About this Event
12 weekly sessions of traditional martial arts (Silat) for males with Instructor: Abdul Rahman Blanchette
Course Information
This weekly class will use the Silat traditional martial arts syllabus. Amongst the many benefits of martial arts training, students will learn how to use their breathing combined with focusing their mind and their bodies. Enabling them to use the same focus they gain through training to apply them into their lives skills such as, studying at school, improved listening skills and emphasis on respect (Adab). Students will interact with other students in a very controlled environment promoting the essence of teamwork.
All students will leave the class feeling uplifted, positive and with increased confidence. This is one of our main objectives and our syllabus is geared towards promoting holistic health and well-being.
Schedule
12 Sessions
Wednesdays
6.20PM - 7.45PM Ages 7 to 16
8.00PM - 9.30PM - Ages 16+
Why Choose Martial Arts?
- It's fun!
- It develops your concentration, confidence and social skills in a sociable and fun environment.
- Builds team working skills.
- It is a great stress buster.
- Boosts motivation.
- Good for hand-eye coordination, stamina, strength and speed.
Meet the Coach
A bdul Rahman Blanchette
Abdur-Rahman Blanchette has been studying Martial Arts from the tender age of ten. His journey began with Judo which he studied up to Junior Black Belt. He was fortunate to represent the British Judo Team competing in numerous competitions in both Europe and America. He studied and taught Judo at Junior level till the age of 20 at which point he began to learn Kung Fu. He studied the two styles of Kung Fu over the next fifteen years and his teachers included Master Gerry Tan. Again, he competed in the sport and late became an instructor.
It was during his studies in Kung Fu, that he was drawn to Silat. He initially studied the Malaysian style under Master Arifeen in London up to Instructor level. He continued to train in this style for many years as well as teach it. He then studied the Indonesian Style with Master Abdun-Nur up to Instructor level.
In 2005, he visited Grandmaster Firdaus in the Village of Cimande, Indonesia. There he enhanced his studies and was granted permission to teach the Indonesian style of Silat to those in the West. He then visited Malaysia in 2009 for a brief period and trained with Master Shamsun-Noor who is based in Gumbak. Again, he received a license to teach the Malaysian form of Silat to others.
Although Abdur-Rahman has competed in Silat competitions (in Europe) representing the Silat UK Team, he has focused on practicing and teaching Traditional Silat. He currently runs a full-time school, Silat Cimande Asli with the British Silat Foundation in Ilford, London.
His study of Silat has taken him to the villages of Indonesia and Malaysia where he trained with the Silat masters and gained permission to teach the discipline in the West.
C lothing and Equipment
S pecial clothing is not required to attend the sessions. We recommend wearing loose clothing e.g. t-shirt with running bottoms and trainers. Please feel welcome to bring along water bottles to keep yourselves hydrated during the sessions.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Guidance Hub, 389 Waterloo Road, Manchester, United Kingdom
GBP 60.00 to GBP 84.00
