Pencak silat; in Western writings sometimes spelled
"pentjak silat" or phonetically as "penchak silat" is an
umbrella term
for a class of related Indonesian martial arts.
In
neighbouring countries, the term usually refers to professional
competitive silat.
It is a full-body fighting form incorporating
strikes, grappling and throwing in addition to weaponry.
Every part
of the body is used and subject to attack.
Pencak silat was
practiced not only for physical defense but also for psychological ends.
Coded by Yun Loi Lok
