By Brad Curran - KungFuKingdom.com
While most martial arts can have their origins pinned down to one specific nation, Silat (which roughly translates to “fighting skill”) is unique in that it is identified with a region, the Malay Archipelago to be exact. As such, the term “Silat” forms an umbrella for the combat styles of the region, but is very often elaborated upon when pinpointing the Silat of specific nations. For example, Indonesian Silat is referenced under the full name of “Pencak Silat”, while Silat originating from Malaysia and its adjacent neighbors is referred to as “Silat Melayu”. . . . Read Article . . .
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