tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439930837213422679.post2691268079047400121..comments2023-10-15T00:27:16.637-07:00Comments on Malay Martial Arts - Silat: Blade Work (Kris)Malay Martial Arts : Silathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08236485152405828152noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439930837213422679.post-91835423761266805972015-10-22T11:38:53.295-07:002015-10-22T11:38:53.295-07:00I am a beginner in silat. The art of silat is leth...I am a beginner in silat. The art of silat is lethal indeed. But remember silat is not for fighting. You train to kill, but you do not kill. In silat you are not allowed to punch or kick your opponent, except in training. Such is the emphasis of patience in silat. Silat teaches you patience. Peace and love for all. Now, going back to the keris, it can only be used only when your life is threatened, basically it can only be used in times of war. However, in peaceful times like this, its use is not needed, but as I said earlier the practice of the keris must be preserved in times of peace should the need arise for war. Some of my friends have said that guns are better, but we must take into consideration the reality of close range fighting in which bladed weapons are needed, as it is practical, and we must also consider the fact that it would be devastating since people do not wear armour in these modern times. Back to the keris, it must be cleaned and maintained in to form, but REMEMBER! DO NOT USE THE KERIS ON ANOTHER PERSON EVEN IF YOU ARE PROVOKED OR EVEN PUNCHED OR KICKED DURING THESE PEACEFUL TIMES EXCEPT ONLY IN WAR! PLEASE PRACTICE PATIENCE! PEACE AND LOVE FOR ALL!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383750436029632381noreply@blogger.com