Kliwon International Indonesian Martial Arts Center

Silat for Adults

Silat for Adults

Whether you want to increase your physical abilities, obtain total control of your mind and body, self-defense (armed and unarmed), or simply learn something new, pencak silat has can accommodate your interest. Pencak silat is a physical activity, therefore we will maximize your physical and mental abilities. Our adult programs include:

  • Pencak silat training
  • Tenaga dalam (inner power): Geared towards the inner power and spiritual aspects of pencak silat
  • 10 weeks women's self-defense

The adult pencak silat curriculum are divided into two groups.

Jawara (Noble silat warrior) - Ages 18 - 27

This curriculum focuses on the self-defense, sport, and artistic aspects of pencak silat

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1. Basic Foundation:
  • Kuda-Kuda's (stances)
  • Langkahs (footworks)
  • Techniques (full range of strikes including kicks,sweeps,punches,elbows,knees)
2. Jurus - Sequence of techniques
3. Bela Diri (Self Defense):
  • Defense against armed/unarmed opponents
  • Application locks/breaks
  • Application counterlocks
  • Against multiple attackers
4. Senjata (Weapons):
  • Various blades (use dull or wooden blades)
  • Toya (bow staff)
  • Counter applications with weapons
5. Sparring (partner is required):
  • Offense/Defense
  • Hands Only
  • Legs Only
  • Ground fighting (optional)
  • Full contact (optional)
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Abah Jawara (Elder silat warrior) - Ages 28 and up

This curriculum focuses on the self-defense, internal power, and artistic aspects of pencak silat

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1. Basic Foundation:
  • Kuda-Kuda's (stances)
  • Langkahs (footworks)
  • Techniques (low range kicks below waist,full range of punches,elbows,sweeps, and knees)
2. Jurus - Sequence of techniques
3. Bela Diri (Self Defense):
  • Defense against armed/unarmed opponents
  • Application locks/breaks
  • Application counterlocks
  • Against multiple attackers
4. Senjata (Weapons):
  • Various blades (use dull or wooden blades)
  • Toya (bow staff)
  • Counter applications with weapons
5. Sparring (partner is required):
  • Offense/Defense
  • Hands Only
  • Legs Only
  • Ground fighting (optional)
  • Full contact (optional)
6. Tenaga Dalam (Internal Power)
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