Chinese-Indonesian Martial Arts Club

Gung Fu and Pentjak Silat in Alexandria & Springfield, VA

This club is dedicated to quality instruction in Liu Seong Gung Fu. This martial art combines Southern Chinese gung fu (kung fu) and Indonesian pentjak silat seamlessly. This art represents the teachings of the late Grandmaster Willem Reeders (also known as Liu Seong), a Dutch-Chinese man who grew up in Indonesia. Students are taught an efficient method of personal protection and combat, and do not specifically train for tournament and sporting application.

Liu Seong Gung Fu incorporates the “hard” power of external arts with the “soft” energy of arts like Ba Gua Zhang. Classes are taught at the Franconia and South Run Rec Centers by Erik Harris, an instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience and 30 years of martial arts experience.

Promotional Flyer: Photos and basic class information (PDF file).

Instruction Methods

A student in CIMAC first learns basic striking, kicking, blocking, rolling and falling safely, and the importance of efficiency of motion and tactical positioning. He or she also learns 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 learn and progress at a pace that suits their needs, and are not 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

DayTimeRoomClass Hosted By
Saturday10-11 AMSpace as availableInformal Advanced Class (focus on green sash training), open to all for self-directed training with help as available.
11 AM-12:25 PMMultipurpose Room
Fairfax County’s Franconia Rec Center
6601 Telegraph Rd, Franconia
(703) 922-9841
Tuesday7-8 PMSee Class Info
Thursday7-8:25 PMClub Room 1 & 2Fairfax County’s South Run Rec Center
7550 Reservation Dr, Springfield
(703) 866-0566

Exceptions

  • Saturday, March 9th: Brown’s Karate Martial Arts Seminar, in place of class at Franconia Rec Center
  • Saturday, May 25th: No classes at Fairfax County Rec Centers (Memorial Day Weekend)

Spring 2024 Session

Spring Session classes begin April 4th and 6th, 2024, and the class is 10 weeks long. Students can now enroll by visiting ParkTakes On-Line (using the class links below) or calling a live operator at 703-222-4664 (9am-4pm weekdays).

The class is registered under the name “Indonesian Kung Fu.”
Saturday’s Class Code is #6B2.DG67.
Thursday’s Class Code is #6B2.ST7N.

Each session is 10 weeks long and costs $180 ($15 additional for people who live outside Fairfax County).

Winter 2024 Session

Winter Session classes began January 11th, 2024, and the class is 10 weeks long. Students are welcome to enroll in the class after the quarter has begun, but the county may not be able to prorate the tuition. If the links below don’t work, you can call or visit the Rec Center (contact info above) and enroll in person. If you join near the end of a quarter, you may be able to pay drop-in fees instead, at the Rec Center’s discretion.

The class is registered under the name “Indonesian Kung Fu.”
Saturday’s Class Code is #6B2.WM3H.
Thursday’s Class Code is #6B2.ICIK.

Each session is 10 weeks long and costs $180 ($15 additional for people who live outside Fairfax County).