Chinese-Indonesian Martial Arts Club

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."

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 be get "lost in the crowd." To ensure this, enrollment is limited to 15 students on Saturdays, and 10 students on Tuesdays.

Class Schedule

There will be no class on the following Thursdays: May 8^th, and probably May 15^th.

Students are encouraged to come to any other classes to make up any missed or cancelled registered (Tue/Sat) classes (Tuesday students are welcome to make up on Saturday and vice versa).

Details

Anyone who is interested is also welcome to visit and try a class. The RECenter charges a nominal admission fee (which does not apply if you just want to come to watch or speak with the instructor). See the Lee District RECenter web page for details on admission fees.

Enrollment is quarterly, but the training is continuous, from one quarter to the next, and all levels of experience are welcome in each class. Students are encouraged to sign up for both classes. The additional class time will help students progress much more quickly than one weekly class. Every class is geared towards the students present that day, so Tuesday classes will not be a duplicate of Saturday's classes.

If you have questions, or want more information, please contact Erik.

Spring Session

Winter Session classes began March 29^th and April 1^st, 2008, and the class is 10 weeks long. Students are welcome to enroll in the class after the quarter has begun. To do so, you can call or visit the RECenter (contact info above). The county will apply a discount to the registration price only if the quarter is half over, however.

The class is registered under the name "Kung Fu / Silat." Saturday's Class Code is #456 246 3102. Tuesday's Class Code is #456 246 3101. Each session is 10 weeks long and costs $119 ($10 additional for people who live outside Fairfax County).

Thursday Classes

Thursday classes are being offered as a supplement to the classes offered at the RECenter. Classes are held rain (snow) or shine, at Erik's home. Send him an email if you need directions. The classes may be held in back yard or in the sun room (accessible from the back yard). Dress appropriately for the weather, and do not wear the same shoes you wear for indoor training.

These classes are open to enrolled students and those interested in learning more about the club before joining. Practitioners from other arts may be invited to cross-train with us, but those attending only on Thursdays will not learn the curriculum or be ranked in this system.

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