\u201cAku Ramah Bukan Berarti Takut, Aku Tunduk Bukan Berarti Takluk\u201d (meaning “I am friendly but it does not mean I am afraid, I am reserved but it does not mean I surrender” when translated in English) is the motto of a Southeast Asian martial art form known as Tarung Derajat. This \u201chybrid\u201d form of combat is said to have originated in Indonesia and was developed by a street fighter named Haji Achmad Dradjat. Furthermore, this martial art form basically focuses a lot on \u201cpunching and kicking\u201d. In addition, Tarung Derajat is officially recognized as a national sport and is used in martial art training by the Indonesian armed forces and national police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the cultural history of Indonesia, the Tarung Derajat was first developed by a \u201cstreet fighter\u201d known as Haji Achmad Dradjat in the country. Apparently, Haji was born in a rough neighborhood in the city of Bandung. Now, a group of youngsters fighting on the street was a common occurrence in this neighborhood. It was thus to survive this atmosphere of violence that Dradjat eventually developed a form of combat, and named it \u201cTarung Derajat\u201d from the words \u201cTarung\u201d meaning fight and \u201cDerajat\u201d meaning pride, dignity, or prestige. Furthermore, he basically created this form of combat using \u201cfour\u201d basic moves of fighting which include punching, kicking, boxing\/dodging and grappling. In addition, in the year 1972, he also created a shelter for people interested in learning this form of fighting which was initially named \u201cAA Boxer\u201d and later renamed \u201cAA Tarung Derajat\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u201chands and legs\u201d of fighter are used as weapon. In addition, the use of external weapons is completely avoided in this form of fighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In terms of technique, the Tarung Derajat is essentially based on five main principles that include strength, speed, accuracy, courage, and tenacity. Furthermore, moves such as punching, kicking, grappling, and sweeping are mainly used by a fighter to overcome an opponent in this form of combat. As for training centers\/schools, there are few available especially in Indonesia for those interested in learning this \u201chybrid\u201d martial art form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n