This club is dedicated to quality instruction in Liu Seong Gung Fu. This martial art combines Southern Chinese gung fu (kung fu) and Indonesian pentjak silat seamlessly. This art represents the teachings of the late Grandmaster Willem Reeders (also known as Liu Seong), a Dutch-Chinese man who grew up in Indonesia. Students are taught an efficient method of personal protection and combat, and do not specifically train for tournament and sporting application.
Liu Seong Gung Fu incorporates the “hard” power of external arts with the “soft” energy of arts like Ba Gua Zhang. Classes are taught at the Franconia and South Run Rec Centers by Erik Harris, an instructor with over 25 years of teaching experience and 35 years of martial arts experience.
Promotional Flyer: Photos and basic class information (PDF file).
Instruction Methods
A student in CIMAC first learns basic striking, kicking, blocking, rolling and falling safely, and the importance of efficiency of motion and tactical positioning. He or she also learns various joint manipulations, throws, and takedowns. which become as significant a portion of the art as the striking and kicking. Intermediate and advanced training introduces the use of and defense against weapons, as well as handling multiple opponents.
Instruction at CIMAC is tailored to the needs and abilities of each individual student, and does not use one-size-fits-all
training methods. Students learn and progress at a pace that suits their needs, and are not rushed through or held back by a time-based curriculum.
Martial arts teach self-confidence, situational and self-awareness, and promote physical fitness. CIMAC‘s curriculum also offers a system that is unlike other arts taught in Northern Virginia, with its unique blend of Southern Chinese and Indonesian influence.
The club’s classes are small enough to allow personal each student to get personal attention, and not get “lost in the crowd.” To ensure this, enrollment is limited to 15 students.
Class Schedule
| Day | Time | Room | Class Hosted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 10-11 AM | Space as available | Informal Advanced Class (focus on green & brown sash training), open to all for self-directed training with help as available. |
| 11 AM-12:25 PM | Multipurpose Room | Fairfax County’s Franconia Rec Center 6601 Telegraph Rd, Franconia (703) 922-9841 | |
| Tuesday | 7-8 PM | See Class Info | |
| Thursday | 7-8:25 PM | Club Room 1 & 2 | Fairfax County’s South Run Rec Center 7550 Reservation Dr, Springfield (703) 866-0566 |
See our schedule calendar for more information, including topics covered in each class and upcoming seminars
Exceptions
- Tuesday, November 12th: No training at Erik’s house
- Thursday, November 28th: Pre-Turkey Workout at Erik’s House!
- Saturday, November 30th: Informal training at Erik’s House (No Rec Center classes)
Fall Session
Fall Session classes began September 14th and 19th, 2024, and the class is 10-12 weeks long (varies by class, this quarter). Students are welcome to enroll in the class after the quarter has begun, but the county may not be able to prorate the tuition. If the links below don’t work, you can call or visit the Rec Center (contact info above) and enroll in person. If you join near the end of a quarter, you may be able to pay drop-in fees instead, at the Rec Center’s discretion.
The class is registered under the name “Indonesian Kung Fu.”
Saturday’s Class Code is #6B2.DECV (12 weeks).
Thursday’s Class Code is #6B2.HJ2Z (10 weeks).
The 10-week Thursday class costs $189, and the 12-week Saturday class costs $226 ($15 additional for people who live outside Fairfax County).