Posted by simon on 10/19/2006, 5:19 am, in reply to "Re: Traditional Pencak Silat Cimande Girang Walisongo"
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In some ways, you might say that Cimande theory is as simple as hit and block. It is a powerful art, with most of the Indonesian men and women family of Cimande hiding from the public what they knew. Even if you were to ask them if they knew pencak silat, they would deny any knowledge of Cimande, or pencak silat in general. Being humble is a big part of being in good standing with the community and being a respectful person in pencak silat. We have no need to prove what we know, because what we know is part of our daily life. If you go to Cimande, you won't find people looking and talking like they know how to fight, but rather like everyday people working together to survive and live ordinary lives. They help one another in the village, sharing their knowledge with their family and neighbors. In terms of its technique and philosophy cimande is defensive and it is strictly forbidden for students to initiate an attack. Cimande is also a physical issue and is in with and supportive of religious teachings but not a substitute to them. Cimande is not only a defense art but it is a total definition of human fulfillment, human essence and human grace. It is a martial art that makes a person fearless. It makes a person forgiving. It makes a person concentrate. Every movement is originated, organized and projected for the parameter in which there is nothing but success. It needs dedication. It needs devotion. It needs time. Real growth in Cimande students comes from real sincere practice. This silat which discloses its true identity is known as the art of the mystical warrior!Cimande Silat Girang as taught by Guru Haji Pak Muhammad Ariffin Mang Ipin and his UK representatives Chikgu Sheikh Abdul Rahman aka Mr Nicholas Blanchette and Mr Simon Das, and other junior assistants is a true way of Silat, with fluid, supple and graceful movements which will lead to the art of the mystical warrior; the Girang Cimande Silat Wallisongo the ultimate achievement of the art of self defense.
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