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General overview of grades

This ladder is not yet attributed to a specific organisation. Federations differ in belt colours and time requirements.

Merpati Putih (White Dove), royal Indonesian Pencak Silat from the Mataram Kingdom in Java formalized in 1963, is famous for energy cultivation and blindfolded power breaking. Its 6 Tingkat sash levels (Tingkat Polos white to Pendekar master) evaluate Olah Napas breathing, Tenaga Dalam internal power, and close combat.

1st Level – Tingkat Polos (White)

Tingkat PolosRank #1

Typical gap since previous grade: 6 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Basic Sikap stances, Olah Napas breathing, and breaking concrete slabs with relaxed palm.

Symbolism & Meaning

Royal Javanese Pencak Silat specialized in internal energy and breaking power.

2nd Level – Tingkat Dasar 1

Tingkat Dasar 1Rank #2

Typical gap since previous grade: 12 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Jurus Dasar forms, Tenaga Dalam internal power accumulation, and metal rail breaking.

Symbolism & Meaning

Conditioning physical body and harmonizing internal breath pump in torso.

3rd Level – Tingkat Dasar 2

Tingkat Dasar 2Rank #3

Typical gap since previous grade: 18 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Blindfolded perception sensing exercises (Vibravision) and free sparring.

Symbolism & Meaning

Developing extra-sensory perception of objects in space without eyesight.

4th Level – Tingkat Balik 1 (Instructor)

Tingkat Balik 1Rank #4

Typical gap since previous grade: 24 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Instructor certification. Teaching breathing therapy and weapon defense.

Symbolism & Meaning

Official teacher authorized to transmit internal Merpati Putih methodology.

5th Level – Tingkat Balik 2

Tingkat Balik 2Rank #5

Typical gap since previous grade: 36 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Healing application of Tenaga Dalam for blind/sick and branch development.

Symbolism & Meaning

Merging martial breaking power with profound humane physiotherapy.

6th Level – Pendekar Merpati Putih (Grandmaster)

Pendekar Merpati PutihRank #6

Typical gap since previous grade: 60 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Highest Pendekar title. Keeper of royal Javanese Poerwoto family lineage.

Symbolism & Meaning

Merpati Putih = White dove symbolizing peace, purity, and invincible power.