Pencak Silat

[Taelia offline]

Have you guys ever wondered about the martial art in CL called Pencak Silat?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pencak_Silat

[DeadViolet offline]

They showed something like that on the History Channel.

[adrimarie offline]

Have you guys ever wondered about the martial art in CL called Pencak Silat?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pencak_Silat

Not really... it's childhood knowledge already for me. x.x

Pencak Silat is a native Indonesian martial arts that has hundreds of different styles spread throughout the entire Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Brunei, Singapore). It's primarily used more as health exercise as well as a traditional dance routine but it's also a competition sport that's widely within Southeast Asia (there's tournaments and everything).

Apparently Southeast Asian martial arts became prominent in Europe (yes, France included), which includes Pencak Silat and other martial arts (Kali Silat, Eskrima, Arnis, etc.).

Yeah... that's my general childhood knowledge there...LOL. x.x

[Gadget offline]

In the City right beside the city where I live, there is actually a Place that specializes in teaching Pencak Silat. Next time I am near there, if I have a chance, I will take a couple pictures.

[Taelia offline]

In the City right beside the city where I live, there is actually a Place that specializes in teaching Pencak Silat. Next time I am near there, if I have a chance, I will take a couple pictures.

Can't wait to see them. Anyone have any screenshots of the art in CL itself?

[Phoenix Wolf offline]

Not me, but I have heard of Pencak Silat, it is not a very well known MA, its not as recognized as say Karate, Kung Fu, or Tae Kwon Do those are probably the most recognized forms of MA, that is what my instructor told me... Before I was injured I was going to start my black belt training, but I completely severed my achillies tendon and I was unable to go for my black belt...

Some of the throws you see in the episodes are actually a mixture of other MA, or very similar to other MAs, you should check out Caporiea... I will let you know if I find any pics...

[adrimarie offline]

Not me, but I have heard of Pencak Silat, it is not a very well known MA, its not as recognized as say Karate, Kung Fu, or Tae Kwon Do those are probably the most recognized forms of MA, that is what my instructor told me...

The reason why Southeast Asian martial arts (Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, East Timor) are not as well-known as East Asian martial arts (China, Japan, Korea) is because most of Southeast Asia were colonized by Europeans (Netherlands (Indonesia--- East Timor used to be part of Indonesia), Spain & U.S. (Philippines), and England (Malaysia--- Brunei and Singapore used to be part of Malaysia)) for many centuries and during colonization these indigenous martial arts were banned. It wasn't until all three countries were finally independent from these colonizers that their indigenous martial arts started to emerge again. Until now they still try to gain recognition through their own countries as well as other countries outside of Southeast Asia.

Pencak Silat is usually being executed with traditional chant-like music as accompaniment (I'm not sure if Malaysian style also has music with it but Filipino-style Pencak Silat is absolute silence, no music accompaniment), even when two people are sparring. There's some clips of it in YouTube. Interesting stuff.

[Phoenix Wolf offline]

That is awesome... I know anoter martial art you guys might find interesting as I previously mentioned it is called Capoeira.. Take a look for yourselves... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capoeira

I started learning some of it last year it is really cool..

[Taelia offline]

The reason why Southeast Asian martial arts (Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, East Timor) are not as well-known as East Asian martial arts (China, Japan, Korea) is because most of Southeast Asia were colonized by Europeans (Netherlands (Indonesia--- East Timor used to be part of Indonesia), Spain & U.S. (Philippines), and England (Malaysia--- Brunei and Singapore used to be part of Malaysia)) for many centuries and during colonization these indigenous martial arts were banned. It wasn't until all three countries were finally independent from these colonizers that their indigenous martial arts started to emerge again. Until now they still try to gain recognition through their own countries as well as other countries outside of Southeast Asia.

Pencak Silat is usually being executed with traditional chant-like music as accompaniment (I'm not sure if Malaysian style also has music with it but Filipino-style Pencak Silat is absolute silence, no music accompaniment), even when two people are sparring. There's some clips of it in YouTube. Interesting stuff.

Awesome! Let's not forget, it also became popular in France and Spain too, as well as the Netherlands.

[Phoenix Wolf offline]

Right, the history of different martial arts spans the globe, but all MA are very interesting and have rich history...

[yumi_shinoda offline]

Pencak Silat, yup, quite common in the Malay martial arts in Singapore.
well, I'm going to learn this martial art soon after I've graduated from Secondary School.

[adrimarie offline]

well, I'm going to learn this martial art soon after I've graduated from Secondary School.

My parents (though my dad trained longer) did train in Pencak Silat when they were in high school. It was a compulsory phys ed class for them back in the Philippines in their town. I didn't get a chance to train in it but one day, hopefully, I will. x.x

[Taelia offline]

Take a good look at this page I found!

http://www.pencaksilat.co.uk/psfPersilat_new.htm

[ginolyoko12 offline]

I went to the Philippines last month. And ironically, these kids outside where I was staying were doing Silat. I was impressed, they were very good. I've went to a Silat class when I was 14 for about 1 month, but that was like 4 years ago. I didnt have the patience to practice. I wish I did though.

[Taelia offline]

If PERSILAT is making an effort to make the art world-famous, why haven't Tekken and/or Virtua Fighter introduced a fighter skilled in this art? Jean Kujo's karate style is pointless and dull.

[yumi_shinoda offline]

well, I'm going to learn this martial art soon after I've graduated from Secondary School.

My parents (though my dad trained longer) did train in Pencak Silat when they were in high school. It was a compulsory phys ed class for them back in the Philippines in their town. I didn't get a chance to train in it but one day, hopefully, I will. x.x

Gee.... I begged my parents to learn silat ( cos' I'm a chinese, and they're kind of racist at times).

[Tangent128 offline]

If PERSILAT is making an effort to make the art world-famous, why haven't Tekken and/or Virtua Fighter introduced a fighter skilled in this art? Jean Kujo's karate style is pointless and dull.

Because it's not world-famous yet. If it was, they probably would.

[Taelia offline]

I agree. I wish VF or Tekken dis recognize this graceful art, though, because it's practiced in the States now..

[ginolyoko12 offline]

Baraka in Mortal Kombat does Silat.

[Taelia offline]

Of course, but that's the ONLY game that features this great art.

[ginolyoko12 offline]

True.
And plus that, they should have a fighting game with Silat that doesn't include the distracting blood and gore flying around making it Rated M.
So then everyone can buy it and learn about Silat.

Did anyone know that they have a Pencak Silat game at Miniclip? Taelia, you might enjoy it.
Pencak Silat game

[Taelia offline]

=D Really?

[ginolyoko12 offline]

It's not like a video game for the PS2 and whatnot.
It's just a flash game, but its the closest thing to a Silat game I can find.

Before my old friend, Danny died, I saw him playing a sequel to that Silat game I was talking about. I wish he was still alive to tell me or at least the title so I can find it..

[Taelia offline]

New martial art at Martial Wiki, Pencak Silat!

http://www.martialwiki.com/wiki/Pencak_Silat

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