Where can you find the Silat Melayu?

Silat Melayu means “Malay silat”. The term was originally used in reference to the native silat of Sumatra but today it is more commonly used as a blanket term for the types of silat created in peninsular Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei and Vietnam.

How long does it take to get a black belt in silat?

It takes a lifetime to be good in silat, and even so, some of the greatest masters when asked still admit that they’re just a beginner in the art. To speak of it realistically, if you train 30–60 minutes a day, each day, you’ll get good in the art in most probs between 1 – 4 years.

Is Krav Maga Silat?

Krav Maga is more like a self defense system not a Martial Art. Like all the Traditional Martial Arts, Silat is based on fine motor skill, different styles, lot of techniques, philosophy, history etc. Silat uses lot of circular techniques and also has different weapon training in it.

Is Silat used in MMA?

Pencak Silat is a mixed martial art that already draws heavily from other martial forms which are already represented in MMA/ UFC fighting. MMA sport already utilizes the components in a way that is ideal for the sport if MMA.

What is Silat Harimau?

The Silat Harimau is one of these ancient and popular practices, especially, it is widely practiced in Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and Brunei.

What Singapore Silat Federation would like to say to Sport Singapore?

Firstly, Singapore Silat Federation would like to convey our thank you to the Sport Singapore for allowing us in organizing the event, especially to the ActiveSG Bedok Team, for advising us on the Safety Management Measures in order for the event to proceed smoothly.

Where to get silat T-shirt printing in Singapore?

You can find their brand at most of the supermarket in Singapore. Another company that sponsors the event by printing for Singapore Silat Federation and the national athletes with event’s t-shirt is ActiveCool Fashion Pte Ltd. Planning to customize your t-shirt printing for any events, you can get comfortable and trendy t-shirt from them!

What is the longest pencak silat display relay in Singapore?

Singapore Silat Federation is also grateful to Mr. Ong Eng Huat, Founder and President for the Singapore Book of Records to personally present us with the certificate in setting a new Singapore record for the “Longest Pencak Silat Display Relay” lasting for 24-hours.