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  1. Silat
    SilatSouth East Asia martial art
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    Silat - Wikipedia
    FocusSelf-defence
    HardnessFull-contact, semi-contact, light-contact
    Country of originIndonesia (as Pencak Silat) · Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, southern Thailand, southern Philippines, and southern Vietnam
    Olympic sportNo
    Etymology

    The origin of the word silat is uncertain. The Malay term silat is linked to Minangkabau Indonesia word silek, thus a Sumatran origin of the term is likely. It possibly related to silambam, the Tamil martial art which has been recor… See more

    Origins

    A number of stories exist detailing the history of particular styles, which are often used as origin myths for silat in general. One such tale is of a woman named Rama Sukana who witnessed a fight between a tiger and … See more

    Weapons

    Prior to the introduction of firearms, weapons training was actually considered to be of greater value than unarmed techniques and even today many masters consider a student's training incomplete if they have n… See more

    Training

    To signify the initiation of a new student, certain rituals may be carried out. This may include fasting for a few days, or drinking herbal tea. Silat masters traditionally never charged fees for their teaching, but money or some ot… See more

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