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, 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 | Dance Studio |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 12:25 PM | Multipurpose Room | |
| Beginning March 27th Fairfax County’s South Run RECenter 7550 Reservation Dr Springfield, VA (703) 866-0566 |
Wednesday | 6:00 – 7:25 PM | TBD |
Please note that the Fairfax County RECenters cancel registered classes when the county school system shuts down, which can sometimes happen frequently during the winter. If you have any question as to whether class will be held on any given day, please call the Lee District RECenter at 703-922-9841 and ask if registered classes are running during our class time.
Spring Session
Beginning with the Spring Session, our weekday class is moving to South Run RECenter, at 7550 Reservation Drive in Springfield, VA. The class will be on Wednesday instead of Tuesday, but in the same 6:00-7:25PM time slot. Saturday’s class will remain at Lee District RECenter.
Spring Session classes begin March 24th and 28th, 2012, and the class is 10 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.”
Saturday’s Class Code is #456 246 3101.
Wednesday’s Class Code is #167 246 3101.
Each session is 10 weeks long and costs $132 ($15 additional for people who live outside Fairfax County). There is an $8 discount for each class for those who sign up by February 17th, during the early enrollment period.
Note: the Wednesday class is listed incorrectly, as a 55-minute class (and the price is listed as being lower accordingly). I’m working on getting this corrected as soon as I can.
Winter Session
Winter Session classes began January 7th and 10th, 2012, 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 #456 146 3101.
Tuesday’s Class Code is #456 146 3102.
Each session is 10 weeks long and costs $132 ($15 additional for people who live outside Fairfax County).
