More Ideas for training i posted on Silat.tv Forum
A good idea too are the cheap pilates small spheres that are 5 - 8lbs. Those held in palms as you go through juru motions are also a +. Sometimes the kettelbell handles get in the way of the "sphere" so better to get small weighted sphere of some sorts.
Also I have found that when training for power in a hit or strike or transfer of energy we have to consider a few things.
1) Training Horizontal Power
2) Training Vertical Power
3) Training Breath work (Chi Kung/Tenaga Dalam) & Relaxation/Yoga.
4) Always getting "lower" yet at the same time reaching "higher". HEAVEN & EARTH/AS ABOVE SO BELOW.
I can't comment on other styles but in Jurus in Serak & Cimande there are plenty of moments where vertical or horizontal power is expressed. So it would make sense for one to repeat those motions as much as possible slow with proper breathing & Relaxation. And then also immersed in water, and then also with added resistance (weighted vest/dumb bell/kettle bell etc).
Horizontal Power is for sure trained with Gelek/Twisting/Spiraling. Also one can work on lowering center of gravity as you GELEK to gain more strength & Power.
Vertical Power is trained with Up & Down Squatting or Jumping motions along with Proper Spinal Suspension.
Well truth be told Spinal Suspension is major key in all expressions of true power.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes, Peace & God Bless
Guru Santiago Dobles
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Training For Silat
I posted this on "SILAT.TV" in a forum about training for "Impact".
But i think I will post here : )
A few things to add to your SILAT TRAINING.
Gelek should be trained daily (slowy Twisting/Corking/Spiraling)
GELEK;
1) Alone with just Breathing and try to get the body to work 360 degrees.
2) Constantly getting lower towards the Earth yet have & maintain a suspended Spine.
3) then later practice as you hold a kettle bell 26 lb or more or with a weighted vest on.
4) then practice Gelek with Random Silat Hand motions Elbows Punches etc.
5) Practice the same thing immersed in Water up to your Throat.
When doing GELEK MOVE SLOW Pivot from Ground up slowly "twisting".
Also simple always looking to get "LOWER" cause you can always use more LEG power : ).
Just standing in a low Kuda & getting through all Serak Jurus will get ones legs burning easily. Walk the Langkahs LOW & SLOW.
Another Aspect I like train often is to simple slip a 10lb kettle bell on one foot and lift that leg up maintain it up with knee slightly bent and the support leg slightly bent so I find a "root" on that one leg as i work Jurus with my hands up top or punch or do jurus with 5 to 10lb weights SLOW.
I maintain the leg up in air till its no longer possible and then open hip and keep going some more so you work the leg being held at different angles in terms of the hip open as the knee is slightly bent. ( A LITE WEIGHT SHOULD BE USED NOTHING CRAZY HEAVY).
And then I do the other leg.
Its a REAL task to get through all the cimande or Serak Jurus up top as you hold one leg up with our with out a weight.
What ends up happening is your body gets used to finding ways to root and balance and build power.
The other way that builds awesome power and strength is to SLOWLY sapu & Sabet & Biset a 53lb kettle bell with socks on a slippery floor slowly. Its like "SLOW SOCCER" : )
Lastly Work out with Trees :). Strike them slowly build up the intensity as you breath. Work fore arms, palms, punches, elbows, low kicks. Then also work Isometrics on Tree using Silat Motions.
ALWAYS WORK SLOW with DEEP BREATHING & SMILE .
All of the above should be done with Tenaga Dalam Breath.
If you don't know what what I am talking about just come to one of my Silat Classes I will gladly Share with you.
Peace Happy New Year & God Bless.
Santiago Dobles
But i think I will post here : )
A few things to add to your SILAT TRAINING.
Gelek should be trained daily (slowy Twisting/Corking/Spiraling)
GELEK;
1) Alone with just Breathing and try to get the body to work 360 degrees.
2) Constantly getting lower towards the Earth yet have & maintain a suspended Spine.
3) then later practice as you hold a kettle bell 26 lb or more or with a weighted vest on.
4) then practice Gelek with Random Silat Hand motions Elbows Punches etc.
5) Practice the same thing immersed in Water up to your Throat.
When doing GELEK MOVE SLOW Pivot from Ground up slowly "twisting".
Also simple always looking to get "LOWER" cause you can always use more LEG power : ).
Just standing in a low Kuda & getting through all Serak Jurus will get ones legs burning easily. Walk the Langkahs LOW & SLOW.
Another Aspect I like train often is to simple slip a 10lb kettle bell on one foot and lift that leg up maintain it up with knee slightly bent and the support leg slightly bent so I find a "root" on that one leg as i work Jurus with my hands up top or punch or do jurus with 5 to 10lb weights SLOW.
I maintain the leg up in air till its no longer possible and then open hip and keep going some more so you work the leg being held at different angles in terms of the hip open as the knee is slightly bent. ( A LITE WEIGHT SHOULD BE USED NOTHING CRAZY HEAVY).
And then I do the other leg.
Its a REAL task to get through all the cimande or Serak Jurus up top as you hold one leg up with our with out a weight.
What ends up happening is your body gets used to finding ways to root and balance and build power.
The other way that builds awesome power and strength is to SLOWLY sapu & Sabet & Biset a 53lb kettle bell with socks on a slippery floor slowly. Its like "SLOW SOCCER" : )
Lastly Work out with Trees :). Strike them slowly build up the intensity as you breath. Work fore arms, palms, punches, elbows, low kicks. Then also work Isometrics on Tree using Silat Motions.
ALWAYS WORK SLOW with DEEP BREATHING & SMILE .
All of the above should be done with Tenaga Dalam Breath.
If you don't know what what I am talking about just come to one of my Silat Classes I will gladly Share with you.
Peace Happy New Year & God Bless.
Santiago Dobles
Thursday, December 31, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
A Blessing of Lucid Fire and Secret Grace
May the Being of the Universe
breathe into you the light of blessing and ripeness,
the fulfillment of health and balance.
May it protect you from
distractions brittle and bent
with a sphere of lucid fire.
May it enlighten
the heart of your passion
with the contemplation of living energy.
May it uncover the
hidden strength within you,
insight gathered from the eternal now,
and May it show you its face
of secret grace and silent refuge
in a communion of deep peace.
Translated from Hebrew by A.M. Habermann from the Qumran (Dead Sea)
Community about 100 B.C.E
May the Being of the Universe
breathe into you the light of blessing and ripeness,
the fulfillment of health and balance.
May it protect you from
distractions brittle and bent
with a sphere of lucid fire.
May it enlighten
the heart of your passion
with the contemplation of living energy.
May it uncover the
hidden strength within you,
insight gathered from the eternal now,
and May it show you its face
of secret grace and silent refuge
in a communion of deep peace.
Translated from Hebrew by A.M. Habermann from the Qumran (Dead Sea)
Community about 100 B.C.E
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
No Kap Classes till JAN 4th, also Global Shaktipat dec 31 without Skype Chat simply "tune in" where ever you are. Use the time off to practice, gather questions & Spend time with your loved ones. : ) Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Target Denial
A very powerful SILAT technique I learned from Guru Cliff Stewart really helped me out in recent times. Things could have easily spiralled out of control in a recent altercation i was faced with had I not stayed firm in "TARGET DENIAL" and simply allow the "LAW" to handle the situation. I strongly suggest we become masters of "TARGET DENIAL" on all levels. Please remember there is no "FIGHT" in silat instead simply bring safety peace & happiness to those around you and make sure you & your families are safe for the holidays. HAPPY HOLIDAYS & MANY BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL Peace & God Bless - Guru Santiago
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
What is Kundalini really?
What is Kundalini really?
"More commonly known in western cultures as Holy Spirit, Kundalini is the ancient Sanskrit name for the primal life force that animates all living entities -- the evolutionary force behind all living matter. It operates unconsciously until awakened through Shaktipat Inititation. Shaktipat is a Sanskrit word for the process of activating the higher Kundalini-Shakti energy, initiating the process of spiritual growth and enlightenment and advancing personal evolution dramatically. This has also been called the "baptism by fire" and "second birth" -- a truly sacred mystical experience.
Receiving or activating the Holy Spirit/Kundalini can be a profoundly moving, life-changing experience under any circumstances.
Kundalini awakening enables one to access what is far beyond the normal human realm and its imaginings. You will undertake a journey of growth and transformation facilitated by your own Divine energies as they work tirelessly to remove roadblocks, break through personal limitations and empower you to ultimately achieve the very highest aspects of Selfhood.”
Dr. Larry Jensen PhD, DD, MBA.
Susan Carlson is forever grateful to Dr. Jensen for giving her Shaktipat years ago which started her on the path of living her divine purpose.
"More commonly known in western cultures as Holy Spirit, Kundalini is the ancient Sanskrit name for the primal life force that animates all living entities -- the evolutionary force behind all living matter. It operates unconsciously until awakened through Shaktipat Inititation. Shaktipat is a Sanskrit word for the process of activating the higher Kundalini-Shakti energy, initiating the process of spiritual growth and enlightenment and advancing personal evolution dramatically. This has also been called the "baptism by fire" and "second birth" -- a truly sacred mystical experience.
Receiving or activating the Holy Spirit/Kundalini can be a profoundly moving, life-changing experience under any circumstances.
Kundalini awakening enables one to access what is far beyond the normal human realm and its imaginings. You will undertake a journey of growth and transformation facilitated by your own Divine energies as they work tirelessly to remove roadblocks, break through personal limitations and empower you to ultimately achieve the very highest aspects of Selfhood.”
Dr. Larry Jensen PhD, DD, MBA.
Susan Carlson is forever grateful to Dr. Jensen for giving her Shaktipat years ago which started her on the path of living her divine purpose.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Engineer speaks about K.A.P. Shaktipat from Santiago Dobles, Susan Carlson
Engineer speaks about K.A.P. Shaktipat from Santiago Dobles, Susan Carlson
November 29th, 2009
“It was late night/early morning on Friday or Saturday and I was on my seat meditating when the session began. The session was incredibly intense. It felt like someone had a lava hose/flame thrower and was straight blasting my body methodically….While this is only one experience, most of my ‘breakthroughs’ in KAP have coincided with shaktipats from Santi…he gives all of us KAPers doses of chi/shakti regularly. Sometimes it is fiery in nature like my session was, but sometimes it is much more subtle.
It took a day or two for me to begin to realize just how much Santi had done for me in that session. 2 weeks later, the nature of my experiences during KAP practices began to change significantly as a direct result of this session. Also…some areas that I had struggled with mentally and emotionally just disappeared. There are things that are still unfolding as a result of this session
I had a chance to meet Susan Carlson. She’s an amazing woman. She gave a lot of shaktipat via hugs.Her energy did not feel hot to me…it was much more yin and despite its intensity, I actually had trouble at first to be sensitive enough to feel it. She gave us as many hugs as we could handle…and I got more than my fair share. One of her hugs was from behind and I could feel the energy spreading throughout my whole body…even penetrating deeply into my bones. The hugs from the front had a similar sensation of light, cool deeply penetrating energy…but there were orbits running too. These hugs were very interesting…the longer they went the more the coolness penetrated. Then a very warm vibrating sensation would start in the base of my spine and begin to rise up. The hugs always stopped before the energy in the spine raised very far. ”
Peter Adam Pittman, Engineer, VA.
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