Silat Australia

The Martial Art of Pencak Silat has over 800 known styles in Indonesia and can be found in many South-East Asian countries. The Indonesian style of Pencak Silat was historically disguised as a dance during the Dutch occupation, with the most effective techniques hidden in the art form. Previously called the ‘Dutch East Indies’, the people of Indonesia rose up against oppression and used Pencak Silat (that had been hidden for centuries) to defeat the occupiers and regain their independence at the end of World War II. Pencak Silat then officially became a sport. It is a style that has retained its tradition throughout the years, has been proven on the battle-field and remains one of the most effective, authentic and complete martial art systems in the world. Pencak Silat Tanding is a points based, stop-clock fighting based competition, with strikes only allowed to the body (that is protected by padding). Pencak Silat Tanding training includes techniques and drills for competition that incorporates a combination of striking, sweeping, tripping, trapping, catching, dropping and sparring. The Sports and Competition aspect also has art form categories that includes individual open hand, weaponry and group art form. Weapons and Self-Defence consists of various techniques incorporating the use of and defence against weapons (including the knife, kerambit, sword and stick for use in life and death situations or competition), joint manipulation including locking and breaking, ‘street’ self-defence and precision striking. The art form aspect is used to reinforce the techniques through practical application. Contact Pencak Silat Australia for more information on Martial Arts training options on the Gold Coast QLD, Indonesia and via Online Training.