What Silat is best for you?

Figure out what Silat Organization is best for your interests and passion based on 10 easy to answer questions.

Do you like sparring and combat? This applies to interest in tournaments and being in the ring.

I love sparring!

I'm okay with anything

I don't like sparring :(

How do you feel about performative acts in Silat? This refers to 'bunga' (openings) and 'kekuda' (stances) that don't contribute to fighting ability

I like them! They add character to Silat!

I don't really mind either way

If they don't serve a functional use then I don't see the point, but if I had to learn I would

I would NOT like any sort of opening or fancy stances

How do you feel about performances in general? This encompasses performative shows of Silat, like tiger stances, acting, choreography and putting on a show for the public

I would love to be in the spotlight!

If I need to do it then I wouldn't mind

I don't like being in performances :(

How do you feel about acrobatics?

Sounds fun! I'm all for it, 10/10 !

I'm not against it, but I'm also not really for it.

What does this have to do with Silat? I don't find that interesting to learn

What kind of fighting style are you more drawn to? Pick one that you're comfortable with or want to learn.

MMA ( mainly jabs, straight punches, uppercuts )

Sweeping and choke holds

Footwork (kicks) , using elbows and knees

Weapon combat

Joint manipulation

How do you feel about using weapons? More common weapons used are a long staff, 'keris' (traditional dagger), and 'parang' (machete)

Sounds cool! I would love to use weapons!

I'm not sure how I feel about that

I don't really like the idea of using weapons

Would you rather :

A big, international community

A small, family orientated community

Would you rather :

Go on the offensive

Go on the defensive

How important is the religious aspect of Silat to you? The incorporation of Islam is one of the core aspects to Silat, but is it a core aspect for you?

Religion is very important! You can't have Silat without it!

I'm not for it, but I'm not against it

I would prefer to just keep it to the martial art aspect.

How would you rate this quiz?

Perfect!

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Room for improvement

0 / 10 :(

Silat Gayong

Seni Gayong is a style of silat from Malaysia. It was the first martial arts association to be registered in the country, and is now the biggest and most internationally known Malaysian silat discipline. Gayong is overseen by the Malaysian Silat Seni Gayong Organisation. Literally meaning "tiger joint silat", the system utilised the tiger claw technique to lock opponents' joints while also making use of a variety of weapons. Seni Gayong incorporates strikes, grabs, joint manipulation, and weaponry. Acrobatics are also included but are comparatively less than other styles of silat.

Gayung is a verb that describes the action of dipping into the well of the unseen, to draw out mystical power for use in this world.

Seni Gayung is a composite style, incorporating both Malay Silat and elements from Bugis fighting styles.

It is visually distinctive from other Malay styles of Silat due to its emphasis upon performance acrobatics, including flips, diving rolls, somersaults, and handsprings. The student learns to competently handle several weapons like the kris, parang and lembing.

To know more about Silat Gayong, check out their website at http://gayong.com.my/

Silat Cekak

Silat Cekak is renowned for its series of buah (combat strategy) which have been influential in the development of more recent silat styles in Malay peninsula.

Unlike most of styles of Silat, Silat Cekak is known for its non-ceremonious nature with no emphasis in graceful dance-like movements. It is a defensive-type of Silat that applies 99% defending techniques and only 1% attacking techniques. The style has no kuda-kuda stances commonly found in other Silat styles.

It does not utilize any evading nor side stepping techniques in mortal combat. As a result, it is hard to predict movements and counter-attacks of this style.

To know more about Silat Cekak, check out their website at https://www.silatcekak.org.my/

Seni Silat Lincah

Silat Lincah is suitable as a martial arts organization that not only prioritizes the movement and fighting spirit of Hang Jebat, members are also inserted self-practices to strengthen their morals.

Lincah means fast and aggressive which is the principle of the style, that emphasize aggressive movements both in defense and attacking techniques in punches and kicks.

The style favors evasion with follow up sweeps, locks and chokes that do not relate to dueling techniques used with a kris.

To know more about Seni Silat Lincah, check out their website at https://www.silatlincah.com.my/v3/

Silat Kuntau Panglima

Kuntau Panglima is an under represented Silat first established in 2016 that used to be under Kuntau Selendang Merah.

Unlike any other Silat, Kuntau Panglima purely focuses on sparring and open handed fighting techniques. Weapon mastery is also taught to deciplined students.

Like Silat Cekak, it does not incorporate any 'kuda-kuda' (stances) or 'bunga' (openings) . This art more closely resembles modern day Muay Thai and Boxing rather than conventional silat.

To know more about Kuntau Panglima, check out our website at https://kuntaupanglima.blogspot.com/