Pencak Silat or Silat ("fighting by using techniques of self-defence") is a Southeast Asian martial art with roots in the culture of the Malay World. This art is widely known in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore but can also be found in varying degrees among the Malay-affiliated countries of Thailand and the Philippines. 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.

There are four main aspects to pencak silat:

1. The "Mental-Spiritual" aspect:

   Pencak silat aims to build and develop personality and noble character.

2. The "Bela Diri" (self-defence) aspect:

   Self-confidence and perseverance are very important.

3. The "Seni Budaya" (culture, art) aspect:

   Culture and performing the "art" of pencak silat is very important. This combines Pencak Silat with traditional music and costumes.

4. The "Olahraga" (sport) aspect:

   This means that the physical aspect of pencak silat is important. We try to have a sound mind in a sound body. Competitions are part of this aspect.

   There are full-contact (Pertandingan=Competition) fights, as well as form demonstrations, for one (Tunggal), two (Ganda) or team (Regu) persons.

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Nonton Persebaya vs Persik kyk liat pertndingan karate, pencak silat, gulat jd satu.. Ditambah lapangannya 'bagus' bgt gr2 hujan.ckck
GeeDendeng (George Fernando) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:05:35 -0000
Nonton Persebaya vs Persik kyk liat pertndingan karate, pencak silat, gulat jd satu.. Ditambah lapangannya 'bagus' bgt gr2 hujan.ckck
wakakak! kocak!RT @damndyan @Bilquisbillkiss haha bagus" muka nya sakti kayak orang pencak silat . ya nggak @matildastasia ?
Bilquisbillkiss (Raisya bilqis) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:19:39 -0000
wakakak! kocak!RT @damndyan @Bilquisbillkiss haha bagus" muka nya sakti kayak orang pencak silat . ya nggak @matildastasia ?
@Bilquisbillkiss haha bagus" muka nya sakti kayak orang pencak silat . ya nggak @matildastasia ?
damndyan (Agnes Dyan) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:16:32 -0000
@Bilquisbillkiss haha bagus" muka nya sakti kayak orang pencak silat . ya nggak @matildastasia ?
My dad buka silat at the wedding. Woo.
grittypower (natashah) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:01:33 -0000
My dad buka silat at the wedding. Woo.
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