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

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

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!

Eid Mubarak!

and

Selamat Hari Raya!

First Class 2011 fall semester at COD

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!

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

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!

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!

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Summer Classes at COD start!!!

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!!