SILAT

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Pencak silat as self-defense has always existed, since human beings had to fight with each other and with wild animals in order to survive. At that time, people who were strong and skilled in fighting could attain a privileged position in society, and could become heads of clans or army commanders. In the long run, fighting techniques started to be regulated, so that a comprehensive martial art form was developed which was eventually called pencak silat. (Asikin 1975:9-10)

Style Silat of Minangkabau (West Sumatra)

- Silat Bungo
- Silat Sterlak
- Silat Kumango
- Silat Pauh
- Silat Lintau
- Silat Harimau
- Silat Sabandar