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Cambridge, UK Charity Seminar - 6th/7th March 2010

2010-03-01T09:18:00.000-08:00

SELF DEFENCE SEMINAR FOR CHARITY

Saturday - Knife vs Knife Work and Empty Hands Knife Defence
Sunday - Empty Hands vs Empty Hands

AGE RESTRICTION : 18 years old and above only.

The 1st day of the event we will be covering unarmed knife defence and knife disarms. You will be taught the simple knife drills and applications that will help develop the skills and confidence to apply the techniques if you ever in the unfortunate position to be threatened with a knife.

The 2nd day of the event we will be covering the empty hands aspects of the self defence art of Silat Suffian Bela Diri.

This seminar will be instructed in a safe environment for the comfort of all participants.

For thise unfamilar with Silat Suffian Bela Diri, please visit the link for FREE video clips.
http://www.youtube.com/maul565

THE CHARITY - MERLIN

The seminar is being hosted by the Cambridge University Indonesian Martial Arts Society to raise money for the charity, Medical Emergency Relief International, or Merlin. Merlin play a vital role in the world today as an organization specializing in the provision of emergency health care, working to save lives in times of crisis such as the recent earthquake in Haiti, and helping to rebuild shattered health services after the immediate disaster relief mission.

More information about Merlin can be found here
http://www.merlin.org.uk/

All profits from the seminar will go to Merlin.

YOU ARE WELOME TO ATTEND ONE DAY OR BOTH DAYS

Instructor : Maul Mornie

DATES
Saturday, 6th March 2010
Sunday, 7th March 2010

TIMES
1:00PM till 5:00PM both days

SEMINAR VENUE
Darwin College, Silver Street, Cambridge, CB3 9EU,
http://www.dar.cam.ac.uk/index.html

SEMINAR FEES
£20 for one day, £30 for both days.

CONTACT DETAILS
Dr. Lee Wilson
Mobile : 079 716 20477
Email : lw243@cam.ac.uk

PARKING INFO
There is no parking at Darwin, but as before, I will provide directions to the streets where the nearest free parking is available, about 10 mins walk from the college. Further details on travel to the college here, http://www.dar.cam.ac.uk/visitors/travel.shtml.

Please help to raise money for what is a very worthwhile cause.

Mini North Italian Tour Weekend - Jan 2010

2010-01-07T02:51:00.000-08:00

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sabato 30 Gennaio - Dalle ore 9:30 alle ore 12:30
Garbagnate Milanese (MI)
Presso la palestra ginnica del Centro sportivo
Via Montenero, 15

Marco Banfi
marco@fighter-arts.net
cell: 3491693314

More Info : http://www.facebook.com/event

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sabato 30 Gennaio - Dalle ore 14:30 alle ore 18:30
Gavirate (VA)
Presso la palestra dell’Istituto di Istruzione Superiore “E.Stein”
Via dei Gelsomini 14

M° Fabio Ganna
info@totalfightingschool.com
cell: 339.63.89.774

More Info : totalfightingschool.com

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Domenica 31 Gennaio - Dalle ore 10:30 alle 15:30
Campogalliano (MO)

Presso il Palazzeto Campogalliano
Polisportiva Campogalliano
piazzale costituzione, 20

M° Manuel Casado
cell: 335428293

More Info : http://www.facebook.com/Casado

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Costo degli stage: Milano: 35€ - Varese 50€ - Modena: 45€
2 stage a scelta: 70€ - 3 stage: 100€
Sconto per gruppi: ogni 4 iscritti 1 omaggio

Italian Seminar - 8th November 09

2009-11-12T09:53:00.006-08:00

A highly successful Bruneian Martial Art - Silat Suffian Bela Diri International Seminar. We had around 78 participants who supported the event.

This seminar is promoted and organized by Carlo Andreis in Desenzano Del Garda, Italy on the 8th November 2009.

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APPRECIATION

My sincere appreciation to my brother Carlo Andreis for always working hard to organize a successful event and to the SSBD Italy family that has always been the heart of the art.

To David Sr and Jr from Scotland, Robert and Igor from Slovenia, Joseph, Chris, Grant and Andrew driving from Germany. And everyone that traveled from different parts of Europe and Italy.

To those who brought their groups to support the seminar.

To Joseph Leipold, Christian Alfano, Christian Velici, Evi Valkova, Enrico Lucolli, Giorgio and everyone for helping me in my demonstrations. Thank you for the patience.

My sincere apologies if I miss anyone, please email me personally to correct any mistakes, I hope the pictures can make up for it.

SPREADING THE LOVE OF BRUNEIAN MARTIAL ARTS WORLDWIDE

This seminar like my other events aims primarily to raise the curiosity and awareness among people from different nationalities about the martial heritage and culture of Brunei Darussalam in general.

It is great to see and meet different nationalities training together spreading "The Spirit of Tolerance and Friendship" under one roof. Thank you everyone for your support and friendship.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

We would also like to wish Christian Alfano for celebrating his "ehem" birthday!! AUGURI CHRISTIAN!!!

Enjoy the pictures below.
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Law Enforcement Tactical Training

2009-10-01T04:46:00.000-07:00

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"Silat Suffian is one of the best self defense tactics that I've ever attend and it is a perfect combination of martial arts. It is suitable for all generations and very useful to me as an enforcement officer and also useful for my family, even if they know a little technique from it."

- KHJ (kept confidential for security reasons)
Task Force Unit
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

KJH is an experienced Senior Enforcement Officer who has experienced life an death situations involving blades and improvised weapons on a weekly basis. In one incident his life was literally at the tip of a knife, he was stabbed multiple times, his intestine hanging from the side of his belly but managed to subdue the intoxicated attacker.

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Maul Mornie of Silat Suffian Bela Diri officially training 2 Law Enforcement Department in Brunei Darussalam on his regular visits home.

The departments are kept confidential on request and for personal safety of the officers involved.

These are 2 of 5 Enforcement Department in the world that invites Maul Mornie (SSBD) to instruct their Enforcement Officers. Other Government Enforcement Departments request their department not to be mentioned due to national security.

!!! HAVE A COLORFUL AIDILFITRI !!!

2009-09-16T21:41:00.000-07:00

To family, friends and ALL, in Brunei and around the world regardless of race or religion.

Best wishes and fill the festive season with joy and laughters of family, neighbours, friends and the people we care.

May joyful smiles overcome all sorrows in this special day.

Eid Mubarak! Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!

Sincerely from;
Maul Mornie and family

Desenzano Del Garda, Italy Summer Camp - 21st to 25th July 2009

2009-09-13T08:33:00.000-07:00

4th of 4 highly successful Bruneian Martial Art - Silat Suffian Bela Diri International Intensive Summer Camps of 2009.

This 5 days Intensive Camp was organized by Carlo Andreis in Desenzano Del Garda, Italy from the 21st to 25th July 2009.

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A TRUELY INTERNATIONAL EVENT

4 Training Camps, in 4 weeks in 4 countries with 18 nationalities. The seminar was attended by people from different backgrounds and professions, Law Enforcement officers, Military, professionals like Engineers, Research Scientist, Technicians, Doctors, university lecturers, an English teacher, construction and builders, musician, Martial Arts instructors and practitioners from different nationalities and religions all over the world:-

Algeria, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Iran, Isreal, Italy, Morocco, Peru, Poland, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and The United States of America.

It is great to see and meet different nationalities training together spreading "The Spirit of Tolerance and Friendhip" under one roof. A truely international event; like a United Nations (UN) Gathering, but much cooler :D

You guys ROCK!!! I salute everyone of you.

NOT FOR BEGINNERS

Italy has always attracted experienced and knowledgable martial artist and practitioners to the SSBD events. The instructions instructed in this camp were not at beginners level. For those who understood the camp, no techniques can be achieved successfully without correct coordination and mind-set.

APPRECIATION

My sincere appreciation to my brother Carlo Andreis for always working hard to organize a successful event and to the SSBD Italy family that has always been the heart of the art.

To all those who dedicated their time to travel, participate and support the events. For getting out of their way from their summer holidays and also the family that supports their husbands in attending the tight training schedule. To those coming from different parts of Italy, Germany, Spain, Algeria, Slovenia, Sweden, Scotland, the USA, etc.

To Henrik Harraldson for attending 2 out of 4 camps and to Eva Valkova who attended 3 out of 4 camps. Thank you so much for the enthusiasm and spirit.

To Anthony Distefano and Malu for flying in from New York. To David Sr. and David Jr. flying in from Scotland.

To everyone that helped me in the demonstrations and instructions in the camp. Thank you for the patience.

My sincere apologies if I miss anyone, please email me personally to correct any mistakes, I hope the pictures can make up for it.

SPREADING THE LOVE OF BRUNEIAN MARTIAL ARTS WORLDWIDE

This seminar like my other events aims primarily to raise the curiosity and awareness among people from different nationalities about the martial heritage and culture of Brunei Darussalam in general.

Personally I am really proud that people of different nationalities all over the world are dedicating thier time to know and understand one of Brunei's traditional heritage. Thank you everyone for your support. Until Next Year!!!

Enjoy the pictures below. Double click on the pictures to view larger image.

!!HEAR THE WARCRY!!

Wales, UK Summer Camp - 17th - 19th July 2009

2009-09-11T09:31:00.000-07:00

The 3rd of 4 successful Bruneian Martial Art - Silat Suffian Bela Diri International Intensive Summer Camps of 2009.

This 3 days Intensive Camp was held in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom from the 17th to 19th July 2009.

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A TRUELY INTERNATIONAL EVENT

4 Training Camps, in 4 weeks in 4 countries with 18 nationalities. The seminar was attended by people from different backgrounds and professions, Law Enforcement officers, Military, professionals like Engineers, Research Scientist, Technicians, Doctors, university lecturers, an English teacher, construction and builders, musician, Martial Arts instructors and practitioners from different nationalities and religions all over the world:-

Algeria, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Iran, Isreal, Italy, Morocco, Peru, Poland, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and The United States of America.

It is great to see and meet different nationalities training together spreading "The Spirit of Tolerance and Friendhip" under one roof. A truely international event; like a United Nations (UN) Gathering, but much cooler :D

You guys ROCK!!! I salute everyone of you.

APPRECIATION

My sincere appreciation for all those who dedicated thier time to travel, participate and support the events. For getting out of their way from their summer holidays and also the family that supports their husbands in attending the tight training schedule. To those coming from different parts of the UK and from Germany.

To Eva Valkova who attended her 2nd of 3 out of 4 camps. To Mathias for flying in from Germany. Thank you so much for the enthusiasm and spirit.

To Darren Lewis attending the last day of the camp. Thank you for trying your best.

To Tony from Bristol for picking me and Nira up at Bristol airport as I arrived from New York and driving me home to Cardiff so that I can catch my German flight the same day.

To everyone that helped me in the demonstrations and instructions in the camp. Thank you for the patience.

My sincere apologies if I miss anyone, please email me personally to correct any mistakes, I hope the pictures can make up for it.

SPREADING THE LOVE OF BRUNEIAN MARTIAL ARTS WORLDWIDE

This seminar like my other events aims primarily to raise the curiosity and awareness among people from different nationalities about the martial heritage and culture of Brunei Darussalam in general.

Personally I am really proud that people of different nationalities all over the world are dedicating thier time to know and understand one of Brunei's traditional heritage. Thank you everyone for your support. Until Next Year!!!

Double click on the pictures to view larger image.

Ijsselstein, Holland International Intensive Summer Camp - 13th -15th July 2009

2009-09-01T19:10:00.000-07:00

2nd of 4 highly successful Bruneian Martial Art - Silat Suffian Bela Diri International Intensive Summer Camps of 2009.

This 3 days Intensive Camp was organized by Henk Schaap in Ijsselstein, Holland from the 13th to 15th July 2009.

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"Just want to let you know that we enjoyed your training. We are impressed by the way you play, the no-nonsense attitude towards a conflict and the humorous way you teach. Next time you are in Holland let us know.You and your staff are very welcome to come and train in our facility. We will exchange best-practices in a learning and friendly atmosphere. You will meet people with an equal open-minded mentality. Moreover, you will experience the same generosity and hospitality we all enjoyed whenever we came over to the home of our beloved Pa and Ma Flohr."

Greetings from Holland;
Pukulan Madura Kombinasi
Danny Flohr, Ronald Volkert, Raymond Poublon, Ricky Doelman

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Thank you to Ricky Doelman and Ronald Volkert from Pukulan Madura Kombinasi for thier friendship and supporting the event. I am honored.

A TRUELY INTERNATIONAL EVENT

4 Training Camps, in 4 weeks in 4 countries with 18 nationalities. The seminar was attended by people from different backgrounds and professions, Law Enforcement officers, Military, professionals like Engineers, Research Scientist, Technicians, Doctors, university lecturers, an English teacher, construction and builders, musician, Martial Arts instructors and practitioners from different nationalities and religions all over the world:-

Algeria, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Iran, Isreal, Italy, Morocco, Peru, Poland, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and The United States of America.

It is great to see and meet different nationalities training together spreading "The Spirit of Tolerance and Friendhip" under one roof. A truely international event; like a United Nations (UN) Gathering, but much cooler :D

You guys ROCK!!! I salute everyone of you.

APPRECIATION

My sincere appreciation for all those who dedicated thier time to travel, participate and support the events. For getting out of their way from their summer holidays and also the family that supports their husbands in attending the tight training schedule. coming from different parts of Holland, Sweden and Spain.

Thank you to Henk Schaap for successfully organizing the event. You did a great job.

To Henrik Haraldsson who attended the 1st of his 2 camps. To Duane Do from New York, to Joakin from Spain, to Henriks friend from Sweden, my apologies if I forgot your name :). Thank you so much for the enthusiasm and spirit.

To everyone that helped me in the demonstrations and instructions.Thank you Ivo for the patience.

My sincere apologies if I miss anyone, please email me personally to correct any mistakes.

SPREADING THE LOVE OF BRUNEIAN MARTIAL ARTS WORLDWIDE

This seminar like my other events aims primarily to raise the curiosity and awareness among people from different nationalities about the martial heritage and culture of Brunei Darussalam in general.

Personally I am really proud that people of different nationalities all over the world are dedicating thier time to know and understand one of Brunei's traditional heritage. Thank you everyone for your support. Until Next Year!!!

Double click on the pictures to view larger image.

German International Intensive Summer Camp - 1st to 5th July 2009

2009-08-31T08:07:00.000-07:00

1st of 4 highly successful Bruneian Martial Art - Silat Suffian Bela Diri International Intensive Summer Camps of 2009.

This 5 days Intensive Camp was organized by Christian Velici in Regensberg, Germany from the 1st to 5th July 2009.

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A TRUELY INTERNATIONAL EVENT

4 Training Camps, in 4 weeks in 4 countries with 18 nationalities. The seminar was attended by people from different backgrounds and professions, Law Enforcement officers, Military, professionals like Engineers, Research Scientist, Technicians, Doctors, university lecturers, an English teacher, construction and builders, musician, Martial Arts instructors and practitioners from different nationalities and religions all over the world:-

Algeria, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Iran, Isreal, Italy, Morocco, Peru, Poland, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and The United States of America.

It is great to see and meet different nationalities training together spreading "The Spirit of Tolerance and Friendhip" under one roof. A truely international event; like a United Nations (UN) Gathering, but much cooler :D

You guys ROCK!!! I salute everyone of you.

APPRECIATION

My sincere appreciation for all those who dedicated thier time to travel, participate and support the events. For getting out of thier way from thier summer holidays and also the family that supports thier husbands in attending the tight training schedule.

To Christian Velici successfully organizing the event. You did an excellent job.

To Eva Valkova who attended her 1st of 3 out of 4 camps. Thank you so much for the enthusiasm and spirit.

To everyone that helped me in the demonstrations and instructions.

To Lillo for being my crazy friend who never stopped making me laugh during the summer camp. Everyday we drive in different routes using the same GPS, its like a mini tour. Regensberg is very beautiful :D

My sincere apologies if I miss anyone, please email me personally to correct any mistakes.

SPREADING THE LOVE OF BRUNEIAN MARTIAL ARTS WORLDWIDE

This seminar like my other events aims primarily to raise the curiosity and awareness among people from different nationalities about the martial heritage and culture of Brunei Darussalam in general.

Personally I am really proud that people of different nationalities all over the world are dedicating thier time to know and understand one of Brunei's traditional heritage. Thank you everyone for your support. Until Next Year!!!

Enjoy the pictures below, double click to view larger image.

Melbourne Seminar - August 2009

2009-08-30T00:04:00.002-07:00

Two successful seminars organized by Sedoin John Scheiven in Melbourne, Australia.

One closed door seminar in cooperation with Shihan Joseph Ielasi of The World Goju-Ryu Karate-do Academy (WGKA) Melbourne, Australia. It was held on the 15th August 2009

Another public seminar in cooperation with Sifu Stuart Holdsworth of The Six Harmonies Kung Fu Academy (www.sixharmonies.com.au). It was held on the 16th August 2009.

We also had the priviledge of having Robert Apicella from www.NTDTV.com to cover the seminar. Thank You.

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CLICK HERE FOR WGKA CLOSED DOOR SEMINAR - MORE PICTURES

CLICK HERE FOR SIX HARMONIES PUBLIC SEMINAR - MORE PICTURES

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APPRECIATION

I would like to foremost convey my deepest appreciation to John Schieven and the Awesome Schieven family for making my stay in Melbourne a memorable one. The 1st night with the Calamari was absolutely spot on!! To Silvannah Schieven, I dont normally eat that much before a flight, but the food was great, what can I say :)

To Shihan Joseph Ielasi and family and extended family for the seminar and organizing the dinner, that was a good night.

To Sifu Stuart Holdsworth and wife, for helping to promote the seminar and using the academy for the event.

Thank you to Gary Jackson, John Schieven, Adam Martin, Brijesh Parmar and all those who had the patience with me to be my receivers in my demo.

Thank you to those who participated in the seminar, traveling from around Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and those driving as far as 9 hours. Thank you so much for the support and participation. I just hope I did not disappoint anyone participating.

Thank you Mick Nicholls for coming to support the public seminar but had to sit it out due to a training injury.

My apologies if I miss anyone or made any mistakes or miss-spellings, please email me to rectify it. I hope the pictures can forgive my mistakes :)

SPREADING THE LOVE OF BRUNEIAN MARTIAL ARTS WORLDWIDE

This seminar like my other events aims primarily to raise the curiosity and awareness among people from different nationalities about the martial heritage and culture of Brunei Darussalam in general.

2 MELBOURNE SEMINAR IN 2010

Due to requests there will be 2 SSBD seminars to be held in 2 different times in Melbourne for 2010. The dates will be confirmed soon.

If you are interested to participate or need more information please contact John Schieven at email john@gspromoproducts.com.au or call him at 04 1735 8519 or at 03 9408 4039.

Below are the group pictures from the seminar. Double click to view larger.

Group Picture with WGKA 15th August 2009. Double click to view larger.

Group Picture of Melbourne seminar participants, 16th August 2009. Double click to view larger.

WGKA, Melbourne - 15th August 2009

2009-08-30T00:04:00.001-07:00

Group picture with WGKA. Double click to view larger picture.

A successful seminars organized by Sedoin John Scheiven in Melbourne, Australia.

This was closed door seminar in cooperation with Shihan Joseph Ielasi of The World Goju-Ryu Karate-do Academy (WGKA) Melbourne, Australia. It was held on the 15th August 2009.

APPRECIATION

I would like to foremost convey my deepest appreciation to John Schieven and the Awesome Schieven family for making my stay in Melbourne a memorable one. The 1st night with the Calamari was absolutely spot on!! To Silvannah Schieven, I dont normally eat that much before a flight, but the food was great, what can I say :)

To Shihan Joseph Ielasi and family and extended family for the seminar and organizing the dinner after that. It was a good night.

Thank you to Gary Jackson, John Schieven and those who had the patience with me to be my receivers in my demo.

Thank you to those who participated in the seminar, traveling from around and outside of Melbourne, and to those driving as far as 9 hours. Thank you so much for the support and participation. I just hope I did not disappoint anyone participating.

To Nick, thank you for the crazy story about the stinking lady. "you stink and YOU KNOW IT!!" :D

My apologies if I miss anyone from the seminar or made any mistakes or miss-spellings, please email me to rectify it. I hope the pictures can forgive my mistakes :)

SPREADING THE LOVE OF BRUNEIAN MARTIAL ARTS WORLDWIDE

This seminar like my other events aims primarily to raise the curiosity and awareness among people from different nationalities about the martial heritage and culture of Brunei Darussalam in general.

2 MELBOURNE SEMINAR IN 2010

Due to requests there will be 2 SSBD seminars to be held in 2 different times in Melbourne for 2010. The dates will be confirmed soon.

If you are interested to participate or need more information please contact John Schieven at email john@gspromoproducts.com.au or call him at or at 04 1735 851903 9408 4039.

Apologies for the mistake on the dates in the pictures :) Below are the group pictures from the seminar. Double click to view larger.

Six Harmonies Kung Fu Academy, Melbourne - 16th August 2009

2009-08-30T00:03:00.001-07:00

Group picture at The Six Harmonies Kung Fu Academy. Double click to view larger image.

A highly successful seminars organized by John Scheiven in Melbourne, Australia.

The seminar was in cooperation with Sifu Stuart Holdsworth of The Six Harmonies Kung Fu Academy (www.sixharmonies.com.au). It was held on the 16th August 2009.

We also had the priviledge of having Robert Apicella from www.NTDTV.com to cover the seminar. Thank you.

APPRECIATION

I would like to foremost convey my deepest appreciation to John Schieven and the Awesome Schieven family for making my stay in Melbourne a memorable one. To Silvannah Schieven, I dont normally eat that much before a flight, but the food was great, what can I say :)

Thank you Sifu Staurt Holdsworth for letting us use the Academy. To know more about Six Harmonies Kung Fu Academy click here www.sixharmonies.com.au

Thank you to Gary Jackson, John Schieven, Adam Martin, Brijesh Parmar and all those who had the patience with me to be my receivers in my demo.

Thank you to those who participated in the seminar, traveling from around Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and those driving as far as 9 hours. Thank you so much for the support and participation. I just hope I did not disappoint anyone participating.

Like all my seminars, it is humbling to meet experienced martial artist and professionals participating and supporting this event. Thank you everyone!

Thank you Mick Nicholls for coming to support the public seminar but had to sit it out due to a training injury.

My apologies if I miss anyone or made any mistakes or miss-spellings, please email me to rectify it. I hope the pictures can forgive my mistakes :)

SPREADING THE LOVE OF BRUNEIAN MARTIAL ARTS WORLDWIDE

This seminar like my other events aims primarily to raise the curiosity and awareness among people from different nationalities about the martial heritage and culture of Brunei Darussalam in general.

2 MELBOURNE SEMINAR IN 2010

Due to requests there will be 2 SSBD seminars to be held in 2 different times in Melbourne for 2010. The dates will be confirmed soon.

If you are interested to participate or need more information please contact John Schieven at email john@gspromoproducts.com.au or call him at or at 04 1735 851903 9408 4039.

Apologies for the mistake on the dates in the pictures :) Below are the group pictures from the seminar. Double click to view larger.

Silat Suffian Bela Diri - Melbourne Seminar on www.NTDTV.com International Media

2009-08-25T05:18:00.000-07:00

Thank you Robert Apicella (www.ntdtv.com) for covering the seminar; John Schieven for organizing the seminar and the interview; and Sifu Stuart Holdsworth and wife for letting us use the Six Harmonies Kung Fu Academy (www.ziranmen.com)

Click HERE for the article on the NTDTV wedsite based in New York City.

New York Seminar - 27th/28th May 2009

2009-08-24T21:41:00.000-07:00

A successful New York SSBD Seminar organized by Anthony DiStefano.

It was a 2 days (10hrs) event held on the 27th and 28th May 2009 in New York, USA. The seminar covered different aspects of Silat Suffian Bela Diri. It was supported by martial arts practitioner and instructors from various martial art systems travelling from different parts of the US and outside of the US.

Group picture from the 1st day. Double click to view larger.

Group picture from the 2nd day. Double click to view larger.

MY APPRECIATION

I would like to express my appreciation to Anthony DiStefano for organizing and hosting a very successful New York SSBD Seminar. To Malu, the guiding force behind the man.

To Sifu Peggy Chau of Fighthouse, New York. To all the instructors and martial artist supporting the seminar travelling from inside New York and those travelling from outside New York and those from outside of the US. Your support and participation is very much appreciated.

To Eric, Robin, Will, Duane Nixon for being patient in being recievers in my demonstrations and instructions. Those who got injuries and still had the spirit and enthusiasm to carry on the training. Thank you to all those who emailed me the pictures from the events.

Thank you also to Tony in Bristol, England for picking me and Nira up from Bristol International Airport on our return form New York and sending us home to Cardiff, because I had to rush to another airport (Stensted London) that same evening to take a plane to Germany. You are a great friend.

Thank you Anthony and Malu taking time off to take me and Nira around New York. The ice cream in Brooklyn and visiting the Magnolia Cupcake bakery on the last day was great. Malu is an excellent planner. Jamie Weir flying in from Bermuda. To Jose Becton for taking care of me and Nira. Robin Schermerhorn, Will Dixon, Eric Freling and wife, and Duane Do for accompanying us for for dinner and sushi.To Michelle for stopping by to spend a few hours with us. Jon, we miss you man!

My apologies if I miss anyone or made any mistakes or miss-spellings, please email me to rectify it. I hope the pictures can forgive my mistakes :)

This seminar like my other events aims primarily to raise the curiosity and awareness among people from different nationalities about the martial heritage and culture of Brunei Darussalam in general.

The support and welcome I got from this NYC Seminar. The 2 days event were full of laughters, smiles and great spirit. Thank you everyone who supported and participated in the event and the gifts I received in the 2 days, Thank you.

NEXT NYC SEMINAR 31st OCTOBER / 1st NOVEMBER 2009

Those interested to attend the next seminar please contact Anthony DiStefano bt email tonybells131@verizon.net or calling him at 718 464 1393.

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Weisbaden, Germany - 30th / 31st May 2009

2009-08-24T01:08:00.000-07:00

Group picture from the 1st day. double click to view larger.

Group picture form the 2nd day. Double click to view larger.

A successful 2 days German - Bruneian Martial Art Seminar.

It was organized by Grant Scruggs in Weisbaden, Germany on the 30th and 31st May 2009. It was a 2 days (10hrs) event and covered Blade Mechanics and basics of groundwork.

MY APPRECIATION

I would like to express foremost my appreciation to Grant Scruggs and his SSBD study group for organizing the seminar. I met old friends and made new ones. All that attended for thier support, participation and their openness to attend the seminar. All instructors from various other arts, those travelling from different parts Germany and Poland, Henk from Holland, Dimas from Switzerland, Juan from Milan, my thank you. To all those who tried thier best to attend the seminar, thank you for your support. To Lillo and his students. To Joseph, Juan Mexican, Juan Spanish and everyone who became a reciever to my movements. My sincere apologies if I miss anyone.

This seminar like my other events aims primarily to raise the curiosity and awareness among people from different nationalities about the martial heritage and culture of Brunei Darussalam in general.

Please enjoy the pictures below, double click to view larger image;

Hong Kong silat workshop - 5th & 6th September 2009

2009-08-20T06:15:00.000-07:00

Instructor: Maul Mornie

SEMINAR DETAILS

Contact : Kie Brooks
Website : www.taigik.com

Mobile : +852 9665 0010
Email : silat@taigik.com

LOCATION, TIME AND DATE

Saturday morning - 11am to 2pm (3hrs)
Lockhart Road Sports Centre, 10/F, UC, 225 Hennessy Road, Wanchai

Saturday evening - 7.15pm to 10.15pm (3hrs)
Ving Tsun Martial Arts Institute, 4/F, C, 68-76 Hennessy Road, Wanchai

Sunday Afternoon - 1.30pm to 7.30pm (6hrs - breaks in between)
Ving Tsun Martial Arts Institute, 4/F, C, 68-76 Hennessy Road, Wanchai

SEMINAR FEES

HK$650 - advance payment
HK$750 - on the door

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

We will cover aspects of;

+ Silat Knife awareness and defence
+ Silat Flexible Weapon - take downs, locks and chokes

WHAT YOU HAVE TO BRING

- 1 Blunt Training Knife (No sharp live knives)
- Scarf or neck tie or clean old t shirt (Compulsory)
- Groin Protection (Compulsory)
- Knee Protection; e.g. volleyball knee pad (Optional)

Please contact the organizers personally if you are interested to participate in the seminar.

Hope to see you there.

No Politics, just martial arts.

4 Intensive Summer Training Camps, in 4 weeks, in 4 countries with 18 nationalities

2009-07-28T16:29:00.000-07:00

4 highly successful Bruneian Martial Art - Silat Suffian Bela Diri International Intensive Summer Camps of 2009.

A TRUELY INTERNATIONAL EVENT

4 Training Camps, in 4 weeks in 4 countries with 18 nationalities. The seminar was attended by people from different backgrounds and professions, Law Enforcement officers, Military, professionals like Engineers, Research Scientist, Technicians, Doctors, university lecturers, an English teacher, construction and builders, musician, Martial Arts instructors and practitioners from different nationalities and religions all over the world:-

Algeria, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Iran, Isreal, Italy, Morocco, Peru, Poland, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and The United States of America.

It is great to see and meet different nationalities training together spreading "The Spirit of Tolerance and Friendhip" under one roof. A truely international event; like a United Nations (UN) Gathering, but much cooler :D

You guys ROCK!!! I salute everyone of you.

APPRECIATION

My sincere appreciation for all those who dedicated thier time to travel, participate and support the events. For getting out of thier way from thier summer holidays and also the family that supports thier husbands in attending the tight training schedule.

Thank you to Carlo Andreis, Christian Velici, Henk Schaap and Mr.O for successfully organizing the events in thier area. You guys did a great job.

To Henrik Haraldsson who attended 2 of the camps and Eva Valkova who attended 3 out of 4 camps. Thank you so much for the enthusiasm and spirit.

To everyone that helped me in the demonstrations and instructions.

My sincere apologies if I miss anyone, please email me personally to correct any mistakes.

SPREADING THE LOVE OF BRUNEIAN MARTIAL ARTS WORLDWIDE

This seminar like my other events aims primarily to raise the curiosity and awareness among people from different nationalities about the martial heritage and culture of Brunei Darussalam in general.

Personally I am really proud that people of different nationalities all over the world are dedicating thier time to know and understand one of Brunei's traditional heritage. Thank you everyone for your support. Until Next Year!!!

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MORE PICTURES WILL BE POSTED SOON.

1ST TO 5TH JULY 2009
REGENSBERG, GERMANY

13TH TO 15TH JULY 2009
IJSSELSTEIN, HOLLAND

17TH TO 19TH JULY 2009
CARDIFF, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM

21ST TO 25TH JULY 2009
DESENZANO, LAGO DI GARDA, ITALY

INTENSIVE TRAINING SUMMER CAMP

2009-07-06T12:52:00.000-07:00

ALL WELCOME

Any Style, Any skill level, any experience level, any fitness level, male or female. Age restriction - 20yrs old and above only.

DESCRIPTION

Following the HUGE success last year, this year the SSBD Gathering will be supported by instructors and martial artist travelling from all over Europe and the US.

No Politics and No Egos. Experience high quality instructions. Network and Meet experienced martial artist from different styles and backgrounds from all over Europe.

VENUE AND DATES

If you are interested to attend please contact the organizers for further information and accomodation.

+ Regensberg, GERMANY - 1st to 5th July 2009 -- (DONE)
Cristian Velici
Email : neoronin@gmx.net
phone : 0049 (0)1577 6054 797

+ Ijsselstein, HOLLAND - 13th to 15th July 2009 (Click HERE)
Henk Schaap
email : ssbdnetherlands@gmail.com
phone : 0031 (0) 621 503 191

+ Cardiff, WALES - 17th to 19th July 2009 (Click HERE)
Maul Mornie
email : maul565@hotmail.com

+ Lake Garda, ITALY - 21st to 25th July 2009 (Click HERE)
Carlo Andreis
email : carloandreis@inwind.it
phone : (+39)3395 688 087

Be apart of the Global Family. Hope see you there!

The passing of Hjh Nurani Haji Matyassin

2009-06-15T17:17:00.004-07:00

photo of my grandmother taken by my sister http://www.dang-salat.blogspot.com/

“Apabila seorang manusia meninggal maka putuslah amalnya, kecuali tiga hal: Sedekah jariyah, anak yang shalih yang mendo’akannya atau ilmu yang bermanfaat sesudahnya”.

Literal translation: "When a person dies, his/her ability to do good deeds will stop, except 3 things: His/Her charity work, His/her surviving children that prays for him/her and the useful knowledge that he/her has passed down" - (HR Muslim, Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidzi, Nasa’i dan Ahmad).

How I remember my Grandmother

AL-Fatihah..

Since I could remember, she was always there for me and everyone in our family, in our sickness, in our health; in our sadness and our joy. She had a smile for everything and for everyone. She has so much love in heart.

I remember, when I was young, having many cousins around my age, I was quarantined for 2 weeks in my room for having chicken pox, I remember to pretend to be more sicker then I really was whenever she visits and she would buy me any present that I want everyday. I remember she bought me a skateboard which later in life went zooming out of under my feet and made a hole on our glass door :)

I remember, being a small boy looking and searching in her handbag for sweets and chocolates, which she purposely kept for me and my siblings. I never grew out of it, I remember the last time I did it earlier this year, and all I can find was a cough sweet, Hack's. I asked her how come she never buys sweets and chocolates anymore, she just smiled and said all of you are all grown up now.

I remember, being a small boy she gave me $10 for me to buy toys. As I grew up I remember asking her if she would buy me a running shoe for the sports day we are having in our school the next day. When I was in college, I remember asking her for $10 to buy fuel for my car because I spent all my money on the sound system of my car and other unnecessary things :)

I remember, growing up, looking forward for the fasting month of Ramadan, my grandmother would go to "tamu"(the local food market) and bring back loads of unnecessary food in the back of her car for us to break fast with the whole family. Grown up now, you would not imagine how unnecessary and how excess the food was, we could feed a whole village, but as a child it was like heaven, fasting the whole day and eating whatever you like when breaking fast :)

I remember coming to her with my problems while growing up. As a young boy, I would go to her and sleep in her room when I was scolded by my mother, even when I was grown up, I would still go to her when I have an argument with my mother. I remember in college asking her advise on girls. I brought all my girlfriends to meet her first before my mother, if she approves then its a go :) When I was a studying abroad, and even before her passing, I would call her after calling my mum every weekend and I would find comfort in her voice.

She was the person that bonded everyone in the family. If she says be, then it is done. She was the person everyone in the family tries to convince. That is the love that everyone had for her. I remember as long as I can remember friends of the family that visits her house would ask "Mana mama?"(where is mother?) or if they are asking me or my cousins, "Ada nini mu?" (Is your grandmother here?). She was the 1st person anyone would ask for, then, my grandfather :)

My grandfather was the man of the house, but my grandmother was the light, everyone in my family turned to in their times of need. She found joy in seeing smiles in the faces of everyone. Her name "Nurani" means "Bright light" or "Clear light" befitting her character to those who knows her.

I spoke to her on the phone for the last time afew weeks ago between my return from Italy and before flying off to Finland. I spoke to her about something that has been bothering me and she said "Alhamdulillah, (Thank God) that is a sign of good fortune and prosperity", those positive words really lifted my spirit. Afew days after I was told of her passing. I was devastated and I broke down.

I love my grandmother and I miss her so much. I never thought she would pass this world so soon. Im my eyes like when I was young, I thought she will always be there for me and all of us to give a helping hand, a word of wisdom or a simple smile. But God loves her more, may the family be given strength to let her go and the patience to go through this hard time.

I did not, I could not not go home to attend my grandmother's funeral. The flights from the UK to Brunei were full due to students flying home for the summer holidays and parents coming from Brunei to the UK for their children's graduation ceremony. I kept the past days to myself.

Thank you everyone, SSBD brothers, friends and everyone from around the world for the messeges, emails and phone-calls of support. It really helps to have comfort when being far away from family.

Everytime you watch an SSBD video or mention SSBD, please also spare a second of your life to give a prayer to my grandmother.

She lived her life to the full, she was a gift for those who knew her.

Thank you again everyone.

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On the wings of an Angel

Inallilahi wainallilahi roji'un
(From GOD we came, to HE we shall return)

Al-Fatihah

Afew minutes ago today Monday, 15th June 2009, on my return from Finland to the UK, I just received news that the source of my family's strength, my beloved grandmother, Hajah Nurani passed away.

There are no words that can express my loss and the loss of my family. She has been the heart, the love, the patience and the joy of my family. The pass 10 years, I have not spent as much time at home as I should have been, only now I realized how I miss her so very much and that I will never be able to see her again.

They say true strength can only be seen in times of hardship. My friends, my heart can only bear so much pain and so much regret, I am too far away from my family, at this moment I have come to know myself, I am weak.

I will be flying home to Brunei tomorrow for a few days to attend her funeral.

Please spare a second of your time to say a prayer for my beloved grandmother.

Thank you everyone.

Maul Mornie

Turku, Finland Seminar - 13th/14th June 2009

2009-06-15T17:17:00.003-07:00

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Another successful Silat Suffian Bela Diri Event.

The seminar is organized by Dr. Parvez Alam of the Fighting For Lives - Charity Organization. It was held on the weekend of 13th and 14th June 2009 at Shaolin Dojo, Nahkurinkatu 4, 20100 Turku.

Silat Suffian Bela Diri, in cooperation with Fighting For Lives donated the proceeds to the relevent charity organizations to help the less fortunate children. Dr. Parvez Alam, his family and friends in Finland has dedicated part of thier lives to working for charity by combining thier passion for martial arts and other health and fitness related activities to attract donations. The efforts in doing so has attracted interest from martial artist and other charity organizations from around the world. It is part of our responsibility as martial artist to support organizations and help those in need in every part of the world. What is the worth of learning any martial arts or any self defence system, if you cant use it to help the less fortunate all you need is effort, not fists.

You dont have to be a martial artist - If you are interested in making donations please email Dr. Parves Alam directly at contact@fightingforlives.com

MY APPRECIATION

To Dr. Parvez Alam, to his family and friends in Turku and around Finland, may they live prosper and m rewarded rightfully for thier efforts and initiatives. To Kaj Westersund of Shaolin Dojo, for having us use the dojo for the event. To all those who attended and participating in the seminar. Those who helped me in my demonstartions Petri especially and everyone who had the patience to become my recievers. To those travelling from far away. It was great to meet old friends and making new ones.

My apologies if I miss or had made any mistakes in any names, please contact me personally to correct it.

All who attended and contributed to the efforts should stand tall and proud as true warriors because they stooped down to help a child.

Please enjoy the pictures below. Double click the pictures to view it larger.

Somerset, England - 21st June 2009

2009-06-15T17:16:00.003-07:00

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A great crowd of people in Western Super mare, Somerset.

The workshop was hosted and organized by Sensei Frank Ellul of The Functional Kenpo System on the 21st June 2009 at The Combat Gym, Weston Euro Park, Winterstoke rd, Weston Super Mare, Somerset BS24 9AA.

The workshop covered aspects of unarmed blade defence, counters and recounters, blade disarms and take downs.

APPRECIATION

I would like to express foremost my appreciation to Sensei Frank Ellul and everyone who supported and participated in the event who are all experienced and exceptional martial artists. All those helping me in the drills and demos. Tony, Darren and Andrew Lewis for being great friends. My sincere apologies if I miss anyone, please email me if there are any mistakes.

This seminar like my other events aims primarily to raise the curiosity and awareness among people from different nationalities about the martial heritage and culture of Brunei Darussalam in general.

NEXT SEMINAR - 24th OCTOBER 2009

Those interested to participate in the next silat seminar please contact Sensei Frank Ellul by emailing him at frank.ellul@btinternet.com or contacting his mobile at 0772 5545 906

Please enjoy the pictures below. Double click to view larger image;

Newport Wales, UK - 20th June 09

2009-06-15T17:16:00.001-07:00

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Another successful seminar in Wales, United Kingdom.

The workshop was hosted and organized by Goshinkwai Total Body Defense's Chief Instructor - Sensei Alun Williams on the 20th June 2009 at Risca, Newport Gwent, Wales, United Kingdom. It lasted 4 hours.

The workshop covered aspects of unarmed blade defence, counters and recounters, and blade disarms.

APPRECIATION

I would like to express foremost my appreciation to Sensei Alun Williams and The Total Body Defense Organization for thier constant support to SSBD; the boys from Goshinkwai Yawara, who never misses to attend any SSBD seminars; Shaun Sabin, Adam Jones and the boys from Worcester; Darren and Andrew Lewis. All those helping me in the drills and demos. These people themselves are exceptional martial artist in thier own right. My sincere apologies if I miss anyone, please email me if there are any mistakes.

Thank you Sensei Alun Williams for for dedicating this seminar for my late grandmother. May you be rewarded 10 times fold for having a big heart.

This seminar like my other events aims primarily to raise the curiosity and awareness among people from different nationalities about the martial heritage and culture of Brunei Darussalam in general.

NEXT SEMINAR - 24th OCTOBER 2009

The next Wales Silat Suffian Bela Diri Seminar will be on the date above, If you are interested to participate please contact Sensei Alun Williams at info@totalbodydefence.com or his mobile at 0794 8965 526.

There will be a 2 hours Goshinkwai Total Body Defence seminar instructed by Sensei Alun Williams before the Silat Seminar starts. I highly recommend everyone to participate if you are interested in devastating hand to hand self defence tactics.

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SSBD in Brunei Times - 30th May 2009

2009-06-04T13:19:00.001-07:00

The article in a major newspaper "The Brunei Times" was written by Hadi DP Mahmud based on the interview on the last day I was in Brunei on 26th May 2009. Double click on the image to view the larger format.

Meeting Ray Dionaldo and Felix Cortes

2009-06-02T00:59:00.000-07:00

Meeting Tuhon Ray Dionaldo, Tuhon Felix Cortes for the 1st time

It was in Germany, Saturday, 30th May 2009, we were informed the event started at 8pm. 3 cars driving from Weisbaden to Karlsruhe. It wass uppose to be an hour drive. I was in the car with Dimas, Lillo and Juan Moreno was driving.

We were lost for nearly 2 hrs, we reached Karlsruhe alittle before 10pm. If you want to know why we are late, you can ask the drivers ;) We laugh about it now, atleast we get to see other parts of Frankfurt :)

Arriving to the party, I saw Tuhon Felix Cortes and Tuhon Ray Dionaldo sitting down talking with people at the table. Now, keep in mind these guys are HUGE names in the martial arts community, I wasnt expecting anything from them but the casual "Hello, nice meeting you and welcome to the party.", you know the usual "I dont know who you are but I'll just pretend to know you" kind of talk. So I was not really expecting much, walked up to Tuhon Felix and introduced myself.

"Hey! Maul Mornie! Welcome! My wife loves your videos!" Tuhon Felix said while shaking my hand. "Hey Maul! Welcome!" said Tuhon Ray. I was so taken back by this, in my mind I was like "OMG! These guys know me?!?!". Unbelievably enough they know who I was, recieving compliments from both of them was more unbelievable. Tuhon Ray walked up to me and said how watching my videos made him wanting to train in his silat more, I was so shocked, I was speechless, I looked at Jospeh and Grant, just to confirm did I hear this correct? did Tuhon Ray Dionaldo actually said that to me? I dont know if they heard it, but they just smiled, when I was expecting one of them to pinch me.

It was an honor meetng the Tuhons, such an overwheming and humbling experience, meeting and talking to these masters.

My thank you to Rene (German FCS Representative) and FCS German for having me and making me feel welcome. To Lillo Puccio and everyone for making this happen.

Please visit thier links and enjoy the pictures below, some photos courtesy of Melanie Drum (thank you):

http://www.fcskali.com/
http://www.tuhonfelix.com/
http://www.fcs-germany.de/

German Seminar Contacts

2009-06-02T00:57:00.001-07:00

All Welcome. Open to all skill level.

Seminar Details:

Please contact the organizer / host for information any information that you need.

More information:

Velici Cristian (Regensburg/Nürnberg)
email : neoronin@gmx.net
tel : (+49) (0)157 76054 797

Grant Scruggs (Wiesbaden/Frankfurt)
email : gmartinscruggs@yahoo.com
tel : (+49) (0)152 01013 572

Josef Liepold (Ingolstadt)
email : Josef-Liepold@web.de
tel : (+49) (0)160 96771 285

What to bring:

+ Blunt Training Knife
+ Eye Protection
+ Groin Protection
+ Knee protection (volleyball knee pad)
+ Flexible Weapon (Sarong, Scarf, Shemagh, Shoulder scarf, etc)