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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.

Silat Seni Gayung, founded by Dato Meor Abdul Rahman in 1930s Perak, Malaysia, is a premier national Malaysian Pencak Silat system. Its 6-sash Bengkong hierarchy (Bengkong Awan Putih white to Bengkong Harimau Pelangi black/gold) evaluates Bunga acrobatic falls, Buka joint locking, takedowns, and Sundang/Parang blade combat.

1st Level – Awan Putih (White)

Awan PutihRank #1

Typical gap since previous grade: 3 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Basic Langkah stance, Bunga conditioning, falls, and basic Seni Gayung defenses.

Symbolism & Meaning

Malaysian national martial art founded by Dato' Meor Abdul Rahman in 1942.

2nd Level – Pelangi Hijau (Green)

Pelangi HijauRank #2

Typical gap since previous grade: 9 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Buah Tapak forms, close-range joint locking, and Pisau knife drills.

Symbolism & Meaning

Deepening fluidity and rapid limb destruction against attacks.

3rd Level – Pelangi Merah (Red)

Pelangi MerahRank #3

Typical gap since previous grade: 18 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Gurulatih instructor certification. Parang machete combat, staff, and disarms.

Symbolism & Meaning

Red sash signifying a licensed trainer in Malaysian PSSGM federation.

4th Level – Pelangi Kuning (Yellow)

Pelangi KuningRank #4

Typical gap since previous grade: 36 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Senior instructor. Mastery of wavy Keris dagger, staff, and gelanggang.

Symbolism & Meaning

Yellow color symbolizing royal warranty and high methodological rank.

5th Level – Harimau Pelangi (Black)

Harimau PelangiRank #5

Typical gap since previous grade: 48 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Full master. Internal energy Tenaga Dalam mastery and secrets of Seni Gayung.

Symbolism & Meaning

Pendekar = National guardian and guarantor of Malaysian Seni Gayung culture.

6th Level – Guru Besar (Grandmaster)

Guru Besar GayungRank #6

Typical gap since previous grade: 72 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Highest spiritual & technical authority of Meor Abdul Rahman lineage. Head of PSSGM.

Symbolism & Meaning

Guru Besar = Living legend and grandmaster of Malaysian national Silat.