General overview of grades

Cimande code of ethics oath (Pataruman), forearm conditioning with oil, Jurus 1-12.

Oldest Sundanese Pencak Silat from West Java founded by Bapa Kair in 1760.

Mastery of Jurus 13-33 seated on ground (Duduk) and Kelid forearm blocks.

Cimande is famous for initial seated block training for ultimate torso stability.

Pepet standing movement patterns, attack parrying, and Badik knife drills.

Instructor authorized to lead training and Minyak Cimande bone oil massages.

Golok machete combat, weapon disarming standing/ground, and internal force.

Red sash representing relentless combat maturity of Sundanese warrior.

Full master. Tenaga Dalam internal energy mastery, bone healing, and leadership.

Pendekar = Respected national guardian of Silat Cimande tradition.

Highest spiritual authority of Bapa Kair lineage. Keeper of sacred oil recipes.

Guru Besar = Living head of the traditional Cimande village in West Java.