Kali Majapahit 1st female instructor:

Madunong Guro Hiu Lila

In year 2003, following a lifetime dedication to the Martial Arts, Madunong Guro Hiu Lila and her husband Guro Fred Evrard, left their home in Tahiti for a “Martial Arts & traditional medicines” trip around the world. 4 years without going home, sleeping in dojos, in temples, or directly at their instructors' place; training all over the world with Masters of several Martial Arts, monks and healers. They have visited and trained in China, Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Tibet, Philippines, Lebanon, USA, Hawaii, Tahiti, France, Germany, Canada, etc.; searching for knowledge and sharing it, teaching seminars all over the world. In 2006, the tour was over, and Life pointed Singapore as their new home. This is where the Evrard family settled down, and opened their 3 rd FMA school, Ni Tien Martial Arts Singapore.

Madunong Guro Lila is the co-founder of the Ni Tien Martial Arts school in Singapore. She is the Senior Instructor, and the Kids program manager, teaching there professionally up to 5 days a week.

Even though she is Chinese Hakka, born and raised in Tahiti, she fell in love with Filipino Martial Arts in 1999. Tough boxer and kickboxer, comfortable with any kind of weapons (both hands), this ex-lawyer, petite, gentle and feminine lady is listened and respected by all her students (kids and adults). She is feared for her interminable series of crunches; her excellent physical condition, positive attitude and energy make her a great role model for lots of students.

Here is a resume of her certifications, training and background:

Diplomas & certifications:

- 2008: Instructor in Pencak Silat Titipinang

- 2006: Madunong Guro (2nd degree Instructor) in Kali Majapahit

- 2005: Kadua Guro (1st degree Instructor) in Kali Majapahit

- 2005: IKAEF Kadua Guro (International Kali Arnis Eskrima Federation)

- 2005: Kadua Guro (1st degree Instructor) in Kali Sikaran

- 2004: Certified disciple by Sekiguchi Komei, Soke of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu (Japan)

Training:

- 2007: Starts training in Seni Silat Titipinang under Guru Utama M. Khamin

- 2007: Training in Pencak Silat Concept under Pendekar Jeff Espinous

- 2005: Seminar in Chen Style of Taiji Quan with M° Wang Fengming

- 2004: Training in Iaijutsu under Sekiguchi Komei, 2st Soke of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu

- 2003: Starts training in Feng Quan Kung Fu under Sifu Amon (Hawaii)

- 2003 - 2006: 4 years of intensive martial arts training all over Asia

- 2003: Training at “Lanna Muay Thai camp” in Chiang Mai (Thailand)

- 2003: Starts training in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu under Montgomery Sensei

- 2002: Starts training in Filipino Martial Arts under Guro Fred Evrard

- 1994: Starts training in Hapkido

- 1992: Starts training in Jujitsu

- 1989: Starts training in Kung Fu

- 1980: Starts training in Karate

Other systems studied:

- Panuntukan (Filipino Boxing)

- Inayan Eskrima

- Muay Thai (Thai Boxing)

- Jeet Kune Do

- Wing Chun

- Qi Gong

- Yang style of Taiji Quan

College education:

- PhD in Law from the University of French Polynesia (France)

- Study Psychology at the University of French Polynesia (France)