UNITED STATES GAYONG FEDERATION

2012-01-29T15:29:00.002-06:00

United States Gayong Federation (USGF)

supports ALL Gayong organizations

Gayong Malaysia (PSSGM)

Gayong PUSAKA (PSSPGM)

Gayong WARISAN

Gayong SERANTAU

Gayong Singapura (PASAK)

Gayong Indonesia

Gayong France

Gayong Spain

Gayong Ireland

Gayong Syria

Gayong Tunisia

Gayong U.K.

(and any I missed)

All Gayong under Dato' Meor Abdul Rahman

We are all GAYONG!!

Perdana Gayong 2012

2012-01-23T08:57:00.007-06:00

PERDANA GAYONG 2012

IN SEREMBAN, NEGERI SEMBILAN, MALAYSIA

FEBRUARY 10th

USGF Representatives

Cikgu Joel Champ and Cikgu Jen Para

will be attending

Perdana Gayong 2012

in Seremban, Negeri Sembilian, Malaysia

on Friday 10th, February.

We are honored to be attending this event and will be standing shoulder to shoulder with all Anak Gayong and especially Gayong representatives from Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, UK, France and us from USA!

Gōng xǐ fā cái

2012-01-23T08:55:00.001-06:00

恭喜发财

Gōng xǐ fā cái

Happy Chinese New Year!

from USGF

2012-01-04T18:44:00.001-06:00

Do you want Silat Seni Gayong representatives

from USGF to teach

at your seminar in 2012?

Contact me to arrange!

(We are near Chicago)

www.malaysilat.org

First Class of the Semester January 14th!!

2012-01-03T18:33:00.002-06:00

First Class of the Semester

starts January 14th at College of Dupage

Malay Silat I- 1771

Malay Silat II- 1772

~~See you there~~

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T19:58:00.001-06:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Selamat Tahun Baru!

from USGF

Register NOW for Silat Classes!

2012-01-01T19:56:00.000-06:00

Register NOW for classes!

Classes start January 14th, Saturday, at 8am.

You must register by Thursday or CLASS WILL BE CANCELLED!

www.cod.edu

Malay Silat I- 1771

Malay Silat II- 1772

Cikgu Hussein Kaslan from PASAK (Gayong Singapore) passed away

2011-12-06T07:34:00.008-06:00

Cikgu Hussein Kaslan, the head of Gayong Singapore, PASAK, passed away.

He was one of the great teachers in Gayong

and one of Dato' Meor's first Gayong students.

Top Row Left to Right- Cikgu Rahim (Pak Hussein's son), Cikgu Jazwan, Cikgu Jen, Cikgu Sam

Front- Cikgu Sazali (Dato's Son), and Pak Hussein Kaslan

Singapore, August, 2011

Cikgu Sam, Cikgu Jen, Cikgu Sazali, and Pak Hussein Kaslan

Singapore, August, 2011

I was honored to have met him. He will be missed.

Deepest condolences go out to

Cikgu Hussein's Family

and all of PASAK

from all of us at USGF...

Al-Fatihah...

[Bahasa:

‎"salam. Guru Hj. Hussain Kasllan (Gayong Pasak Singapore) telah kembali kerahmatullah pada 3 petang sebentar tadi. Takziah...Semogga Rohnya dicucuri rahmat..Al-Fatihah...."- From Kak Nor on Facebook]

USGF Dues are due January 1st!

2011-12-06T07:34:00.001-06:00

USGF dues for the first half of 2012 are due January 1st.

Please send the USGF secretary your money or bring to class next week.

Thank you!

Last class of the Fall 2011 Semester!

2011-12-06T07:33:00.001-06:00

Last class of the semester this coming saturday 10th December, 2011

We'll be going for breakfast afterwards.

See you then :)

USGF LOGO

2011-11-28T11:59:00.002-06:00

United States Gayong Federation Logo

Design by USGF Jurulatih Dave

©USGF

Register for COD spring Semester NOW!

2011-11-28T11:55:00.002-06:00

You can register for COD spring semester NOW!!

Remember we have to meet our minimum soon to guarantee a spring class.

Saturdays 8-10am starting in mid-January

www.cod.edu

Malay Silat I - 1771

Malay Silat II - 1772

Anyone 16 and older can sign up for classes.

Next Class White Belt Testing

2011-11-28T11:53:00.000-06:00

Next Saturday Class at 8am.

Jessica and Eric are testing for White Belt!

See you there!

Two more classes in the Fall Semester!

2011-11-28T11:52:00.000-06:00

Two more classes left in the Semester!

If you are interested in training over break (about 4-6 weeks) let me know.

We'll have to have a guaranteed number to people to reserve a space, and pre-pay the location.

Let me know!

Cikgu Jen Receives 2nd Degree Black Belt/Benkong Hitam 2

2011-10-15T14:42:00.002-05:00

Cikgu Jen Receives

2nd Degree Black Belt

Benkong Hitam 2

Today from Cikgu Sam

Dave Krzyzewski's article in Seni Beladiri Magazine

2011-09-20T13:31:00.002-05:00

USGF Jurulatih Dave Krzyzewski's article

in Seni Beladiri Magazine

©Seni Beladiri Magazine April 2011

Neel Tummala Article in Seni Beladiri Magazine

2011-09-20T13:29:00.003-05:00

USGF Jurulatih Neel Tummala's article

in Seni Beladiri Magazine

©Seni Beladiri Magazine October 2010

Gayong Article Seni Beladiri Magazine Cikgu Muhammad and Cikgu Azman

2011-09-20T13:24:00.003-05:00

Cikgu Muhammad and Cikgu Azman

Article in Seni Beladiri Magazine

©Seni Beladiri Magazine April 2010

Jen Para Article in Seni Beladiri Magazine "Training with men to feel the Reality"

2011-09-20T13:20:00.003-05:00

USGF Cikgu Jen Para's Article

in Seni Beladiri Magazine

"Training with Men to Feel the Reality"

©Seni Beladiri Magazine January 2011

Roehl Llanes Article for Seni Beladiri Magazine

2011-09-19T21:03:00.003-05:00

USGF Jurulatih Roehl Llanes'

article in Seni Beladiri Magazine

©Seni Beladiri magazine November 2010

Jen Para Article Seni Beladiri Article "Remebering Cikgu Siti Kalsom"

2011-09-19T20:54:00.004-05:00

USGF Cikgu Jen Para's article

"Remebering Cikgu Siti Kalsom"

in Seni Beladiri Magazine

©Seni Beladiri Magazine July 2011

Tim Abner's Article in Seni Beladiri Magazine

2011-09-19T20:45:00.002-05:00

USGF Jurulatih Tim Abner's article

in Seni Beladiri Magazine

©Seni Beladiri Magazine December 2010

Justin DeZutel's Article in Seni Beladiri Magazine

2011-09-19T20:39:00.005-05:00

USGF Jurulatih Justin DeZutel's article

in Seni Beladiri Magazine

©Seni Beladiri Magazine May 2011

Tim Doyle's Article in Seni Beladiri Magazine

2011-09-19T20:29:00.003-05:00

USGF member Tim Doyle's article

in Seni Beladiri Magazine

©Seni Beladiri Magazine March 2011

Photos from USGF Seminars in Malaysia August 2011/Ogos 2011

2011-09-19T17:44:00.006-05:00

Photos from USGF Seminars

Malaysia August 2011

Seminar Banner Gelanggang Wajadiri Taman Nirwana, KL, Malaysia

Seminar Gelanggang Wajadiri Taman Nirwana, KL, Malaysia

Cikgu Shaiful Hakim of Gayong France and Cikgu Jen Para from USGF

Seminar in Kulai, Johor Bharu, Malaysia

Great times!

USGF Malaysia trip 2011- Some things you have to experice yourself...

2011-09-12T09:45:00.004-05:00

This year I again traveled to Malaysia with Cikgu Sam. This trip I really wanted to meet more Cikgu and talk to people about Gayong. Here in the United States, I only have access to Cikgu Sam for information on Gayong and Malaysia, and believe me, I ask him tons of questions!

It's important I think, to go the homeland of Silat Seni Gayong and just let Malaysia absorb into your pores. It gives you a clearer understanding of the culture surrounding Gayong.

Every time I go to Malaysia, I come away with a new perspective on Gayong. It opens my eyes to new things with my own training, my understanding of Gayong and it changes the way I teach Gayong.

There are some things I cannot teach the students here, I cannot teach them what a Kacip is. You have to go there and see this cutting tool. I cannot bottle the smell of durian in a highway rest stop market. It's indescribable! I cannot explain the delightful taste of mangosteen on a hot day in Malaysia.

There are some things you have to experience for yourself...

Malaysia seminars by USGF

2011-09-12T09:40:00.003-05:00

Two seminars were hosted by USGF in Malaysia to share Gayong experience and illustrate the differences between Gayong in Malaysia and Gayong in the United States. The seminars were held at Wajadiri Gelanggang Taman Nirwana in KL and the other one at Cikgu Jazwan Kahar's gelanggang in Kulai Johor Baru.

The seminar shared USGF experiences training in Silat and offered a different view on Gayong from the United States perspective. USGF thanks those who came out and supported the seminars in both locations. Special thanks to Cikgu Shaiful Hakim from Gayong France who came and offered his perspective on teaching international students Gayong!

Terima Kasih Malaysia for making these seminars a success!

Eid Mubarak!

2011-08-30T13:17:00.000-05:00

Eid Mubarak!

and

Selamat Hari Raya!

First Class 2011 fall semester at COD

2011-08-26T08:57:00.005-05:00

First Class of the 2011

Fall semester starts tomorrow!

27th of August

College of DuPage

www.cod.edu

Malay Silat I -class # 1771

Malay Silat II -class # 1772

8am-10am

See you there!

USGF Seminar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia- July 30th, 2011

2011-07-10T18:13:00.005-05:00

United States Gayong Federation Seminar

30th, July

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

Time	Saturday, July 30 · 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location	Gelanggang Wajadiri Taman Nirwana

Created By	United States Gayong Federation

More Info	when: Sat July 30th, 2011 time: 9:00AM - 12:00 Noon where: Gelanggang Wajadiri Taman Nirwana *instructors:* Cikgu Sam (USGF), as seen on Nato Geo's "Fight Masters: Silat" Cikgu Jen (USGF), as seen on Seni Beladiri Covers and articles, Cikgu Jazwan Kahar (PSSGM International Instructor), as seen on Nat Geo's "Fight Masters: Silat" and History Channel's "Human Weapon" Cikgu Kahar Redza (PSSGM), as seen on Nat Geo's "Fight Masters: Silat" and History Channel's "Human Weapon" Cikgu Malik (PSSGM), as seen on Nato Geo's "Fight Masters: Silat" Cikgu Shamsul (USGF & PSSGM), as seen on History Channel's "Human Weapon" Other special guest instructors... *cost:* This is a Charity Seminar! Minimum donation M$20.00 *what is the seminar about: USGF is not holding seminar to teach Malaysian Gayong, but to sharing ideas, perception of US Gayong, culture difference, techniques difference, religion difference discussion, adaptability and acceptability, male/female training issues, US/Malaysia gayong curriculum, firearm training, police training, etc.... We will show USGF gayong! notes:* Wear Regular uniform- Open to Silat students from ANY ORGANIZATION!

Happy Birthday to Cikgu Hussein Kaslan of PASAK!

2011-06-27T09:06:00.002-05:00

Happy Birthday to Cikgu Hussein Kaslan of Silat Seni Gayong PASAK in Singapore from all of us here at USGF!

Selamat Hari Jadi Cikgu Hussein Kaslan dari PASAK, dari USGF!

Summer Classes at COD start!!!

2011-05-21T13:20:00.000-05:00

Next Saturday starts the Silat Summer Classes at College of Dupage (COD) If you haven't registered yet, do so before the start date or else you have to paya $25 late fee!!

Condolences to Five Silat Masters killed in Malaysia

2011-03-22T13:57:00.009-05:00

USGF expresses it's deepest sympathy
for the Five Silat masters
killed in an auto accident in Malaysia.

Cikgu Ahmad Ismail (Guru Silat Melayu Pattani),
Cikgu Juhari Darus (Guru Silat Gayong Pattani),
Cikgu Jumaat@Saad Mat Akhil (Guru Silat Tari Segelek),
Cikgu Sudin Idris (Guru Silat Minangkabau Asli) &
Cikgu Ishak Awang Kechik (Guru Silat Gayong Pattani)

Story in Malaysia Star

Remembering Cikgu Siti Kalsom...

2011-02-19T19:46:00.002-06:00

Cikgu Siti Kalsom died February 6th, 2007. This year was the the 4th anniversary of her death. There is something about your memories a person whom you have met or admired, that can give you comfort, push you to do things, or just put a smile on your face.

We all first went to Malaysia in 2005. We took a drive from KL to Taiping stopping along the way near a town near Sungai Perak to buy keris. We were excited and nervous to meet her! We had all heard stories about her and wanted to make a good impression. Meeting her was at the top of our list of things to do while in Malaysia. We were all nervous to go into her house and actually meet her and Cikgu Mat, we kind of hung back by the van and finally we went inside.

We were greeted very warmly and immediately felt like we were somewhere where we were accepted and that someone was happy to see us. She and Cikgu Mat welcomed us. Cikgu Jazwan and Kak Nor came with us to Taiping to see her. It made me smile to see her and Kak Nor together, they were good friends and were very happy to see each other again. Since none of us spoke Malay we were mostly kept out of the conversations that happened between Cikgu Kalsom, Cikgu Mat, Cikgu Sam, Jazwan and Kak Nor. We did get to talk with her for a bit when we first arrived but I think even if we spoke Malay, we wouldn't have been invited into the conversation, those conversations weren't for our ears at the time, and that was fine.

She wasn't in the best of health when we were there, but to see her move when she played a little Gayong with Cikgu Sam and Joel you'd never know the woman had any ache at all in her! Her movements were clean, quick and precise. She could see how Cikgu Sam moved when they played Keris, she could tell what needed to be tweaked with a Kayu technique of mine, and Joel had finger marks on his arm for days from where she demonstrated a technique on him. She was Gayong!

When I think of her it makes me smile. I don't think it's ever easy to be in a leadership role. There are very many things that happen that the rest of us never see. Decisions have to be made and people's lives are effected by those decisions. Some people disagree and that is all part of leading an organization. She allowed me to conduct an interview with her over mail that was published in Seni Beladiri Magazine in 2006. I read her words all the time and is makes me smile. Her words still lead, and I look to them when I have decisions that need to be made in terms of our United States Gayong Federation Organization. Those of us in leadership roles in our organization face some of the same issues that exist in Malaysia. Having a strong female role model to look up to, even though she isn't physically with us anymore, is what helps to keep my personal focus on what is best for Gayong and for our organization.

Cikgu Siti Kalsom is truly missed by many people. She touched many lives and continues to be a leadership inspiration for many people in an around Gayong. I am a better person for having met her.

Gong Hay Fat Choy!

2011-02-03T09:04:00.004-06:00

Gong Hay Fat Choy!

Happy Chinese New Year!

-from USGF

Chicago Blizzard 2011!

2011-02-02T08:15:00.002-06:00

Chicago Blizzard February 2011

Started snowing yesterday, Feb. 1st, 2011

around noon and it is still snowing!

We have gotten about 19 inches of snow so far.

7:30am, Feb. 2nd, 2011-

Still Snowing!

(my video- no stealing)

©USGF

USGF Pukulan

2011-02-01T16:32:00.004-06:00

USGF Pukulan Techniques

Jurulatih Chris Demonstrates Pukulan on Jurulatih Dave

(My Video- No Stealing)

©USGF

Jurulatih Dave Demonstrates Pukulan on Jurulatih Chris

(My Video- No Stealing)

©USGF

Cikgu Sam demonstrates sucker-punch takedowns

2011-02-01T16:29:00.003-06:00

Cikgu Sam demonstrates sucker-punch takedowns

Cikgu Sam with Cikgu Daniel

(My Video- No Stealing)

©USGF

Cikgu Sam with Cikgu Daniel

(My Video- No Stealing)

©USGF

Cikgu Sam- Wrist Locking

2011-02-01T16:25:00.004-06:00

Cikgu Sam Demonstrates Wrist Locking

Cikgu Sam with Jurulatih Chris

(My Video- No Stealing)

©USGF

Cikgu Sam with Jurulatih Roehl

(My Video- No Stealing)

©USGF

Cikgu Sam Yoi Technique

2011-02-01T16:22:00.004-06:00

Cikgu Sam

Yoi Technique on Jurulatih Dave

(turn the sound up so you can hear the "slapping")

(My Video- No Stealing)

©USGF

Courier Student Newspaper (College of DuPage) article on Cikgu Sam

2011-01-21T13:12:00.004-06:00

The Courier student newspaper

at College of DuPage

January 21st, 2011 article on

Cikgu Sam

Cikgu Sam (large photo)

Cikgu Sam with Jurulatih Dave (inset Photo)

Article continuation

©Courier Student Newspaper at College of DuPage

Miss Sri Kandi Che Hazwani's USGF Painting

2011-01-16T08:30:00.004-06:00

USGF's good friend and fellow Anak Gayong,

Miss Sri Kandi W ani,

is an artist and did a watercolor painting

of USGF member, Jen.

It is posted on her blog:

http://enjoylukis.blogspot.com/2011/01/jen-para-and-secret-weapon.html

©http://enjoylukis.blogspot.com/

College of DuPage Courier Article

2011-01-15T17:42:00.001-06:00

There was a College of DuPage newspaper reporter in class today. She's going to write a story on Cikgu Sam and the USGF class! Should be out in a week or two.

If you're at COD for class, check the paper...

Will post when the article comes out!

Did you know??

2011-01-13T17:53:00.003-06:00

Did you know that USGF's blog

has been active since December 2008?

USGF Blog- Starting year #3!

First Class of the Semester Saturday- 15th January!

2011-01-08T16:47:00.002-06:00

Saturday, January 15th is the first class

of the Spring Semester at College of DuPage

Malay Silat I

Malay Silat II

Saturdays 8-10am

College of Dupage in Wheaton, Illinois

Get Well Soon Cikgu Majid!

2011-01-06T13:22:00.002-06:00

Get Well Soon Cikgu Majid!

from USGF

USGF Article in NWMAF Fall 2010 Newsletter

2011-01-03T14:52:00.003-06:00

USGF Article in

The National Women in Martial Arts Federation

(NWMAF) Fall 2010 Newsletter

NWMAF Newsletter Fall 2010 Cover

Photos: Jen Para with Keris (top) Jen Para with Joel Champ with Sundang Lipas (bottom)

Photo: Jen Para with Cikgu Siti Kalsom in August, 2005 in Taiping, Perak, Malaysia

Happy New Year!

2010-12-31T12:03:00.002-06:00

Happy New Year

from USGF!!

All the Best for 2011!

Happy Holidays from USGF!

2010-12-22T09:11:00.005-06:00

Happy Holidays

from USGF!

May you and yours

have a wonderful

Holiday Season and very

Happy New Year!

Malay Silat I & II at College Of DuPage (C.O.D.)

2010-12-22T09:04:00.003-06:00

Information for College of DuPage classes

Malay Silat I and Malay Silat II

College of Dupage Silat I class info:

Malay Silat I
Course Section Number
PHYS-1771-001
Description
Malay Silat I -- Malaysian martial art form that involves defensive principles, self-awareness, skill and sensitivity training. Encompassing both soft and hard styles, the main emphasis is on self-preservation, deception skills and keeping a low profile. Music and a form of dance are also a part of this practice. (2 lab hours)
Credits
1.00

Start Date
16 January 2010
End Date
14 May 2010
Academic Level
UG - Undergraduate
Meeting Information
01/16/2010-05/08/2010 Lab/Lab Discussion Saturday 08:00AM - 09:40AM, Physical Education Bldg, Room 118

College Of Dupage Silat II info:

Title
Milay Silat II
Course Section Number
PHYS-1772-001
Description
Malay Silat II -- A continuation of Malay Silat I. Malay Silat techniques with emphasis on intermediate to advanced level self defense skills. Also includes the philosophy of the art. Prerequisite: PHYS-1171 with a grade of S or better or college equivalent or consent of instructor (2 lab hours)
Credits
1.00

Start Date
16 January 2010
End Date
14 May 2010
Academic Level
UG - Undergraduate
Meeting Information
01/16/2010-05/08/2010 Lab/Lab Discussion Saturday 08:00AM - 09:50AM, Physical Education Bldg, Room 118
Prerequisites
PHYS-1771 with a grade of S or better or college equivalent or consent of instructor

You can sign up now for Spring 2011 Semester Classes!

"Cikgu, I have a question..."

2010-12-17T17:31:00.008-06:00

"Cikgu, I have a question..."

There are many things that are different about training Gayong in the USA and training Gayong in Malaysia, especially when it comes to asking questions. I am a notorious question asker, I can ask and ask and ask questions for hours on end. Many an email to Cikgu Sam or to Joel, have started with the words "Cikgu, I have a question..."Here in the USA, we are encouraged to as questions and as an instructor, to have your students ask you questions they may have.

Here in the USA, we have many questions on Gayong. We do not come from a Malay culture so we have questions about that. We don't come from Malaysia so we have questions about the country. We haven't grown up with Silat all around us, so we have questions about that. We ask because there are things we don't know, because we are not Malay. Malays tend not to have to ask questions about their own culture :)

Then there are the questions about techniques. I have found from experience training in Malaysia, that many students don't ask questions of their Cikgu or other instructors. I want to know why is Khatam Keris done near the sea? Why is Khatam Lembing done at a waterfall? Why? Why? Why? I don't think it's being disrespectful to ask a question. In fact, I think it's our responsibility to ask questions to preserve the heritage of Gayong. If we just do something over and over and over again without understanding "why" we do it, then we have lost essential knowledge within Gayong.

Cikgu Sam is always open to our questions and encourages us to ask and to answer them as instructors. He leads USGF by example, and patiently (usually) answers all our questions in detail and usually shows us the "why" part of a technique. Those of us that have been around for a while try don't like to ask "Cikgu Sam, what if I did this with Kacip Emas/ Fruit 4?" We know we will get put in that lock and it's going to hurt :) We do, however, encourage new students to ask! We know THEY will be the ones to get locked, not us haha!

The last trip to Malaysia, we had the opportunity to get to talk more with Cikgu Azman about Bunga Tanjung. Why does our Bunga look that way? What do the movements mean? We have since learned that the Bunga tells the story of Hang Tuah, the famous Malay Warrior. I didn't know that before I talked with Cikgu Azman. That puts a whole new perspective on our Bunga, what it is, why it looks the way it does, and why we do it at all.

As an instructor, answering questions is excellent training! Those questions make me look at my training and teaching in a different light. If I don't have an answer, I will seek it out. Those questions in turn, lead to my own questions and broaden my understanding of Gayong. Questions are productive, and essential to preserving the knowledge contained in Gayong. Silat Seni Gayong is much more than a collection of techniques... Unless we ask questions, we will never truly know Gayong.

Cikgu Sam and Joel teaching USGF's Gayong
perspective to Malaysian Students

Wanna See?

2010-12-17T17:18:00.005-06:00

"Wanna See?"

Check out Gayong France's Blog

If you want to see links to Fight Masters: Silat

...with Cikgu Sam, Cikgu Joel, Cikgu Jaz, Cikgu Kahar, Cikgu Rasol, Cikgu Pak Pow, Cikgu Azman, Cikgu Kamal, Cikgu Sulaiman, Cikgu Hamza, Cikgu Hamza Tajuddin, Cikgu Malik, Cikgu Shamsul, etc. etc. etc...

USGF Snow Photos- December 2010

2010-12-17T17:03:00.007-06:00

USGF Snow Photos

December 2010

©jpara2010

Sundang Lipas

Two Sundang Lipas- Snow

Keris- Snow

USGF - Snow

Gayong Weapons- Snow

Cikgu Sam's (Sheikh Shamssuddin) Book

"The Malay Art of Self Defense: Silat Seni Gayong"

USGF Snow Photos- December 2010- ©jpara2010

Congratulations Dave!

2010-12-17T16:45:00.005-06:00

Congratulations Dave- USGF's newest Jurulatih!

Congratulations Tim!

2010-12-17T16:42:00.002-06:00

Congratulations Tim on receiving his white belt!

Two Classes Left!

2010-12-01T18:54:00.002-06:00

Two Classes left of the Fall Semester

Tim-not-the-cop is testing this Saturday for his White Belt. Good Luck Tim!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2010-11-25T09:17:00.000-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving from USGF!

Article from New Straits Times- Drive to get more people to take up Silat Gayong

2010-11-24T06:35:00.002-06:00

Drive to get more people to take up Silat Gayong

2010/11/24

By Patrick Sennyah

Silat Seni Gayong Association of Malaysia trainers at the national trainers course in Port Dickson yesterday. - NST picture by Owee Ah Chun

PORT DICKSON: The Silat Seni Gayong Association of Malaysia (PSSGM) aims to recruit more members and create greater awareness of the use of the martial art.

The association hopes this would foster better relations and understanding among the people.

PSSGM president Datuk Adiwijaya Abdullah said 100 new trainers were tasked with recruiting at least 50 members each from their respective areas within six months, beginning in January.

He said this was an effective way to increase the membership and reach out to the increasing number of people becoming interested in martial arts.

"If each trainer can recruit at least 50 new members, our membership will increase by 5,000 next year," he said at the opening of the national trainers course 2010 here, yesterday.

Also present was Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, who is also PSSGM deputy Imam Khalifah Agong.

The five-day trainers course is aimed at providing the trainers with more intensified training and enhancing their skills in anticipation of new members next year.

At present, there are about 50,000 active members in the association.

Adiwijaya said there had been numerous requests for the association to set up more training centres, especially in Selangor.

"This is a positive development and proof that more people, especially the youngsters, are becoming interested in silat.

"We hope that this five-day training course will help better prepare our trainers to teach the newcomers."

Mohamad said the trainers should become role models for the young towards leading a healthy and active life.

"Apart from teaching the youngsters the art of self-defence, these trainers can also help them and guide them in other aspects of their lives.

"I urge these trainers to take their roles seriously and ensure they are well prepared, both mentally and physically to assume the responsibilities ahead."

Seni Beladiri December

2010-11-23T11:00:00.005-06:00

USGF Jurulatih Tim's cover shout-out in

December's Seni Beladiri Magazine

Congrats Tim!

Some Gayong Links... (and friends of USGF)

2010-11-02T15:07:00.005-05:00

United States Gayong Federation USGF Website-

www.malaysilat.org

USGF Blog-

http://unitedstatesgayongfederation.blogspot.com/

USGF FB Fan Page-

http://www.facebook.com/pages/United-States-Gayong-Federation/55822914135

USGF Group Page on FB-

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=32890447275

Cikgu Jazwan Kahar's Blog-

http://jazwankahar.blogspot.com/

Cikgu Shaiful Hakim's blog-

http://narapatinantaboga.blogspot.com/

Gayong France Blog-

http://silatsenigayongfrance.blogspot.com/

PERTUBUHAN SILAT SENI GAYONG MALAYSIA DAN PSSGM NEGERI SELANGOR FB page-

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=110738442281923

Silat Seni Gayong International Group Page FB-

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=59622064823

Silat Seni Gayong International English Language FB Page-

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=342035973900

Silat in Cornwall Group Page FB-

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40192185031

Silat France Group FB Page-

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=200417563488

Komunity SriKandi Malaysia FB Group Page-

http://www.facebook.com/pages/KOMUNITI-SRIKANDI-Silat-GAYONG-MALAYSIA/112665515440439

Kombat Instruments Limited (KIL)-

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kombat-Instruments-Limited/120973701250845

http://www.bloodsport.com

Official International Escrima/ Serrada Association Site FB page-

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=60070553668

USGF October 2010 Training Photos

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USGF October 2010 Training Photos

USGF Blackbelts

Jen, Joel, Cikgu Sam, Daniel

Chris, Joel, Justin

Congratulations Cikgu Jazwan Kahar!

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Congratulations to

Cikgu Jazwan Kahar

on receiving Hitam 5 and Panglima Hitam!

You deserve it!!

ZZZAAAATTTT!!

From your USGF family :)

Good Luck PERDANA GAYONG 2010!

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Good Luck to everyone participating in Perdana Gayong 2010!

USGF wishes we could be there with you, but we will be there in spirit!

Perdana Gayong 2010

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2nd October in Selangor, Malaysia: Perdana Gayong 2010! This is a gathering of Silat Seni Gayong Practitioners all from around the world are invited. The opening ceremonies of the Perdana Gayong event will be presided by the Prime Minister of Malaysia! Best of Luck to everyone who will be in attendance.

This will help to show unity and solidarity among all Anak Gayong- we are all Children of Gayong, all on the same path to spreading Gayong and realizing Dato Meor's vision for Gayong.

USGF will be represented by our Liaison in Malaysia, Cikgu Shamsul Salim. Terima Kasih Cikgu Shamsul for representing all of us here at USGF. We wish the greatest success to the Perdana Gayong Event 2010!

ZZZZAAAAATTTTT!!!

Full Article Seni Beladiri September 2010

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©Seni Beladiri Magazine September 2010

USGF Vision

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Vision for United States Gayong Federation (USGF)

The United States Gayong Federation is comprised of members from all walks of life. All races, religions, colors can be found in USGF. This great variety in membership makes USGF a unique group of Gayong practitioners.

International groups training in Silat Seni Gayong face challenges unique to Malaysia and to each other. “International” applies to Gayong outside of SE Asia. The “International” part of Gayong gets a little complicated. We international Gayong students share some commonalities and many differences. We have different languages, cultures, each unique to our particular country. What we have in common is Gayong.

International Silat Seni Gayong groups face many challenges that most Malaysian students will not face. We have to learn Malaysian Culture to understand Gayong. We can learn the techniques without learning about Gayong, but that leaves our techniques hollow and without character. If I learn Kacip Emas here, first I must know what the heck Kacip is. That word is usually translated into English as “scissors.” Having been to Malaysia I know this not to be entirely true. The “kacip” is a tool for cutting betel nut. When you see it, you understand why this technique is called “Kacip Emas.” Two forearms one under the throat, one on the back of the neck, hands clasped together choking the victim. Ah…. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Areca_nut

How would I understand the culture behind this technique had I not seen the “kacip” myself? International students have lots to learn outside of technique when we learn Gayong. Malay culture is foreign to us, we did not grow up in the culture, and so we have to learn about Malaysia and Malay culture. My Cikgu has lived here in the United States for decades, but he will not understand United States culture the way I understand United States culture. I grew up here; it is part of who I am. He did not grow up here so he has to learn about it.

Cikgu Sam is Malaysian. He was born and lived in Malaysia coming here to the United States for college and ultimately continuing to live here. As Cikgu Sam has taught students over the years, he has taught us as a Malaysian teaching Americans. He has to show us the technique, explain the Malay culture behind the technique, and answer a thousand questions from curious students like me.

As I have learned Gayong and started teaching, I face a different challenge than him. I am American, female, non-Muslim. How do I teach Gayong to others? I have to teach the technique, explain the Malay culture behind the technique, as I understand it, and answer questions. Sounds the same, eh? The difference is Cikgu Sam just knows the answers to the questions because he is Malay. I have to translate the Malay culture into something that a new American student would understand while keeping true to Gayong.

International Silat Seni Gayong must evolve into something else. We cannot be the same Gayong as Malaysia. We have to exist independently of Malaysia. Why? Because we will, no matter how hard we try, ever be Malaysian. For Gayong to not only exist but thrive outside of Malaysia, the Gayong must be absorbed by the people of that country. For Gayong to thrive in the United States, American students must make Gayong our own. We have to be able to teach and spread Gayong on our own. Right now, most International Gayong is headed by a Malaysian teacher. When will happen when those Cikgu are gone? Will that Gayong wither and blow away or will the roots that were planted by that Malaysian teacher take hold, survive and ultimately grow strong? We are working on building strong Gayong here, so we will continue to be strong and true to Gayong with American instructors.

This is the challenge faced by the United States Gayong Federation. We are independent of Malaysia. We have to be, we are different, we are not Malaysia. We look to Malaysia, we support all Gayong in Malaysia, we remain in communication with Malaysia, and we remain United States Gayong Federation. We work hard to develop and train quality instructors that understand not only the techniques, but the culture of Malaysia and how that intermingles with American culture to create something new and unique in Gayong.

We work hard for our Gayong here, so in turn, we have come to love Gayong, to cherish it, to protect it. We want to keep it safe here, and make sure that we are doing the best we can to grow Gayong on foreign soil to coincide with Dato Meor Rahman’s vision. There is a globe on the Gayong logo for a reason. Dato wanted Gayong to spread around the world. If he wanted it to remain in Malaysia, only for Malays he would have put the map of Malaysia on the Gayong logo, not the world. We, the United States Gayong Federation, are doing our best to help Dato’s vision be realized. We exist because Dato wanted us to exist; he wanted Gayong permanently in other countries. For that vision to remain alive, we Americans, have to absorb Gayong and make it our own and keep it close to our hearts.

USGF in Seni Beladiri Magazine

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USGF Featured on the Cover of Seni Beladiri Magazine September 2010

New official USGF Liason in Malaysia!

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The United States Gayong Federation

is proud to announce

Cikgu Sheikh Shamsul Salim as our Official Liason in Malaysia.

Cikgu Shamsul lived in the United States for several years in the 1990's and helped to spread the art of Silat Seni Gayong here with his brother Cikgu Sheikh Shamsuddin who remains as the head instructor of USGF. Cikgu Shamsul is the ideal person to facilitate interactions between USGF and Malaysia as he lived here in the United States and understands the needs and culture of USA students, is active in the Gayong community, and currently resides in Malaysia.

Congratulations to Cikgu Sheikh Shamsul!

Cikgu Sheikh Shamsul

Sign up for Classes NOW at College of DuPage

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You can sign up now for classes at College of DuPage in Wheaton, Illinois!

www.cod.edu

1771- Malay Silat I

1772- Malay Silat II

Both classes are held together on Satuday Mornings from 8-10am

Classes start August 28th

Term	Section Name and Title	Location	Meeting Info	Faculty	Capacity / Status	Credits	Course Types
Fall 2010	PHYS-1771-001 Malay Silat I	Main Campus	08/28/2010-12/11/2010 Lab/Lab Discussion Saturday 08:00AM - 09:40AM, Physical Education Bldg, Room 118	S. Shamsuddin	25 / Open	1.00	16 week session; Contemporary Life Skills
Fall 2010	PHYS-1772-001 Malay Silat II	Main Campus	08/28/2010-12/11/2010 Lab/Lab Discussion Saturday 08:00AM - 09:40AM, Physical Education Bldg, Room 118	To be Announced	10 / Open	1.00	16 week session

Training Sunday August 1st 8am

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Training Sunday, August 1st 8am at Greene Valley Forest Preserve North Area

(On Greene Road between 75th and Hobson Road)

Let me know if you are coming or not!

Training Sunday July 25th 8am

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Training Sunday July 25th 8am

Greene Valley Forest Preserve North Area

(on Greene Road between 75th street and Hobson Road)

Let me know if you are coming!

July 18th, Sunday, Practice

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Sunday July 18th

8am

Practice at Greene Valley Forest Preserve north area (on Greene Rd. Bewteen Hobson Rd. and 75th Street)

Let me know if you are coming yes or no

Photography Fun

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Gayong Logo Patch Color Photograph

Gayong Logo Patch Black & White Photograph

Sunday 8am Practice

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Sunday 8am Training Greene Valley Forest Preserve North Area.

Between 75th and Hobson Rd on Greene Rd.

Let me know if you are coming Yes or No.

Reminder

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Reminder

USGF is a Martial Arts Group comprised of members from all walks of life.

All races, religions, colors, etc are found in USGF.

Please be aware and respectful of this.

Due to our diversity; USGF will not allow political or religious comments.

Thank you! Terima Kasih!

Practice SATURDAY july 3rd

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USGF Club Practice at COD

Saturday July 3rd

8am

OCC 159

Let me know if you are coming yes or no

Sunday June 27th Training 8AM

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Training Sunday June 27th.

Greene Valley forest Preserve north area

(between 63rd & 75th Streets on Greene Rd in Woodridge)

8AM!

Let me know if you are coming yes, or no

Newly Appointed USGF Jurulatih 2010

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Cikgu Sam appointed Chris, Tim and Justin Jurulatih in May 2010

Congratulations!

More Summer Training Photos

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More Summer Training Photos June 2010

Nice Jump!

Roehl and Justin Training Kayu

Sunday June 20th 8am Practice

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USGF Summer Training

Sunday June 20th

8am

Greene Valley Forest Preserve North Area

between 75th and 63rd streets on Greene Rd.

Let me know if you are coming yes or no!

Summer Training Pictures at Forest Preserve June 2010

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June 2010 Summer Training at Greene Valley Forest Preserve

Justin- Kayu Training

Tim- Kayu Training

Tim and Justin- Kayu Training

Dave

Practice 8AM June 13th Sunday

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Sunday June 13th, 8AM practice at Greene Valley Forest Preserve North Area- on Greene Road between 75th and 63rd streets.

Let me know if you are coming- YES or NO

Practice Sunday June 6th and info...

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Practice Sunday, June 6th at Greene Valley Forest Preserve North. Between 75th and Hobson on Greene Rd. Park in the further Parking area.

8AM!

**If you have a sarong, please bring to practice. **

*Those who have written articles, bring your uniforms and whatever you want for photographs. We need to get the photos done so I can send in your articles.*

The rest of you owe me articles, don't forget!

Class Sunday 5/30/2010 8:30 AM

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SUNDAY 5/30- 8:30am practice

Greene Valley Forest Preserve- North Area-

Entrance is on Greene Road (1/2 mile west of Route 53) between 75th street and Hobson Rd.

Go to the end of the parking area and we will practice there.

See you there! :)

Possible Sunday Class...

2010-05-21T09:47:00.002-05:00

Please Respond ASAP-

Everyone: There will be class at Greene Valley Forest Preserve on Greene Rd. between 75th and 63rd streets in Woodridge on Sunday 9am IF there are people going to show up. We will do stick work due to public location. (1/2 mile west of Route 53)

Send me a message if you are going to show up and if we have enough people committed by tomorrow AM we'll have class.

5 year Anniversary of the release of "The Malay Art of Self Defense: Silat Seni Gayong" by Cikgu Sheikh Shamsuddin

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2010 is the 5 year Anniversary

of the release of

"The Malay Art of Self Defense:

Silat Seni Gayong"

Congratulations Cikgu Sam!!

Don't Forget!!

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Last Class of the Semester is this Saturday 8am. We will have a club meeting immediately following at 10:30am at Panera in Wheaton on Butterfield road. See you there! For more information see older blog posts :)

Interview with Cikgu Siti Kalsom In Seni Beladiri Magazine May 2006

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Interview with Cikgu Siti Kalsom in the May 2006 issue of Seni Beladiri Magazine

USGF ID cards

2010-04-26T14:29:00.002-05:00

CLUB MEMBERS!! Bring a small passport sized photo to the May 8th meeting and I will get your your USGF ID card. USGF members will have their info recorded in the USGF database and updated as needed with ranking, etc. If you'd like to be a USGF member and are not yet one, come to the meeting in May 8th with $50 and we'll get you registered! Thanks! :)

Club Meeting

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Hi all,

We will have a USGF COD Club meeting May 8th at 10:30am at Panera on Butterfield Road in Wheaton. This will be after our final COD Spring semester class. The meeting will last about 1 1/2- 2 hours. All Officers should attend! Club members and prospective club members should attend also to discuss topics in the meeting.

Tentative Agenda:

Do the officers want to retain positions?
Adding New officers
Summer Training
Summer training intensive weekend
Jurulatih training
Handbook
Summer training guidelines
Separating Silat I and II days and times
Malaysia Trip options
Articles
Discussion of proposal for USGF direction
Testimonials for proposal
Topics as they arise

Any questions or suggestions, let me know!

See you there

Jen

Club Classes

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USGF COD Club Classes are CANCELLED for the rest of the semester. We will let you know when they resume for summer training.

No Class!

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Rest of the Semester NEED TO KNOW dates:

Last day of the semester for COD is May 8th. We will let you know what the summer plan is as things get finalized.

NO club practice Wednesday, March 31st and Wednesday, April 7th! No COD class Saturday, April 3rd! -- COD Classes will resume Saturday, April 10th and Club Practice will resume Wednesday, April 14th.

Cikgu Sam Demonstrating Yoi on Tim

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Cikgu Sam Demonstrating Yoi on Tim

This is my video! No Stealing!

USGF Board Breaking

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Board Breaking Tests for USGF

Board Breaking Test- Roehl

Board Breaking Test- Tim

Board Breaking Test- Carlos

Board Breaking Test- Neel

These are my Videos. No Stealing!

USGF Iron Bar Testing

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Iron Bar Test on Justin

Iron Bar Test on Chris

Iron Bar Test on Dave

Hey! These are my videos- no stealing!

Testing

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Great Job all of you who tested this past Saturday!! We are proud to have you in USGF. :) For those of you whose test got postponed due to time- You will test Satuday March, 27th. Best of luck to you all!

Testing

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TESTING will be on Saturday March 13th during class time. Please be on time, we have lots to do!

Testing:

Neel

Carlos

Roehl

Tim

Justin

Chris

Dave

Best of Luck!

**Others are postponed will announce test date in class**

Jumping on Broken Glass

2010-03-02T07:39:00.001-06:00

Who's This? Guesses? :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEj6AcXXYrI&feature=related

Fire Jumping 2005 in Malaysia

2010-03-02T07:37:00.000-06:00

Who's That? :) Any Guesses?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEeFU03yPyE&feature=related

USGF Club Clarification

2010-02-27T13:33:00.001-06:00

Club Clarification:

I need to clarify some points about the club: You MUST be a member of the club to attend Club Functions including extra training days. We keep track of the club members and so does COD. The members are covered by COD, that is why you have to be a member. So if you want to train on Wednesdays, bring me your dues and we'll get you registered for the club. No dues, no practice. I have to enforce this starting Wednesday. You will NOT be allowed to train, you can only observe. Thanks and see you on Wednesday!! :)