About Killick Off Road Arts – Martial Arts Training in Purley, Surrey
Join our recreational martial arts group. We are dedicated to teaching and preserving traditional martial arts from Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Europe. We focus on practical self-defence techniques and cultural martial arts training for all skill levels.
Our Martial Arts Disciplines
We offer instruction in these arts:
Pencak Silat Serak and Sera
We aim to preserve authentic Pencak Silat arts from Banten and West Java and pass them on to future generations. We focus on self-defence. We mainly teach Pencak Silat Serak and later Pencak Silat Sera.
Sword & Dagger, and Stick
Our goal is to preserve these beautiful arts for future generations. Each class will cover sword, stick, or dagger training, including knife defence drawn from the Filipino (FMA) and European arts. We specialise in Spanish dagger.
Savate and Lutte
We teach a rare version of Savate and grappling with a unique Basque flavour. Our version has proven ideal for self-defence.
Kickboxing, MMA, and Grappling (Sports)
Our head instructor is a former Vale Tudo fighter and coach. He has fought in Muay Thai, Boxing, and Vale Tudo (MMA) contests. Now only taught privately on demand.
Our Training Philosophy
We empower our students to excel in threat level assessment and contact management. They become proficient in stand-up, clinch, and ground techniques within a weapons-based hostile environment.
Our training program is designed to be fun and prioritises safety. We understand that training in martial arts can be perceived as dangerous. However, we create a secure environment. This enhances students’ awareness, body conditioning, reactions, and skill sets.
We use a modern, safe training system that emphasises pad-hitting and integrates live training, including free play and sparring.
Our instruction is tailored to suit the needs and environment of our diverse clientele. We have trained elements of the Military, Intelligence Officers, A-list actors, celebrities, and regular people. This diverse mix of individuals is a testament to the effectiveness and adaptability of our training methods.
Our Location
The main class is in Purley, Surrey. For more information, please see the lessons page on this website.
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Testimonials: Students’ Reviews
I have been going to Richard’s classes for a couple of years now. I find the group a nice balance between having fun and learning the foundations of Pencak Silat. Richard’s knowledge about all martial arts is never-ending; however, he’s not a martial arts ‘bore’.
His teaching style is laid back. This is what makes me return to this class. I prefer it to standard classroom groups. The group feels very well knit, and we all have our strengths and weaknesses, and everyone helps each other.
I don’t really want to mention the fact I’m the only female in the group. It shouldn’t matter, and it doesn’t. Richard’s attitude towards me is exactly the same as to the rest of the group. However, there is a clear male/female divide when he’s discussing Casino Royale.
I enjoy Richard’s realistic approach. We apply the theories to real-life situations. Achieving this was my main goal when coming here. I want to be able to use what I have learnt in class, should I need to. Richard is practical and combines his knowledge of MMA and boxing with other styles. As someone who doesn’t come from a sporting or martial arts background, this is all great knowledge to have.
The group has a great feel to it, and there are no egos. This is attributed to Richard’s attitude.
Richard has created a great space, one I am very proud and lucky to be a part of. Stacey D.
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I’ve been training with KORA for a few years now. Like others, I also travel an hour and a half to get there. This class has changed my perspective on travelling to pursue worthwhile endeavours. If Richard tried to move further away from me I’d still be willing to travel.
Every week, I feel very lucky to be part of this group. We learn a mix of styles because of Richard’s diverse experience. His background includes time in the Army and 26 years of Silat. He also has experience in MMA, Thai Boxing, Boxing, and various other martial arts. Richard is very humble, and the class is never about him showing off. It’s always very enjoyable to catch a glimpse of him in action. Occasionally, he scares us all by demonstrating hitting pads (earplugs and safety goggles advisable). This humble and good-humoured teaching style makes the class feel very relaxed. It is ego-free. We are all happy to help each other improve. Richard has a gift for selecting likeable and interesting people for his class. Many of my fellow students have a grounding in other martial arts. Thank you for the great life experience and friendship! Duncan B.
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I have been coming here to learn for a few years now. I have seen students join me, too, who tend to stay. The reason is that they like the teaching and club atmosphere, which facilitates learning and progression.
The goals set in learning are to acquire skills in different ranges. There is a bias to Pencak Silat. The training includes inputs from clinch, bare knuckle boxing, and combatives. It also covers basic Vale tudo/MMA ground work and some weapons defence.
Richard has a diverse and deep background knowledge in different arts, and this is used to cover a cyclical syllabus that rotates. This enhances learning. Those who have missed a session or two are not penalised. They avoid playing extreme catch-up. This is in contrast to a delivery of a syllabus that is scatty or linear. Richard does not have an irrational emotional bias towards each art. This is beneficial. You get an evaluation of techniques that may work or need to be put into dry-dock for fixing.
Richard’s coaching style would be classed in sports psychology as ‘democratic’. He takes input and ideas from learners. He joins in and learns new ideas if appropriate. This is good as it gives learners a say, too, and space for input.
The club style is laid back and not like Cobra-Kai from Karate Kid. You can go to another club to pick up some ideas. This is not seen as a threat. It is maybe a resource. The people studying with Richard are diverse. Diverse in cultural background and previous martial art interests. This implies they have a yardstick to judge other learning. It gives this learning at least parity and motivates them to come back regularly.
The club uses new media to communicate with each other and share techniques and input from his overseas contacts/teachers. This is very novel. This implies it is not a case of ‘time to go home and wait until next time we meet’. It means there is reflection and learning outside the door, too.
The yardstick for any club membership to be worth having is divided into key points. First, do you want to be here? Second, will you turn up? Third, is it worth turning up? Fourth, does the teacher know what they are doing? Lastly, are your goals aligned to the club goals? < For me, yes. I have grown over the years. The last two years have seen an extra marked change in my learning. I have generally changed the way I behave. This is due to the club. Is it space to learn from the teacher + others, and from your reflection. This space promotes this, I found. Richard created this space. Eric L
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I knew I was very lucky after my 1st lesson with Rich a few years ago. I had found a great teacher. He turned out to be a downright top guy. I usually spend about 1 and a half hours each way to get to class. I have been doing this as much as work and life allow since that 1st time. Rich delivers a very friendly and open-minded platform. It emphasizes real, effective, no bullshit training. All of this comes with a massive lack of ego. We should all be learning and helping each other. This includes Rich himself. Our goal is to grow and get better through our training together. I hope to be a part of this group for a long time to come. David M.
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