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Pencak Silat
Pencak Silat
Pencak Silat is a non-aggressive martial arts from the of the Indonesian/Malay islands.
Today there are hundreds of different forms of Pencak Silat. Silat employs natural body movements and develops balance and economy of movement in each individual.
It can be practised purely for sport and fitness, for the aesthetic beauty of the art or for the chance to learn one of the world's few remaining complete traditional martial arts systems.
Silat enhances and strengthens self-awareness, self-discipline, integrity, responsibility, loyalty and cooperation amongst its practitioners.
Pencak Silat was incorporated into the Asian Beach Games in 2008 and the Asian Indoor Games in 2009.
List of disciplines
- Beach Pencak Silat
Beach Pencak Silat is a combative art of fighting and survival. Pencak Silat describes the martial art forms practiced throughout the Malay Archipelago. It has evolved in Indonesian and Malaysian civilizations for centuries into a social culture and tradition.
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Sports Committee
The Sports Committee shall consist of one Chairman and a minimum of five members. The Chairman, nominated by his NOC, will be elected by the GA, while the Members preferably representing the 5 zone...
Sports and Environment Committee
The Sports and Environment Committee shall consist of One Chairman and Five Members. The Chairman, nominated by his NOC, will be elected by the GA, while the Members preferably representing the 5 z...
Sports for All Committee
The Sports for All Committee shall consist of One Chairman and Five Members. The Chairman, nominated by his NOC, will be elected by the GA, while the Members preferably representing the 5 zones of ...
Sports Federations
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Asian Federation
Asian Pencak Silat Federation
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International Federation
International Pencak Silat Federation