Malay Martial Arts - Silat

Malay Martial Arts - Silat

Martial Global Partnership, Pencak Silat , Weapons of silat

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Twists of Silat

Many countries in Asia are known for their traditions and customs. These customs and cultures have are represents different forms of arts, a...

Sunday, January 15, 2012

SILAT: Pesaka banks on Sea Games squad

THE Malaysian National Silat Federation (Pesaka) is banking on its Sea Games gold medallists to deliver the goods at the inaugural Sydney O...

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Malay Martial Arts : Silat: Pencak silat or silat ("fighting by using techniques of self-defence") is an Asian martial art with roots in the culture of the Malay people. This art is widely known in Indonesia and Malaysia but can also be found in varying degrees within countries such as Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines amongst others. It is estimated that there are hundreds of alirans (styles) and thousands of schools. Many of the alirans find their origin in the observation of wild animals fighting. "Harimau" (tiger) and "Monyet" (monkey) are some examples.

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