The kind of popularity and recognition that Silat’s art form has received around the world is staggering. Silat instructors and gurus are establishing Silat clubs and training schools to familiarize people with this martial art form. People have also accepted this Malay art form and have shown great interest in continuing to learn. The creation of the Pencak Silat Federation of the United Kingdom, Pencak Silat Bongkot of France and the Silat Federation of the United Kingdom are great evidences of the growth and expansion of Silat in different parts of the world. Silat is becoming a great art form for self defense and protection.
Many years ago, entering a Silat training school was one of the most difficult tasks, because the gurus or mahaguru used to choose their own students. High moral values and an intense desire to learn Silat were two traits, in which Silat gurus shortlisted their students. But today, time has changed and so has the selection process.
Now, all you need to learn Silat is your wish. If you want to master this art form, join the closest available Silat clubs to your home and learn something absolutely amazing and meaningful.
When you join a Silat club, you will learn some of the following Silat moves and tactics.
- Elakkan or avoid technique movements.
- Tangkisan or technical block
- Tangkapan or capture technique
- Amuk or fuss with due diligence
- Weapon system such as sickle, sword, club, kris or a short wavy dagger, rope, wooden staff, straight-edged dagger and trisula.
The curriculum may vary in different clubs or schools, but most will definitely include the ones mentioned above. Due to these issues, in 2002 the Malaysian government acted on this matter by appointing Grand Master Anuar Abdul Wahab to research and develop a silat curriculum that can be used in depth in all silat clubs known as Seni Silat. Malaysia.
This curriculum was created based on the traditional Silat art of the original Malay Peninsula that was not imported, combined, copied or even mixed with other martial arts or pencak silat movements. Silat movements are based on the movements of human beings according to their geometric measurements. On December 4, 2006, the Government of Malaysia recognized silat as the official art of self-defense in Malaysia and was gazetted in the Akta Warisan Negara (National Heritage Act).
The curriculum also uses basic traditional silat lessons such as the Bunga Sembah (the pillars of silat movements) and the Tapak Empat (the art of controlling the ring) to produce seven silat lessons which are the Bunga (posture of positions of silat), Jurus (art of attack and defense), Belebat (shadow training), Tapak (step pattern), Buah Pukul (self-defense), Tempur Seni (art of combat) and Tempur Bela Diri (self-defense combat) .
The standardization of the silat system is providing the opportunity for all silat clubs, not only in Malaysia, but also internationally, to exercise and implement the curriculum without any doubt of its originality. Many international Silat trainers from France, Austria, Switzerland and the UK are using this system in their training center due to the systematic of the qualification level from beginner to expert level.
Learning this art form is sure to be one of the best experiences of your life.
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