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23 Years
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Your Trusted Martial Arts Training in Alexandria, VA
Founded in 2003, the Chinese-Indonesian Martial Arts Club (CIMAC) specializes in Liu Seong Gung Fu, a unique hybrid of Southern Chinese kung fu and Indonesian pencak silat. Our curriculum, rooted in the teachings of the late Grandmaster Willem Reeders, emphasizes practical self-defense techniques over sport applications. With over 25 years of teaching experience, head instructor Erik Harris leads small, personalized classes that cater to individual learning paces while maintaining rigorous combative training standards.We integrate external martial arts' hard power with internal energy practices like Ba Gua Zhang, ensuring students develop tactical awareness and physical fitness. Our instructors, including guest instructor Chris Colombo, bring decades of combined experience and direct lineage from Grandmaster Reeders' teachings. Classes at Franconia and South Run Rec Centers are limited to 15 students to guarantee personalized attention, avoiding the 'one-size-fits-all' approach common in larger martial arts schools.
Services
Liu Seong Gung Fu
Weapons Training
Self-Defense Techniques
Sparring Drills
Personalized Instruction
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of direct martial arts instruction experience.
- Our curriculum combines Chinese and Indonesian techniques for real-world effectiveness.
- Classes are limited to 15 students for personalized attention.
- Instructors maintain direct lineage from Grandmaster Willem Reeders.
- Training includes weapon defense and multiple opponent scenarios.
Services
Liu Seong Gung Fu
Liu Seong Gung Fu combines Southern Chinese kung fu and Indonesian pencak silat for practical self-defense. Our system emphasizes combative effectiveness against multiple opponents using joint manipulations, throws, and weapon defense. Students train in both hard external techniques and soft internal energy methods.
Weapons Training
Weapons training covers short sticks, training knives, staffs, and traditional Indonesian weapons. Students learn both offensive and defensive applications while developing coordination and tactical awareness. This practice enhances understanding of distance, timing, and pressure point targeting.
Self-Defense Instruction
Self-defense programs focus on real-world scenarios through controlled sparring and circle attack drills. Training includes ground fighting, multiple opponent defense, and situational awareness development. Techniques prioritize efficiency and practical application over sport competition.
Sparring Drills
Structured sparring sessions develop reflexes and adaptability through dynamic partner drills. Students practice sensitivity training, reaction exercises, and flow drills to improve combat timing. Sessions emphasize controlled intensity while maintaining technical precision.
Personalized Instruction
Customized training plans adapt to each student's physical capabilities and learning pace. Instructors provide one-on-one feedback during small group sessions limited to 15 participants. This approach ensures proper technique development without rigid time-based curriculum constraints.
People
Erik Harris
Head Instructor
Erik Harris has taught Liu Seong Gung Fu since 2003 with 25+ years of martial arts experience. He studied under Sifu George Reyngoudt since 1990 and became a direct student of Joe Salomone in 2005. Erik earned his third-degree black sash and instructor's certification.
Chris Colombo
Guest Instructor
Chris Colombo has studied Chinese-Indonesian martial arts since 1996 under Sifu George Reyngoudt. He became Joe Salomone's direct student in 2007 and earned his second-degree black sash. Chris assists with instruction during his visits to the Northern Virginia location.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We teach Liu Seong Gung Fu, combining Southern Chinese kung fu with Indonesian pencak silat. Our curriculum includes empty-hand techniques, weapon training, and multiple opponent defense scenarios.
Are classes suitable for beginners?
Yes, all classes welcome all experience levels. Instruction adapts to individual needs, with no prior martial arts experience required to start training.
What should I wear for my first class?
Wear comfortable workout clothing. Traditional uniforms are optional. Most students train barefoot or in clean indoor shoes suitable for martial arts practice.
How often are classes held?
Regular classes occur twice weekly at Franconia and South Run Rec Centers. Additional informal training sessions occur at the instructor's home on Tuesday evenings.
What is your class size limit?
We limit enrollment to 15 students per class to ensure personalized instruction and maintain training quality standards.
Do you offer family discounts?
Family members can attend special informal sessions together. Contact Erik directly for specific arrangements regarding multiple family members training simultaneously.
