Now enrolling for Winter Term

We are now enrolling for our Winter Term in Firhouse Community Center and Adamstown Community Center. This is a 9 Week Term that runs from Mon 7th Nov to 19th Jan 2023 . Students can attend as many classes as they want during the term (Please Note - Monday at 6.30pm is family class, and parents can train with their own Child that night Minimum age 7). There is a limited number of Training places in all classes. Once we reach our limit for that class, students will be added to waiting list. There will be a two week break during the Festive Season.

Online Registration for new Students

New Students wanting to join, just click this link and fill out the Online Registration Form.   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1z5N_9CIG9UOXpxeI-wuwp1NTsnqvHVkC1Ov3lCBACTg/edit

Introductory Silat Trial for 1 Student - 4 Weeks €45

Introductory Trail Payment for 1 Student for 4 Weeks https://buy.stripe.com/3csdRWe0XcI6a3K7sx

Introductory Silat Trial for 2 Students for 4 Weeks €70

Introductory Silat Trail for 4 Weeks for 2 Students from same family for evening classes in Adamstown / Firhouse https://buy.stripe.com/cN2bJO1ebfUi8ZG8wC

Training Fees for Winter Term (Club Members)

Training Fees can be paid at the start of any Class before new Term. Students who pay before 10th Nov can get the early bird discount and save €10 for 1 Student and €15 for two students.

Silat Kali Classes from 1st Oct 2022

Our Silat Kali Classes Training times are as follows.                       

Mondays - Firhouse Community Center 7pm - 8pm (Family Class Minimum Age 10, unless training with parent or older sibling).

Tuesdays - Adamstown Community Center, 6pm Kids, 7pm Cadets / Teens / Adults.

Wednesdays - Firhouse Community Center 6.30pm to 7.30pm Kids Class. 7.30pm to 8.30pm Cadets/Teens/Adults.                                                                                      

courses@silatireland.com

Silat Kali 365 is now available at courses.silatireland.com Now you can learn Silat and Kali from any location, at anytime during the day, through this unique online platform. You can buy a specific course or you can join the monthly membership (only €19.95 per month) and get instant access to over 180 + video lessons. New lessons and courses will be constantly added. Registering is simple, just go to courses.silatireland.com and within 2 mins you will be able to access the material and techniques you need.

Silat Kali 365 is ideal for following weekly classes, or if you live too far away to train in a weekly class, you can still learn Silat / Kali directly from Guru Liam, by following the lessons and courses. You will be able to access gradings or just learn for your own development. 

Silat Training Fee for 9 Weeks for 1 Student. €95

Silat Training Fee for 2 Students (Same Family) for 9 Weeks €145

Silat Training Fee for 3 + Students from same family for 9 weeks €185

Introduce a Student Reward.

Introduce a friend to our Silat Kali classes, and, if they take out a 4 week introductory trail for our classes. we will give you a €10 Voucher to use on your next training fees, Grading / Workshop or Equipment or Club Uniforms. If that Student remains after the Introductory and takes out a two month Package you will get a second €10 Voucher as appreciation for Introducing a valuable new member. 

Silat Gradings

Silat Gradings are held 3 Times A year. The next Grading will be held  Saturday 10th December Students who want to grade must have the following.

1. Correct hours of Class Training completed.

2. Have full complete Silat Uniform.

3. Have Access to the Silat Kali 365 Online training courses.silatireland.com Students need to have either the subscription bundle or have purchase the course they are Grading on. Minimum 2 Months before Grading.

4. To register for grading click this link https://forms.gle/49fFKZiaV76F5uoS8 

Guru Liam is available for Transitional Year School Courses, throughout the school Year in all Areas of Dublin and surrounding Counties. Guru Liam has been teaching Transitional Year Students since 2001, and, it has proven to be a very popular course among the Students in their TY Year. All Transitional Students who complete the Course, will get a Certificate, and, this can be included in their end of year TY Portfolio.

Some of the Schools, where we have run our Certified Silat Self Defence Classes. Belvedere College ~ Clongowes Wood College ~ Wesley College~ Celbridge Community College ~Our Lady's Grove Goatstown ~ Castleknock Community College ~ St. Benildus College Kilmacud~ Maryfield College Drumcondra ~ St. Mary's College Baldoyle ~ Blackrock College ~ Piper Hill College Naas ~ New Cross College Finglas ~ Dominican College Drumcrondra ~St. Joseph of Cluny Killiney ~ St Kilian's German School, Roebuck ~ Killinarden Community College Tallaght ~ Colaiste de Hide Tallaght~ The King's Hospital Lucan ~ Loreto College Beaufort Rathfarnham ~ St. Wolstans College Celbridge ~ St.Colmcilles College Knocklyon ~ Adamstown Community College ~St.Joseph's College Lucan ~ CBC Monkstown Park ~ St. Farnan's Prosperous ~ Lucan Community College.

Teachers Comments on the TY Self Defence Course.

Liam is great. An absolute gentleman. Would have no problem recommending him. Will definitely be getting him back.... Trisha. We have Liam again this year for our option modules. Liam is a pleasure to work with and our TY Students and our students really enjoyed the classes each week. I would definitely recommend Guru Liam... Geraldine. We have had Liam for the past 3 Years an absolute gentleman is right. He has so much experience and is a pleasure to work with. Our Students learn lots. Liam's definitely left a lasting impression on how to stay safe and would definitely recommend Liam.... Linda. We had Liam last year, I was on maternity leave, so didn't see it, but feedback was great and we have book again for next month...Leona. We have used Liam and would be more then happy to recommend him. I asked the teacher who co-ordinates with him today and she had no hesitation whatsoever... Imelda.

If you like your TY Students in your College to learn Self Defence through Classes or Workshops, then Contact Guru Liam 087 9956569. Now taking bookings for the 22/23 School Year.

Latest Training Video

Silat Kali Self Defence Classes - Kids

A Unique Unlimited Combat Martial Arts Self Defence System, from S.E.Asia that's Explosive - Exciting - Instantly Effective and Easy to Learn. Guru Liam has 35 Years of Experience and was founder and first person to teach Silat in Ireland. Guru Liam is qualified in both Malay and Indonesian Silat and Filipino Kali. In 2015 he was awarded the title "Pendekar" by Guru Jak Othman and Harimau Berantai Family. One of the highest title that can be awarded and first Irish person to received it. Guru Liam was enroll in The UK Martial Arts Hall of Fame for his work in The South East Asian Martial Arts.

Training covers Defences against the most common Street Attacks, Ground Work, Grappling, Striking, Blade and Stick Defences, Multiple Attack Defences and Personal Awareness.

Classes are fun and are suitable for all ages and levels and Fitness. It doesn't matter if you are a complete beginner or an Experienced Martial Artist, you will benefit from this training.

So take the first step. Try out a Intro Course Today by phoning Guru Liam 087 9956569 or email guruliam@hotmail.com or visit us at www.facebook.com/urbansilat 

Silat Kali Self Defence Classes Teenagers / Adults

Come join our classes in Dublin (Firhouse and Lucan) beginners of ages always welcome.

May. 26, 2020

Hi Everyone. This Saturday will be the last class on the current Zoom Course. Due to the success of that course, we will be running another Zoom Course starting Sat 6th June at 11.30am. Each class runs for approx 30 to 40 minutes. I will be teaching during this course - The Fighting applications of the Monyet Decoys 1 to 7, Jurus 15 - 18 and their applications, Elbow Shielding, Monyet Footwork, Ripper, Open Hands and Closed Fist Parries, plus a few surprises. This course will is open to Martial Artist from outside our club and in other countries, so places will be booked out quick, so don't miss out. I will like the last time, send out a free video lesson to each student on the program, after the class covering the most important aspects of that days lesson.. Payment can be made to www.PayPal.Me/guruliam

Apr. 14, 2020

New article on The Principles of the Jurus

Apr. 2, 2020

Jurus Article

New Article on understanding the Pukulan Cimande Jurus and their applications. Just click the More Link above and click Blogs Posts

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Kang Cecep Rahman star of The Raid 2 and Star Wars with Guru Liam May 2015

Comments

26.01.2022 08:24

Marcin Zawila

Hi. I would like to sign up my son in adamstown.
Oskar Zawila Age 11

10.06.2021 15:39

Susan

Hi i was wondering about lessons for a 6 yr old

08.06.2021 12:56

Aqsa Anjum

Hi,

Would I be able to sign up for an intro class?

Thanks!

05.07.2021 17:35

Liam McDonald

Hi Aqsa, sorry your message only appeared today. Yes I can set an Intro class for you. Send me an email to guruliam@hotmail.com and I will get back to you with details.

06.07.2020 16:13

Burnice Zieme MD

black

08.02.2020 13:14

Gerry Dumas

Hi Guru Liam I’m Gerry originally from Philippines and I’ve been here in Ireland for 17yrs and I’m interested to join and learn this very unique martial arts. I live in blanchardstown area.

13.04.2019 17:06

Adam

Hi,guru I'm Adam
Is there training next week

13.04.2019 18:00

Liam McDonald

Yes, all classes as normal this week

01.12.2018 11:49

Michael mc garry

Hi guru Liam Michael mcgarry from thurles co Tipperary I trained with u and terry Kearney in thurles a few yrs ago I would like to get back training I am keeping fit Mabel I will come up to Dublin to

01.12.2018 17:28

Liam McDonald

Hi Michael, you are more then welcome, I'm launching a long distance / online program for 2019 to help students who live to far away to train in a weekly class. My E-mail is guruliam@hotmail.com

15.05.2018 15:04

Adam

Hi guru liam I can't find the tiger grading techniques anywhere if you wouldn't mind can
Email them to me again thank you

19.12.2017 17:45

Adam

Can you please let me know when is
This Cadets training taking place and
What time on Wednesday

19.12.2017 21:20

Liam McDonald

Hi Adam the cadets class tomorrow night ( Wednesday) is at 7pm to 8pm... In The Park Center.

06.12.2017 16:21

walid khalil

Hi liam I allow my sons Adam and omar
Khalil to attend the winter grading

06.12.2017 16:31

Liam McDonald McDonald

Will register them first thing in morning. Thanks. Walid

28.11.2017 08:55

Stephen Mullin

Hi Liam,

Was trying to pay for the 9th Dec workshop but it says sold out. Can we pay this evening or can you re-enable it ??

Thanks,
Stephen

28.11.2017 09:46

Liam Mc Donald

Hi Stephen, thanks for letting me know, I will fix that problem, it shouldn't say that. No problem with paying in class, this week or next. I will keep a place for Tadhg.

21.11.2017 15:56

walid khalil

Hi liam this is the email address walidkhalilegy@gmail.com
For Adam and omar khalil

28.11.2017 14:09

Stephen Mullin

Many Thanks :)

05.09.2017 23:15

Muhammad Younas

Hi Liam
I am father of Pakeeza and Talha. Thanks for taking my children in your self defence classes. They were very excited. Now they are looking for karate clothes. Would you pls help me to get.

08.09.2017 10:46

Guru Liam

Hi Muhammad, Really happy your children enjoy the class. It was great seeing them. I will check their sizes on Tuesday night and will order them uniforms for you. You pay when you received them.

26.02.2017 20:03

john keating

Dear guruliam
could I attend the seminar next Saturday,green belt tkd ?
Kind regards
John Keating

08.09.2017 10:45

Guru Liam

Hi Muhammad, Really happy your children enjoy the class. It was great seeing them. I will check their sizes on Tuesday night and will order them uniforms for you. You pay when you received them.

01.03.2017 00:28

Liam McDonald

Hi John, if you still want to attend, can you let me know as we down to last two places. Regards. Liam

26.02.2017 20:11

Liam McDonald

Hi John, you are more then welcome, we have 4 places left for Saturday. You can book online, through the online shop at top of page....

01.11.2016 23:04

karl o reilly

Hi Liam. I found your self defense videos , classes and information on the web. I was wondering do u cater for beginners heavy chao . No martial exp novice ?and were u located? looks informative.

04.03.2017 20:30

john keating

dear guru liam

i am sorry for my late reply,i am sorry i could not make the seminar i ended up working today,overtime,thank you for your help and i hope all went well

yours faithfully
john keat

26.02.2017 20:13

Liam McDonald

Hi Karl are you still interested in starting? Give me a shout if you are, and I look after you... Liam

02.11.2016 00:28

Liam McDonald

Hi Karl, no problem at all, you be very welcome. Don't worry about been a beginner, we all help each other.. Classes are in Lucan and Firhouse. Call / Text 087 9956569 and I help you get started. Lia

01.12.2015 11:32

Liam

Hi Thanh, Thats great will mark Aileen and Andrew down for their Yellow Belt Grading. Liam

30.11.2015 20:59

Thanh (Tanya) Cam

Hi Liam,

I would like to book Aileen and Andrew for the grading class on Saturday 12th Dec 2015. I will pay the fee on the grading day.

thanks
Thanh