Silat in Australia

[david f]

Does anyone know of any silat classes in Melbourne, Australia? Thanks

[Jim]

Hi David. Yes, I know of two but I wouldn't recommend them to you. They are basically Karate schools that *ahem* left their parent organisations and overnight became Penjak Silat schools.

Good luck with the search.

[david f]

Thanks for the info anyway Jim. I guess I may have to head to Indonesia one day in the future.

[Jim]

There are quite a few Balinese in my home town and one of the guy's grandfather was very well known for his style of Silat in Bali but unfortunately he doesn't remember anything of any great value.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[aryo]

Hi,

There is silat PD class in Australia. The class detai is:

Instructor Mas Tommy Hija & John Rolland
Location Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre
Aughtie Drive Albert Park
Time Tuesday & Fridays 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Details Contact: 0400 384 052

Mas (means brother) Tommy Hija is indonesian originally and one of the highest rank among silat PD members in Australia.

Regards,
y. aryo

[kmclye]

Leslie Irawan also teaches silat. He has a weekday evening class in Armadale and a Sunday afternoon class at the Nunwading aquatic centre. He was recommended by the Indonesian embassy.

PS, this is not to say that silat pd class is not recommended - I asked the embassy long before the Albert Park classes started. If you were ask today, they might well recommend those classes as well as Leslie's.

[gakami]

Hi David. Yes, I know of two but I wouldn't recommend them to you. They are basically Karate schools that *ahem* left their parent organisations and overnight became Penjak Silat schools.

Good luck with the search.

lol! No kidding? Can you send me details of these guys to my private mail? I have absolutely no idea how karate could translate into silat.