Dan Inosanto

[Anonymous]

What systems of Silat is Dan Inosanto certified in?

[Sihing73]

Hello,He has trained with several different masters but I believe the system he teaches is called Maphilindo Silat. However, I also believe that this system is a conglomeration of his own based on the various systems he has been exposed to. Hope that helps.

[Anonymous]

What im wondering is if the De Thouars family certified Him or who certified him.

[Anonymous]

Well I know that the Suwanada family certified Him cause he's on there website thats a pretty big accomplishment.

[Travis C]

Willem and Vic both did a lot with Dan Inosanto. I'm not sure if Willem ever gave him any form of certification, but I know Pak Vic did in Serak. Dan and his son in law Ron Balicki were both certified under Vic. Hope that helps.

[Derric]

As a beginning, he was a student of Pendaker Paul D.T.

[Mas Jonty]

I got the impression during my training that Pendekar Paul wasn't teaching the whole system to him and got upset about it.

[Mas Jonty]

That is, Guru Dan got upset about it.

[Travis C]

That too seems to be the M.O. When it comes to Paul D.T. It seems to be what he does to “protect” the complete system from outsiders.

[Mas Jonty]

As I understand is, Pendekar Paul still just considers Serak to be an “indoor” system. That, I suppose, is quite valid from a traditionalist perspective, but wouldn't sit well with someone like Guru Dan.One of the things I most respect about Dan Inosanto is his general refusal to get involved in martial arts politics, but I got the impression that he chose to ally himself with Pak Vic because of this.

[Steven Vance]

He offers VDT Serak(TM), Maphilindo and Madjapahit Silat, I believe.

[Anonymous]

Wow,I want to meet Billand Dan,if it?s possible,man.Hey,haven?t you got some contacts to meet them all? xD

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