Kemka Silat

ly called Kemka Shaolin Kempo-Sokanjindo and was established by Mr. Harry van Milt in 1971 in Adelaide. Then in 1981 with the school being run by Mr. Ivan McWilliams, the style was transformed and influenced under the instruction of Mr. The school was renamed Kemka Silat. In 1985 Mr. Ivan McWilliams took sole control of the school and style, and has continued to run this school. It is a combination of Indonesian arts of Pentjak-Silat with influences from the Chinese Shaolin-Szu and Wing Chun styles. Kemka Silat is a means of self-defence but it also helps develop your mind and body, it builds confidence, self control but most important the true student learns to respect others. This style differs from most martial arts in as much as it is non-aggressive and does not oppose the force of the opponent but rather avoids bone-crushing contact. The Techniques used incorporate low stances, open hand movements and graceful combinations which distinguish Kemka Silat from the other martial arts. Although this art is non-aggressive the student is taught how to defend themselves skilfully and efficiently. Students are asked to remember and live by two proverbs:

"Your skill proves your ability, the use of it, you character." "Avoid trouble since it does not brand you a coward but a respecter of mankind." Photo