Silat Seni Gayung
Most widespread Malaysian national Pencak Silat style founded by Meor Abdul Rahman.
Quick Facts
Founder
Country of OriginMalaysia
MalaysiaFounded1942
RegionAsia
Primary FocusHybrid
Contact LevelFull contact
Belt System6 levels →
Character & Origin
StatusLiving, organized
LineageTraditional
Era of Origin20th century
Training
AttireTraditional dress
SparringMedium contact
Role of WeaponsWeapons optional
Role of FormsForms at the core
Who It Suits
Kids ProgrammesKids groups common
Senior FriendlySuitable with adaptation
Physical Demand3/5
Injury Risk2/5
Learning Curve4/5
Self-Defence Value3/5
Fitness Value4/5
Organisation & Competition
Grading SystemSashes
Competition FormatForms
Weight ClassesNo
Olympic StatusNot Olympic
Estimated Practitioners10k–100k
What the style is built from
Editorial rating on a 0–3 scale, based on how much room each area gets in ordinary training.
Hand strikesCore
KicksSignificant
Throws & takedownsSignificant
Ground fightingNot used
Locks & holdsSignificant
WeaponsSignificant
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About Silat Seni Gayung
Silat Seni Gayung is one of the most popular Malaysian martial arts, founded in 1942 by Dato Meor Abdul Rahman. It teaches slashing and stabbing exercises with a knife, kris, parang, knuckle-locks and acrobatic throws.
Similar styles
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