Kang
Nick Portillo
Instead of Teacher or Guru, I prefer to use the Indonesian term Kang (meaning brother). In Silat, as well as all martial arts, we are family. I do not consider myself a high-level teacher. I have a comprehensive martial arts background that I have developed over the past 20+ years. My goal is to share what I know and help others develop their own path. I hope what I share makes my teachers proud and I hope it encourages others to experience the beautiful cultures of both Indonesia and the Phillipines.
Silat Training History:
Penca Cimande - Aba Didih Supriadi and team
Pancer Bumi Cikalong - Pak H. Ceng Suryana & Pak Azis Asy'arie
Panglipur - Pak Uho Holidin & Kang Cecep Rahman
Pencak Silat Pertempuran - Guru Sean Stark
Arnis/Kali Training History:
Luzviminda Arnis - Grandmaster Fred Lazo
FCS Kali - Guro Ray Cole and Tuhon Ray Dionaldo
Other Silat teachers via seminars:
Guru Edward Lebe
Guru Eric Kruk
Guru Daniel Prasetya
Maha Guru Richard Debordes
Guro Dan Inosanto
Guru Dian Nurdini
Aba Gending Raspuzi
Guru Besar Dadang Gunawan
Martial Arts Values
Commitment to Authentic Southeast Asian Martial Arts
Core Values
*Respect for self, others and cultural authenticity
*Discipline (body and mind)
Respect
I respect all who come to learn and I honor the deep cultural roots and traditions of Southeast Asian martial arts in every class.
Discipline
Teaching physical and mental discipline that builds confidence and self-control.