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Guru Derek Owings
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Grand Master of PCK International
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What Silat is to me
Silat is the voice of an ancient warrior civilization. It is a language, spoken with the fist, blade and the heart. One that when used in all areas of its practitioners lives brings an efficiency and gracefulness of movement, clarity of thought and devotion, and a sense of the strengthening of presence and the diminishing of ego.
Part of what drew me to Silat in the first place was the elusive energy that was obvious every time I walked into the school, yet I could never put my finger on what it was. It was a presence and I immediately noticed that not all that came in felt it at the same level of intensity. This art will draw you in. It will turn your body into steel and your heart into that of a warriors. It will also chew you up and spit you out if you are not cut out for the journey.
The art we practice is a gift from the Cimande Ancestors. It must always be treated that way. As a sacred heirloom with which we have been entrusted and are charged with representing. Silat is not about showing off or making a name for yourself. It is a tool. It is a mirror in which you can see your true self and improve all aspects of your life: How you carry yourself, how you interact with others, how you protect yourself and those you love, how you see yourself and the world around you.
PCK Silat has transformed every aspect of my life to the point where I know no other way. To immerse yourself in this art is a hard road, but all paths with heart are.
