This club is dedicated to quality instruction in Liu Seong Gung Fu, an art that combines aspects of Southern Chinese Gung Fu and Indonesian Pentjak Silat. This art is based on the teachings of the late Grandmaster Willem Reeders, a Dutch-Chinese man who grew up in Indonesia, whose Chinese name was Liu Seong. Students are taught an efficient method of personal protection and combat, and do not specifically train for tournament and sporting application. It is both an external and internal art, combining the “hard” power of external arts with the “soft” energy of arts like Ba Gua Zhang. Classes are taught by Erik Harris. Classes are taught primarily at the Lee District RECenter, and are listed under the course name “Kung Fu / Silat.”
Promotional Flyer: Photos and basic class information (PDF file).
Instruction Methods
A student in CIMAC will begin by learning basic striking, kicking, blocking, rolling and falling safely, and the importance of efficiency of motion and tactical positioning. He or she will also learn various joint manipulations, throws, and takedowns, which become as significant a portion of the art as the striking and kicking. Intermediate and advanced training introduces the use of and defense against weapons, as well as handling multiple opponents.
Instruction at CIMAC is tailored to the needs and abilities of each individual student, and does not use one-size-fits-all
training methods. Students will learn and progress at a pace that suits their needs, and will not be rushed through or held back by a time-based curriculum.
Martial arts teach self-confidence, situational and self-awareness, and promote physical fitness. CIMAC’s curriculum also offers a system that is unlike other arts taught in Northern Virginia, with its unique blend of Southern Chinese and Indonesian influence.
The club’s classes are small enough to allow personal each student to get personal attention, and not get “lost in the crowd.” To ensure this, enrollment is limited to 15 students.
Class Schedule
| Class Hosted By | Class Time and Room | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County’s Lee District RECenter 6601 Telegraph Rd Franconia, VA (703) 922-9841 |
Tuesday | 6:00 – 7:25 PM | TBD for Summer Quarter |
| Thursday | 6:00 – 7:00 PM | See Class Info | |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 12:25 PM | TBD for Summer – Either Dance Studio or Multipurpose room | |
Summer Session
Summer Session is a bit different than usual because of some maintenance that will be shutting down most of the RECenter for the second half of summer. This means summer is split into two sessions, each 5 weeks long. Both mini-sessions are open for enrollment at the same time. Summer Session classes begin June 20th & 23rd and July 25th & 28th, 2009, and the classes are 5 weeks long. Students can now enroll by visiting ParkTakes On-Line, calling the ParkTakes automated telephone service at 703-449-8639 (5am-11pm), or calling a live operator at 703-222-4664 (9am-4pm weekdays).
The class is registered under the name “Kung Fu / Silat.” The course codes for Summer as as follows:
Saturdays, beginning 6/20: #456 346 3102
Tuesdays, beginning 6/23: #456 346 3101
These two 5-week classes are $60 each.
Saturdays, beginning 7/25: #456 346 3103
Tuesdays, beginning 7/28: n/a, see below.
The Saturday class beginning in July is only an hour long, instead of the usual hour and a half. The 5-week class is $40.
Each class costs $10 additional for people who live outside Fairfax County.
The Kung Fu / Silat class did not fit into the RECenter’s limited schedule on Tuesdays for the shutdown portion of the Summer Session. Erik will be hosting Tueday’s class at his home for those five weeks. The class will be free to anyone who is enrolled in the earlier Tuesday class or in Saturday’s class.
