WHITE CRANE SILAT
White Crane Silat is a flowing, dance-like martial art practice that begins and ends in a circle, with the breath. We set a yogic mind and breathe open the heart, while cultivating active engagement with the world. We train our bodies without mirrors to develop our internal "feeling". We learn to get back up when we fall, and how to roll with it. Our nature inspired movements are novel, intentional, functional... and fun!
"Compassion brings humans closer to nature because compassion is the essence of the life force, the essence of growth, and the essence of healing." - Suhu Subur Rahardja
Friends with the Floor
"Maggie is dedicated and full of grace. She lives the practice - the layers. If you're looking to have an inner breakthrough, go to her class. She's 'totally awesome' to work with, among my best protégées - a California kung fu girl through and through." - Flora B, Bali, senior trainer
Retreats & Workshops
women’s Full moon Bali Retreat
AUG 15-23, 2024
In this 9 day retreat, we take advantage of twice daily practice in a traditional Balinese setting overlooking the rice fields and in view of Gunung Agung…
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA dance collective Winter Camp - NYE 2023/24
DEC 30, 2023 4PM - JAN 1, 2024 3PM
Enjoy a deep and delicious New Year's retreat with dance community! Dance, play, connect, sing, cuddle by the fireplace, go for a walk in the redwoods, dance some more, and welcome in the new year. Maggie is offering Silat movement classes at NCDC camp to inspire your dance flow.
PACIFIC ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN MARTIAL ARTISTS CAMP 2022
OCT 13-16, 2022
Join me for classes in:
Early Morning Fire Breathing
Rising Sun Gayatri Mantra
The Wind Movement
Weekly Classes
KIDS Beginner, Ages 6-15
WEDS 4-5:15PM
SEPT 13-OCT 18 & OCT 25-DEC 6
Register at Marinwood Community Center
Adult Beginner, Ages 15-55
SAT 10AM-12PM
SEPT 23-OCT 28 & NOV 4-DEC 9
Register at Marinwood Community Center
Private and Semi-Private Zoom Classes
By Appointment
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Ongoing video access to guide your home practice.
Sister Maggie Dawson
Maggie trains worldwide with master teachers. Her silat journey began in 2003 and includes two years in Indonesia under the tutelage of our grandmaster, Suhu Gunawan Rahardja. Her specialty is latihan perempuan, White Crane Silat practice for women’s unique bodies and journeys, though anyone can benefit from her internal insights. With a manner that is natural, lighthearted, grounded and precise, Maggie empowers each student with new physical options and expanding awareness.
