Malay Martial Arts - Silat

Malay Martial Arts - Silat

Martial Global Partnership, Pencak Silat , Weapons of silat

Friday, January 2, 2015

Sarong as a Weapon in Silat

A sarong or sarung is a large tube or length of fabric, often wrapped around the waist and worn by men and women throughout much of Sout...

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Spiritual and Mental Strength of Silat

Pencak silat, similar to other martial arts, benefits its practitioners physically, mentally, and spiritually. Spirituality (Mental Spir...

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About Me

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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