I think it is traditional indonesian boxing that evolved into efficient self defense...
2007-03-23 18:37:15 · 6 answers · asked by peterthai 1 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Pencak Silat ('Silat') is the generic term for the indigenous martial arts of the Indonesian/Malay archipelago, which includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. Silat has played an important role in the history and culture of Indonesian and Malay peoples. Traditionally, Silat formed part of the education of all young men, and was an integral part of a boy's path to manhood.
The great variety of the geography of the Indonesian/Malay archipelago, and the different cultures of each region gave rise to many different styles of Silat, e.g. in areas where the terrain was slippery and rocky, the style of Silat would be characterised by low stances.
Silat continues to be a significant aspect of Indonesian and Malay culture. It is practised in a variety of traditional and modern forms and is fast gaining popularity around the world under the auspices of PERSILAT, the world governing body for Silat.
Pencak Silat was introduced to Europe in the early 20th century and has been taught publicly in the U.K. since the late 1970's. It is a non-aggressive martial arts, which is learnt and practised by men and women, boys and girls of any age, and is accessible to complete beginners in martial arts.
Silat employs natural body movements and develops balance and economy of movement in each individual. It can be practised purely for sport and fitness, for the aesthetic beauty of the art or for the chance to learn one of the world's few remaining complete traditional martial arts systems.
Most Pencak Silat schools now incorporate the self-defence ('bela-diri'), the artistic ('seni') and the sport ('olahraga') aspects, with individual teachers varying the emphasis placed upon each of the elements.
The following is an informative web-site about silat and the next one contains clips of silat prattitioners in action.
Good luck!
2007-03-24 00:50:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mushin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A traditional martial art that born from war long time ago...many styles of silat nowadays..some based on certain animal style like Silat Harimau Minangkabau, Silat Bangau Putih...It's commonly practised in Indonesia, Brunei and Malaysia...some of techniques in Silat are tought only to the students whom the master only think worthy... Silat also got some connection with spritual things...or should I say mythical things... Find Silat school and joint it... Totally worth it
2015-05-21 07:05:24 · answer #2 · answered by hazwan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pencak Silat or Silat ("fighting by using techniques of self-defense") is a Southeast Asian martial art with roots in the culture of the Malay World. This art is widely known in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Philippines but can also be found in varying degrees among the Malay-affiliated communities in Thailand. The art has also reached Europe, and is especially popular in the Netherlands, where it is as popular as karate is in the United States. It is estimated that there are hundreds of aliran (styles) and thousands of schools. Many of the aliran find their origin in the observation of wild animals fighting. "Harimau" (Tiger) and "Elang" (Eagle) are some examples.
2007-03-23 18:58:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thats quite nice.
2007-03-24 11:16:09 · answer #4 · answered by sapboi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know that ther is alot of it in jeet kune do
2007-03-24 03:26:19 · answer #5 · answered by faveraus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a darn thing. But if you find out, Let me know please?
2007-03-23 18:44:22 · answer #6 · answered by flowwer_1371 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋