Description regarding knife course

Knife is a common weapon in martial arts, used by various type of cuts and stabs..in combination with the right technique and the artistic approach, providing the practitioners with crucial fighting advantages...especially in self-defence. To know how to be effective with various kinds of knives, the Silat Seni Gayong from Malaysia warmly welcomes everybody to our basic art of knife seminar, which we will introduce the arts & philosophy via sharing of our concept and knowledge about our arts of self defense

A brief history of Gayong Ireland

History of Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia in RCSI at a glance...

The idea about bringing together a sports society of Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia, a traditional Malay martial art was brought about by a group of Malay students studying in RCSI. The idea was supported by the Malaysian Embassy who proposed to the establishment of Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia to be registered under this college, as our medium to share the richness culture with our fellow students Ireland, especially from RCSI.

The idea was then brought forward to the Pertubuhan Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia (PSSGM), based in our home country for further opinion, since this is among the pioneer projects of opening and sharing this rare martial arts with outside people which how it was traditionally done. We have full support with latter idea and hence, we proceeded with the formal application to establish under the Sports Union of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).

Our first meeting was brought about in the Friendship Room, where a representative from PSSGM visited us in guiding our way through the establishment of the society.

Picture 1: First ever meeting of Silat Seni Gayong Association of Ireland in RCSI on the 22^nd March 2007. From Left: Munirah Alias, Nor Hairunnisak Mahadun, Idzatun Nasyiah Mustafa, Shaiful Hakim Mohd Noor, Mohd Firdaus Che Ani, Afiq Izzudin Abd Rahim, Abadi Sufaat Mohd Badri.

The conclusion from the meeting was to initially rebuild our silat spirit and motivation before officially opening our association to the rest of the RCSI students. We manage to gather 14 silat practitioners at the time, and started training and polishing the art of silat moves during the weekends in Eamonn Park, Sundrive Road. This was successfully done and brought back our strength to become a known and established martial arts association in Ireland, especially in bringing the name of RCSI to be part of our history in Ireland.

Picture 2: First Silat Seni Gayong training, 25^th March 2007 in Eamonn Park, Sundrive Road, Dublin. From left: Munirah Alias, Syuhada Ramli, Diana Abdul Rahman, Bakrynizam, Ahmad Fadhlil MP Razy, Mohd Firdaus Che Ani, Suhaili, Fairuza Feerhana, Rais Shaari, Idzatun Nasyiah Mustafa, Muhammad Zainulariffin Dzubir, Nor Hairunnisak Mahadun.

An official proposal was submitted through the RCSI Sports Co-ordinator on Monday, 23^rd April 2007, together with all the required including the budget forms, booking forms and a rough plan about our annual activity. The proposal was accepted there and then. We were then given the green light to proceed with our plan starting in the new academic year of 2007/2008.

The Association of Silat Seni Gayong Ireland’s first committee members were as follows:

Sports Captain: Mohd Firdaus Che Ani

Vice Captain 1: Faheem Khan

Vice Captain 2: Muhammad Zainulariffin Dzubir

Secretary: Diana Abdul Rahman

Treasurer: Nor Adilah Zarin

Our first accomplishment was during the RCSI Fresher’s Week. Association of Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia RCSI won the First place on the best booth during the fresher’s recruitment day. We really never expected to be the winner on our first attempt, but probably it’s the beginner’s luck. We were so thankful.

Picture 3: Association of Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia booth in the basketball court, during RCSI Fresher’s Week 2007. From Left: Muhammad Zainulariffin Dzubir, Faheem Khan, Diana Abd Rahman, Idzatun Nasyiah Mustafa, Mohd Firdaus Che Ani, and Nor Adilah Zarin.

The success then created an excellent reputation and motivated us to actively participate in college events and perform special demonstration upon invitation from inside and outside college.

Picture 4: The poster used in recruiting new members during the 2007/2008 academic session.

Our first training under RCSI was in Scoil Catherina, Dublin 2. We managed to attract a few non Malays to join and expand our membership to be among the highest turn-up for weekly training among all martial arts in RCSI.

Picture 5: The line-up of the Association of Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia-Ireland in RCSI. Out first training session under RCSI in memory on the 13^th October 2007

Picture 6: Master Shaiful Hakim demonstrating the art of buah & pentas keris.

Picture 7: During one of our training sessions.

The Association of Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia in RCSI was officially officiated by Mr Jamalullail, First Secretary of the Malaysian Civil Servant representative in Ireland on the 17^th November 2007 in the Exam Hall, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. During this ceremony, we received the special guests from Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia-France and Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia-UK, represented by Master Shaiful Hakim Mohd Noor and Master Mohd Hafiz Hashim respectively.

Picture 8: In memory of the Officiating Ceremony of the Association of Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia-Ireland in RCSI.

Picture 9: Our honourable guest of honour.

From left: Master Mohd Hafiz Hashim from Gayong Malaysia-UK, Master Shaiful Hakim Mohd Noor from Gayong Malaysia-France, Mr Jamalullail our first secretary of the Malaysian Civil Servant in Ireland, Brother Dawood from Gayong Malaysia-France.

Picture 10: Bunga Tanjung performance by our members, the traditional performance on welcoming special guests and during special cultural events.

Picture 11: Our guest of honour during the officiating ceremony.

Picture 12: Our line up after the officiating ceremony and demonstration together with new members and VVIPs.

Together with the official launching of Association of Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia-Ireland in RCSI, we also performed our traditional new members reception which was also done in the RCSI Exam Hall following the launching ceremony.

Picture 13: Muhammad Zainulariffin Dzubir and Master Shaiful Hakim during the Perlimau Seni for seniors as a sign of blessing from the silat trainers to their students.

Picture 14: The new members lining up to take their turns to perform the ceremony. The brotherhood of silat seni gayong.

Since our officiation under RCSI, our association have proudly represented RCSI in various functions, such as the Islamic Awareness Week in University College Dublin (UCD), International Cultural Night Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Malam Apreasisasi Seni Asosiasi Islam (MASAI) of the Malaysian Student Islamic Society in Ireland (PPIMI).

Picture 15: Our performing line-up during Islamic Awareness Week (IAW) invitational demonstration 2008. Astra Hall, University College Dublin (UCD).

Picture 16: Performance during Malam Aspirasi Seni Asosiasi Islam (MASAI) organized by the Malaysian Student Islamic Society (PPIMI), O’Flanagan Lecture Theatre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Our biggest achievement was being invited to perform representing our country of origin, Malaysia bringing together the RCSI name to the International Paris Open Pencak Silat (IPO’08) in Paris. The performance was in conjunction with Gayong Malaysia-France.

Picture 17: Our line-up of performers for the International Paris Open (IPO) Pencak Silat Demonstration 2008. From left: Diana Abd Rahman, Fairuza Feerhana, Mohd Hafiz Hashim, Idzatun Nasyiah Mustafa, Mohd Firdaus Che Ani, Mohd Hariz Mohd Raziki, Mas Cecep (Indonesian Machete Champion), and Rais Shaari (Gayong Malaysia-UK).

Picture 18: Memorable snap shot with the Pencak Silat Competition Participants IPO’08.

Picture 19: A snapshot with Gayong Fattani France members during the IPO’08.

Picture 20: Gayong Malaysia-Ireland members under the spotlight during International Paris Open Pencak Silat Demonstration 2008.

Picture 21: Our memorable picture post performing during the International Paris Open (IPO) Pencak Silat 2008.

Picture 22: A sample of certificate of participation from one of our members who performed during the International Paris Open (IPO) Pencak SIlat 2008.

Our last activity before the end of 2007/2008 academic year was our grading ceremony on the in April 2008.

Picture 23: Gayong members during the grading session 2008. Arc Bishop Hall, Dublin 2.

Picture 24: Gayong members during the grading session 2008. Arc Bishop Hall, Dublin 2. From Left: Ammar Muizzuiddin Manas and Mohd Hafiz Hashim.

Picture 25: Gayong members during the grading session 2008. Arc Bishop Hall, Dublin 2. From left: Diana Abd Rahman and Norasyiqin Jamar.

Training and Meeting With Anak Gayong Dublin

Alhamdulillah.. At RCSI on February 13, 2010.. Meeting for planning and coordination knife seminar for the first time in Ireland has implemented smoothly. Starting with monthly training from 8.30am to 11.00am, then we all were presented with breakfast or cum lunch food... it is very delicious. Thanks for Bob and Afifi was prepared the food.



At 11.45am, meeting was started. It so many matters have been implemented such as the distribution of tasks, identify a places and so on. Insya Allah... everything was arranged with all assignments given and received with great enthusiasm from anak-anak Gayong Ireland.

BADEK

There were many other daggers in used in the Malay archiepalego. The commonest of them was the BADEK. It is a short stabbing weapon, with a simple, tubular wooden hilt following the same line as the single edged, straight blade which is about 8 inches long and 3-4 inch wide. The sheath has two parts, the shaft, and a crosspiece with a plain protuberance, about 2 inche deep, which is called 'the flower' though it is not carved or decorated. This flower prevents the little dagger from slipping down, once it has been tucked into the tight top fold of the sarong, with the flower projecting forwards. The shaft is narrow with a rounded wooden tip of the same patterned wood as the crosspiece, but with a different pattern from that of the shaft. There is often a brass ring at the base of the hilt which is fitted level with its wooden surface. The BADEK was easily concealed and could inflict a lethal wound.

THE BUNGA and SILAT FOREPLAY

The bunga literally the "flower" is the "formation dance" of the silat. The step movements, hand and finger control, head and neck turns and struts, rythmic combination of steps with head and hand movement, and body aerobics. Each silat variety has its own specific bunga set, though some place more emphasis on it than others. In silat forms that place great emphasis on the bunga, mastery of the techniques may take several years before one is able to reach the buah stage. In others, the bunga evolves as the buah techniques are mastered. The general importance of bunga in silat is that it helps to ward off aggression or physical force in one's opponent while at the same time allows one to select a move which locks a person in without direct injury to a vital body organ. The idea is to render a person helpless or immobile rather than to achieve an injury or fall. The bunga can be performed with or without an opponent and is often used in silat demonstrations during festivals or official ceremonial events.

Ryan.. The Youngest Member

Silat training session at Limerick on 17 January 2010 has runned smoothly. At this time, we have the youngest new member in our club, a kid aged 8 years old. He's so excited to join us in our training. His mother accompanied him during our training but just sit down outside the gelanggang. He he he. This is a good sign. Maybe next training session, more people will come to join our classes. Insya Allah.. we pray for that.

Silat Gayong Class Session 2010 at Limerick

Silat Gayong training session in Limerick for the year 2010 has begun on 10th January 2010. There was a heavy snow in Limerick at that time. Due to that terrible weather, it forces me to rush earlier in cold and freezing to St. Enda's Sport Complex. It took me about 30 minutes to reach there even the distance from my home is less than 10 km. However the training runned smoothly.

A few members is absent due to that disturbance but we have a new friend joined us for that day. He so interested in martial arts and had learned kungfu about 7 years. After he joined our training, he so excited and want to continue to learn Silat Gayong. It was unbelievable, he also pay his fee for the next class. Alhamdulillah.. this blessing comes from our teachers...