The bersilat is a form of self malesiana the 15 st century. It divides into two forms: silat pulot and silat buah. Pulot Silat is a dance made by a number of movements such as those that run during weddings and other ceremonies gracious and seemingly devoid of realism of combat, percussion instruments are used to accompany the movements. Buah Silat is a form of fighting bersilat. Executed walk naked, is a major user of the legs and acrobatics. To teach this part of the art and dedicated a few selected students, which is forbidden to disclose its secrets.
Students in the bersilat are dressed in a black uniform composed of a short-sleeved shirt, trousers and soft Banda on the head. A belt (bengkong), a black stress preparation.
Most of the exercises conducted today were handed down from generation to generation. Second Malaysian folklore, the legend tells that Huang Tuah of Malaca, a traveller of the 15 th century, is considered the founder of bersilat.
In bersilat are all techniques used to subdue the enemy: Punches and kicks Karate, projection techniques of judo, and take ju jitsu. The bersilat embraces many styles, teaching techniques with weapons. Slowly has evolved in the form of sports, and they say that promotes physical development. Today is governed by Silat breasts gayong association, founded in 1962. Further investigation; Asian Martial Arts, Donn F. Draeger and Robert W. Smith 1969; black belts magazine, September 1967.
Methods of bersilat
Lintan bersilat Malaysian, two athletes will face without weapons.
Medan, where bersilat style weapons are used in combat mass
Silat buah second bersilat shape, which was used in fighting today. Usually performed in semi isolation, and its secrets are reminescenze of kung fu.
Various forms of silat buah can be found in peninsular Malaysia, but the most popular is in attacks with your fingers, avvinghiamenti and spectacular flying kick.
Terelak, stille of bersilat, where you need a good breath and great power.
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