Following a recent review and some excellent questions from students, we have clarified the progression structure within KORA. Going forward, both the KORA Weapons System (9am class) and KORA (10am class) will follow three developmental stages: • Beginner• Technician• Senior (equivalent to what many martial arts would refer to as a black belt level) BeyondContinue reading “KORA Grading Plan”
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Learn Pencak Silat and More at KORA
New students are always welcome, with the best intake points being the January and July sessions. We teach these arts in separate classes: • Pencak Silat• Sword & Dagger• KORA Combat Essentials If you’re interested in joining, these are the ideal times to begin training and get fully embedded in the syllabus.
Dasar cokotan 1-4
The first four exercises from the dasar cokotan. Sera jalur Masjud.
Refining Skills Through Clinch Work Training
Very enjoyable training yesterday. I was really pleased with the effort everyone put in, and I hope you all found it rewarding as well. Here’s a link to a mash-up of a small section we covered on clinch work. I’m going to start filming a lot more of my teaching for several reasons. Some videosContinue reading “Refining Skills Through Clinch Work Training”
Get Real Skills with Our Unique Training Method
We do things differently, and that changes everything. This isn’t just training, it’s a better way to learn: Smaller groups Real understanding, not just repetition Practical skills that actually work If you’re serious about improving, you’ll feel the difference. Join us.
Silat entries and takedowns.
Get some Pencak Silat in your life. Some of the things we are currently working on in my group.
Class Reflections
Started with FMA & Spanish short sword — all adapted for machete/bolo work. Clean, sharp, and practical. Then into Pencak Silat Serak, where we broke down kicks and, more importantly, how to set them up with strikes — big progress from the beginners 👊 Finished strong with an hour of Pencak Silat Sera, drilling theContinue reading “Class Reflections”
Historical Context of KORA Edged-Weapons Training
Killick Off Road Arts We differ from many research groups in that everything we teach is based on direct personal transmission. We do not teach interpretations reconstructed from transcripts or historical fragments. That important work of rediscovery is best left to dedicated researchers. The material we carry was never lost; it simply fell out ofContinue reading “Historical Context of KORA Edged-Weapons Training”
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Sesepuh Ulin Sera dan Serak di Belanda
A fantastic video from our group line. Pencak Silat people demoing and training together in harmony, as it should be. Very nice indeed. Look under the martial arts lessons tab if in the UK and interested.