Williamsburg Dojo

09/07/2026

More than just a bow—
At Williamsburg Dojo, how we end each class is just as meaningful as how we begin. Our closing bows remind our students that martial arts is about more than techniques—it’s about respect, gratitude, strength, heart, humility, discipline, and self-respect.

🙏 We bow to our Guru, instructors, and our martial arts family in respect and gratitude.
👊 Fists crossed over our chest represent strength.
❤️ Hands to the heart remind us to lead with heart, courage, and humility.
🙏 And our final bow is to ourselves—to honor our effort, discipline, growth, and self-respect.

These are lessons we hope our students carry with them long after they leave the mat. Strength. Heart. Respect.❤️🙏
Respect Discipline Strength Humility SelfRespect

09/05/2026

From Ibing to impact💥Now we take those movements from Duduk to the pads — developing timing, accuracy, power, and understanding of their practical application.
Learn the movement. Understand the purpose. Feel the impact 🔥

09/04/2026

Back to the foundations of Panglipur.
Learning the hand movements of Ibing in the Duduk position — Besot, Puhan, Siku, Bandul, Tomplok, and Kelid. Each movement builds coordination, control, flow, and a deeper understanding of the art of Pencak Silat.

Learning the movements. Understanding the art. Preserving the tradition 🇮🇩

09/01/2026

In Pencak Silat, every movement has meaning. The angle, timing, balance, speed, and control all come together to turn technique into an art.
Training the fundamentals isn’t just about learning a jurus — it’s about developing discipline, confidence, focus, and skill through every movement

08/30/2026

A few weeks ago, Guru Chris had the opportunity to be interviewed live on TVRI World, Indonesia’s international public television network — somewhat similar to a PBS morning program here in the U.S.

We asked for a copy of the Morning Show interview and recently received the YouTube archive, so we wanted to share it with our Williamsburg Dojo family. Pretty cool to see the Dojo represented on Indonesian television!

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08/30/2026

Early morning and we’re getting ready!
Williamsburg Dojo is up and moving, preparing for an exciting day at Philadelphia’s Indonesian Festival!
Looking forward to celebrating the colorful culture, traditions, and spirit of Indonesia and sharing our love of Pencak Silat. ❤️🤍 Festival day—here we come! 🇮🇩 MERDEKA!

08/29/2026

Looking forward to another great weekend celebrating Indonesian culture! 🇮🇩❤️ Williamsburg Dojo is excited and honored to perform at Philadelphia’s Indonesian Festival 2026 at the Fleisher Art Memorial! To all our friends in Philly come by and say hi, and enjoy the day with lots of food, fun, and entertainment!

08/24/2026

When people notice what you’re doing, talk about what you’re doing, or even question what you’re doing… you must be doing something right. 😉
In Pencak Silat, every pesilat walks their own path. We train, we grow, we stumble, we learn—and we keep moving forward.
Stay focused. Stay humble. Trust the journey. Your purpose is bigger than their opinions.
We’ll keep doing what we love and let the work speak for itself.

08/17/2026

Unarmed Jurus Tunggal performance competition at a mixed martial arts tournament—showcasing the precision, power, technique, and artistry of Pencak Silat. 🇮🇩

Proud to share and represent this beautiful Indonesian martial art! 🇮🇩🇺🇸