Reviews of Green Mountain Inti Ombak Persatuan Pencak Silat

This art is very unique compared to other styles of martial arts in the Vermont area. The combination of the Indonesian Yoga (Tama Yoga), meditation, enrgy cultivation and healing combined with close quarter combat/self defense makes for a well balanced art that provides both the experienced and inexperienced martial artist with a complete system that is rarely found in one martial arts school. Classes are often well balanced with something for everyone ( self defense, forms or jurus, weapon application, Indonesian Yoga, Indonesian Chi Kung, and mediatation). Martial techniques that are taught at this school are very effective, often extremely aggressive, explosive and technically sound. However the atmosphere that classes are taught in are very much the opposite. Classes are taught in a very supportive and relaxed manner so that both new comers and experienced artists can walk away with new insight from the practice. In many situations, students are encouraged to seek out answers to questions( as is the Javenese custom) instead of being spoon fed the same responses over and over again. This requires more patience then most westerners are accustomed to, however the long term benefits are limitless. Learning and training pencak silat is not for the hobby seeker, but rather for those looking for a guide to living a healthy and humble lifestyle.

A really great group of players meet every week to work on everything from basic block/checks, foot work/walking, through the application of principals. Taught by a friendly and knowledge senior student Mas Mark, I look forward to every Monday night for a chance to get together with some great friends and for a great workout in a beautiful Dojo. All of the students are compassionate, wonderful people, that make the learning process a real joy. Students of all ages and abilities are welcome, from ranked students to those who have little to no experience.

Silat is unlike any martial arts I have seen: it is a complete martial arts system that incorporate elements of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation, healing, and (personal) discovery into a complete system.

If you are a serious player or just someone that is interested, there is something for everyone!

Inner Wave Pencak Silat is a complete martial arts system that addresses all areas of martial arts both known and unknown to the public. IOPPS breaks down the art into several different categories (open hand self defense, knife defense, technique, application, universal jurus, animal jurus, weapons jurus, breathing techniques, meditation, energy cultivation, moving breathing postures, healing). Classes are family friendly in an environment that is supportive and structured in a way that everyone from beginner to more advanced students learn, explore and apply the curriculum during class.