Kliwon International is an institution dedicated to preserving and growing the ancient art of pencak silat through education and tutelage. We offer a full curriculum where students can learn the art of pencak silat. It is our intent to teach you traditional pencak silat from all aspects that includes culture, self-defense, weapons, inner power, and the artistic aspect. We are an affiliation of Pencak Silat Al-Azhar.

Instructors

Wona Sumantri, BS, MIS

Head Instructor

Kak Wona Sumantri is currently the head instructor of pencak silat Al-Azhar USA headquartered in Washington, DC. Kak Wona Sumantri has been studying pencak silat for over 25 years and comes from a family of pencak silat practitioners. His native roots are of Sundanese ethnicity of West Java. He was born in Jakarta, Indonesia and raised in the USA. He was exposed to pencak silat through his father who trained in a traditional West Javanese pencak silat called Cimande. His knowledge of the technical aspects of pencak silat draws respect from pencak silat practitioners from different styles. Over the years he has studied various pencak silat systems that includes Bangau Putih, Silat Betawi, and Cimande. Kak Wona travels frequently to Indonesia to study with masters from Al-Azhar headquarters and to study with the masters from different pencak silat systems. He has an understanding of both Indonesian and American cultures. He frequently performs demonstrations at various local events and gives seminars.

Richard Subaran

Kak Richard Subaran joined pencak silat Al-Azhar in 1988. He was one of the first Americans to join pencak silat Al-Azhar. He obtained his instructor level under a former Al-Azhar head instructor Kak Ocenk Basri. He continues to train and teach under the tutelage of Kak Wona Sumantri

Rendy Sumantri

Kak Rendy is the younger brother and protégé of Kak Wona Sumatri. He has studied pencak silat in Indonesia and obtained his instructor level with Kak Wona. Kak Rendy and Kak Wona have created a dynamic team that perform pencak silat regularly at demos and teaches at the Indonesian Embassy weekly. Rendy is the youngest of the active instructors but never ceases to dazzle onlookers by his agility and knowledge of pencak silat. He is known as a top fighter and has competed in tournaments and has obtained first place. He is currently completing degrees in Information Technologies.