The Martialarm Introduction To Pentjak-Silat

Pentjak-Silat's history dates back to the seventh century, but it became more highly refined in the 1940's when it gained popularity as part of the increasing hostility against the Dutch colonists. Its open handed techniques from Indonesia are based around the many weapons that practitioners become skilled in. When fighting without a weapon, all parts of the body are used to strike. Also, students are taught how to defend against an armed enemy when they are unarmed. Pentjak-Silat's attack dodging techniques are based on skilled, graceful footwork, and thus the art is often mistaken for a style of dance. However, a person witnessing a Pentjak-silat practitioner in a fight would never make that mistake. Students learn to calmly avoid attack and then, when the time is right, explode into a rapid-fire combination of punches and kicks. Similar Styles: Bersilat - Malaysian style which is thought to have been derived from Pentjak Silat. Emphasises leg techniques.

Pentjak Silat training can be done in any city in the world and I encourage you to visit out martial arts directory of Pentjak Silat to find a school near you! 

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