"I have had the priveledge of knowing and training under Guru Besar Jerry for 11 years now. It has been an absolute honor to be a student and brother to such a knowledgeable and respectable man.  His skill, to all who have witnessed him in action is truly astonishing. The thing that has always impressed me the most about him is his generosity. He goes so far beyond what is necessary in class to make sure that beginner and teachers alike, understand what is being taught, without any hesitation . I have been lucky enough to become good friends with Guru Besar Jerry outside of training. His generosity inside the training hall , is paled in comparison to that with which he shows outside. I have seen him help so many people and have personally gained more knowledge and recieved more blessings in my life due to this man's teaching and freindship, it would take two lifetimes to repay that which I owe to him. Training with him has been the single most rewarding thing in my entire life and everthing that I do has been enriched and my life more fulfilling due to learning what he teaches and being his friend.
 
   The other side of Guru Besar Jerry, is the side with which I pray I never have the misfortune to encounter. The ferocity that is unleashed when he puts his skill into action is enough to make the toughest fighter cower. His wealth of knowledge of Pencak Silat as well as all of the other styles that he studied before coming to Silat, has made him into a warrior of the highest caliber. I have seen him do some things throughout the years, that he makes look effortless I might add, that make me feel like I have never trained a day in my life, yet he is one of the most humble and approachable people that I have ever known, and his passion to continue to learn is relentless. 
 
   His knowledge of Internal Energy and the Meditative and Spiritual aspects of this art has always been facinating to me. I have also  been witness to situations where Guru Besar Jerry has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that his skill in these areas is unquestionably masterfull. Anyone who has seen or been effected by his healing or internal energy work can verify that he is truly gifted. The depth of understanding of the philosophy and internal aspects of such a complex art combined with all of the extra research and extra training in related areas is testament to his dedication and unwavering willingness to better himself, and the amazing thing is that this is for the sole purpose of being able to teach and help others! In todays society masters such as this are very rare.
 
   In the many years that I have known and trained with Guru Besar Jerry I have seen his school go from a small group of devoted followers to an international organization with schools in many states and even countries. This art is no doubt facinating and deadly , and all respects to its founders and great masters are always and will always be given , however it is without hesitation that I say that Guru Besar Jerry Jacobs skill, devotion to this art, and passion to give this knowledge to all who come to learn, is an honor to those founding fathers and no one is more qualified in character or skill to lead this organization. It is an honor to be associated with such an honorable and knowledgable teacher."

Guru Penglima Derek Owings
Murfreesboro, TN

"I would like to send a sincere thank you to my teacher Guru Besar Jerry Jacobs….for if I never would have found him I would not be where I am today. I was looking for something to keep me in shape and 8yrs ago I walked into his place of business…I started out doing kickboxing and then tried everything he was offering from Silat, Kali, Kenpo… I fell in love with martial arts and have never looked back .

Being at his school has built up my self esteem and my passion for bettering me by being able to stay physically fit.

Guru Besar Jerry knows each student learns at different speeds, styles. For me I learn by repetition…. watching others, practicing both physically and mentally. 

I am very honored to know this man as a friend, teacher and the brother I never had. He is a very humble man, knowledgeable, helpful…..yet I know that I would not want to be the person who may start an altercation with him for this man knows how to handle himself with the ferocity of the animal that is inside us all.

KEEP UP THE AWESOME JOB GURU BESAR JERRY …… I will always be with you to help you spread the word of PUKULAN CIMANDE KOMBINASI"

Guru Laura White
Port Huron, MI

"In the martial world there are those who can fight and those who can teach. Guru Jerry Jacobs encompasses both aspects of his craft. I have been a Silat player for quite awhile and Jerry is one of the few I know of who can make his lethality sing. Many talk a good game and look fancy but with Guru Jacobs what you see is what you get, big, fast and nasty...like a COKE machine falling from the sky when he lays hands on you. He is good people and one hell of an ambassador for Silat and martial arts in general."

Amo Guro Mike Blackgrave
SEAMOK Tactical Solutions
Simplicity with Intent

"There are many people that practice and represent Pencak Silat from all over the world. Guru Besar Jerry Jacobs is probably one of the elite regarding full representation and combative effectiveness in his system of Pencak Silat. He shows true quality in his character for being humble all of the time, but can move in his attacks at full speed when need to be. My hat's off to a man , who I feel will always benefit and contribute to the Pencak Silat Community around the world."

Guru Eric Kruk
Baringin Sakti Pencak Silat Harimau Minangkabau

"Hello, my name is Duane and i'm 34 years old. I studied martial arts as a teen but in my twenties I didnt train and was in a rut of alcohol and depression. I needed to strengthen my mind and body. I began to train under Guru Besar Jerry and began to become forged in the fire of his will as well as my own. Five years later my trade has brought me to Jacksonville, Detroit and New York. I'm a carpenter and I have 3 children to support in Michigan. Before I left Michigan I had the oppurtunity to train at a gym in Detroit where I sparred many muay thai fighters as well as boxers from the D. My silat footwork, lead hand and kicks were not only effective but impressive but most of all the mental training has helped in all aspects of my life. Whether in the streets, in the ring or at home, silat is a complete and TESTED art. I am now happily married to an Indonesian woman and hope to travel to indonesia one day!"

Duane Smelser
Queens, NY

"Before I met Jerry Jacobs, I was often scared. Scared of getting attacked, scared of what people thought, afraid of failure...Once I began training in Silat, my confidence got a huge boost! I realized that self defense starts in your spirit, and that fighting is definitely mind over matter! I found myself walking different, talking different, and affecting others in ways I never imagined! I found my moods evening out more, and for the first time in my life, I was actually practicing patience! Silat gave me the strength to rid myself of self-doubt, and the so-called "friends" who fueled it! I finally had the courage to go for my dreams. I was actually living, instead of mearly existing!

 

Guru Jerry is a fantastic teacher, a deadly fighter, and a gentle healer. He is very patient. There are times he needed to show me a move or technique over and over, week after week, and he never critisized or made me feel bad about it! Jerry possesses amazing strength and agility, and once you see how he moves, it makes you want to work hard, and be strong, and move gracefully like he does! Jerry also has a vast knowlege of the human body, and how it works. If you need to tone a certain area, or are having pain somewhere, he usually can tell you what workout or stretch you need in order to improve yourself. Being a massage therapist, and also a Reiki master have both made Jerry a wonderful healer. When in a healing session with him, he will listen to you, about your concerns, and will do all he can to relieve your pain.

 

Guru Besar Jerry Jacobs has had a big part in changing my life for the better. He taught me how to balance myself in mind, body and spirit, and for that I will always be grateful."

Katherine L. Dauphinais
Port Huron, MI

"Dear Jerry. I have been a big fan of yours for ages. In my own personal opinion. I think that you are America's top martial artist. I'm actually amazed that you don't enjoy more success in the martial arts industry and that you are not a household name in America. Because the martial arts that you teach are the genuine article and not some rip-off programme that unfortunately permeates the world of commercial martial arts. In the martial arts world you have always have had the well deserved reputation as an honest man and a genuine mentor.
You would not compromise your hard earned reputation getting involved in some scummy little rip-off teaching programme.
I am very happy to endorse Jerry and his Pukulan Cimande Kombinasi; to reiterate: he is a honest man and HE IS THE BEST."

Kevin McCormick Saintfield
Co. Down / U.K

"It is very difficult to put into words what Guru Besar Jerry Jacobs has done for me.  He is a friend, Philosopher, Healer, Masseuse, Personal Trainer, Reiki Master and an awe-inspiring teacher of Pencak Silat.  My life was altered forever once I met him.

                It is said that one is most apt to get discouraged at the half way point through a project.  This is how I felt about my life due to an injury in my neck.  Like a project, I felt discouraged because my life was half over.  I was fifty years old with two bulging discs in my neck. Looking for a masseuse, I found Jerry’s ad in the yellow pages.  I always heard that Martial Artists know how to work out each muscle in the human body.  That is why I called Jerry and this is how we met.  His massage helped me more than any doctor had for the last year. After a couple of months I told Jerry I would like to get in shape so I can learn Martial Arts.  Jerry informed me that I should join Martial Arts to get in shape.  He was right and his philosophy taught me my life isn’t half over and that it starts new every day. Time is irrelevant.

                Due to the amount of pain I had, Jerry recommended that my wife and I learn Reiki.  We both agreed and once we became attuned to first and second degree Reiki with Jerry I felt we had bonded for life.  I use Reiki every day of my life.  Whenever I ask Jerry for Reiki healing energy he unselfishly offers it.  Just last week he sent me Reiki energy when I was getting a nerve block at the hospital.  After Jerry taught me Reiki I learned that it is okay to be spiritual for the first time in my life.  “Everything is possible for him who believes” (Mark 9:23).

                   Another way my life has been changed by Jerry was after my wife read his blog she started reading some of his favorite books that he had listed.  Carole, my wife encouraged me to read “The Secret”, one of Jerry’s listed favorite books.  The thesis of the book is we attract everything into our lives good and bad.  This is called “The law of attraction”.  After reading the book we realized we could attract success into our lives.  Both of us are now going into our second year of college.

                I am also going into my second year of Pukulan Cimande Kombinasi.  The Art is now a part of my daily life style.  I have lost 75 lbs and Jerry is training me weekly in the gym.  In the last couple of months I have gained a full inch to my biceps.  Jerry said his goal is to add four more inches to them.  I sometimes feel this goal at the age of 50 is not possible, but anytime I doubt Jerry it is my mistake.  I cannot believe that I am in the best shape of my life at my age.  I am anxious to become a Guru in Silat myself in the next five years so I will be qualified to teach this humbling Art.  I recommend that anyone who wants to learn Martial Arts, contact Guru Besar Jerry Jacobs."

Charlie Corbett
Senior Student
Port Huron, MI