Latest Updates here...          Register now! Spring semester class starts January 17, 2015!

  • Congratulatons on black belt promotions to Cikgu Jen (Hitam 3) and to USGF's newest black belt, Cikgu Carlos (Hitam 1)!
  • USGF Photos - 2013
  • Perdana Gayong February 2012 in Seremban, Malaysia
  • Updated articles by USGF members in Seni Beladiri magazine
  • National Geographic Interview:  Part 1 and Part 2
  • See Fight Masters: Silat promo video on YouTube

   The United States Gayong Federation (USGF) is a martial arts group that teaches Malaysian Silat, specifically Silat Seni Gayong, and is comprised of students from all walks of life, and does not discriminate against age, gender, background, religion, etc. USGF members are unique and have diverse backgrounds and experiences, making the tapestry of USGF very rich and colorful. We all benefit from the diversity of the members of the United States Gayong Federation.

   The United States Gayong Federation (USGF) is lead by Cikgu Sam (Sheikh Shamsuddin) and a committee of Gayong members in the United States. The headquarters of USGF is located in Illinois. Classes are mainly held at the College of DuPage in Wheaton, Illinois. USGF is affiliated with Gayong organizations in Malaysia and Singapore.

Silat training is currently held at a local college as a Physical Education Class:

       College of DuPage
       425 Fawell Blvd
       Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

       Course name: Malay Silat I
                           Malay Silat II
       College Addmission and Information Tel: 630.942.2380
       Physical Education Deparment Tel:  630.942.2364
       College Website  http://www.cod.edu

• United States Gayong Federation Members
• Overview of Gayong Form
• USGF Belt Ranking


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