Welcome to THE BALISONG JOURNAL An online journal of Southeast Asian Martial Arts, Culture and Spirituality from Guro Jeff Davidson and Detroit Kali-Silat. We will focus on Filipino Kali, Batangas Knife, and Silat Melayu (especially Silat Kuntau Tekpi) - along with Yoruba (West African) fighting and healing arts- and other interesting diversions along the way.
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Saturday, October 29, 2016
"All Abouth the Blade" Workshop!
Fantastic workshop today in Detroit organized by our Associate Jermaine for the members of his Kali-Silat/Handgun study group. Jermaine (kneeling) is an NRA-certified pistol instructor as well as a dedicated student of Silat for many years. It was great to work with his crew of serious (and street-wise!) martial artists. Thank you Jermaine and friends, and thanks to my students who came by to train and lend a hand. I'm looking forward to the next workshop!
From Jermaine:
"The 'All About The Blade' seminar had a very productive beginning. I would like to thank everyone for coming and participating, we most definitely learned a great deal of strategies and tactics today and as usual Guro Jeff Davidson was magnificent and detailed in his training. Whether its philosophy of use or just simply teaching a technique he was right on point. If you paid and couldnt make it today we are putting a small catch up course together for your convenience. Once again, thanks!"
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Tuesday, March 01, 2016
Today's Lesson from: Rabbi Moses Cordovero
"The Essence of Divinity is found in every single
thing—nothing but It exists. Since it causes every thing to be, no thing can
live by anything else. It enlivens them; its existence exists in each existent.
Don't attribute duality to G-d. Let God be solely God. If
you suppose that The Boundless, Infinite Divine emanates until a certain point,
and that from that point on is outside of it, you have dualized - G-d forbid!
Realize, rather, that The Boundless Infinite Divine exists
in each existent. Do not say, "This is a stone and not G-d." G-d forbid!
Rather, all existence is G-d, and the stone is a thing
pervaded by divinity."
- Moses Cordovero (Shi'ur Qomah, 206b)
Wednesday, February 03, 2016
Kali-Silat Combat Pistol 1
My greatest appreciation to everyone who attended the recent KALI-SILAT COMBAT PISTOL 1 class that took place last Saturday at our school in Detroit! Special thanks go to Ka Jeff Selser for flawless logistical support and of course to Guro Ungyo for his expertise in teaching one of the finest martial arts classes that we have had the pleasure of hosting and attending. More pics and details to follow...
MABUHAY!
Tuesday, December 08, 2015
Tactical Pistol Seminar!
By popular demand we are very proud to present an important worshop coming up in January:
KALI-SILAT COMBAT PISTOL
Please click this link for details:
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