Self Defense Moves - What Is Tapak Silat?

Silat is a unique martial art. The self defense moves in silat are not the same compare to any other martial arts in this world. It is one of the best martial art in Asia that attracts many martial artists to learn it. Silat has it owns identity and can be learned even for a kid at age five years old.

One of the interesting silat syllabus topics is known as 'Tapak Silat'. It has been acknowledged by many silat warriors that anybody that masters this unique technique will easily understand all the combat and sparring methodology.

Tapak silat is a step pattern or floor plan that is used in silat to ease the step movements. It develops the silat exponent stances (kuda-kuda) and steps (langkah) in order to strike, to defend and to receive any strikes from opponent. The tapak silat is based on one or two legs position on the floor. Meanwhile, the step in silat means an activity that required a person to move his or her heel to walk or to move form one area to another area.

The pattern of tapak silat in self defense moves is based on geometrical line such as straight line, horizontal line, triangle, rectangular, circle and star shapes. When a silat exponents master all of these step patterns, they can easily receive any fast fists, unlock any locking techniques such as wrist lock and release from any catching technique that are very popular in other martial arts such as aikido, jujitsu or judo.

The tapak silat can be trained alone or with partner in order to develop the perfect silat moves. The maturity of silat moves in order to receive or attack cannot be mimicked or copied from others unless the silat exponent invests hours in training to develop these skills. Silat Melayu emphasizes on a proper step pattern movement as it can help silat exponent to defend and attack easily. Here are the seven step patterns and the explanation of each of them in seven levels of silat syllabus system;

1. Tapak Satu (standing on one or both legs).

2. Tapak Dua (moving on horizontal line).

3. Tapak Tiga (triangle shape step pattern).

4. Tapak Empat (rectangular shape step pattern).

5. Tapak Lima (star shape with five corners).

6. Tapak Bulat (circle shape step pattern).

7. Gabung (combination of all steps pattern in purpose of arrangement).

Tapak silat also is the secret technique for unarmed and practical self defense. One should never try to spar or fight until they get proper training in tapak silat. The self defense moves in fighting made easy once the silat exponents know how to combine the entire seven patterns in tapak silat either to receive or to strike the opponent.

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Self Defense Moves - What Is Tempur Seni?

Tempur silat is divided into two sections in self defense moves; Tempur Seni (the art of self defense combat that practically done with a partner) and Tempur Beladiri (the fast action of combat sparring that can be trained with two or more opponents). Owing the lack of understanding of the term tempur seni itself even in silat community, this article will cover the term of this soft combat actions, how to apply and why tempur seni is important to be developed alongside other silat skills combat in martial arts fight.

Tempur seni is an application of silat fists with bare hand mimic to the act of striking styles such as stabbing with keris (kris) or badik (dolk), chopping with parang (machete), pedang (sword) or sundang, and hacking with sword, kapak (axe) and so others. The methodology of weaponry combat striking and receiving strikes are preserved in tempur seni which are based from an action of striking using the traditional silat weapons. A signal is given once the silat exponent tends to strike his partner with bare hand using the weaponry symbol or sign.

The tempur seni combat action is done using specific arrangement procedures to preserve the originality of tempur seni which are based from the art of war in Malay's civilization. Here are the procedures;

1. Both silat exponents present their own Bunga Silat as a respect sign to guru and silat schools either together or separately. Normally, the performance will accompanied by Malaysian standard silat music.

2. Both silat exponents will perform the Tapak Empat. Tapak empat is a movement that needs the exponent to move to four angles (rectangular/square) through Tapal using langkah (step) silat. One Tapal means the pathway to one angle/direction. At every angle, the silat exponent will perform the Tapak Empat Beladiri (self defense moves) movements.

3. When both silat exponents reach the original/starting point angle, they will perform the Tapak Empat Beladiri towards the centre of Medan Laga (fighting area/compound).

4. Both silat exponent to do Langkah Melilit (wrapped around or circling between each other) in Tapak Bulat (centre of ring) in advance, reverse and change direction and will move using Galah Panjang (the movements while waiting to or to be strike) either one-way or opposite way between each other.

5. Both silat exponents alternately perform counter attack either using right or left hand. When, one exponent attack another will defend. Three type of Serang Seni (the art of attack) will be performed such as Tikam (stab), Parang (chop) and Tetak (hack or notch) between each exponent. While the art of receiving the attack known as Sambut Seni. The seven sambut seni are; Tangkap (to catch the strikes), Sentak (to pull down), Kedu (to flex the arm down in order to counter attack), Tindih (overlap on other's weakness point), Sisip (to insert the hand to self release from being locked), Sagang (to be in alert position) and Potong (to counter attack the opponent). These techniques will developed in stages from selapis (when one person attack another will receive or counter attack), berlapis (attack and defend that alternating between each other), berangkai (when both of silat exponent separated due to the silat technique, both of them will continue back with another strike other than serang seni) and so on.

6. Several signals were composed to facilitate the fight techniques such as Simbor (the sign to change striking technique) and Paras (to stop the fight). Both silat exponents will perform bunga silat at the end of fighting or combat to close the match.

Tempur Seni emphasize on the ecstatic and scientific values. It is a game played by people in the field or gatherings that has it own fighting secrets and meanings. Tempur seni is also known as Silat Pulut or Gayung Pulut. It tests the level of fighting techniques for every silat exponent and at the same time shares the experience and increase the level of silat knowledge or moves between the exponents.

Usually the tempur seni training will be accompanied by silat musics known as Muzik Silat Baku. The music team consistes of Gendang Ibu (head drums), Gendang Anak (small drum), Gong and Serunai (pipes). The rhythm that being played is divided into two rhythm which are Irama Tari (dancing melody) and Irama Tempur (fighting melody). The dancing melody is slower than latter. While the fighting melody is fast and can increase spirit level. Any silat exponent that already achieved the red or black belt can fight with other opponents than are not in the same silat school. Thus, it is important to exponent to train harder to master all the self defense moves in tempur seni in order to face another opponent from variety of silat martial arts styles.

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Silat in Malaysia - Insider Information That You Need To Know

In Malaysia, there are almost 400 different disciplines of silat under the patronage of Persekutuan Silat Kebangsaan Malaysia (PESAKA) which four of the schools and its grandmasters are recognized as the founding members of PESAKA Malaysia. They are:

1. Seni Gayung Fatani Malaysia (Grandmaster Tn. Hj. Anuar Abd Wahab A.M.N)
2. Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia (Grandmaster Dato' Meor Abd. Rahman)
3. Silat Lincah (Grandmaster Dato' Hj Omar Sin Mauju)
4. Silat Cekak Malaysia (Grandmaster Ustaz Hanafi Ahmad).

While, the other disciplines of silat are members of PESAKA Negeri (State members).  As there are many types of this martial art in Malaysia, the disciplines of Silat in Malaysia can be categorized into three major disciplines.

The first is known as Silat Melayu, the local traditional silat in the Peninsula that are from the same source. They are called Silat Pulut or Gayung Pulut. The Malay Peninsula traditional art has been practiced hundred of years ago in the Malay society especially in villages. The martial art had its origin from the Malay art of war that had strengthened the Malay Champa empire, Kedah Tua empire, Silat Bunga, Seri Patani, Silat Melayu Asli, Silat Kedah, Seni Gayung Fatani and there are also other forms of traditional silat that recognized as word bersilat or bergayung. These schools trying hard to maintain the original practice of martial art covering the art, self-defense, sports, music, culture and Islamic spiritualism.

The second would be Pencak Silat, a form of self defense that was brought by the early immigration of Indonesia society. Pencak Silat had been recognized as the indigenous Indonesian Art of Self Defense. On the 24th and 25th September 1979, the first meeting organized by Ikatan Pencak Silat Indonesia (IPSI) in conjunction with other countries in an effort to develop Pencak Silat internationally. On March 1980, Persekutuan Pencak Silat Antarabangsa (PERSILAT) was officially founded in Jakarta, Indonesia as its headquarters. Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore were recognized as the founding members of PERSILAT.

In an effort to develop pencak, Malaysia founded Persekutuan Silat Kebangsaan Malaysia (PESAKA Malaysia) on the 24th of September 1983 and was successfully registered on the 21st Mei 1986 to substitute the former proposal to form Majlis Seni Silat Malaysia on the 3rd of February 1978 (Minutes of meeting of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports 1978).

Finally, the third would be disciplines that were developed or created based on experiences, inspirations, guidance, mixture or consolidation of a few different disciplines of silat, pencak silat, art of self defence, or other martial arts from overseas, for example Silat Sekebun, Embun Putih, Kuntau Sendeng, Minang Jawa Kedah, Seri Minangkabau Tapak Suci and Gayung Cekak Sendeng. These schools grown from day to day as there are many experts that wanted to uniform their own martial art schools rather than stick to any one of the martial art school due to many reasons.

On the 4th of December 2006, the Malaysian Government recognized Silat as the Malaysia official art of self-defense and was gazette in the Akta Warisan Negara (National Heritage Act) (Silat Convention 3rd-4th, December 2006).

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Self Defense Moves - What Is Tempur Beladiri?

There are many martial arts style in this world. All have their own history, training system and identity. However, the one that attract many peoples to learn martial art is the uniqueness of self defense moves from one another. The most significant is whether it is practical and effective to use when fighting with more than one opponent.

Silat is a martial art that can have both artistic and contact variations. It has it own traditional and upgraded training system in Malaysia. It is also known with unique movement patterns and self defense fighting system. It is this unique fighting style that attracts many self defense experts from Europe and America to come to Malaysia to learn silat.

This fighting system is also known as silat combat or Tempur Beladiri. It is an application of self defense moves throughout fast combat actions that test the efficiency, agility, skills, understanding and ability of silat exponents in mastering all the knowledge in silat. Silat exponent can train tempur beladiri with his or her partner during the silat training session. The procedures of this silat combat are as below;

1. Both silat exponents start the training with Bunga Silat (the defensive and striking movements in silat).

2. The distance between both silat exponents before starting the fight should be between three to four metres.

3. Both silat exponents start the movements with Pecah Langkah (the beginning of the silat moves to start the fight, usually derived from bunga silat movements).

4. The pattern of the fight starts from the Sikap Pasang (silat position based on stance) and 'Pecah Langkah' in order to get close to one another. When both exponents come into a distance to attack, one of the exponents can start the spar either with hand or leg strikes. Then, both exponents should get back into sikap pasang postion once separated from one another. They should get ready to counter attack using the pecah langkah technique for the next moves.

5. Both silat exponents should stop the combat when one of the exponent signals the Paras (hand symbol to stop fight) signal to stop the fight. The tempur beladiri will end with bunga silat.

Every level in silat training system emphasizes to start the tempur beladiri with simple silat movements. When the silat exponents master the basis tempur beladiri, they can learn to fight using traditional silat weapons such as keris, machete or karambit. The best part is when the silat exponents are skilful enough to master all the self defense moves laid in silat syllabus; they can fight with anybody either with or without weapon. They also will know the fighting secrets on how to fight faster and when to finish the fight. At the end of learning, the silat exponents will feel that all the hard works and hours of practises are well worth with all the experience gains in the process to become an expert in silat.

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5 Training Tips To Win Silat Melayu Match

Silat Melayu is a martial art that's inherited by Malay's in Malaysia. It is originated from the big empire such as Malacca and Kedah Tua. However, in this modern era the word Silat Melayu is synonym with a silat competition that's held every year in Malaysia.

The scoring system in Silat Melayu competition is similar with Silat Olahraga. The differences are on the scoring marks and the artistic performance scores. However, most of the principles of the game emphasize more on silat skills. Any hard strikes will results on deduction of points. Thus, in order to win the competition you need to train specifically as mentioned in the Silat Malayu regulations.

Here are the five tips and explanations on how to win Silat Melayu match. There are;

1. You need to train 'Pelampas' regularly in order to produce supple movements. Pelampas is the name given for silat activities that can increase your silat skills. There are seven pelampas that you can train during free time. You need to train pelampas in order to improve your hand and leg movements in receiving attacks from your opponent.

2. You need to master the three striking techniques that known as '3 Buah Seni'. These three striking techniques are stabbing, chopping and hacking. The most important thing is how you can counter attack the opponent once he receives your strike. This is because in Silat Melayu match you are not allowed to strike to score point until he receive any one from three strikes described before from you. The first two movements from both exponents should be 'give and take' movements. The points will be counted once both exponents engaged between each other.

3. You need to train the catching technique regularly. The catching technique can help you to score more points if the opponent is new to the sport. This is because many new exponents like to kick rather punching. So, the ability to catch followed by topple down technique will award you three points in the match. If you successfully topple down your opponent three times in one round you will be the winner.

4. You need to master the sweeping technique. Many silat exponents do not like to use this technique due to the risk to be toppled down or locked by the opponent. However, it is the simple technique that can help you to score big point in the match.

5. You need to master the locking technique in order to win by technical knock-out. This is important because once you locked your opponent in the game in count of five, you will be the winner. However, you cannot lock the opponent with a technique that can break his bone.

These five silat tips can help you to win a Silat Melayu match. However you need to remember that the most important aspect is to show to the juries that you are the expert in the ring.

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Silat Malaysia - The History and Development of Malay Martial Arts

Ever since Silat Malaysia has been recognized worldwide, it has been regarded as a Malaysian martial arts form. Silat is deeply entrenched in the traditions and culture of Malaysian civilization. Though, Silat has left its footprints in civilizations of many other Asian countries such as Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and Philippines, but its association and involvement with Malaysian population and culture is remarkable and hence so highly acknowledged. In Malaysia, around 20% of the total number of schools existent offers training in Silat.

Originally, in Malaysian culture Silat was promoted more among the royal families and dynasties. Silat training was the mark of their superiority and authority over the others. People, who used to achieve great heights in learning this martial art form, were highly reputed and were also awarded merits by the King. In that era, mastering Silat was the mark of crowned heads and sovereigns. Among the weapons, which were used during Silat training in the ancient times, rattan shield or breastplates were the most common weapons to mention.

Today, Silat Malaysia is a very well known martial art form, throughout the world. The secrets of this success are based on the system that laid down in the silat syllabus. The Silat Malaysia system for silat exponent consists of seven different levels that can be identified and ranked using belt system starting from white, blue, brown, yellow, green, red and ending with black belt. Every silat topics will be majoring to 7 different topics such as:

Bunga (the pillars of silat attacking and defensive positions)Jurus (the art of attack and defense either using weapon or bare hand )Belebat (the techniques of receiving strikes and how to counter it back )Tapak (the step pattern in silat movements)Buah Pukul (the fast action of self-defense) Tempur Seni (the art of combat)Tempur Bela Diri (the speed and power movements of self defense combat)

Every silat exponent will learn different style of attacking and defensive skill such as Elakkan (avoiding technique movements), Tangkisan (blocking techniques), Tangkapan (catching techniques), Potong (counter-strike), Amuk (rampage with due diligent) and weaponry system such as sickle, sword, cudgel, kris or a short wavy dagger, rope, walking stick made of hardwood, dagger with straight cutting edge and trisula. The practical self defense, unarmed self defense and self defense knife system also will be given in each silat level.

This will make every silat exponent ready to receive any strike either one on one or in group strikes as every level of the syllabus will explain how to handle every fighting situation just like in the war. As the silat curriculum is based from the art of war of Malay civilization from thousands of years ago, it is important to know that Silat Malaysia teach their students that prevention is better than cure. It is better to avoid a fight rather get involved in it. It is prohibited to harm or kill others except in desperate situation where there is no other choice to defend yourself. Fighting is the last choice when there is no other solution to defend them from being killed.

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Self Defense Moves - The Seven Topics in Silat Training System

The silat martial arts syllabus was divided into seven topics across seven levels in silat training system. At each level every silat exponent will learn seven topics of self defense moves which are; Bunga, Jurus, Belebat, Tapak, Buah, Tempur Seni and the Tempur Beladiri. Interestingly, these terms are widely used by other silat schools. For an example the word Bunga Silat also been used by others but with different terms such as Bunga Sembah, Lela Sembah and Kembangan.

Bunga Silat is the key to all silat knowledge which includes the 'langkah' (step), the 'kuda-kuda' (stance) and the 'limbai' (hand position). The Bunga will teach the exponent how to master the defensive and striking position in silat.

The silat syllabus has ascertained that the Jurus is a discipline that develop the striking and defensive skills either single or multiple strikes to the aimed enemy body. With Jurus, the exponent will learn the attack and defense in silat movements.

The Belebat in self defense terms means 'Sambut' or to receive the strikes either from single exponent or multiple strikes from multiple exponents. The main objective of Belebat is to develop the self defense moves skills to receive perfectly the opponent strikes and to counter attack effectively back to the opponents, enemies or strikers. It also teaches the students the art of the defensive and counter attack movements in silat training system.

The Tapak is a footprint movement or step-pattern on the floor. This topic mainly trained to develop the ability to efficiently use certain space or room to strike or to counter-attack the enemy strikes. Using the Tapak the students will learn how to destroy their enemy through step pattern movement's analysis.

While, the Buah is the method to strike or to receive strikes in order to counter-attack either with single or multiple opponents. It is one of the main reasons why many experts want to learn Silat due to the effectiveness of the art of self defense in martial arts.

The Tempur Seni is the method of combat sparring but in the soft and graceful art application which consists of Tapak Empat, Lilit and Galah Panjang. Tempur Seni also will use '3 Serang Seni' or 3 types of strikes that based on traditional silat weapon that are; Tikam (stab), Parang (chop) and Tetak (hack or notch). These strikes usually will follow by '7 Sambut Seni' or 7 receiving strikes techniques which are; Tangkap (to catch), Sentak (to pull at or out with a jerk), Kedu (to flex the arm down), Tindih (one on the top of the other), Sisip (to insert), Sagang (to be in silat alert position) and Potong (to counter attack). The students will learn the art of self defense combat while practising this discipline.

The last topic is Tempur Beladiri. It is the opposite of Tempur Seni discipline which is the fast action of combat sparring between two or more silat exponents, enemies or fighters. Normally the students will learn the easy (unarmed self defense) Tempur before the advance (weaponry self defense) version from the white belt to black belt. All the seven self defense moves topics will be given orderly by the silat coaches in order to make sure that the students can master the skills from one topic to another topic within the specific time.

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7 Insider Secrets on How to Be Good Silat Instructor

Silat is an official martial art in Malaysia. It is the art of movements in self defense. The concept of this self defense is 'not to kill unless desperate'. Thus it is important to understand that learning silat is not for beating other people unless you have no choice in any emergency situation.

One of the popular training centres in Malaysia that actively produces many silat exponents and instructor is Pusat Cemerlang Silat (PCS). For the past 10 years this silat training centre has develop more than 50 silat coaches that actively participate in silat coaching program. Most of the silat instructors of this academy are the graduates from university. Some are the champions in many self defense competitions in Malaysia. Many of the instructors contribute to society by giving free silat lessons to kids, adults and special need care peoples (disable) in order to promote the importance of self defense in Malaysian society. Their contribution to community have attracts many reporters, station televisions and internet bloggers to report their activities in term of promoting self defense to Malaysian society.

When I asked the manager of PCS regarding the silat coaching program that constantly produce many top martial art coaches in Malaysia such as Cikgu Safwan, Cikgu Safar, Cikgu Fiqah and Cikgu Alif, he replied by stated there are seven important criteria that PCS look into before appoints somebody to be a silat instructor. Without these seven secrets, the instructors will never success in term of promoting martial art or self defense to primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities and professional clubs.

The seven insider secrets are:

1. The instructor needs to achieve at least black belt in silat training system.

2. The instructor needs to be a graduate from any qualified university in this world.

3. The instructor needs at least 7 caps from PCS in any silat competitions.

4. The instructor needs to perform 7 performances in any silat occasions.

5. The instructor needs to finish the Quran lessons (khatam Quran) at least once in their lifetime (for Muslim) or an interview and examination about moral values for non-Muslim.

6. The instructor needs to attend two silat instructor courses and passed the exams with at least 80% passing marks in both courses.

7. The instructors need to be Assistant Silat Coach for two years (160 hours) under supervision of their silat guru.

These seven criteria's will not only produce a superb silat instructor but also will create a loyal followers in term of defending the concept of the silat philosophy that known as 'Warrior Code of Conducts' (Sikap Pendekar).

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Counter Attack - The Best Female Self Defense Technique In Silat

Silat is one of the best martial arts in Asia. It is the official self defense in Malaysia. Many international martial artists visit Malaysia to learn and master this unique martial art either using the traditional or upgraded system. Silat also is known as the best female self defense system in martial arts. Many peoples learn Silat to protect themselves against villains. Thus, it is important for female silat exponents to know their strength and weakness during silat training to determine the best technique that suite them particularly, in emergency situation.

There are many deadly techniques in silat. Striking techniques such as rejam (straight punch), sauk (uppercut), siku (elbow strike), lutut (knee strike), tendang (front kick), depak (side kick) and kacip (hand break strike) are very powerful and can hurt the opponent in no time. However, there is one silat technique that is very powerful and suite with female physiology structure that known as counter attack. It is the technique to strike the opponents or attackers while they are not expecting any resilient fight from their victim. The strike can be with or without a weapon which aimed to several killer points in human body such as eye, neck, stomach, private part, ear, ribs, jaw and back of the head.

Usually, if you are the victim in any emergency situation, you need to stay cool and follow the instructions of the attacker while being disturbed or attacked by him or her. At the same time, you need to look to the surrounding situations in order to known when and where to act especially when the attacker does not pay much attention to you. Thus, it is important for female exponents to carry some unexpected 'weapons' with them every time they go out such as pen, nail cutters, book, bun, keys and multi-purpose knife which can act as a weapon to attack during the emergency situation.

Nevertheless, it is important to every woman to learn female self defense technique in order to protect themselves from being a victim in group attack. Normally, during the silat training session, the guru will explain the details of the counter attack technique of group attack, the psychology control of the emergency situation, and how to determine the right time to attack. The female exponents will train how to stay calm in a fight, how to fight multiple attackers (more than 3 opponents) and also how to react with weapon strike in a fight. This training is called as 'Tekong'. Tekong training is important particularly to fight with multiple attackers that armed with weapons. Thus, female exponents need to fight with different opponent with different height, weight and size during the silat training in order to get use with the emergency situation.

Female self defense is a must learn education for every girl and woman. Thinking about the world we live today, no one is immune to violence attack. It is better to be aware and prepared before it is too late.

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Silat Training System - Three Punches To Apply During Self Defense Training

Buah Pukul is a self defense moves in silat training system that required one to receive the attack first followed by counter strikes either using bare hand or weapon. It is also known as self defense. The self defense training can be done with two or more opponent in any silat training.

The techniques used in the training usually are based on your belt rank. However, most gurus will tell their students to improve their striking technique first before allowed to learn how to counter strike in the self defense training. This is because without knowing how to strike effectively, you will not understandthe fundamental basis of self defense moves.

Self defense training will become easy once the silat exponent knows how to combine all the silat lessons in order to choose a perfect strike and technique while facing the enemy. Thus, you need to train three punches in order to counter strike your opponent effectively. These three punches are; straight punch (rejam), uppercut (sauk) and palm strike (rejuk). Here are the details of each strike on how to apply these techniques in self defense;

1. The straight punch is the common strike used by many martial arts. This is the perfect technique while receiving hard or fast punch (right hand) from your opponent. So, you need to avoid the strike by dodges to your left site and counter strike with your right hand to your opponent ribs. If you hit the target perfectly, your can break your opponent ribs instantly with only one strike.

2. The uppercut is used to punch your opponent that is taller than you. For example, your opponent's punch you with his right hand to your face. Thus, you need to avoid the attack by dodge to your right side and simultaneously counter strike to his chin. The impact of the strike is so dangerous and powerful enough to break your opponent jaw. Thus, in order to master this skill you need to train the technique carefully with your partner during the self defense training.

3. The palm strike is similar with the uppercut style. However, instead of using fist, you are using your palm hand to strike to the jaw or nose of your opponent. This is a solid and hard strike. Most silat exponents train this technique by striking to the pounder board. In addition, many silat gurus prohibit their senior students from practising this technique in front of new students during silat session to avoid any injuries. So, never use palm hand strike in the formal training session unless both silat exponents are capable enough to use the technique without hurting each other.

The silat training system emphasizes you to train all the techniques mentioned above regularly so that you can master the skills effectively. Thus, in order to master all these three techniques, you need two or three sparring partners with different weight, height and sizes. This is important so that you can feel the different force of strikes in order to receive and counter attack your opponent perfectly.

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Self Defense Moves - What Is Bunga Silat?

In order to determine the silat exponent performance and level in self defense moves, Bunga Silat played an important role to determine how far the students develop in martial art training. In silat syllabus there are seven Bunga. This specifically means that for every level in silat syllabus there will be one bunga.

Bunga means the basis of silat movements which consists of seven langkah (steps), seven kuda-kuda (stances) and seven limbai (hand positions). The Bunga will teach the exponent how to master the defensive and striking position in silat movements. There are some silat vocabularies that one needs to know to understand the whole concept of bunga.

In the first part is Limbai. In limbai there are three important parts. There are Ayun, Limbai and Lenggang. Ayun means a movement of the hands while in stop position. Limbai is a hand positions while in stop position and Lenggang while dancing or moving in silat movements.

There are seven limbai in Bunga. There are Rencung (right hand in front of the left chest and the left hand on the stomach), Kapit (right hand align with right leg while holding a fist or punch and the left hand in front of the nose), Empang (left hand on the left quadricep and the right hand holding a fist straight on theright side of the shoulder), Sangga (left hand in front of the chest and the right hand rise above the head with holding a fist just like to block any strike from above), Lunjur (left hand in front of the right chest and the right hand straight to the side at the shoulder level position), Kacip (both hand are in the rencung or in 'X' position in front of the chest) and Juak (left hand on the stomach and the right hand far above the left ear position). Every limbai has their own meaning and functions in the self defense moves.

The second part in Bunga Silat syllabus is Langkah. Langkah means the legs movements while walking or running. There are seven langkah which are Serung (left leg in front of the right leg with 145 degrees from right angle), Tunjang (the right leg in front of left leg, body weight on right leg), Terus (forward), Undur (backward), Ereng (vertical but on the sideway position), Silang (crossing) and Samping (sideward).

The third part in Bunga is Kuda-kuda. Kuda-kuda means the situation where both feet are not moving on the floor. There are seven kuda-kuda which are Serung, Teleng, Terus, Kilas (left leg behind the right leg with body weight on it), Ereng, Silang and Samping. Similar with limbai, the langkah and kuda-kuda have their own philosophy and secrets techniques in martial arts.

Bunga silat from the real base consists of seven Langkah which are serung, tunjang, terus, under, ereng, silat and samping. These langkah will be used in every level and also as the foundation to next level syllabus. Usually Bunga silat will be practice while starting the silat class, beginning of silat performance or competition. The slow motion movements of bunga, tidies and harmony will develop the intrinsic manners for every silat exponent such as discipline, respect, patience, peace, caution, proper and elegant. The self defense moves in silat will be perfect once the exponent mastering this fundamental skill.

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Silat - Do You Really Know About It?

Silat is the traditional art of war of the Malay race, who is inhabitants the southern part of the Asian continent, covering the Malay Archipelago from the Easter Island in the east to Madagascar Island in the west.

It is believed that the word silat came is from the combination of two syllables, Si and Elat. Si is a title or a pronoun for a person who is involved in a certain occupation, for example, Mat Situkang shall mean Mat the Craftsman and Sipenjala shall mean the fisherman. Elat means to contrive, to deceive, to trick, to confuse or to cheat. Bersilat is when an exponent is demonstrating or practicing silat. Menyilat on the other hand means the act of avoiding or receiving and attack and overcoming it with another attack or defense. Pesilat would mean a student of silat, and silat experts are called pendekar. The word Melayu generally refers to someone who speaks the Malay language practices the Malay culture and is a Muslim. The Malay art of war is thus called Silat Melayu.

Silat, Gayung, Pencak and Kali bring the same meaning. The word silat however, is more widely used. Generally, the word Silat or Gayung is used by the Malay community in the Malay Peninsula. Silek and Gayuang in Sumatra, penca and maempok in West Java. Pencak in Middle Java and East Java, mancak in Madura and Baewan, encak in Bali, mpaa sila in Dompu and Nusa Tenggara Barat and bermanceak in Bulungan and Kalimantan, memencak in Bugis and Sulawesi, akmencak in Suku Makasar and also Basilat and Kali in Mindanao, Philippines.

Silat has become the symbol of Malay warriors with the existence of different streams of silat, depending on its society which for instance are Silat Minangkabau, Silat Jawa, Silat Bugis, and Silat Kurinci. Generally, Silat Melayu refers to the silat practiced by the Malays in the Malay Peninsula. In Silat Melayu, the names of some silat discipline depend on the district. Examples including Gayungman Kedah, Gayung Fathoni (Gayung Fatani), Silat Petani, Melayu Kelantan, Pukulan Melaka and Buah Mersing.

Some Silat were also named after figures such as Silat Mat Kilau, Langkah Hang Tuah, Gayung Tok Janggut, Cekak Hanafi, and Kalimah Yahya Said. Some were also named after animal movements or spirits like Silat Harimau, Hanuman, Monyet, Helang Putih Perkasa, Lang Merah, Lang Sewah, Selendang Merah, Siamang Laut and Serimau Hitam. As it is compulsory for all silat to be registered, the amount of disciplines keep on growing such as Silat Budi Bahasa, Gayung Asli, Silat Seni Gayung, Gayung Fatani, Lincah, Cekak, Tekpi Tugkat, Kalimah, Abjad and a lot more.

Humans would naturally defend themselves using their intelligence and physical capabilities. Misunderstandings between humans can cause them to quarrel, fight, clash up to the point that they might go to war using weapons. The traditional Malay literary works showed that the ruler of the kingdom at the time encouraged the prince, princesses and children of nobility to master the art of war which was known as ilmu hulubalang or ilmu penjurit to shape them into gallant warriors. It is then that these educational institutions became known as Silat.

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Self Defense Moves - What Is Jurus Silat?

One of the self defense moves that help many silat exponents to master Silat is known as Jurus Silat. Based on Malaysian dictionary (Kamus Dewan), jurus silat means repetition, continuation or moving towards specific direction. This word is used in silat to explain the movements of silat either attacking, defensive or counter-attack towards any aimed target. It also explained the movement of silat which means one should 'sambut' (avoid, block or catch) first followed by counter attack towards the target or enemy.

In order to master this skill, any silat exponent can train jurus in single movement (tunggal) or repetitions (berulang). It also can be trained either in one direction (one straight line) or multiple directions combining with difference level of surface or also known as 'aras'. The movements of jurus silat in every level of silat curriculum are based from the movements of Bunga Silat. Here are the seven self defense moves that exist in jurus:

1. Tumbuk or punch (e.g. Straight punch or 'tumbuk terus')

2. Tendang or kick (e.g. Front kick or 'tendang terus')

3. Sepak or roundhouses kick (e.g. 180 degree roundhouse kick or lengkar)

4. Sangga or blocking (e.g. inside arm block or 'hambat dalam')

5. Depak or side kick (e.g. Side kick using outside feet or 'pepisau')

6. Kacip or crossing (e.g. used to block or catch either with up or down)

7. Terajang or trampling under foot

Jurus silat expand the skills of self defense either in defensive or attacking positions. For examples, training variety hand strike techniques such as rejam (straight punch), sauk (uppercut), rejuk (palm strike), ceduk (straight-short punch) and many others can develop silat exponent martial arts techniques in close contact fight. While, training variety kicks such as tendang (front kick), sepak (roundhouse kick), depak (side kick), terajang (tramp kick) and melutut (knee strike) can develop speed, flexibility and accuracy of kicks particularly in silat competition.

Every silat exponent will upgrade their jurus or self defense movements every time they moved to higher level until black belt. In black belt level, the students will need to combine all the 6 levels syllabus of jurus discipline to create continues movement of silat performance known as Solo. The maturity of silat exponent's moves and fluidity of performing silat skills in solo will show to the silat guru the level of development they achieved in silat training. The ability of mastering self defense moves increased once the students can develop their own silat jurus without any help from their guru.

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The History of Silat

Silat spread within the Malay community before the presence of external influences. For example, an official Silat weapon, a 2000 year-old copper keris was found in Mekong, Vietnam. Silat and its warriors became important in order to defend kingdoms like Melayu Champa, Kedah Tua, Kamboja, Langkasuka, Bruas that encompassed the Malaysia Peninsula.

During the second century, the Malay kingdom was under the influence of Hindu-Buddhism teachings. The seventh century was the beginning of the Malay Srivijaya civilization in Palembang, Sumatra and the influence of silat from the mainland Malay society was consolidated by Ninik Dato' Suri Diraja (1097-1198) to create Silat Minangkabau, Sumatra. The method of Silat Minangkabau at ninth level (langkah Sembilan) was no longer called silat, but known as mencak or pencak, which means tari silat, the silat dance or tari gelombang, the wave dance in the Minangkabau language.

The fall of Srivijaya had brought opportunities to Majapahit during the 9th to 13th century. Hayam Wuruk and Pateh Gajah Mada have raised many gallant warriors, for exampled Taming Sari who was killed by Hang Tuah. The Malacca Empire (1200-1511) showcased warriors who were skilful in silat like Bendahara Tun Perak and Hang Tuah and his five friends were extremely loyal to the king and Malacca.

Ever since the Dutch and English conquered Indonesia and Malay Peninsula (1511-1957), silat and its warriors were cast away from the palace. Silat however, continued to play its part in villages, producing brave, defensive warriors, ready to fight the enemies. For example, during the 1800's there were warriors fighting against colonialists, including Mat Kilau, Dato' Bahaman, Dato' Sagor, Dol Sai, Dato' Sri Maharaja, Abdul Rahman Lumbung and others.

Warriors kept on emerging to form Selendang Merah (Red Shawl) team to fight against communists during the Parang Panjang War. Among these warriors are Kiai Salleh, Wak Joyo and Kiai Yasuk. The same goes during one of Malaysia's most unforgettable black history, 13th May 1969.

According to Kamus Dewan (Malaysian's dictionary), silat is a game that requires a person's agility to attack and defend. This term was coined through observations during that time silat was represented as the people's game. Its purpose was to save silat from being discovered by the colonists and at the same time, to instil the love for silat as the traditional culture and as fighting spirit against colonists. Silat as a traditional form of entertainment continued to be performed.

The performance of silat compromises of beautiful, aesthetic movements, clad in warrior attire, accompanied by energetic silat music that fulfils the requirement of formal functions such as for receptions, circumcisions, ceremonies and the glutinous eating feasts and every silat performer will be rewarded with a gift of glutinous rice in the form of bunga telur. Therefore such silat performances are also known as Silat Pulut, Gayung Pulut, Silat Tari, Silat Sembah, Silat Cantik, Silat Pengantin or Silat Bunga.

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Unarmed Self Defense - Surprise The Attacker With a Clear Punch

Unarmed self defense has become popular due to the increase of crime rates around us. Thus, it is important for us to identify any martial art skills that really applicable to us in order to protect ourselves from any danger situation.

This is because no matter what people says about learning martial arts; there will be some time that you will need the unarmed self defense technique in order to fight back the attacker from hurting you. Most important aspect that you need to know is that learning martial arts is the process for you to grow your self defense moves and skills. This is because by learning martial arts you will identify any skills that you can use to protect yourself.

The very basic of unarmed self defense technique is called punching. There are many different types of punching such as jab, hook, over arm punch, straight punch and many others. Any of these punches will help you to shock your enemy especially if he doesn't know that you are good of using these techniques to counter back their strike.

One of martial arts known as silat teaches their students on how to use punching effectively. It is called as REJAM. While, in English it is known as straight punch. This is the very basic for every beginner in Silat. But if you trained it properly, this technique will give you an advantage on how to use it at the exact time during the emergency situation.

Let say the attacker strikes you from the front, what you need to do is very simple - just avoid or move away from him to any side (no matter to the left, right or backwards) and counter attack with a straight punch to any of the killer point that located on the human body. This can lead the opponent to lose balance and knock out within few seconds after the strike. You also can add up the technique with kicking to the knee or shin so that the attacker will fall down easily. So where are the killer points?

Here are several 'killer points' that are located in human anatomy:

1. Eye

2. Nose

3. Chin

4. Cheek

5. Nose

6. Neck

7. Ribs

Using this technique you can surprise the attacker. You even can knock him down. Remember to run away and save yourself after hitting back the strike using rejam. Using the basic of rejam can help you not only to defense yourself but also to remind your opponent that you are able to fight back and it is not an easy as he thinks to hurt you.

As most people's try to learn the advance skills in unarmed self defense - the very simple of punch is the answer to all the skills you need in any situation. By practising regularly this punching technique, it will help you to get used in any fighting situation either in the ring or on the street.

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Everything You Need To Know Regarding Silat Martial Arts Training System

Silat is one of the ancient forms of martial arts in this world. It is famous worldwide, but is traditionally followed and practiced in Malaysia, Singapore and Southern Thailand. This martial art style was also customarily adopted and put into practice in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines and in Brunei. Many years back, on the Malay Islands natives were trained and made proficient in this martial art. This martial art was very much a part of their culture and thus natives were given Silat training system.

The training system lay down on 7 secret disciplines. These disciplines are Bunga (the martial arts attacking and defensive positions), Jurus (the striking and defensive movements), Belebat (the silat activities in defensive positions), Tapak (the leg movements or patterns with one leg or both legs on the floor), Buah Pukul (the self defense movement  that based on Bunga Silat movements), Tempur Seni (the art of combat in silat with artistic and scientific approach between 2 silat exponents) and Tempur Beladiri (the fast movement action of silat sparring that emphasize on silat skills for self defense purposed).  Due to give the exponents to achieve the higher level in silat the Pelampas activities. Pelampas are the self defense exercises or drills with both hands and legs that the exponents need to practice every time outside of training session. These activities were introduced hundreds of years ago by the silat gurus to perfecting the silat exponent's skills.

Today, people from all over the world are fascinated and engrossed in this magnificent and unique of silat martial art form. Millions of people worldwide are interested in learning this martial art and mastering it through a proper training system. Various training schools and institutes have been set up in different parts of the world by Silat gurus and experts, for imparting the skill to others and encroaching Silat as an art form all over the world. The kind of agility and suppleness, self defense moves and actions acquaint its practitioners with, has magnetized people from different part of the world, especially from European countries.

Silat martial arts has different styles and forms, which can be mastered by intensive training. The most common and widely practiced styles include joint manipulation, bladed weapons and various other amalgamations. It is not just about fighting techniques and tactics; it has a very beautiful and enticing spiritual aspect ingrained in it as well.

Since, Silat is not just a part of one country' culture, it is a part of different cultures and customs.  Though, this martial art has surpassed religion, it has many interesting facets. In Malaysia, most of the Silat gurus are Muslims therefore, for them Silat expresses their Islamic canons. In Philippines, Silat also known as Kali incorporates catholic code of belief, while in Bali or also known as Pencak Silat it proffers Hindu creeds.

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Self Defense Moves - What Is Buah Pukul Silat?

Self defense moves is one of the critical aspects one needs to master in order to face emergency situation such as robbery. The unarmed and practical self defense technique that trained in martial arts will help him or her to face this emergency situation. The self defense technique that used in this situation is called as Buah Pukul or Buah Pukulan in silat.

Buah Pukul is a self defense technique or the most important skill in silat that required one to receive the attack first (either by avoiding, blocking, or catching) followed by counter attack with fist to the opponent either using bare hand or weapon. Buah pukul can be done with two or more opponent in any silat training.

The practical self defense techniques in silat derived from Bunga (which teach the exponent how to master the defensive and striking position), Jurus (which includes the art of attack and defense), Belebat (which teach the students to art of the defensive and counter attack movements) and Tapak (the routine on how to destroy your enemy through step pattern movements) subjects. The students will learn self defense moves with bare hand first before moving to weaponry system in seventh level of silat syllabus.

Self defense fighting will become easy once the silat exponent knows how to combine all the subjects learned in silat in order to chose a perfect strike and technique while facing the enemy. Thus, hours of training of buah pukulan will not only make the exponent master the silat skills but it also will upgrade the inner spirit to face opponent no matter what size they are. Here are the buah pukul syllabuses that silat exponent will learn in silat training system;

1. First level (white belt) - the student will learn the vocabulary and type of strikes.

2. Second level (blue belt) - the student needs to understand the use of every strike.

3. Third level (brown belt) - the student need to apply the strike in silat moves.

4. Fourth level (yellow belt) - application of self defense strikes face to face with the opponent, silat exponent needs to exchange few strikes with the opponent.

5. Fifth level (green belt) - the application on how to strike the opponent continuously and how to exchange few strikes with the opponent.

6. Sixth level (red belt) - application of self defense strikes face to face with the opponent using weapon.

7. Seventh level (black belt) - analysis or synthesis of practical self defense with weapon or bare hand.

Even though the principle of every self defense or martial art is different between each other, the hour's time invested in training will determine how far one has achieved in his or her training. The secret of fast moves and strikes in buah pukulan lay down on the knowledge gained from all the techniques mentioned above. Thus, it is up to each exponent to choose the best self defense moves that suite with his or her needs.

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Three Insider Secrets to Be Successful Silat Guru!

There are many silat students that dreams to be a successful silat exponent. But not everybody can be successful because not many peoples have time to invest in the training. To master the silat syllabus is not an easy job. It takes hours of training either in formal or non-formal silat session. You are also need to compete in various level of silat competition to test your silat skills. Not many silat exponents can reach the higher level of competing at the international level. The same way happens to be a successful silat guru.

A successful silat guru needs three elements that can be considered as successful guru in silat. The title that been given for this achievement is the 'special one'. Without these three elements you cannot be called as the special one. There are;

1. You need to be a good silat student - you need to be a silat student and train for many hours to master all the techniques in silat training system under a supervision of silat guru. You need to follow all the rules and regulation of silat laws and successfully achieved black belt under the same or different silat guru in one association.

Normally it takes 5-10 years to achieve the highest level in silat training system. You are also need to compete in several silat competitions. It doesn't matter either you win or lose as the main agenda is for you to feel the aura of fighting. In addition, to be a good silat exponent you need to have a good social attitude by involves in any silat occasions such as festival, performance or silat courses (at least seven silat courses).

The silat guru will monitor your performance and will suggests your name to the grandmaster of silat once he or she feel you are ready to accept the responsibility to be a silat coach. Once you are accepted as a silat guru, you will be awarded a certificate that proved you are qualified to teach others. You will be monitored by the grandmaster from time to time to guide you to become a good guru.

2. You need to be a good silat guru and contributor - normally you will be called as junior coach when you start coaching. You will starts coaching kids between 6-12 years old for 2-3 years depending on your performance. The grandmaster will advice you to undergo several silat courses such as silat coaching system, sport sciences courses, anatomy of fighter and many more in order to upgrade your knowledge of coaching.

Then, you will be given chances to coach youth; adults or even special need care peoples / disable people about silat education. You will also follow grandmaster to different places to teach peoples silat. Sometimes, you need fight with other silat guru or martial art to show them the silat system in practical combat and self defense. The best part is even at young age you will have your own followers, champions and also your own black belt students. Your contribution will be highlighted by the grandmaster to other silat gurus or silat communities. Your responsibility will be bigger and it will grow your managerial skills.

If you are ready, the grandmaster will give the harder task to you depending on your level of interest in developing silat either part-time or full-time. The harder the task, the more attention will be given to you by him. Sometime, the grandmaster will ask you to develop silat in foreign country without any help from others. This task is not for everybody as it involves other commitment such as family, career or even personal life. Thus, the bigger contribution and sacrifices you made the higher level you will achieve in silat.

This process normally takes around 10-20 years to be a good silat guru. The grandmaster will act as your mentor and will guide you to the next level that sometimes cannot be reached by many good silat gurus. The reason why we need a grandmaster in any silat or martial arts association is to guide people to be a good human and warrior in order to be better than him. Without a grandmaster, any silat or martial arts without a grandmaster will be like a country without a leader. Keep in mind that 'a body without a head cannot survive'.

3. You need to be a good silat researcher - Many great leaders contribute to the world by leaving a good research or book of knowledge before they die. The same applied to silat. Once you are determined as a good guru, the grandmaster will guide you to start writing of your knowledge either in magazines, newspaper, and blogs or in any publication that can help you to contribute to world of silat. Sometimes, you need to sacrifice your time with family in order to learn how to be a researcher in university during weekend.

The university is the best place to throw your idea as silat researcher as there are many resources that you can use to help you to achieve this objective. You will start to develop a critical thinking and debating with the grandmaster about silat techniques, system and management in order to grow your skills. It will be his attention to develop a well successful silat guru that is better than him.

Your research can be in any field such as sports, education, business, computer, technology, management, or even in silat training system. Once you achieve this level by producing a solid research about silat that can be used by others including other martial arts too, it is time for you to be rewarded as the next deputy grandmaster, grandmaster or even the minster of silat.

These three elements take years of hard works of full dedication to make you as a good silat guru. Some guru will accomplished this in 30-50 years, while some can accomplished this in 20-30 years depending on level of interest to develop silat all around the world.

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7 Habits Of Highly Effective Silat Exponent In Silat Training Session

Silat is a unique martial art. It is a self defense that has been inherited by the Malay's since thousands years ago. The evolution of the movements, techniques and philosophy of this martial art has produced a powerful system of self defense training. Thus, many experts believe that to be a great silat fighter you need to discipline yourself with the silat training regime.

There are 7 habits that always been practise by many great silat exponent in the ring or in training session. These seven habits will help you to become a great silat exponent no matter in what level you are. The most important thing is for you to practise these seven habits until it become natural to your behaviour.

Here are the seven habits and explanation of each of it;

1. Always come early in training session. Never come late. That is the number one rules that can decide either you are a good student or not. You need to come early to prepare yourself for silat training. You are the one that should wait the silat guru and not the other way around. It is necessary for you to have 30 minutes warm-up session alone before joining the training session with the silat guru.

2. Greet the silat guru when he arrives to the silat session. If you are Muslim you need to give a Salam, if not please greet your teacher when he arrives to the silat class. Shake hand and invite him to his place or chair for him to rest for 5-10 minutes before he starts the lesson. While waiting, make sure all the silat exponents stand up and line-up properly to receive the guru order.

3. Never speak or ask until you are allowed to ask. This is the most important habit that will help you to build up your patience attitude. It is rude for a student to ask the guru during the silat session until you he gives you the opportunity to ask. Remember, you are the one that want to learn, not him. So, he is the one that should ask you the question. But normally, many silat gurus will give opportunities to his students to ask during the silat class.

4. Don't play and laugh during the training session. Don't play and make stupid joke during the silat class because it shows disrespect to the seniors and the guru. This is very dangerous particularly if you are in sparring session.

5. Don't stop to drink, sit or go to the toilet during training session. Never do this until you are allowed to do so. Normally for every silat session, the guru will give you 10 minutes rest to take a break from hard training session. Use it wisely and never talk anything except regarding the training session.

6. Show interest in the training with energetic spirit. Remember that you are in silat session. This is not a chess training session. So, when it is time for you to train together with your partner, do it with energetic movements. Show your skill and interest in silat the training particularly when perform it in front of the guru.

7. Pay the guru on time for your silat session. This is not a welfare service. This is a martial art class. You need to feel embarrassed if you failed to pay on time. Remember that money is not everything for the guru. But with money he can helps you to achieve your dream to be a good silat fighter, exponent or warrior. Thus, treat him like you treat your valuable life.

Remember to pay attention to these seven habits to become highly effective silat exponent. You will feel the difference once you routinely practice all of these habits not only in silat session but also in your life.

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