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KOSMO! Ahad, 22 Mei 2011 - Pesilat 1Malaysia sedia bertarung

2011-06-08T19:11:00.000-07:00

Kejuaraan Seni Silat Warisan Mahaguru 2011

2011-06-08T19:08:00.000-07:00

Pengumuman!

Acara Kejuaraan Seni Silat Warisan Mahaguru 2011 akan bertempat di Dewan Besar Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Tronoh pada hari Sabtu (11hb Jun 2011) dan dijangka bermula pada jam 8.30am pagi keatas.

Jumpa anda disana!

Announcement!

The Seni Silat Warisan Mahaguru 2011 championship will be located at the Main Hall, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Tronoh on this Saturday, 11th of June 2011 and expected to commence at 8.30am in the morning onwards.

See you there!

Kejuaraan Seni Silat Warisan Mahaguru 2011

2011-03-30T22:53:00.001-07:00

HOMELAND FRONTIER SDN BHD

78-3,Jalan SS 15/4D, Subang jaya, 47500 Selangor, Malaysia. Tel/fax : 603-80239876

Mobile : 6013-3626561 Email : jak_othman@ymail.com

29 Mac 2011

Kepada semua para pesilat di seluruh negara/ nusantara.

Tuan/Puan,

Kejuaraan Seni Silat Warisan Mahaguru 2011

Saya ingin menjemput semua pesilat diseluruh negara/nusantara untuk tampil kehadapan dan bertanding atau turut sama datang beramai ramai untuk menjayakan kejuaraan ini.

Tarikh kejuaraan ialah 6-8 Mei 2011 bertempat di Kolej Matrikulasi Gopeng Perak.

Ini ialah kejuraan silat seni cara lama di mana ia terbahagi kepada 4 katogeri dan setiap katogeri akan mengambil masa 2 minit sahaja. Katogerinya ialah:

1 Bunga silat ( 1 orang )

2 Tempur tanpa senjata ( 2 orang )

3 Tempur bersenjata silat Melayu ( 2 orang ) &

4 Srikandi – khas untuk wanita( 2 orang ).

Pertandingan secara berpasukan dan setiap pasukan terdiri dari 6 orang maxima. Ingin kami ingatkan tempat terhad hanya pada 75 pasukan sahaja. Sila buat perdaftaran segera untuk bertanding.

Untuk maklumat lanjut sila rujuk pada iklan dan maklumat pendaftaran yang kami kepilkan bersama surat ini .

Sebarang kemusykilan sila hubungi saya di jak_othman@ymail.com

Sekian terima kasih .

Jumpa anda di sana!

Yang benar,

Jak Othman
Pengarah Kejuaraan Seni Silat Warisan Mahaguru 2011

Kejuaraan Seni Silat Warisan Mahaguru 2011

2011-01-20T22:33:00.000-08:00

Kejuaraan Seni Silat Warisan Mahaguru 2011

MUAT TURUN BORANG PENYERTAAN DISINI (DOC)

Upacara tradisi

Setelah berkubur sekian lama, tradisi persilatan yang diamalkan lebih dari 500 tahun lalu di bumi Melayu ini bakal dihidupkan kembali di Ipoh, Perak pada 06-08hb Mei 2011. Satu pertandingan seni silat cara lama yang mempertaruhkan ganjaran lumayan dan gelaran bagi para pendekar muda yang berhajat untuk mencuba nasib. Pada era kegemilangan Empayar Melayu tua, pertandingan sebegini sering menjadi kayu pengukur untuk memilih pendekar-pendekar muda yang bakal menjadi hulubalang Kesultanan Melayu.

Mengikuti cara tradisi, pertandingan seni silat terbahagi kepada 3 katogeri utama iaitu i) bunga silat ii) tempur tanpa senjata dan iii) tempur dengan senjata. Mereka yang hadir akan menwakili pasukan masing masing yang terpilih diperingkat daerah. Para pendekar muda dari daerah daerah seluruh pelusuk empayar akan bertanding dalam satu kejuaraan khas yang selalunya anjurkan di istana dan dihadapan Sultan.

Mereka yang berjaya akan diserapkan ke pasukan hulubalang pelatih di raja yang digelarkan Satria muda. Satria muda akan dilatihkan oleh hulubalang hulubang Sultan dalam pelbagai ilmu berperang dan akhirnya dikhatamkan sebagai Hulubalang di Raja.

Cara lama era baru

Kejuaraan seni silat warisan Mahaguru menghidupkan cara lama ini untuk dipraktikan oleh para pesilat masakini. Pada 06-08hb Mei 2011, bertempat di Kolej Matrikulasi Gopeng Perak, kejuaraan unik ini yang bakal mengegar dunia persilatan Melayu. Usaha murni untuk menghidupkan kembali warisan bangsa ini ditaja khas oleh KPERAK Implementaion & Coordination Corporation ,Institut Darul Ridzwan Jabatan Kesenian , Kebudayaan, Belia dan sukan Perak,serta disokong oleh PESAKA,Spacetoon Media Hub, Perak E Organization Sdn bhd Jak Othman Kickboxing & Martial Art Studio , Silat Melayu.com dan Majalah Seni beladiri. Di anjurankan oleh Homeland Frontier Sdn Bhd dengan saudara Jak Othman sebagai Pengarah kejuaraan, semua perguruan seni silat yang benar-benar silat berdaftar atau tidak dijemput untuk menyertai Kejuaraan ini. Tidak kira ahli gabungan PESAKA atau tidak boleh menyertai.

Untuk Kejuaraan ini mereka yang bertanding mesti mendaftar sebagai satu pasukan. Setiap pasukan tidak melebih 6 orang termasuk ketua atau pengurus. Setiap pasukan mesti bertanding dalam 3 katogeri asal iaitu bunga silat,tempur tanpa senjata dan tempur dengan senjata. Pertandingan ini terbuka pada pesilat wanita dan lelaki, tiada katogeri jantina. Kami menambah satu katogeri khas iaitu Srikandi untuk menyemarakan lagi kaum hawa bersilat .

Untuk Bunga silat para peserta disyorkan untuk mempamerkan bunga-bunga silat tradisi yang diamalkan oleh para pendekar dan hulubalang sejak berkurun lamanya, bukan menari dengan tari silat. Katogeri ini hanya 2 minit dan boleh disertai oleh satu pesilat. Persembahan mengikut kreativiti masing masing. Juara membawa pulang wang tunai Rm1,000, sebuah piala dan percutian di Resort terpilih di negari Perak. Naib juara dan ketiga bawa pulang piala dan percutian di resort pilihan.

Katogeri `Tempur tanpa senjata’ sila bersilat tanpa senjata. Jangan ada elemen asing yang tiada kaitan dengan silat. Jika ada markah dipotong ya. Katogeri ini hanya 2 minit dan boleh di sertai oleh 2 orang . Juara membawa pulang Rm2,000 sebuah piala dan percutian di resort terpilih di negeri Perak. Kedua dan ketiga sama seperti katogeri bunga silat.

Katogeri tempur dengan senjata , sila bersilat dengan senjata Melayu bukan senjata bangsa Cina, Jepun atau sebagainya. Misalnya jika anda bersilat dengan hebat tapi mengunakan pedang Taiji atau pedang samurai markahnya kosong ya! Gunalah senjata Melayu yang jumlahnya lebih dari 200 jenis. Katogeri ini hanya 2 minit dan boleh disertai oleh 2 pesilat. Juara membawa pulang Rm3,000 sebuah piala dan percutian di resort terpilih di negeri Perak. Kedua dan ketiga sama seperti katogeri bunga silat.

Katogeri tambah khas ialah Srikandi. Untuk Srikandi katogeri ini ditujukan khas untuk penyertaan wanita. Walaubagaimana pun wanita ini mestilah diantara yang 6 orang dalam satu pasukan. Katogeri ini hanya 2 minit dan persembahan bebas, pilihlah tempur tangan kosong atau bersenjata. . Persembahan ini boleh digabungkan lelaki dan wanita tapi penerajunya mestilah wanita. Juara membawa pulang Rm2,000 , sebuah piala dan percutian di resort terpilih di negeri Perak. Kedua dan ketiga sama seperti bunga silat.

BERMINAT?

MUAT TURUN BORANG PENYERTAAN DISINI (DOC)

Setiap penyertaan mesti dalam bentuk satu pasukan maxima 6 orang termasuk ketua/ pengurus. Katogeri wajib ialah bunga silat, tempur tanpa senjata dan tempur dengan senjata. Wang pendaftaran untuk setaip pasukan ialah Rm200*. Sila sedia Cek berpalang, money order atau Bank draf untuk Homeland Frontier Sdn. Bhd. Hantarkan ke Kejuaraan seni silat warisan Mahaguru di alamat 78-3, Jalan SS15/4D, Subang Jaya , 47500 Selangor. Sila berdaftar sekarang. Jumlah pasukan terhad.

Tulis dengan tepat :-

Nama perguruan/ pasukan, alamat surat menyurat, alamat e-mail , nombor telefon pengurus/ketua & katogeri-katogeri yang bakal disertai. Jangan lupa kepilkan satu ringkasan tidak lebih dari 50 perkataan mengenai latarbelakang pasukan dan aliran silat ahli ahli pasukan anda

Jumpa anda di sana ya!

* Tidak akan dikembalikan jika tidak hadir di kejuaraan atau ingin membatal peryertaan.

Dikembalikan jika kejuaraan terpaksa dibatalkan.

SPONSORS WANTED! NATIONAL KICKBOXING RECORD CHALLENGE...

2010-06-15T09:41:00.000-07:00

National Kickboxing Record Challenge

endorsed by

The Malaysia Book of Records

The record

The most number of martial arts kicks by a team in 24 hours.

Present Record 53,085 kicks ( 2008)

New Record 63,702 kicks ( 2010)

The Date

25 & 26 June 2010

Time

Start 8pm 25th June & Finish 8pm 26th June 2010

Location

Main concourse

The Summit USJ

Organised by

Jak Othman Kickboxing & Martial Arts studios

Subang Jaya & Petaling jaya, Selangor

Jak Othman Kickboxing & Martial Arts Studios
Home of 10 kickboxing national records holders.
78-3, Jalan SS15/4D, Subang jaya , 47500 Selangor

Tel /fax 603-80239876

http://www.jakickboxing.com/

3 June 2010

Dear Potential Sponsors,

Sponsoring the new all girls kicking team challenging a national record endorsed Malaysia books of Records.

We are very excited to announce that our 9 girls kicking team is ready to take on the challenge to break the present national/world record for ~ `The most number martial arts kicks by a team in 24 hours’. The present record is 53,085 kicks. Our team aim to break the record with a new staggering 63,702 kicks!

We are now looking sponsors for :-

i Location
ii Refreshments and
iii Team attire sponsor (track suits)

Here the benefits you are going to get as sponsors :-

i Maximum media coverage

All local newspapers with articles on pre -event , the event and after event. All local TV news reports and specials in ladies TV program RTM & TV3, local magazines Jelita & Wanita. International Martial Arts Magazine Black Belt USA, Inside Kung Fu USA, Martial Arts Illustrated UK, Combat UK and Budo Europe.

ii Maximum exposure of your brand

Banners with your logos or your banners can be use as back drop of event stage. Supporting healthy lifestyle associating with FITNESS KICKBOXING & self defense..

Always positive, challenging a national/ world record. A true Malaysia Boleh spirit!

A record is not to be admired; it is created to be broken!

We look forward to your support. Please call me at 013-3626561 or Team captains Yani 0173087906 or Alexis 0176388816 for any enquiries.

Regards,

Jak Othman

Fight Nights With Jak Othman

2010-05-16T04:09:00.000-07:00

Fight Nights With Jak Othman

Time: 8-10pm
Days & Venue: Tuesdays Subang Studio, Fridays PJ Studio

This session is specially created for members phases 2 and above, focusing on sparring, tactical, defensive and combative techniques of Muay Boran/ Tomoi.

For those interested in sparring techniques or looking forward to polish your fighting skills, this IS THE CLASS FOR YOU. This is not another sport based, ring 'thing' you'll find in other gyms and fight stables. You won't be learning about how to fight for 2-3 minutes but instead, you'll be learning how to survive your most crucial 5 seconds in a real life battle of life and death!

Want to join?

Get yourself certified for Phase 1 and Phase 2. This is an EXCLUSIVE class meant for Phases 2 and above! That means, you will only be allowed to join the class once you've gotten your minimum Phase 2 certification.

Thank you and best regards,

สิงหสิทธิ์ ศรียะพันธ์
Singha-siddh Sriyapant @ H.M. Khen

Web Manager & Instructor,
WWW.JAKICKBOXING.COM

Jak Othman - The Martial Arts Maestro

2010-04-16T13:01:00.000-07:00

thestaronline — April 12, 2010 — A true renaissance man, Jak Othman excels in everything he does - teaching martial arts, producing documentaries or writing a column in a martial arts magazine. He is a master of Thai boxing and two silat systems. Jak taught silat to non-Malays when it was taboo to do so.

Devastating Elbow Techniques on DVD soon!

2010-04-16T12:53:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

After much success with the multiple award winning film Inside Silat in 2009, this weekend (the 17th, 18th and 19th of April) will be another exciting weekend specially dedicated to filming our first ever docutainment program on the devastating elbow techniques of Tomoi by Kru Jak Othman, featuring Antonio Graceffo, dubbed The Monk From Brooklyn @ The Brooklyn Monk.

The Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo, is an adventure and martial arts author living in Asia. He is the host of the web TV show, "Martial Arts Odyssey" which was shot in over twenty locations in Asia, featuring countless exotic martial arts and masters. Antonio writes books and articles about martial arts, ethnic minorities, tribes, and adventure travels in Asia. He currently has foive books on amazon.com including his signature book, The Monk from Brooklyn, the first book ever written by an American who studied at the Shaolin Temple. He is a frequent guest on radio and TV shows (find out more, visit his YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/brooklynmonk1) or you may alternatively learn more about him and his mission by visiting his website 'Speaking Adventure' at http://www.speakingadventure.com.

This film will be a special debut for the much talked about and sought after ancient elbow techniques of Muay Boran, or back here in Malaysia, we call it Tomoi Silat (or Silat Tomoi).

One of the highlight in this filming project will also include for the first time in the history of ancient Southeast Asian weaponry system is the bladed mai sok, a closely guarded, never before revealed secret weapon which resembles the wooden tonfa ---with a blade!

Post production and final product of this filming project will be sold in DVD format and possibly make way for a series in time to come (remember the Mahaguru series, folks?... Well, Jak The Blade is back! The Tiger is Loose!!!)

Be sure to stay tuned, and keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming DVD that will be out in the market real soon.

Best regards,

สิงหสิทธิ์ ศรียะพันธ์
Singha-siddh Sriyapant @ H.M. Khen
Web Manager & Instructor,
WWW.JAKICKBOXING.COM

P.S., For members of the studio and fans of Kru/Guru Jak Othman, do check out the latest video of our studio that was recently featured in TheStar Online's Channel at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-R2wA4ow4o

Silat Weapons of Destruction - Part 1: Kapak Kecil (Small Axe)

2010-03-21T07:18:00.000-07:00

SILAT WEAPONS OF DESTRUCTION

by Jak Othman

Part 1 – Kapak kecil ( small axe)

Salam persilatan. Welcome to my world of REAL SILAT.

While the world is still amazed by the effectiveness of the kerambit, there are many more silat weapons still unknown to the rest of the world. This series of articles are created for you readers to take a closer look at world of silat weapons. Reading articles written by silat authority from the land of the art’s origin will naturally bring you closer to source of real silat.

All the weapons selected to be included in this series are taught to me by my Mahagurus and Tok Gurus in Malaysia, southern Thailand and Indonesia. The combat philosophies, strategies and techniques of each weapon fighting art are kept pure and original as I learned it first hand from the elderly. I teach the same stuff at my studios in Selangor, Malaysia and in my seminars and camps around the world.

If you are interested in exploring real silat direct from the source, you are welcome to read, share and learn the art via my website. You are welcome to join my classes at my studios. I will also do seminars throughout the year for those who are staying very far away to come and do compact courses with me here in Selangor, Malaysia. For those living beyond Malaysian shores, I will have compact courses for you during winter and summer holidays. Come to Malaysia, the home of silat and trained not only with me but also with my Mahagurus and Guru friends.

To kick off the new silat series of articles ( 2010), I would like to introduce you to a cute little tool, but deadly in the hands of a silat expert. This little one is called kapak kecil, kapak literally means axe and kecil is small or mini.

The kapak story…….

The axe has been a tool of farming and combat for thousands of years. Since man knew how to put wood and stone together the axe was born. The early Malay models are called `beliung’. Anywhere around the world, the axe started as farming tool. Later it gets bigger, heavier and sharper as it progress towards becoming a weapon of destruction. The art of the axe fighting progressed and evolved along the evolution of its shape and size of becoming a feared long and mid range weapon. Certainly, a choice for big and strong warriors, they were the axe men that terrorized the world in many battles through out the centuries before the arrival of firearms.

In the Malay world, the most famous battle using a kapak was when a young warrior Hang Tuah saved innocent village people from becoming victims of killers running amok in the market. To you readers who are not familiar with Hang Tuah, he was a 13^th century Hulubalang (knight) of the ancient Malay empire of Malacca. He was the best of the best in his era. To many silat warriors past and present ( I am one of them), he is still the greatest silat warrior of all time. During the incident Hang Tuah was helping his father cutting fire wood when he saw the blood thirsty warriors going crazy killing everyone that crossed their path in the market place. The young hero stepped into the fight to defend the innocent villagers in the market place. According to the hikayat or legend, he fought and killed 3 running amok warriors armed with the Keris. He knew the farming tool is not a great attacking weapon. It was heavy and slightly better then a hammer, more a hacking tool rather then a cutting one. His opponents were armed with `keris panjang’, a long keris which was perfect for amok! He challenged them to a fight! He provoked them with just words which made them angrily furious! Making them start the fight.

On the defense he took them out with the striking handle and cutting blade of the kapak! He hacked them to death with a rather heavy but not so sharp kapak blade. This was the great victory that opens doors for him and his famous 4 friends ( Hang Jebat, Hang kasturi , Hang Lekir and Hang Lekiu) to become the hulubalang( knights) of the Malacca Sultan.

Keris vs. kapak : The analysis……

In reality the farming kapak is no match against the keris, but Hang Tuah knew his limitations in the situation. He knew attacking with the kapak was useless against the keris. The plan was to defend. Making the opponent charge in to attack! He started by provoking the killers with words that piss them off! Driving them mad and instantly attacked him at once. Making the bodies of his opponent as a shield, he lined them up forcing them to attack one at a time. This is where the kapak become super effective! Fighting in mid and close range, Tuah used the handle to strike and trap, following through with hacking and punching with the blade! He used langkah (footwork) and kelekan (body angling) to escape the attack before punishing his opponents at point blank range with his kapak and empty hand combos. Choosing the most effective targets the floating ribs, stomach, chest ,neck and head as the main ones and secondary targets like the attacking hands and both knees to weaken and stop the attackers. Tuah killed them all with his kapak . As a defense weapon the kapak is acceptable , but attacking with it is not recommended.

The most dangerous kapak….

Among the most feared weapon of the Malay world is the kapak. It is not the normal farming tool but a special version for mid and close range application. Small in size between 3 cm to 15cm, these babies are effective killing machines. Through out the years of practice and exploring in real killing scenarios, the small axe becomes popular among various Malay assassin groups. In this article I will be writing about the group in Kelantan, north east the Malay peninsula (also known in the ancient world as 'Suvarna-bumi' or today's West Malaysia) and the other from Java of Indonesia.

Kapak from Kelantan

The first version is kapak bungkus or axe wrapped in piece of cloth made famous by the Malay assassin of Kelantan. This ancient weapon belongs to the Malays who live in Pattani district southern Thailand. The kapak bungkus varies in sizes and design through the region, but the shape remain as an axe. It could be as small enough to be hidden in a matchbox and as big as the normal farming tool but made equal strong with lighter materials.

As a weapon , the kapak bungkus was not common in a man to man duel. Basically, it is not a favorite weapon for combat. As a matter of fact, it is a killing tool used on the victim when he or she is not aware of it. It is a weapon of surprise.

Once the victim was identified, the assassin will study the victim’s daily activities before drawing the plan to strike. He or she will also understand the need of hurting this victim. Is the victim to be taught a lesson and allowed to live? Or that particular day will be the last day of his/her life! Now the assassin will decide when and where to do the job.

The most popular sites of assassination were crowded places; approaching the victim from the side or behind, he will strike at point blank range to the targets for his desired result. To kill, he will strike the side of the neck aiming at the main artery. To give the victim a reminder , he will strike at the back of the head, neck or the ear. The victim will dropped immediately, loosing blood fast and passed out within seconds.

Another popular version of Kelantanese killing kapak is known as the Kapak terbang the flying kapak. The user of this version is not just a kapak assassin, he/she must be a specialist. It is a projectile weapon using only the blade of the kapak as the weapon. It is normally thrown from an elevated position downwards striking the target from the top. In crowded places, he would use only the kapak's blade. If the victim is alone or not so crowed place, he will use it with a piece of string tied to the blade. This will allow him to recover his killing machine after striking the opponent down.

Kapak from Java.

Exploring, learning and practicing the Kelantanese versions under several sources have been a great supplementary to my family kapak fighting arts. In the Harimau Berantai clan, the kapak kecil is an arsenal of the Srikandi the lady warrior. But the pendekar (the guys) carry them too as last in the line weapon, the last resort.

Originally a tool for cutting fruits and other food stuff, the kapak kecil is always kept extremely sharp. In order to be safe from any accidental cut, this version is normally sheathed. Like the kerambit, the kapak of the Srikandi is also an ornament of beauty. It is normally knotted in her hair bun, she will carry the weapon her always. Sometime the kapak is kept hidden in her bengkung ( sash) or strapped to the side of her leg.

During the war of independence against the Dutch in Indonesia, in an assassination mission the Srikandi slipped through enemy lines and entered the chamber of the commanding office and practically killed him in point blank range. It is best to get the job done by hacking the neck veins from behind or the side, but killing from a frontal close range with a kapak is not a problem to a Harimau Berantai Srikandi.

There are various methods of holding the kapak kecil in Harimau Berantai silat. They are the classic blade up, blade down and punching/slashing methods between fingers. To understand the effectiveness of the kapak lets study the anatomy of the tool. It is divided into two parts the mata (blade) and the batang (handle).

In ancient times the mata was generally made of at least 3 layers of metals. However, today the spring iron has become a perfect replacement. The destroyer parts of the mata consists the kepala or the hammer head for striking and kekapak which is the pointed and sharp end of the kapak for tearing, slashing and hacking.

The batang was naturally made of several species of tropical hard wood, but the most popular is ‘kayu nibung’. Nibung is easily obtained at most muddy beaches of West Malaysia. This wood is not only extremely hard but also possesses natural poison, making it potentially lethal when it enters the blood stream. Naturally the batang is used to trap and stab the opponent.

To give you readers a better idea how the kapak kecil is use in combat situation, I will highlight two BUAH* (attack & defense combos) taking from the Harimau berantai kapak syllabus.

Buah 1 * ( kapak vs parang )

1) Square off

2 & 3) block the parang and punch with the kapak into the wrist joint

4&5) stab the arm with the handle

6) push armed hand to opponent’s face and

7) punch the kapak into the joint rendering arm useless

8) stab the neck with the handle

9) punch the kapak into the neck

10) dropping the opponent to the floor.

Buah 2* ( kapak vs pisau)

1) square off

2/3) deflect the attacking hand with a kapak slash

4/5) Trap the attacking arrm and punch the opponent’s elbow joint

6) deflect the incoming punch using your right arm and

7/8) stab the nose and slash it.

9) stab the neck

10) dropping opponent to the floor

That’s for this time. I hope you all enjoyed the article. We will meet again soon. I will be writing about another unique and unknown silat weapon the ekor pari ~ the tail of the stingray.

Salam sejahtera. Jumpa lagi. See you later alligators!

Jak Othman.

( * the writer the article and owner of this site/blog is not responsible on any injuries or death as a result of traininng or learning these techniques not under our supervision.)

One who trains the physical body should also cultivate the mind!

2010-01-16T06:59:00.000-08:00

By Singha-siddh S.

"Overcome the angry by friendliness,
overcome the wicked by goodness,
overcome the miser by generosity,
overcome the liar by truth...

He who neither punishes,
nor makes others punish,
He who neither steals,
nor makes others steal,
who in friendly goodwill
shares with all that lives,
such kind gentle one meets
no enmity anywhere...

Train yourself in doing only what is good,
that will last and bring great happiness!
Cultivate generosity, a peaceful living,
and a mentality of infinite friendliness..."

(Taken from the Dhammapada and Itivuttaka)

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Mind over matter! Sometimes, people tend to 'relieve' themselves of stress through vigorous training and physical activities. However, in truth, it is simply a momentary channeling of energy and thoughts.

Training moderately, with focus on physical objects are simply for our physical well-being. Training the mind helps us balance our lives, physically and mentally.

There will be occasions where we must observe and 'listen' to our inner voice and find solutions with overcoming negativities , differentiating which should be beneficial or not, in terms of actions. In this way, we also train ourselves to be a better listener, understanding our inner selves (note: this is not about following or feeding your ego, being indifferent to others or simply not wanting to adhere to specific rules and regulations, etc.).

Regardless of being an athlete, sportsperson or 'Martial Artist', a good mental foundation equates to a better quality of life. With this, we can truly achieve a balanced life with a healthy body and mind.

สิงหสิทธิ์ ศรียะพันธ์
Singha-siddh Sriyapant @ H.M. Khen
Web Manager,
WWW.JAKICKBOXING.COM

The cake and the mold...

2010-01-05T09:58:00.000-08:00

By Singha-siddh S.

Kru Jak encourages us to think and introspect or examine the precious knowledge that were taught to us. As the studio's tagline says, our system is based on "where science meets tradition...” He used to explain to me how a relationship between a teacher and student is like. He likes to give me the classical example of how a cake is made; the mold or 'cup' is what one's teacher is like and the cake is the result of the mold (a student is molded by his/her teacher the way he or she is trained). A freshly baked cake is often 'soft' and may not bear much obvious resemblance to its mold but if left for a long time, it hardens and takes more resemblance to its mold.

In the past, local community used to gather in groups for protection and discuss among their family in times of need, to share knowledge and experiences. In order to survive, strict adherence to certain codes and beliefs, usually as lessons learnt from past mistakes which may have caused danger and loss of life were said to be followed almost religiously.

Perhaps this was also how Martial Art training first begun. Society in the past had kept such knowledge as family secret and passed on from one generation after another (orally or in written), usually protected even if it means that one’s life is sacrificed to guard this treasure (which is something that may or may not be tangible). With this, family values, ethics and code of honour were an integral part of the community.

At our studio, we maintain this principle of enshrining family values in our tradition. Tradition is where culture and spirit of the art's philosophy lives on. It is not simply about the techniques alone. In fact, this part of training isn't something that can simply be learned from books. We don't change what was taught to us as what was taught by the masters of the bygone days. What makes it seem to appear different is due to the different kinds of approach different instructors take in conducting the class (individual styles and personal understanding within their own capacity). This works both ways. Students who receive instruction of certain drills by their respective instructors should always strive to comprehend what is being taught to them instead of blindly following what was being instructed. This is where the 'science' comes in.

"Never give up!"

สิงหสิทธิ์ ศรียะพันธ์
Singha-siddh Sriyapant @ H.M. Khen
Web Manager,
WWW.JAKICKBOXING.COM

Latest update on training/ class schedule

2009-12-11T11:51:00.000-08:00

Dear members,

Latest update on training/ class schedule

PJ Studio:

We have started our new 6.45pm class from Monday to Friday ---you may now come earlier as you wish, train for two sessions if you like (Unlimited Entry).

BladeTech classes will commence from Mondays and Wednesdays 9pm onwards.

Thank you and best regards,

Kru/Guru Jak Othman

Your coach

2009-11-11T04:43:00.000-08:00

By Singha-siddh S.

Regardless of whether you train in a traditional school of martial arts or in an ultra modern urban gym, group or individual, your coach plays an important role in shaping the way you train.

Think of them as your best friend at gym while you’re working out. A good coach will always remind you about your weaknesses and areas where you should improve on. He or she is usually a patient person who will stand by with you throughout your time of learning from the basics to the fundamentals. A hopeless coach is one who will set his mind on his money and personal agenda above anything else.

A coach should be someone who is able to address your strength and weaknesses, be a kind of refuge while dealing with your fears and anxiety in achieving your goals. In other words, they should be someone you can look up to, not because of their position, but by the merit that they have earned. A coach is one who can be trustworthy and compassionate.

As a trainee, one should also develop patience with their coaches and the training they are going through. Expectations and preconceived ideas should be set aside while in class. A good coach may not necessarily be a good fighter. Likewise, a good fighter might not necessarily make an excellent coach.

สิงหสิทธิ์ ศรียะพันธ์
Singha-siddh Sriyapant @ H.M. Khen
Web Manager,
WWW.JAKICKBOXING.COM

What tomoi really is...

2009-11-02T22:56:00.000-08:00

By Singha-siddh S.

Perhaps one of the most misunderstood martial art in Malaysia itself is the art of Tomoi, or also known to some as Siamese Boxing, or Thai Boxing. Some would associate it with Muay Thai while others have associated it to silat. With the influence of the Malay dominated culture and tradition, this southern form of fighting art includes its very own unique weaponry system which can only be found in local schools which incorporates techniques derived from the bladed weapons.

It is also inaccurate to say that Tomoi is a ‘Malay’ heritage as this art actually evolved as the result of wars between the southern provinces of Thailand and neighboring states, such as the Burmese and Khmer. A hybrid of techniques has been developed over the years to become one of the region’s most feared fighting arts which have given rise to some of the well known fighting systems such as Muay Chaiya in Thailand.

The modern day Malay language is relatively 'new' (about 1,000 years old) and only been officially codified or made into a common, unified system after the mid 19th century. Like in most other countries, different region has its own unique blend of dialect and accents. In the northern region of Malaysia, there exists a more localized dialect of the Thai language closely associated to the old Siamese influence.

Tomoi is an adapted word in the Malay language. A lot of words in Malay are derived from/ borrowed from other languages. Tomoi, in its true sense derived from the Thai language ต่อยมวย (Dtoi Muay). 'Dtoi' (ต่อย) generally translates into a general term for 'boxing', fight, and sting or to engage in a fistfight. 'Muay' (มวย) on the other hand, is like how the Chinese describes 'Kung Fu'. It is also a very broad term and can involve a variety or art and style. Thus, the locals might have adopted the word 'Tomoi' as a descriptive term for any art that have a Thai origin (in particular, what might be most common and obvious today would be Muay Thai) owing to its close association with the southern Thais.

สิงหสิทธิ์ ศรียะพันธ์
Singha-siddh Sriyapant @ H.M. Khen
Web Manager,
WWW.JAKICKBOXING.COM

Congrats to Kru and his Crew!

2009-10-30T07:41:00.000-07:00

22nd Malaysian Film Festival

Date : 05 - 08 August 2009

Themed Filem Malaysia ke Persada Dunia (Malaysian Films for the International Arena), FFM22 is jointly organised by Finas (National Film Development Corporation), Malaysian Films Producers Association and Gabungan Karyawan Filem Malaysia and supported and endorsed by the Information Communication, Arts and Culture Ministry and the Sabah state government.

***

In the awards, Kru Jak Othman (FINAS & Technonius SDN BHD) and his team has won categories in:

BEST EDITOR, BEST ART AND CULTURE categories respectively and was nominated in 6 other categories, beating over 100 entries, two from National Geographic and four from Discovery Channel!

สิงหสิทธิ์ ศรียะพันธ์
Singha-siddh Sriyapant @ H.M. Khen
Web Manager,
WWW.JAKICKBOXING.COM

Inside Silat

2009-10-30T07:39:00.000-07:00

ENTERTAINMENT: Weapons of silat destruction

2009/08/05

PETRINA JO FERNANDEZ

PETRINA JO FERNANDEZ learns how weapons form the core of silat, the Malay martial arts that is the subject of an award-winning documentary.

THE documentary Inside Silat — Weapons of Destruction, a documentary by silat gurus Jak Othman and Ed Chard, created quite a buzz in the local film industry.

One of the most talked-about entries at the recent 2009 Malaysian Documentary Awards Festival, the hour-long documentary captures the spirit of the martial arts world, taking viewers on a roller coaster ride of amazing feats.

The first such festival, held last week in Kuala Lumpur, saw some 100 documentaries competing for 10 awards, including four major and five minor categories.

The major award winners took home RM5,000 in prize money and a trophy each, while the minor awards winners each received RM3,000 and a trophy.

Now the four winners of the major awards are in the running for the Best Documentary award at the upcoming 22nd Malaysian Film Festival to be held in Kota Kinabalu from today until Saturday.
Directed and produced by Jak, said to be a world authority on martial arts, Inside Silat was nominated for six of the nine categories and took home two awards — the Best Editing and Best Arts and Culture awards.

Silat practitioners undergoing training.

It was one of only two documentaries to secure more than one award at the festival; Bumi Peribumi bagged the Best Director and the Best Environment and Tourism Documentary awards.
Life and Times speaks with Jak about his recent wins and the producing of Inside Silat.

About Inside Silat
Choosing a storyline to demonstrate the inside world of silat was easy — we just looked at the history of the art and found our story.

In ancient times, when a senior student was ready, his teacher sent him away from the gelanggang to study other styles of silat.
This journey, known as the “path of the pendekar”, helped enhance the student’s understanding of the skills he had mastered.

I play the teacher Guru Jak Othman, and Guru Ed Chard, who helped me put together this documentary, plays my student. (Chard also hosts the programme).

In the story, Ed who has been a student of mine for 23 years, gets sent on the “path” across Malaysia.
It is a journey that involves weapons training, including using the keris, kerambit, sarong (yes, the sarong!) and tekpi, and a series of tests.

On the importance of the documentary
It takes a look at what silat is all about.

There are two perspectives of silat, a local one and a Western view.

Young Malaysian martial arts practitioners sometimes reject this fighting system, labelling it “rural”, “outdated” and “old school”. And yet these very characteristics are why the art is so revered by the West.

The documentary addressed the local and Western perspectives on silat. Chard (right) is seen here with Jak.

Westerners feel that the art’s kampung roots reflect how it evolved as a matter of life and death.

It’s not a competition; there are no medals or points to score. In a fight, it’s your life or his. And this is the philosophy that lies at the very heart of silat: it’s kill or be killed. That’s why weapons are the core focus of this documentary.
In making the documentary, I tried to address both the local and Western takes on silat.

It shows Malaysians that there is far more to the art than just a ceremonial display while educating an international audience on the art’s fighting styles.

On winning Best Editor and Best Arts and Culture awards
I am very honoured. I especially would like to thank Finas (Malaysian National Film Devlopment Corporation) for funding Inside Silat.

The documentary is ground-breaking from a martial arts stance. Never before has a documentary revealed so much about martial arts training and its many masters. I hope Inside Silat will become a huge hit with the public and generate a cult following in the martial arts world.

On his interest in film production
I’ve been interested in film ever since I can remember, but even as a child, it was never about being in front of the camera.
Sometimes I think it’s because my creativity is balanced by a more practical side, or the fact that I’m a perfectionist. Being behind the camera gives me more control on how the film turns out.

On the challenges faced by independent filmmakers in Malaysia
The hardest part is breaking into the industry, but the fact that talent and hard work, and not who you know, carries you through makes film a great industry to work in.
International recognition is always the greatest challenge, followed by tight budgets.

No matter how creative you are, limited funds for local filmmakers result in the local version looking cheaper than its international equivalent.

A good example is Human Weapon, the most popular martial arts documentary. The show has very little content but it’s still a great-looking product. That’s thanks to an arsenal of very expensive special effects and CGIs, plus a travel budget that took the crew across the whole of Asia.

On how film festivals open doors for independent producers
As I mentioned earlier, international recognition is a huge obstacle for local producers.

The condition for entering a documentary in the Malaysian Documentary Awards Festival was that it had to be a “Malaysian production”.

This definition allowed internationally-acclaimed executive producers and directors to qualify, which meant the competition was incredibly tough. There were entries from established channels such as National Geographic, Discovery channel and Astro.

Being able to rise to the occasion enabled me to show the quality of my work, so I hope this type of recognition will allow my filmmaking to break into more international markets.

On the late Yasmin Ahmad
I have always loved and enjoyed her work. She was bold and she addressed delicate and sensitive issues that needed to be talked about such as interracial relationships and religion.

On his current works
I’m involved in a number of projects concerning sports, food and martial arts. The one with the biggest potential, which I am most excited about, is a martial arts-meets-game show-project, but it’s still in the works. If I get it off the ground, it’s a real must-see TV show.

Ed Chard says
I first met and started training under Jak at Surrey University in England. Then 15 years ago, I emigrated to Sydney, Australia.
At this stage, Jak had returned to Malaysia. On the way to London to visit my family, I often stopped off in Kuala Lumpur to continue training with Jak.

Then, about two years ago, we started talking about making this documentary. The original plan was for me to fly out from Sydney on holiday for the shoot.

But at the same time Jak was getting close to securing funding from Finas, I was offered a job in KL!

So in October last year, I moved to KL. And six weeks later, I used my weekends to shoot Inside Silat.

Note: The winner of the Best Documentary award will be announced at the 22nd Malaysian Film Festival in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah tomorrow.

(Taken from NST Online, 5th August 2009)

http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/20090805130215/Article/

We're on Facebook!

2009-08-12T23:24:00.000-07:00

Hi folks,

Due to an ever increasing demand of today's modern applications and online networking, Kru Jak have decided to post an 'official' group on Facebook to compliment the existing website. This is after much discussion over the channeling of information and integrity of our organization.

Existing members of the Facebook group founded by Hana Kamaruddin are welcome to join, as this groups is also auxiliary to the newly formed group under Kru Jak's supervision.

As an instructor of this organization and the appointed web manager of www.jakickboxing.com, I would like to thank all members in advance for all your continuous support.

Follow the link http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=111636058801&ref=mf to go to our Facebook group.

Thank you.
Best regards,

สิงหสิทธิ์ ศรียะพันธ์
Singha-siddh Sriyapant @ H.M. Khen
Web Manager,
WWW.JAKICKBOXING.COM

New photo album

2009-07-01T19:44:00.000-07:00

Hi folks!

Our new photo album is finally up (still need more photos though). Courtesy of Google Picasa, it is providing an excellent service to our website.

You may view the latest photos now direct via our website, where you will find this window:

Jakickboxing.com

Or simply go to this link:
http://picasaweb.google.com/jakickboxing/JakickboxingCom?feat=directlink

Thanks to all members who contributed photos for our website. Keep them coming!

Best regards,

สิงหสิทธิ์ ศรียะพันธ์
Singha-siddh Sriyapant @ H.M. Khen
Web Manager,
WWW.JAKICKBOXING.COM

URGENT UPDATE: PANGKOR ISLAND KICKBOXING & MARTIAL ARTS CAMP

2009-04-08T08:34:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

For all of you kickboxing and martial arts enthusiasts looking forward to participating in this camp, please be informed that the date is now postponed to 2nd & 3rd May 2009. Schedule remains unchanged.

Early booking is encouraged. Kindly contact your respective instructors or Kru Jak himself.

Thank you.

Best regards,

สิงหสิทธิ์ ศรียะพันธ์
Singha-siddh Sriyapant @ H.M. Khen
Web Manager,
WWW.JAKICKBOXING.COM

MARCH NEWSLETTER, PANGKOR ISLAND KICKBOXING & MARTIAL ARTS CAMP

2009-03-23T10:23:00.000-07:00

Hi members!

Welcome back after the long holidays. 2009 is the year of the Ox, a popular symbol for kick boxers. This year we are ready for another challenging year, kicking off with more certifications.

The 1st will be on the phase 1 certification on Friday 3 April 2009. The phase 2 certification will be on the Friday 10th April 2009. The venues for both certification will be Subang Jaya from 7pm to 11 pm. The names of those selected for the certification will be up soon. All instructors take note you must be there too.

The Pangkor Island kickboxing & Martial Arts Camp will be held for 2 days from the 11th April 2009 - 12th April 2009.

Fee: RM100 for students, RM 120 for adults

This will include sharing accommodation ( clean bed , air-con, hot water and snoring partner), ferry, taxi and breakfast. You can bring a friend at the same price too. Book now for just Rm 50 ringgit ( non-refundable). Pay the whole amount latest by the 5th April 2009. Don’t miss it! Subang pay Han & Caryn. PJ pay to Ilmi & Dzianti.

Here are the details for the Pangkor camp.

11/4/2009

7 am assemble at Subang studio
7.15am go via north south highway exit at Bidor head to Lumut
11.30am arrival / quick lunch at lumut
12 noon ferry & taxi ride, check-in at hotel (Nipah Mas)
Free for all (water sport or site seeing)
4pm martial arts on beach ( flexible weapons ( sarong, belt, rope or handbag) application for self defense)

8pm dinner on the beach

Free for all
10.30 pm lights out or party all night

12/4/2009

7am Breakfast on beach
9am kickboxing for the streets
12 noon - lunch on beach
Free for all
3 pm - check-out/taxi ride
3.30pm - ferry to lumut
7pm - arrive at Subang.

Members, please take note that outside gloves, tops , pants and equipments are not allowed in the studio. Please use & wear stuff bought from out studio. If you bought kickboxing stuff from outside, you can keep it at home. You are given 45 days after you join studio to get yourself studio attires. Please respect the studio rules.

All the best! And have fun.

Kru Jak

Spread the word!

2009-03-06T06:58:00.001-08:00

Dear all,

Greetings and welcome to the official blog of WWW.JAKICKBOXING.COM!

GOOD NEWS!

If you'd like to keep yourself up to date with the latest news on courses, seminars/camps and events with Jak Othman Kickboxing & Martial Arts studio via sms/email, please go to WWW.JAKICKBOXING.COM and send us your contact via the multipurpose contact form found in the website.

ITS FREE AND ITS EASY!

Just logon to our site (WWW.JAKICKBOXING.COM) and send in your NAME, MOBILE PHONE NUMBER and EMAIL ADDRESS. For any inquiries, etc. kindly email to jakickboxing@gmail.com. ABSOLUTELY NO CHARGES FOR ANY SMS SENT TO YOU!

YOU ARE WANTED!

Attention all members, students and fellow instructors, we are currently looking for quality photos to be uploaded to the site's gallery. If you think that you would like to contribute, kindly send in your photos to jakickboxing@gmail.com (think of those unforgettable moments in your life... the events, the records, the things you've always wanted to show to the world. This is your chance!).

All current ant past instructors are also encouraged to send in your basic information (self described) such as full name, nicknames, profession, previous martial art experiences/qualifications, achievements etc. A photo is also required for our instructor profiling section which will be showcased in our website. Kindly disseminate this message to your students/ friends/ contacts.

If you are reading this message, kindly tag/pass it along in your notes/ blogs/ email.

Your support and participation is highly appreciated.

Thank you!

Regards,

สิงหสิทธิ์ ศรียะพันธ์
Singha-siddh Sriyapant @ H.M. Khen
Web Manager,
WWW.JAKICKBOXING.COM

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2009-03-04T04:53:00.000-08:00

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What tomoi really is...

Congrats to Kru and his Crew!

Inside Silat

ENTERTAINMENT: Weapons of silat destruction

We're on Facebook!

New photo album

URGENT UPDATE: PANGKOR ISLAND KICKBOXING & MARTIAL ARTS CAMP

MARCH NEWSLETTER, PANGKOR ISLAND KICKBOXING & MARTIAL ARTS CAMP

Spread the word!

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สิงหสิทธิ์ ศรียะพันธ์
Singha-siddh Sriyapant @ H.M. Khen
Web Manager,
WWW.JAKICKBOXING.COM