Main Aspects in Pencak Silat

Pencak Silat, the martial art from Indonesia, does not only physical art of fighting but it also has some following aspects:

1. Mental and spiritualaspect: The objectives of Pencak Silat are to build and develop personality and noble character. One must use the exercise to develop their mental and spiritual energies during combat situation or dangerous emergencies.
2. Self-defense aspect: Self-confidence and perseverance are very important in self defense. Without them, you cannot optimize your skills and knowledge. One learns self defense through jurus (style and technique) and sambung (sparring).
3. Culture and art: Culture and performing the “art” of Pencak Silat are very important. Pencak Silat is usually performed with traditional music and traditional costumes. In this aspect, one learns the artistic fighting movement, called kembangan.
4. Sport: It means that the physical aspect of Pencak Silat is important. Pencak Silat has role as physical exercise to have a sound mind in a sound body. Competitions and intense training are part of this aspect. There are full-contact matches, as well as style demonstrations, for single, double or team performance.