Sundang (Sword) Used In Silat

Sundang sword is tradition weapon used by the Bugis and Sulu. ‘Sundang’ is the name for a traditional weapon which originates from Mindanao in the south, and the Sulu archipelago in the southwest of the Philippines. The estimated origin of the sundang can be traced back to the fifteenth century, when Mindanao and the Sulu islands were tributary states of the Javanese Majapahit Kingdom (1292–1500). In the early stage of development the sundang, it functioned primarily as a symbolic weapon, and was valued as a sacred pusaka heirloom item. Through the course of time, the sundang gained a much more practical function; it soon became a weapon used for combat, and served the purpose of a genuine pedang sword.

Movement Sundang in Silat

Tari Sundang



Langkah Sundang

Silat Minangkabau Silek Tuo

Silek Tuo/Silat Minangkabau it is one of the oldest silat styles and the original kinematics is still intact. Silat Minangkabau is a martial art which is owned by the people of Minangkabau , West Sumatra , Indonesia which is inherited from generation to generation. Minangkabau society has a nature like to wander since hundreds of years ago. To migrate course they should have enough stock to protect themselves from the worst things during the trip or at the shoreline, such as being attacked or robbed. In addition to the preparation to go abroad, it is important to defense Silek village , against external threats.

Video Silat Minangkabau

The form and nature of his movement:
resembles a tiger is like nature, hard, attacking without patience
act immediately pounce. rely on hand strength.