE) which is an ANTI-TERROIST training group. Trained with S.W.A.T., D.E.A. F.B.I. and local law enforcement and trained them in hand to hand combat and weapon disarmament. He also taught (A.R.S.T.) ACTION REACTION STRESS TRAINING to local officials As well as some correctional officers. Master Traylor has also Trained 4005TH USAH Minimal Care Detachment Unit in Houston,Tx. 250+ Military personal was trained on Dec 08/07. Mr.Traylor received an Achieventment award for his training of 4005th.
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"..coordinated, direct and effective.."
- Spiro Micallef (Wales, UK)
http://www.ufcc.eu/
Veteran Kick Boxing Champion - World Full Contact, European and British Titles.
Co-Owner of Ultimate Fitness Centre, Cardiff together with Denzil Lawrence (Veteran World KickBoxing Champion)
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"Guro Maul Mornie teaches a straight way of martial art. SSBD is a system of natural body movements and a logical concept. There are no 'fancy stuff' or solutions for a 'perfect world'. He instructs 'hard'(solid) techniques for self defense and combat"
- J*r** B****n*** (Germany)
Tactical Law Enforcment Instructor. Riot Police Team Leader/Command Leader for ** years and then transferred to the Special ******* Force. For security reasons, the name and post is kept confidential
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"You have done so much to promote your country's art.. Keep up the good work!!"
- Dalubhasang Guro Romeo Cruz (Philippines/UK)
www.youtube.com/zubu08
Bahad Zu'Bu Escrima/Kali - Scotland, UK
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"I just watched your videos and it's amazing as well! It's good that you are promoting traditional martial arts!.. I just told Grandmaster Leo Gaje about you and he is also like in meeting you in the future!.. If you could make it here in the Philippines, feel free to contact me and we will accomodate you.."
- Mandala Baldwin "Nonoy" Garrucho (Philippines)
Sundangan Baneg website
www.youtube.com/dodod101
Top Henchman of the Pekiti-Tirsia Dogeaters. External Vice President of the Pekiti-Tirsia Philippines; holder of the 3rd highest rank in the Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System, the rank of Mandala Maginoo 6th Hagdan confered by Grandtuhon Leo T. Gaje Jr.
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"Saya sungguh bangga dengan usaha tuan guru memperkenalkan ilmu beladiri bangsa Melayu Brunei kepada dunia. (I am proud of your efforts introducing the self defence art of Bruneian Malay to the word) Keep up the good work."
- Guru/Kru Jak Othman (Malaysia)
http://www.jakickboxing.com/
www.geocities.com/jonbroster/harimauberantai.html
Kru ranking in Muay Thai under Ajarn Bakar @ Bakawali from Thailand; Guru in Silat Harimau Berantai
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"I have watched (your videos) and enjoyed them very much. It's clear that you have put a lot of time and energy in your art! I wish you the best in all your teachings and travels."
- Prof. Rick Hernandez (USA)
http://www.primalcorefit.com
http://www.youtube.com/rhernandezkuntao
A private student of Prof. Florendo Visitacion (Prof. Vee) until his death in 1999;
Co-founder of the critically acclaimed, T.A.C.S.A.F.E. International (Tactical Awareness and Control Strategies Against Firearms and Edged Weapons); Former instructor to the US Army Ranger - Recon Unit in hand-to-hand combat, knife fighting, and firearms.
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"Very nice, very smooth like Silat should be."
- Sifu Robert Teodorczy (USA)
http://www.reddragonmaa.com/
www.youtube.com/jkdkalisilat
Red Dragon Martial Arts Academy - Owner and Chief Instructor.
Trained with and continue to train with some of the best instructors in the world which include Dan Inosanto, Bob Orlando, Greg Alland, Paul Vunak, Larry Tatum,Royce Gracie, Steve Tarani, Bruce Corrigan, Chris Sayoc, and retired Seal Team 6 Member Dennis Chaulker, etc.
Over 28 yrs Martial Arts experience along with over 23 years experience with the Somerset County Sheriffs department.
Certified ASP Instructor by Armament Systems and Procedures.Certified PR-24 Instructor by Monadnock Training Council.Certified Physical Conditioning Instructor by the Somerset Police Academy.Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor by the NJ State Police and NJ State Corrections Department.Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Somerset County Sheriffs Department.Team Leader and Instructor for the Somerset County Correctional Emergency Response Team.
Certificate of Training by the FBI for Crisis Negotiation.Certificate of Training by Seal Team 6 member Dennis Chaulker for Progressive Enforcement Options
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"Seeing Mr. Mornie perform Silat Suffian techniques on the web is really interesting and informative. But it will NEVER beat training with him personally which was of a GREAT value for us."
- Martin Hradecký and Mario Tachecí (Czech Republic)
http://www.aegisteam.cz/
http://www.serrada.cz/
Arnis and Balaraw Fighting Club, Czech Republic - Founders and Instructors
Aegis Academy - Instructor level - various firearms and cold weapons training for private individuals, law enforcement and armed forces.
Instructor of special training to various security agency, law enforcement and Military Departments; shooting and tactics preparation, self defence and close quarter combat, telescopic baton and knife combat, consulting and testing, etc.
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"I have enjoyed many of your YouTube videos, which show a wonderful mix of both the artistic and practical. I especially appreciate your videos demonstrating techniques on the ground!"
- Guru Robert McKay (USA)
http://www.pecahan.com/
www.youtube.com/muridsilat
Jagabaya Instructor rank in Silat Mande Muda. He is licensed to teach, through the Suwanda Academy in West Java, Indonesia. He is also an instructor in Filipino Kuntaw Silat.
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"Very Practical Stuff. I am an in-fighter so this appeals to me a lot!.. Keep up the good work man!"
- Guru / Sifu Ron Kosakowski (USA)
http://www.psdtc.com/
http://www.traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/
www.youtube.com/RonOrGina
6th Degree Black Belt in Kun Tao under the late Grand Master Joe RossiCertified Full Instructor in Jun Fan Gung Fu, Jeet Kune Do, Kali, and Grappling under Si Fu Larry Hartsell.
Instructor in Jun Fan Gung Fu under Si Fu Dan InosantoLakan Guro, Level One in Filipino martial arts under Guro Dan InosantoCertified Senior Instructor under Paul Vunak in Jeet Kune Do Concepts and KaliInstructor and Connecticut representative under Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje jr. in Pekiti Tirsia Kali and Dumog
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"Guru Maul, Assalamu Alaikum! Just wanted to say that I enjoy your video clips of your Pencak Silat and Knife tactics.. You are a good teacher and humble man . Best wishes."
- Guru Eric Kruk (USA)
http://www.baringinsakti-silat.com/
www.youtube.com/cimande67
Lived and trained in Indonesia over the course of the past 10 years, trained in Cimande and the Harimau systems. And is currently the Head Representative of Baringin Sakti for the United States, He teaches the silat system called Harimau Pasaman, its practitioners are trained for street fighting purposes and consists of extensive leg conditioning, power kicking to the lower body, open palm strikes, and quick body movement for effective ground fighting.
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"Thank you for your superb seminar yesterday (14/06/08). After 25 years in Martial Arts it takes a lot to impress me, by golly you did that! Your range of knowledge on all aspects of self defence and personable approach is awe inspiring for such a young man. Baiting, entries, pinning, breaking etc you have the whole game going on and its very exciting to watch and also explore for myself too. I am hooked my friend.. The delivery of instruction is first class and fun to do by the way.. We call ourselves Masters too easily I think, but Maul is truly a Master!"
- Sensei Frank Ellul (UK)
http://www.functionalkenpo.co.uk/
American Kenpo Karate - 2nd Dan Blackbelt
25 years Martial Arts experience in Taekwondo and Kenpo Karate; 17 Years experience as a London Metropolitan Police Officer experience of street conflict and realistic resolvement with both verbal and physical skills; Security Co-ordinator and Head Door Supervisor at the Brean Leisure Park in Somerset
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"Simple, direct, effective.. that is the way they are supposed to be. Waiting for more videos"
- Maha Guro Ng Kuntaw Brian "Buzz" Smith (USA)
http://www.kuntaw.org/
http://www.kuntawguro.blogspot.com/
www.youtube.com/Gurobuzz
Black Belt 5th Degree in Kuntaw Ng Pilpinas; Black Belt 2nd Degree in Shin shin Nogare Jitsu; Black Belt 1st Degree in Pekiti Tersia; Black Belt 1st Degree in Modern Arnis; Brown Belt in Combat Judo (U.S. Navy Course); Green Belt in Tae Kwon Do Jhoon Rhee System; Green Belt in Kyo Kushin Kai - Karate Do. Extensive training in Muay Thai Kick boxing, Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, Pentjak Silat, Kali, and Street Survival Tactics.
He brought KUNTAW to the U.S. in 1973 and established the American Maharlika Kuntaw Association.
He has trained members of the Kissimee and St. Cloud Florida Police departments in Stick Defense, Knife Defense, Hand to Hand combat and Baton training. Trained East Gate Security Personnel, Saulte St. Marie ontario in unarmed restraint techniques and tactics. Trained members of the Kyoto, Japan Police Department in stick and hand to hand Tactics (1992). Ongoing training of NMC Police Acadamy Cadets and area Police Officers in unarmed and armed (stick and knife) restraints.
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"Dear Mornie, we would like to thank you for sharing with us your experience and training. We knew there was something special in you and the way you teach others when we first observed your techiques on Youtube. We are truly honored to have met you and to be able to learn from you, and we look forwards to working with you once again in the very near future.. Once again thank you and please realize that what you are teaching means alot to us all, because it can help to keep us safe and allow us to do the very important work that our men and women do all over the world. You are doing your part in helping to protect your fellow man and we look forwards to establishing a strong and lasting relationship with you."
- US Law Enforcement, Defensive Tactics Instructor (USA)
Name and Department of the individual officer is kept confidential due to reasons of personal safety and US national security.
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"I have viewed your videos.. it was very informative and you have a good sense of how techniques flow from one to the next in a logical, fluid transition. Best wishes."
- Master Chief Taejoon Lee (Korea / USA)
http://www.hwarangdo.net/
http://www.fightingstyles.com/
http://www.completemartialart.com/
www.youtube.com/WCHwaRangDo
Head and Master Chief of the World Hwa Rang Do Association - West Coast Headquarters, Los Angeles Academy. 7th Degree Black Sash and is the eldest son of the Founder, Dr. Joo Bang Lee.
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"I enjoyed your video. Your grappling is good.. Keep up the good work, Selamat."
- Sigung Steve Gartin (USA)
http://www.kuntaosilat.com/
www.youtube.com/stevegartin
Student of Pendekar Williem deThouars (Kuntao Silat deThouars); he formulated a new, more structured learning approach - Malabar Kuntao Silat.
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"Your techniques are very practical and the quality of your movements are proof of your dedication to your martial art. Great Job! Much Respect to You"
- Guro Marrese Crump (USA)
http://www.marresecrump.com/
http://www.crumpmartialarts.com/
www.myspace.com/marresecrump
www.youtube.com/elamintal
www.youtube.com/crumpninja
Guro Crump is a dedicated practitioner of various martial arts and has emersed himself in Karate, Muay Thai, Kung Fu, Capoeira, Western Boxing, Filipino Kali, Tae Kwon Do and Ninjutsu. Along this path he received training from some the world's top masters and grandmasters of our time.
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"I'd like to present my respect for your superb job"
- Guro/Sifu Mike Faraone (Italy)
http://www.mikefaraone.com/
www.youtube.com/MIkeFaraone
Guro Faraone is a practitioner of Silat Serak, Judo, Ju Jitsu, Karate, Kung Fu, Wing Tsun, Escrima, Muay Thai and boxing. Afew of the arts in which he is an instructor.
A Senior Instructor PFS (Progressive Fighting Systems Inc.) in Jeet Kune Do Concepts & Filipino Martial Arts.
Master Teacher IBSSA (International Bodyguard and Security Services Association). He worked for years as operations manager and as a security consultant.
He published a book and 10 educational videos on the theme of fighting with and without weapons. Several times on the cover on major martial magazines and gave dozens of interviews in Italy and internationally. Appears in numerous television broadcasts on national networks as an expert techniques of self protection and security of VIPs.
He holds workshops and conferences across Europe, for both civilian and departments of the military and police.
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"Excellent video Master Mornie. Baiting and setting up the other fighter is an excellent skill and applicable in all sports. Very informative, interesting. Thank you."
- Frank Shamrock (USA)
http://www.frankshamrock.com/
http://www.shamrockmma.com/
http://www.mmastars.com/
www.youtube.com/thefrankshamrock
An American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Shamrock was the first to hold the UFC Middleweight championship (renamed the UFC Light Heavyweight championship) and retired as the five-time defending undefeated champion. Frank was also crowned an Interim King of Pancrase. He has also been the Strikeforce Middleweight champion.
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"I have been in Pencak Silat for more than 20 years, being in your seminar last Sunday (17/08/2008) was truely amazing. The system you teach can be a lifesaver as well as an eye opener. Above all, Im just proud to be Bruneian and Silat artist!"
- Captain Rusli Bujang, BA Ed(Hons), MSc (Brunei Darussalam)
http://www.silatg41.blogspot.com/
Royal Brunei Armed Forces - Head of Research and Training Branch
Senior Instructor of Pencak Silat Gerak 41
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"Good material, movements are very smooth."
- Tuhon Carl Atienza (USA)
http://www.atienzakali.com/
www.youtube.com/atienzakali
Chief Instructor of Atienza Kali. One of 3 Atienza brothers, that teaches thier evolution of the Filipino Blade Arts. Other brothers are Tuhon Allain and Tuhon Darryl Atienza.
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"Excellent Seminar, very informative and practical applications. Guru Maul's teaching is very friendly and open which makes it very easy to learn. A GREAT DAY!"
- Shifu Stuart Holdsworth (Australia)
http://www.ziranmen.com/
3rd Degree Blackbelt. Zi Ra Men and Six Harmonies Kung fu. Direct Lineage from Master Xu Ai Zhai
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"Very Effective Multi Functional Style"
- Senior Master Andy Elliot (Australia)
http://www.mssd.com.au/
International Philippine Martial Art Kombatan (IPMF) - Chief Instructor, 7th Degree Blackbelt (Lakan Pito) of Australia and New Zealand
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"..your Silat system of unarmed defence against a knife is simple, very fast and effective. Sensei John Haitidis (7th Dan Shotokan Karate) and Renshi Shihan Greg Rees (5th Dan WGKA Karate Academy) expressed this view. I feel the same and add that I appreciate the spirit of the workshop and the way you built it up.."
- Renshi Shihan Joseph Ielasi (Australia)
5th Dan Hard and Soft Style Goju Ryu Karate
WGKA - World Goju-Ryu Karate-do Academy, Melbourne, Australia
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"Greeting Maul, I watched your video. You move very well. I wish I moved that well when I was your age :-) I have no doubt that you will reach the level of experience you wish in your journey. Never stop learning"
- Bob Orlando (USA)
http://www.orlandokuntao.com/
Founder of the Je du-too School of Martial Arts. A master of Chinese kuntao and Dutch-Indonesian pukulan pentjak silat under Dutch-Indonesian master, Willem de Thouars.
The author of Indonesian Fighting Fundamentals: The Brutal Arts of the Archipelago and Martial Arts America: A Western Approach to Eastern Arts. He has also produced three videos: A nearly two hour production, Fighting Arts of Indonesia: Combat Secrets of Silat and Kuntao (a companion to his first book); a two-tape video production titled, Reflex Action: From Training Drills to Fighting Skills; and a four volume DVD series, Fighting Footwork of Kuntao and Silat.
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"Just want to let you know that we enjoyed your training.
We are impressed by the way you play, the no-nonsense attitude towards a conflict and the humorous way you teach. Next time you are in Holland let us know. You and your staff are very welcome to come and train in our facility.
We will exchange best-practices in a learning and friendly atmosphere. You will meet people with an equal open-minded mentality. Moreover, you will experience the same generosity and hospitality we all enjoyed whenever we came over to the home of our beloved Pa and Ma Flohr. Greetings from Holland.
- Pukulan Madura Kombinasi (Holland)
Danny Flohr, Ronald Volkert, Raymond Poublon, Ricky Doelman;
Students of the late Pak Flohr in Holland.
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"Dear Guru, My name is Suzanne Luna Spezzano. I have been studying Silat under my teacher Guro Dan Inosanto since 1997. I am currently an instructor in his system of madjapahit silat. My husband John Spezzano teaches martial arts full time and we are always thirsty for knowledge. Our teacher always encourages his students to train with many teachers and to "fill the well". We are very lucky to have him as our mentor. I just spent the last hour looking at your youtube clips and I was compelled to email you and tell you how strong and beautiful the movement is... My husband teaches abroad twice a year and we are going to have to work our schedules around coming and experiencing learning from you. It would be such an honor. I am rarely moved to reach out in this way, but when something catches your eye and you see beauty and efficiency, balance, strength, fluidity, economy of motion and grace... I had no choice but to reach out. I hope I get to meet you very very soon and as you say in your website, I certainly won't be the best - but when I train, I give my teacher my all, I give my teacher my best. Thank you for your time, Respectfully, Suzanne"
- Suzanne Luna Spezzano (USA)
http://www.pacificcoastmartialarts.com
http://www.jkd-kali-silat-abroad.com
Presenter and demonstrator of the acclaimed martial arts instructional DVD "Introduction to Madjapahit Silat". She is a certified instructor in The Filipino Martial Arts, Madjapahit & Maphilindo Silat and Jeet Kune Do under Guro Dan Inosanto; Wing Chun Kung Fu under Sifu Francis Fong; Wali Songo Pencak Silat (ground level) under Pendekar Steven Benitez.
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"Silat Suffian is one of the best self defense tactics that I've ever attend and it is a perfect combination of martial arts. It is suitable for all generations and very useful to me as an enforcement officer and also useful for my family, even if they know a little technique from it."
- KHJ (Brunei Darussalam)
Task Force Unit - name and department is kept condidential for security reasons.
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(parts from original messege)"The blessings in my sky had been that I was for many years exposed to various forms of pentjac silat, and as I practise some styles - but mostly my forte was always in the Hakka kun tao. Your arts of silat, coming from your kraton are also amazing systems - the sultanate of Brunei had a great history behind.
Very fortunate for me, in my life, most of the folks, where-ever they came from and had studied with me - were all fenominum people and great practitioners. the feelings and respect was always mutual. However it is never easy to be a leader, and humanisticly speaking at times I too, like some other teachers, had some obstacles to overcome with students that never train as hard as others - and seems to think of martial advancement as an overnight virtue. Your art is great and I like the sambuts and potongs in your art!
I would be delightful of meeting you someday, have a selamatan and good coffee tubruk together... I wish you the very best, as the honor is mine as well, with respect Bapak Willem de Thouars.
- Bapak Willem de Thouars (USA)
www.willemdethouars.com
Bapak Willem de Thouars is a master that needs no introduction. He is a legend in his own right. He has influenced the martial arts world in more ways than one. Please click on his website link.
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