Minangkabau People
Indonesian Nation (Sumatra)
Minangkabau people of West Sumatra who developed the famous Tiger style Silat (Harimau Silat).
Quick Facts
Date of BirthAntiquity
EraAntiquity–present
Country of OriginIndonesia (West Sumatra)
Rank / TitleHarimau Silat Cultural Heritage
Active Years1200–present
Biography
The Minangkabau ethnic group of West Sumatra created Harimau Silat (Tiger Silat), specializing in low-ground fighting postures, sweeping kicks, and tiger-claw tearing strikes.