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Also pronounced as \u201cPentjak Silat\u201d is a Southeast Asian martial art form known as Pencak Silat. This \u201cfull contact\u201d form of combat is said to have originated from regions such as Sumatra and Borneo located in Indonesia. In this form of martial art, the entire body of a fighter is subjected to attack from an opponent. Furthermore, practitioners use this form of combat not only for \u201cself-defense\u201d but also to fulfill \u201cpsychological\u201d needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History\/origin of the Pencak Silat: <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

According to the cultural history of Indonesia, Pencak Silcat is supposed to have first originated from a province called Riau located in Sumatra during the 6th<\/sup> century. According to a popular Sumatran legend, this form of combat is supposed to have been created by a woman named Rama Sukana. Furthermore, this folklore states that this woman once witnessed a duel between a tiger and a large bird. Then one day she was attacked by a group of drunken men, and so it was in order to defend herself that she used movements seen in the fight between the \u201ctiger and the large bird\u201d. Thus it was after successfully defending herself from this group of \u201cdrunkards\u201d that she taught her husband Rama Isruna the moves she used while fighting. This form of combat was thus then passed on from one generation to another within the country. However, this legend varies depending on the region. For example, on the island of Boyan people believed that Sukana saw a monkey fight a tiger, while in West Java it is said that she saw monkeys fighting amongst themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b. Weapon used in the Pencak Silcat:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of standard weapons used in the Pencak Silcat, and they are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Toya: <\/strong>Is basically a staff made from rattan, wood, or metal. In addition, it is about 5-6 feet long and about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter.<\/li>
  2. Tombak\/Lembing: <\/strong>Basically is a spear or javelin made up of bamboo, steel, or wood. In addition, at times this weapon also comprises of \u201chorsehair\u201d attached in close proximity to the blade.<\/li>
  3. Parang: <\/strong>Basically closely resembles a \u201cmachete\u201d and is made of copper. In addition, it is about 10 to 36 inches in length.<\/li>
  4. Golok:<\/strong> \u201cA heavy cleaver\u201d would be the apt way to describe this weapon. In addition, it is about 10-20 inches long, and the blade is supposed to be extremely heavy in the middle.<\/li>
  5. Pisau:<\/strong> A type of knife possessing a short blade.<\/li>
  6. Kris:<\/strong> Basically a dagger comprising of double edges. It apparently has been made by fusing four metals together and is apparently washed using acid.<\/li>
  7. Sabit\/Celurit:<\/strong> Is basically a \u201csickle\u201d used in farming especially in the harvesting of crops.<\/li>
  8. Tongkat\/Galah:<\/strong> A \u201ccudgel\u201d or a short stick.<\/li>
  9. Pedang:<\/strong> \u201cA single-edged sword\u201d is the best way to describe this weapon. In addition, it may be either curved or straight. Furthermore, it is about 15 to 35 inches in length.<\/li>
  10. Klewang: <\/strong>Basically a \u201csingle edge long sword\u201d comprising of a notch near its tip.<\/li>
  11. Chabang: <\/strong>When translated literally meaning \u201cbranch\u201d this weapon basically is a \u201ctrident\u201d consisting of a short handle.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

     c. <\/strong>Technique involved in the Pencak Silcat and training availability:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In terms of technique, a fighter basically uses moves such as striking (i.e. kicking and punching), grappling and throwing. Furthermore, in this form of combat, a variety of weapons may also be used. In addition, any part of the fighter\u2019s body can be attacked in this martial art form. As for training centers\/schools, there is a number available especially in Indonesia for those interested in learning this \u201cfull contact\u201d martial art form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n