Greetings Mr. Jon,

Sinds my name was found in this ever so interesting tribe site, by one of my assistants, I felt "slightly obligated", however more than happy to actually act as a SOURCE OF KNOWEDGE!

Please note that: (I prefer not to engage in any political tention with anyone!!!)

My main concern would be with regards to: Manyang Europa as well as Pentjak Silat Way of the Hornet USA

I have read most of what was said! and must say that:

I highly apreciate that there are SILAT scholars within this discussion that actually have done a great job with explaning what (PESILATS or PLAYERS) are all about.

Lastly, and utmost importanty, I would like to express my RESPECT and GRATITUDE for those who have contributed to this site. It`s nice to read and know that there are scholars that want to keep SILAT in the circle of discussion!

PS: UNFORTUNATELY, due to the lack of time, I am not able to respond to more of the comments!!!!! Please feel free to drop me a line so that we might be able to help those in their ever so passionate endeavors. Endeavors referring to finding a SILAT HOME :) By the way the correct title is GURU MUDA CHESTER B.MELLONIUS, CHIEF INSTRUCTOR OF: PENTJAK SILAT WAY OF THE HORNET USA (guru muda meaning I rank obviously lower than my guru!!! In our familly style "MANYANG" when given the title GURU it`s typically as well as traditionally of great importance, thus meaning many, many and many years of training.