Silat.Tv : Social Network for Exotic Martial Art Lovers

Silat is exotic traditional martial art from South East Asia, which in ancient times, called Nusantara. Traditionally, it has various names, such as Pencak, Silat, silek, pencak silat, penca, menca, mamenca, and olah kanuragan. This traditional martial art is widely known in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore and its variation is also found in South Philippines and South Thailand.

Silat history is not easy to trace back because of the lack of historical documentation. The information of origin of Silat is handed down orally from the gurus or masters based on oral traditions. Two kingdoms, the Srivijaya in Sumatra from the 7th to the 14th century and the Majapahit in Java from the 13th to 16th centuries, which ruled across some South East Asia territory, called Nusantara, developed this martial art. Due to the frequent contact among Nusantarian and Indians, and Chinese in the territory in ancient times, Silat is also influenced by fighting styles from Indian and China.

By searching in search engine, I found the best silat source video and information at http://www.silat.tv by Omar Hakim. This website provides information about various silat styles and discussion forum for pencak silat lovers and those who want to get to know about this martial art.

This site is categorized as Social Network for Silat lovers. When you sign up as member you can contact and discuss with other members from various country. Just like another social network, you can create your profile, including your picture, and make new friends as well as send the message. You can have friends who know about Silat and communicate with them to get more information about this martial art.

If you want to see and upload the video about Silat, you can also see in Silat.tv. You can watch the video about its festival and techniques. You can also see the picture related to Silat, uploaded by the members from various countries.

This site provides information of the Silat event from various countries and the members can also promote their Silat event to all members.

There is no general standard in Silat. Respective style has its unique movement patterns, special techniques and jurus. There are many various styles of silat because silat has been developed by different masters or gurus with their own style according to their preferences and to the physical environment and social-cultural context in their environment. Various Silat style groups in Silat.tv are waiting for the members to join their group. You can get information about respective styles by starting the discussion.

You can discuss the topic related to Silat and other martial arts with other members. The discussion forum is categorized in three languages: English, Bahasa, and Spanish. This site is also equipped with blog, where the members can read and post their writings about Silat.