Pencak Silat - Introduction Flashcards
It is a combative art of self-defense and survival
Silat
Where Silat rooted?
Malay Archipelago
Silat was traced at the:
⚫ Early Langkasuka Kingdom (2nd Century CE) until
⚫ Reign of Melaka Sultanate Era (13 Century)
What is the Modern Melaka called today?
Malaysia
It evolved to become part of social culture and tradition with the appearance of fine and spiritual training.
Silat
It evolved to become part of ______ and _____ with the appearance of _____ and ______ training.
⚫ Social Culture; Tradition
⚫ Fine; Spiritual
A type of Silat style that was inspired by the movement of tiger.
It also forms the art of self-defense and attack by initiating a tiger in positioning one’s hands,
legs and body texture movement.
Silat Harimau
Number of known Silat styles in Malaysia alone.
150 known Silat styles.
Examples of Silat Styles in Malaysia
- “Seni Silat Gayang Lima”
- “Seni Silat Pukul Buah”
- “Silat Gayong”
- “Silat Bunga”
- “Silat Melayu”
- “Silat Cekak”
- “Silat Pulut”
Silat is a martial art that consists of ______, ______, _____, and _____ ______ movements
⚫ bodily,
⚫ spiritual,
⚫ intellectual and
⚫ aesthetic emotional
movements
Learning of Silat fosters _____, _____, _____, _____. _____. _____. _____. _____. and _____.
⚫ agility,
⚫ skill,
⚫ thoughtful,
⚫ strategy,
⚫ bold,
⚫ confident,
⚫ diligent,
⚫ creative and
⚫ courteous.
Where are the names of the Silat types came from?
Derived from the names of natural elements found in the environment of Malay nature itself.
With connection to the Silat type names derivation, what are the examples of the said natural elements?
⚫ animal,
⚫ plants or any
⚫ existent found in the
environment of Malay nature
Former name of Malaysia other than Melaka?
Malaya
During the occupation of Malay, Silat has been marginalized (treated as insignificant) from ____.
Palaces
After being marginalized, what did the Silat Masters did?
⚫ Continued their struggle and
⚫ Established
informal Malay Silat institutions and
⚫ Transmitted the teaching and skill from generation to
generation
Who consists the Silat Masters
Former warriors
When was the Malay Silat originally possessed by warriors?
Since the time of the Langkasuka Kingdom and splendor of the Malay Sultanate of Melaka (Malaysia)
A teacher of Silat
Master / Guru/ Teacher