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It is not easy to trace back the history of pencak silat because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the guru or masters cannot fully answer all the riddles . It is not easy to trace back the history of martial arts Because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the guru or masters can not fully answer all the riddles.
In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where pencak silat begun, and who pioneered its spreading. In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where martial arts Begun, and WHO pioneered its spreading. Still, all the experts believe that our Melayu ancestors created and used pencak silat as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times. Still, all the experts believe That our Ancestors Malay martial art created and used as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times.

Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian pencak silat master and pendekar, for example claims that the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of pencak silat techniques and styles: Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian martial arts master and warrior, for example claims That the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of martial arts techniques and styles:

At the time, the ferocity of wild animals threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. At the time, the ferocity of wild animals Threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. Being the wild animals their natural enemy, humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and adopt similar movements as self-defense techniques. Being the natural enemy Their wild animals, Humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and the aim of adopting similar movements as self-defense techniques. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, Crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons.

Gradually pencak silat styles were developed out of these observations such as the harimau (tiger) and garuda putih (white eagle) styles. Gradually styles of martial arts were developed out of these observations Such as the tiger (tiger) and the white eagle (white eagle) styles. (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Tamat 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7) (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Graduate 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7)

During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many myths and legends about the origin of pencak silat that stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many Myths and Legends about the origin of martial arts That stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. Although the historical value of such myths can be questioned, from an anthropological point of view they are worth attention since they express people's explanations of a certain cultural phenomena. Although the historical value of Such Myths can be questioned, from an Anthropological point of view They are worth attention since They express people's Explanations of a Certain cultural phenomena.

In this case, pencak silat is considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. In this case, martial arts is Considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Jawa, the dominant legend claims that monkeys were the “pioneers” of pencak silat movements: For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Java, the dominant monkeys That legend claims were the "Pioneers" of martial arts movements:

Rama Sukana went to the river to do the wash. Sukana Rama went to the river to do the wash. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows.

Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. She was so enthusiastic that she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. She was so enthusiastic That she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. The husband, Rama Isruna who had been waiting, become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack. The husband, Rama had been waiting Isruna WHO, Become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack.

In the end, Rama Istruna became tired and asked his wife where she had learned such fantastic techniques. In the end, Rama Istruna Became tired and asked his wife where she had learned Such techniques fantastic. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. Now these techniques are known as pencak Bawean. Now these techniques are known as martial Bawean.

Similar stories are also told in other Indonesian provinces. Similar stories are also of toll in other Indonesian Provinces. In West Jawa, the Cimande style is said to derive from the wife of Mba Kaher who learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In West Java, the style is said to Cimande Derive from the wife of MBA Kaher WHO learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. Also in neighboring Malaysia, such stories are popular: Also in neighboring Malaysia, Such stories are popular:

One day in a village, a housewife who was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds that tried to steal her food .The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. One day in a village, a housewife WHO was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds That tried to steal her food. The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. She also kept moving forward and back, trying to skim them with the hands. She also kept moving forward and back, Trying to skim them with the hands. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home.

She tried to explain to her furious husband what had happened, but he would not accept it. She tried to explain to her husband what had happened furious, but he would not accept it. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. The husband was unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. The husband was Unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as seni silat. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as the art of silat. (Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:36-37) (Mr. Ismail Mr Soh 1991:36-37)

It is interesting to note that most of these myths give a prominent role to women as the initiators of pencak silat, in sharp contrast with today reality where men dominate the pencak silat world and only few women pendekar can still be found. It is interesting to note most of these Myths That give a prominent role to women as the initiators of martial arts, in sharp contrast with reality today where to Dominate the martial arts world and only few women warriors can still be found. Women's dominance does not imply that mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the following Jawa legend: Women's dominance does not imply That mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the Following Javanese legend:

There was a young man who watched some flowers fall into the river and being carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. There was a young man WHO watched some flowers fall into the river and being Carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. The young man thought that the flowers would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not happen. The young man thought the flowers That would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not Happen. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall they soon reappeared pushed up by the upside down stream. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall They reappeared soon pushed up by the upside down stream. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:37-38) (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Soh Tuan Tuan Ismail 1991:37-38)

Notwithstanding the different sex of the various protagonists, all these myths concur that pencak silat was inspired by nature. Notwithstanding the different sex of the Various protagonists, all these concur Myths That martial art was inspired by nature. Our ancestors spontaneously developed their self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena that occurred in their daily life. Their Ancestors Our developed spontaneously self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena That Occurred in their daily life. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were able to contain the many dangers that surrounded them. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were Able to contain the many dangers That surrounded them. In the following centuries, these instinctive movements were adapted to new arising needs and in due time became a well-thought self-defense system. Centuries in the following, these instinctive movements were adapted to new needs arising in the due time and Became a well-thought self-defense system.

References References
Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo
1982 Pencak Silat Kita Dihari Kemudian, Bulletin KONI no.7, hlm.10-14 1982 Pencak Silat We Day Later, KONI Bulletin No.7, hlm.10-14
Murhananto Murhananto
1993 Menyelami Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Puspa Swara 1993 Comprehen Pencak Silat, New York: Voice Puspa
Tisnowati Tamat Finished Tisnowati
1986 Pelajaran Dasar Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Maswar. 1986 Lessons Pencak Silat Association, New York: Maswar.
Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh Mr Ismail, Mr Soh
Silat Sekebun; Seni Silat Melayu Dengan Tumpuan Kepada Seni. Silat Sekebun; Arts Silat Melayu The Art To the pedestal. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Kementrian Pendidikan Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. Kuala Lumpur: Council of the Ministry of Education Language and Library Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38 – 39)© O'ong Maryono 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38-39) © O'ong Maryono
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It is not easy to trace back the history of pencak silat because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the guru or masters cannot fully answer all the riddles . It is not easy to trace back the history of martial arts Because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the teachers or masters can not fully answer all the riddles.
In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where pencak silat begun, and who pioneered its spreading. In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where martial arts Begun, and WHO pioneered its spreading. Still, all the experts believe that our Melayu ancestors created and used pencak silat as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times. Still, all the experts believe That our Ancestors Malay martial art created and used as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times.

Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian pencak silat master and pendekar, for example claims that the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of pencak silat techniques and styles: Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian martial arts master and warrior, for example claims That the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of martial arts techniques and styles:

At the time, the ferocity of wild animals threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. At the time, the ferocity of wild animals Threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. Being the wild animals their natural enemy, humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and adopt similar movements as self-defense techniques. Being the natural enemy Their wild animals, Humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and the aim of adopting similar movements as self-defense techniques. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, Crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons.

Gradually pencak silat styles were developed out of these observations such as the harimau (tiger) and garuda putih (white eagle) styles. Gradually styles of martial arts were developed out of these observations Such as the tiger (tiger) and the white eagle (white eagle) styles. (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Tamat 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7) (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Graduate 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7)

During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many myths and legends about the origin of pencak silat that stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many Myths and Legends about the origin of martial arts That stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. Although the historical value of such myths can be questioned, from an anthropological point of view they are worth attention since they express people's explanations of a certain cultural phenomena. Although the historical value of Such Myths can be questioned, from an Anthropological point of view They are worth attention since They express people's Explanations of a Certain cultural phenomena.

In this case, pencak silat is considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. In this case, martial arts is Considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Jawa, the dominant legend claims that monkeys were the “pioneers” of pencak silat movements: For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Java, the dominant monkeys That legend claims were the "Pioneers" of martial arts movements:

Rama Sukana went to the river to do the wash. Sukana Rama went to the river to do the wash. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows.

Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. She was so enthusiastic that she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. She was so enthusiastic That she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. The husband, Rama Isruna who had been waiting, become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack. The husband, Rama had been waiting Isruna WHO, Become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack.

In the end, Rama Istruna became tired and asked his wife where she had learned such fantastic techniques. In the end, Rama Istruna Became tired and asked his wife where she had learned Such techniques fantastic. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. Now these techniques are known as pencak Bawean. Now these techniques are known as martial Bawean.

Similar stories are also told in other Indonesian provinces. Similar stories are also of toll in other Indonesian Provinces. In West Jawa, the Cimande style is said to derive from the wife of Mba Kaher who learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In West Java, the style is said to Cimande Derive from the wife of MBA Kaher WHO learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. Also in neighboring Malaysia, such stories are popular: Also in neighboring Malaysia, Such stories are popular:

One day in a village, a housewife who was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds that tried to steal her food .The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. One day in a village, a housewife WHO was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds That tried to steal her food. The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. She also kept moving forward and back, trying to skim them with the hands. She also kept moving forward and back, Trying to skim them with the hands. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home.

She tried to explain to her furious husband what had happened, but he would not accept it. She tried to explain to her husband what had happened furious, but he would not accept it. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. The husband was unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. The husband was Unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as seni silat. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as the art of silat. (Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:36-37) (Mr. Ismail Mr Soh 1991:36-37)

It is interesting to note that most of these myths give a prominent role to women as the initiators of pencak silat, in sharp contrast with today reality where men dominate the pencak silat world and only few women pendekar can still be found. It is interesting to note most of these Myths That give a prominent role to women as the initiators of martial arts, in sharp contrast with reality today where to Dominate the martial arts world and only few women warriors can still be found. Women's dominance does not imply that mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the following Jawa legend: Women's dominance does not imply That mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the Following Javanese legend:

There was a young man who watched some flowers fall into the river and being carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. There was a young man WHO watched some flowers fall into the river and being Carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. The young man thought that the flowers would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not happen. The young man thought the flowers That would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not Happen. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall they soon reappeared pushed up by the upside down stream. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall They reappeared soon pushed up by the upside down stream. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:37-38) (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Soh Tuan Tuan Ismail 1991:37-38)

Notwithstanding the different sex of the various protagonists, all these myths concur that pencak silat was inspired by nature. Notwithstanding the different sex of the Various protagonists, all these concur Myths That martial art was inspired by nature. Our ancestors spontaneously developed their self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena that occurred in their daily life. Their Ancestors Our developed spontaneously self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena That Occurred in their daily life. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were able to contain the many dangers that surrounded them. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were Able to contain the many dangers That surrounded them. In the following centuries, these instinctive movements were adapted to new arising needs and in due time became a well-thought self-defense system. Centuries in the following, these instinctive movements were adapted to new needs arising in the due time and Became a well-thought self-defense system.

References References
Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo
1982 Pencak Silat Kita Dihari Kemudian, Bulletin KONI no.7, hlm.10-14 1982 Pencak Silat We Day Later, KONI Bulletin No.7, hlm.10-14
Murhananto Murhananto
1993 Menyelami Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Puspa Swara 1993 Comprehen Pencak Silat, New York: Voice Puspa
Tisnowati Tamat Finished Tisnowati
1986 Pelajaran Dasar Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Maswar. 1986 Lessons Pencak Silat Association, New York: Maswar.
Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh Mr Ismail, Mr Soh
Silat Sekebun; Seni Silat Melayu Dengan Tumpuan Kepada Seni. Silat Sekebun; Arts Silat Melayu The Art To the pedestal. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Kementrian Pendidikan Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. Kuala Lumpur: Council of the Ministry of Education Language and Library Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38 – 39)© O'ong Maryono 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38-39) © O'ong Maryono
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It is not easy to trace back the history of pencak silat because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the guru or masters cannot fully answer all the riddles . It is not easy to trace back the history of martial arts Because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the teachers or masters can not fully answer all the riddles.
In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where pencak silat begun, and who pioneered its spreading. In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where martial arts Begun, and WHO pioneered its spreading. Still, all the experts believe that our Melayu ancestors created and used pencak silat as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times. Still, all the experts believe That our Ancestors Malay martial art created and used as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times.

Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian pencak silat master and pendekar, for example claims that the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of pencak silat techniques and styles: Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian martial arts master and warrior, for example claims That the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of martial arts techniques and styles:

At the time, the ferocity of wild animals threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. At the time, the ferocity of wild animals Threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. Being the wild animals their natural enemy, humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and adopt similar movements as self-defense techniques. Being the natural enemy Their wild animals, Humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and the aim of adopting similar movements as self-defense techniques. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, Crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons.

Gradually pencak silat styles were developed out of these observations such as the harimau (tiger) and garuda putih (white eagle) styles. Gradually styles of martial arts were developed out of these observations Such as the tiger (tiger) and the white eagle (white eagle) styles. (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Tamat 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7) (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Graduate 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7)

During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many myths and legends about the origin of pencak silat that stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many Myths and Legends about the origin of martial arts That stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. Although the historical value of such myths can be questioned, from an anthropological point of view they are worth attention since they express people's explanations of a certain cultural phenomena. Although the historical value of Such Myths can be questioned, from an Anthropological point of view They are worth attention since They express people's Explanations of a Certain cultural phenomena.

In this case, pencak silat is considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. In this case, martial arts is Considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Jawa, the dominant legend claims that monkeys were the “pioneers” of pencak silat movements: For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Java, the dominant monkeys That legend claims were the "Pioneers" of martial arts movements:

Rama Sukana went to the river to do the wash. Sukana Rama went to the river to do the wash. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows.

Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. She was so enthusiastic that she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. She was so enthusiastic That she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. The husband, Rama Isruna who had been waiting, become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack. The husband, Rama had been waiting Isruna WHO, Become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack.

In the end, Rama Istruna became tired and asked his wife where she had learned such fantastic techniques. In the end, Rama Istruna Became tired and asked his wife where she had learned Such techniques fantastic. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. Now these techniques are known as pencak Bawean. Now these techniques are known as martial Bawean.

Similar stories are also told in other Indonesian provinces. Similar stories are also of toll in other Indonesian Provinces. In West Jawa, the Cimande style is said to derive from the wife of Mba Kaher who learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In West Java, the style is said to Cimande Derive from the wife of MBA Kaher WHO learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. Also in neighboring Malaysia, such stories are popular: Also in neighboring Malaysia, Such stories are popular:

One day in a village, a housewife who was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds that tried to steal her food .The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. One day in a village, a housewife WHO was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds That tried to steal her food. The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. She also kept moving forward and back, trying to skim them with the hands. She also kept moving forward and back, Trying to skim them with the hands. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home.

She tried to explain to her furious husband what had happened, but he would not accept it. She tried to explain to her husband what had happened furious, but he would not accept it. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. The husband was unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. The husband was Unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as seni silat. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as the art of silat. (Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:36-37) (Mr. Ismail Mr Soh 1991:36-37)

It is interesting to note that most of these myths give a prominent role to women as the initiators of pencak silat, in sharp contrast with today reality where men dominate the pencak silat world and only few women pendekar can still be found. It is interesting to note most of these Myths That give a prominent role to women as the initiators of martial arts, in sharp contrast with reality today where to Dominate the martial arts world and only few women warriors can still be found. Women's dominance does not imply that mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the following Jawa legend: Women's dominance does not imply That mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the Following Javanese legend:

There was a young man who watched some flowers fall into the river and being carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. There was a young man WHO watched some flowers fall into the river and being Carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. The young man thought that the flowers would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not happen. The young man thought the flowers That would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not Happen. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall they soon reappeared pushed up by the upside down stream. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall They reappeared soon pushed up by the upside down stream. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:37-38) (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Soh Tuan Tuan Ismail 1991:37-38)

Notwithstanding the different sex of the various protagonists, all these myths concur that pencak silat was inspired by nature. Notwithstanding the different sex of the Various protagonists, all these concur Myths That martial art was inspired by nature. Our ancestors spontaneously developed their self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena that occurred in their daily life. Their Ancestors Our developed spontaneously self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena That Occurred in their daily life. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were able to contain the many dangers that surrounded them. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were Able to contain the many dangers That surrounded them. In the following centuries, these instinctive movements were adapted to new arising needs and in due time became a well-thought self-defense system. Centuries in the following, these instinctive movements were adapted to new needs arising in the due time and Became a well-thought self-defense system.

References References
Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo
1982 Pencak Silat Kita Dihari Kemudian, Bulletin KONI no.7, hlm.10-14 1982 Pencak Silat We Day Later, KONI Bulletin No.7, hlm.10-14
Murhananto Murhananto
1993 Menyelami Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Puspa Swara 1993 Comprehen Pencak Silat, New York: Voice Puspa
Tisnowati Tamat Finished Tisnowati
1986 Pelajaran Dasar Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Maswar. 1986 Lessons Pencak Silat Association, New York: Maswar.
Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh Mr Ismail, Mr Soh
Silat Sekebun; Seni Silat Melayu Dengan Tumpuan Kepada Seni. Silat Sekebun; Arts Silat Melayu The Art To the pedestal. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Kementrian Pendidikan Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. Kuala Lumpur: Council of the Ministry of Education Language and Library Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38 – 39)© O'ong Maryono 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38-39) © O'ong Maryono
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It is not easy to trace back the history of pencak silat because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the guru or masters cannot fully answer all the riddles . It is not easy to trace back the history of martial arts Because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the teachers or masters can not fully answer all the riddles.
In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where pencak silat begun, and who pioneered its spreading. In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where martial arts Begun, and WHO pioneered its spreading. Still, all the experts believe that our Melayu ancestors created and used pencak silat as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times. Still, all the experts believe That our Ancestors Malay martial art created and used as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times.

Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian pencak silat master and pendekar, for example claims that the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of pencak silat techniques and styles: Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian martial arts master and warrior, for example claims That the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of martial arts techniques and styles:

At the time, the ferocity of wild animals threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. At the time, the ferocity of wild animals Threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. Being the wild animals their natural enemy, humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and adopt similar movements as self-defense techniques. Being the natural enemy Their wild animals, Humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and the aim of adopting similar movements as self-defense techniques. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, Crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons.

Gradually pencak silat styles were developed out of these observations such as the harimau (tiger) and garuda putih (white eagle) styles. Gradually styles of martial arts were developed out of these observations Such as the tiger (tiger) and the white eagle (white eagle) styles. (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Tamat 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7) (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Graduate 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7)

During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many myths and legends about the origin of pencak silat that stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many Myths and Legends about the origin of martial arts That stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. Although the historical value of such myths can be questioned, from an anthropological point of view they are worth attention since they express people's explanations of a certain cultural phenomena. Although the historical value of Such Myths can be questioned, from an Anthropological point of view They are worth attention since They express people's Explanations of a Certain cultural phenomena.

In this case, pencak silat is considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. In this case, martial arts is Considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Jawa, the dominant legend claims that monkeys were the “pioneers” of pencak silat movements: For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Java, the dominant monkeys That legend claims were the "Pioneers" of martial arts movements:

Rama Sukana went to the river to do the wash. Sukana Rama went to the river to do the wash. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows.

Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. She was so enthusiastic that she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. She was so enthusiastic That she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. The husband, Rama Isruna who had been waiting, become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack. The husband, Rama had been waiting Isruna WHO, Become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack.

In the end, Rama Istruna became tired and asked his wife where she had learned such fantastic techniques. In the end, Rama Istruna Became tired and asked his wife where she had learned Such techniques fantastic. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. Now these techniques are known as pencak Bawean. Now these techniques are known as martial Bawean.

Similar stories are also told in other Indonesian provinces. Similar stories are also of toll in other Indonesian Provinces. In West Jawa, the Cimande style is said to derive from the wife of Mba Kaher who learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In West Java, the style is said to Cimande Derive from the wife of MBA Kaher WHO learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. Also in neighboring Malaysia, such stories are popular: Also in neighboring Malaysia, Such stories are popular:

One day in a village, a housewife who was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds that tried to steal her food .The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. One day in a village, a housewife WHO was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds That tried to steal her food. The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. She also kept moving forward and back, trying to skim them with the hands. She also kept moving forward and back, Trying to skim them with the hands. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home.

She tried to explain to her furious husband what had happened, but he would not accept it. She tried to explain to her husband what had happened furious, but he would not accept it. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. The husband was unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. The husband was Unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as seni silat. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as the art of silat. (Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:36-37) (Mr. Ismail Mr Soh 1991:36-37)

It is interesting to note that most of these myths give a prominent role to women as the initiators of pencak silat, in sharp contrast with today reality where men dominate the pencak silat world and only few women pendekar can still be found. It is interesting to note most of these Myths That give a prominent role to women as the initiators of martial arts, in sharp contrast with reality today where to Dominate the martial arts world and only few women warriors can still be found. Women's dominance does not imply that mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the following Jawa legend: Women's dominance does not imply That mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the Following Javanese legend:

There was a young man who watched some flowers fall into the river and being carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. There was a young man WHO watched some flowers fall into the river and being Carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. The young man thought that the flowers would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not happen. The young man thought the flowers That would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not Happen. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall they soon reappeared pushed up by the upside down stream. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall They reappeared soon pushed up by the upside down stream. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:37-38) (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Soh Tuan Tuan Ismail 1991:37-38)

Notwithstanding the different sex of the various protagonists, all these myths concur that pencak silat was inspired by nature. Notwithstanding the different sex of the Various protagonists, all these concur Myths That martial art was inspired by nature. Our ancestors spontaneously developed their self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena that occurred in their daily life. Their Ancestors Our developed spontaneously self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena That Occurred in their daily life. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were able to contain the many dangers that surrounded them. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were Able to contain the many dangers That surrounded them. In the following centuries, these instinctive movements were adapted to new arising needs and in due time became a well-thought self-defense system. Centuries in the following, these instinctive movements were adapted to new needs arising in the due time and Became a well-thought self-defense system.

References References
Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo
1982 Pencak Silat Kita Dihari Kemudian, Bulletin KONI no.7, hlm.10-14 1982 Pencak Silat We Day Later, KONI Bulletin No.7, hlm.10-14
Murhananto Murhananto
1993 Menyelami Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Puspa Swara 1993 Comprehen Pencak Silat, New York: Voice Puspa
Tisnowati Tamat Finished Tisnowati
1986 Pelajaran Dasar Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Maswar. 1986 Lessons Pencak Silat Association, New York: Maswar.
Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh Mr Ismail, Mr Soh
Silat Sekebun; Seni Silat Melayu Dengan Tumpuan Kepada Seni. Silat Sekebun; Arts Silat Melayu The Art To the pedestal. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Kementrian Pendidikan Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. Kuala Lumpur: Council of the Ministry of Education Language and Library Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38 – 39)© O'ong Maryono 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38-39) © O'ong Maryono
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It is not easy to trace back the history of pencak silat because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the guru or masters cannot fully answer all the riddles . It is not easy to trace back the history of martial arts Because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the teachers or masters can not fully answer all the riddles.
In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where pencak silat begun, and who pioneered its spreading. In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where martial arts Begun, and WHO pioneered its spreading. Still, all the experts believe that our Melayu ancestors created and used pencak silat as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times. Still, all the experts believe That our Ancestors Malay martial art created and used as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times.

Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian pencak silat master and pendekar, for example claims that the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of pencak silat techniques and styles: Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian martial arts master and warrior, for example claims That the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of martial arts techniques and styles:

At the time, the ferocity of wild animals threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. At the time, the ferocity of wild animals Threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. Being the wild animals their natural enemy, humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and adopt similar movements as self-defense techniques. Being the natural enemy Their wild animals, Humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and the aim of adopting similar movements as self-defense techniques. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, Crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons.

Gradually pencak silat styles were developed out of these observations such as the harimau (tiger) and garuda putih (white eagle) styles. Gradually styles of martial arts were developed out of these observations Such as the tiger (tiger) and the white eagle (white eagle) styles. (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Tamat 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7) (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Graduate 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7)

During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many myths and legends about the origin of pencak silat that stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many Myths and Legends about the origin of martial arts That stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. Although the historical value of such myths can be questioned, from an anthropological point of view they are worth attention since they express people's explanations of a certain cultural phenomena. Although the historical value of Such Myths can be questioned, from an Anthropological point of view They are worth attention since They express people's Explanations of a Certain cultural phenomena.

In this case, pencak silat is considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. In this case, martial arts is Considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Jawa, the dominant legend claims that monkeys were the “pioneers” of pencak silat movements: For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Java, the dominant monkeys That legend claims were the "Pioneers" of martial arts movements:

Rama Sukana went to the river to do the wash. Sukana Rama went to the river to do the wash. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows.

Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. She was so enthusiastic that she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. She was so enthusiastic That she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. The husband, Rama Isruna who had been waiting, become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack. The husband, Rama had been waiting Isruna WHO, Become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack.

In the end, Rama Istruna became tired and asked his wife where she had learned such fantastic techniques. In the end, Rama Istruna Became tired and asked his wife where she had learned Such techniques fantastic. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. Now these techniques are known as pencak Bawean. Now these techniques are known as martial Bawean.

Similar stories are also told in other Indonesian provinces. Similar stories are also of toll in other Indonesian Provinces. In West Jawa, the Cimande style is said to derive from the wife of Mba Kaher who learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In West Java, the style is said to Cimande Derive from the wife of MBA Kaher WHO learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. Also in neighboring Malaysia, such stories are popular: Also in neighboring Malaysia, Such stories are popular:

One day in a village, a housewife who was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds that tried to steal her food .The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. One day in a village, a housewife WHO was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds That tried to steal her food. The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. She also kept moving forward and back, trying to skim them with the hands. She also kept moving forward and back, Trying to skim them with the hands. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home.

She tried to explain to her furious husband what had happened, but he would not accept it. She tried to explain to her husband what had happened furious, but he would not accept it. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. The husband was unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. The husband was Unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as seni silat. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as the art of silat. (Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:36-37) (Mr. Ismail Mr Soh 1991:36-37)

It is interesting to note that most of these myths give a prominent role to women as the initiators of pencak silat, in sharp contrast with today reality where men dominate the pencak silat world and only few women pendekar can still be found. It is interesting to note most of these Myths That give a prominent role to women as the initiators of martial arts, in sharp contrast with reality today where to Dominate the martial arts world and only few women warriors can still be found. Women's dominance does not imply that mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the following Jawa legend: Women's dominance does not imply That mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the Following Javanese legend:

There was a young man who watched some flowers fall into the river and being carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. There was a young man WHO watched some flowers fall into the river and being Carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. The young man thought that the flowers would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not happen. The young man thought the flowers That would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not Happen. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall they soon reappeared pushed up by the upside down stream. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall They reappeared soon pushed up by the upside down stream. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:37-38) (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Soh Tuan Tuan Ismail 1991:37-38)

Notwithstanding the different sex of the various protagonists, all these myths concur that pencak silat was inspired by nature. Notwithstanding the different sex of the Various protagonists, all these concur Myths That martial art was inspired by nature. Our ancestors spontaneously developed their self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena that occurred in their daily life. Their Ancestors Our developed spontaneously self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena That Occurred in their daily life. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were able to contain the many dangers that surrounded them. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were Able to contain the many dangers That surrounded them. In the following centuries, these instinctive movements were adapted to new arising needs and in due time became a well-thought self-defense system. Centuries in the following, these instinctive movements were adapted to new needs arising in the due time and Became a well-thought self-defense system.

References References
Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo
1982 Pencak Silat Kita Dihari Kemudian, Bulletin KONI no.7, hlm.10-14 1982 Pencak Silat We Day Later, KONI Bulletin No.7, hlm.10-14
Murhananto Murhananto
1993 Menyelami Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Puspa Swara 1993 Comprehen Pencak Silat, New York: Voice Puspa
Tisnowati Tamat Finished Tisnowati
1986 Pelajaran Dasar Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Maswar. 1986 Lessons Pencak Silat Association, New York: Maswar.
Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh Mr Ismail, Mr Soh
Silat Sekebun; Seni Silat Melayu Dengan Tumpuan Kepada Seni. Silat Sekebun; Arts Silat Melayu The Art To the pedestal. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Kementrian Pendidikan Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. Kuala Lumpur: Council of the Ministry of Education Language and Library Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38 – 39)© O'ong Maryono 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38-39) © O'ong Maryono
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It is not easy to trace back the history of pencak silat because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the guru or masters cannot fully answer all the riddles . It is not easy to trace back the history of martial arts Because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the teachers or masters can not fully answer all the riddles.
In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where pencak silat begun, and who pioneered its spreading. In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where martial arts Begun, and WHO pioneered its spreading. Still, all the experts believe that our Melayu ancestors created and used pencak silat as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times. Still, all the experts believe That our Ancestors Malay martial art created and used as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times.

Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian pencak silat master and pendekar, for example claims that the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of pencak silat techniques and styles: Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian martial arts master and warrior, for example claims That the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of martial arts techniques and styles:

At the time, the ferocity of wild animals threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. At the time, the ferocity of wild animals Threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. Being the wild animals their natural enemy, humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and adopt similar movements as self-defense techniques. Being the natural enemy Their wild animals, Humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and the aim of adopting similar movements as self-defense techniques. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, Crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons.

Gradually pencak silat styles were developed out of these observations such as the harimau (tiger) and garuda putih (white eagle) styles. Gradually styles of martial arts were developed out of these observations Such as the tiger (tiger) and the white eagle (white eagle) styles. (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Tamat 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7) (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Graduate 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7)

During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many myths and legends about the origin of pencak silat that stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many Myths and Legends about the origin of martial arts That stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. Although the historical value of such myths can be questioned, from an anthropological point of view they are worth attention since they express people's explanations of a certain cultural phenomena. Although the historical value of Such Myths can be questioned, from an Anthropological point of view They are worth attention since They express people's Explanations of a Certain cultural phenomena.

In this case, pencak silat is considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. In this case, martial arts is Considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Jawa, the dominant legend claims that monkeys were the “pioneers” of pencak silat movements: For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Java, the dominant monkeys That legend claims were the "Pioneers" of martial arts movements:

Rama Sukana went to the river to do the wash. Sukana Rama went to the river to do the wash. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows.

Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. She was so enthusiastic that she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. She was so enthusiastic That she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. The husband, Rama Isruna who had been waiting, become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack. The husband, Rama had been waiting Isruna WHO, Become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack.

In the end, Rama Istruna became tired and asked his wife where she had learned such fantastic techniques. In the end, Rama Istruna Became tired and asked his wife where she had learned Such techniques fantastic. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. Now these techniques are known as pencak Bawean. Now these techniques are known as martial Bawean.

Similar stories are also told in other Indonesian provinces. Similar stories are also of toll in other Indonesian Provinces. In West Jawa, the Cimande style is said to derive from the wife of Mba Kaher who learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In West Java, the style is said to Cimande Derive from the wife of MBA Kaher WHO learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. Also in neighboring Malaysia, such stories are popular: Also in neighboring Malaysia, Such stories are popular:

One day in a village, a housewife who was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds that tried to steal her food .The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. One day in a village, a housewife WHO was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds That tried to steal her food. The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. She also kept moving forward and back, trying to skim them with the hands. She also kept moving forward and back, Trying to skim them with the hands. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home.

She tried to explain to her furious husband what had happened, but he would not accept it. She tried to explain to her husband what had happened furious, but he would not accept it. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. The husband was unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. The husband was Unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as seni silat. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as the art of silat. (Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:36-37) (Mr. Ismail Mr Soh 1991:36-37)

It is interesting to note that most of these myths give a prominent role to women as the initiators of pencak silat, in sharp contrast with today reality where men dominate the pencak silat world and only few women pendekar can still be found. It is interesting to note most of these Myths That give a prominent role to women as the initiators of martial arts, in sharp contrast with reality today where to Dominate the martial arts world and only few women warriors can still be found. Women's dominance does not imply that mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the following Jawa legend: Women's dominance does not imply That mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the Following Javanese legend:

There was a young man who watched some flowers fall into the river and being carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. There was a young man WHO watched some flowers fall into the river and being Carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. The young man thought that the flowers would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not happen. The young man thought the flowers That would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not Happen. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall they soon reappeared pushed up by the upside down stream. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall They reappeared soon pushed up by the upside down stream. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:37-38) (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Soh Tuan Tuan Ismail 1991:37-38)

Notwithstanding the different sex of the various protagonists, all these myths concur that pencak silat was inspired by nature. Notwithstanding the different sex of the Various protagonists, all these concur Myths That martial art was inspired by nature. Our ancestors spontaneously developed their self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena that occurred in their daily life. Their Ancestors Our developed spontaneously self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena That Occurred in their daily life. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were able to contain the many dangers that surrounded them. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were Able to contain the many dangers That surrounded them. In the following centuries, these instinctive movements were adapted to new arising needs and in due time became a well-thought self-defense system. Centuries in the following, these instinctive movements were adapted to new needs arising in the due time and Became a well-thought self-defense system.

References References
Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo
1982 Pencak Silat Kita Dihari Kemudian, Bulletin KONI no.7, hlm.10-14 1982 Pencak Silat We Day Later, KONI Bulletin No.7, hlm.10-14
Murhananto Murhananto
1993 Menyelami Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Puspa Swara 1993 Comprehen Pencak Silat, New York: Voice Puspa
Tisnowati Tamat Finished Tisnowati
1986 Pelajaran Dasar Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Maswar. 1986 Lessons Pencak Silat Association, New York: Maswar.
Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh Mr Ismail, Mr Soh
Silat Sekebun; Seni Silat Melayu Dengan Tumpuan Kepada Seni. Silat Sekebun; Arts Silat Melayu The Art To the pedestal. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Kementrian Pendidikan Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. Kuala Lumpur: Council of the Ministry of Education Language and Library Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38 – 39)© O'ong Maryono 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38-39) © O'ong Maryono
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It is not easy to trace back the history of pencak silat because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the guru or masters cannot fully answer all the riddles . It is not easy to trace back the history of martial arts Because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the teachers or masters can not fully answer all the riddles.
In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where pencak silat begun, and who pioneered its spreading. In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where martial arts Begun, and WHO pioneered its spreading. Still, all the experts believe that our Melayu ancestors created and used pencak silat as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times. Still, all the experts believe That our Ancestors Malay martial art created and used as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times.

Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian pencak silat master and pendekar, for example claims that the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of pencak silat techniques and styles: Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian martial arts master and warrior, for example claims That the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of martial arts techniques and styles:

At the time, the ferocity of wild animals threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. At the time, the ferocity of wild animals Threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. Being the wild animals their natural enemy, humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and adopt similar movements as self-defense techniques. Being the natural enemy Their wild animals, Humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and the aim of adopting similar movements as self-defense techniques. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, Crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons.

Gradually pencak silat styles were developed out of these observations such as the harimau (tiger) and garuda putih (white eagle) styles. Gradually styles of martial arts were developed out of these observations Such as the tiger (tiger) and the white eagle (white eagle) styles. (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Tamat 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7) (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Graduate 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7)

During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many myths and legends about the origin of pencak silat that stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many Myths and Legends about the origin of martial arts That stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. Although the historical value of such myths can be questioned, from an anthropological point of view they are worth attention since they express people's explanations of a certain cultural phenomena. Although the historical value of Such Myths can be questioned, from an Anthropological point of view They are worth attention since They express people's Explanations of a Certain cultural phenomena.

In this case, pencak silat is considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. In this case, martial arts is Considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Jawa, the dominant legend claims that monkeys were the “pioneers” of pencak silat movements: For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Java, the dominant monkeys That legend claims were the "Pioneers" of martial arts movements:

Rama Sukana went to the river to do the wash. Sukana Rama went to the river to do the wash. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows.

Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. She was so enthusiastic that she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. She was so enthusiastic That she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. The husband, Rama Isruna who had been waiting, become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack. The husband, Rama had been waiting Isruna WHO, Become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack.

In the end, Rama Istruna became tired and asked his wife where she had learned such fantastic techniques. In the end, Rama Istruna Became tired and asked his wife where she had learned Such techniques fantastic. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. Now these techniques are known as pencak Bawean. Now these techniques are known as martial Bawean.

Similar stories are also told in other Indonesian provinces. Similar stories are also of toll in other Indonesian Provinces. In West Jawa, the Cimande style is said to derive from the wife of Mba Kaher who learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In West Java, the style is said to Cimande Derive from the wife of MBA Kaher WHO learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. Also in neighboring Malaysia, such stories are popular: Also in neighboring Malaysia, Such stories are popular:

One day in a village, a housewife who was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds that tried to steal her food .The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. One day in a village, a housewife WHO was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds That tried to steal her food. The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. She also kept moving forward and back, trying to skim them with the hands. She also kept moving forward and back, Trying to skim them with the hands. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home.

She tried to explain to her furious husband what had happened, but he would not accept it. She tried to explain to her husband what had happened furious, but he would not accept it. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. The husband was unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. The husband was Unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as seni silat. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as the art of silat. (Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:36-37) (Mr. Ismail Mr Soh 1991:36-37)

It is interesting to note that most of these myths give a prominent role to women as the initiators of pencak silat, in sharp contrast with today reality where men dominate the pencak silat world and only few women pendekar can still be found. It is interesting to note most of these Myths That give a prominent role to women as the initiators of martial arts, in sharp contrast with reality today where to Dominate the martial arts world and only few women warriors can still be found. Women's dominance does not imply that mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the following Jawa legend: Women's dominance does not imply That mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the Following Javanese legend:

There was a young man who watched some flowers fall into the river and being carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. There was a young man WHO watched some flowers fall into the river and being Carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. The young man thought that the flowers would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not happen. The young man thought the flowers That would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not Happen. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall they soon reappeared pushed up by the upside down stream. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall They reappeared soon pushed up by the upside down stream. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:37-38) (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Soh Tuan Tuan Ismail 1991:37-38)

Notwithstanding the different sex of the various protagonists, all these myths concur that pencak silat was inspired by nature. Notwithstanding the different sex of the Various protagonists, all these concur Myths That martial art was inspired by nature. Our ancestors spontaneously developed their self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena that occurred in their daily life. Their Ancestors Our developed spontaneously self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena That Occurred in their daily life. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were able to contain the many dangers that surrounded them. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were Able to contain the many dangers That surrounded them. In the following centuries, these instinctive movements were adapted to new arising needs and in due time became a well-thought self-defense system. Centuries in the following, these instinctive movements were adapted to new needs arising in the due time and Became a well-thought self-defense system.

References References
Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo
1982 Pencak Silat Kita Dihari Kemudian, Bulletin KONI no.7, hlm.10-14 1982 Pencak Silat We Day Later, KONI Bulletin No.7, hlm.10-14
Murhananto Murhananto
1993 Menyelami Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Puspa Swara 1993 Comprehen Pencak Silat, New York: Voice Puspa
Tisnowati Tamat Finished Tisnowati
1986 Pelajaran Dasar Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Maswar. 1986 Lessons Pencak Silat Association, New York: Maswar.
Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh Mr Ismail, Mr Soh
Silat Sekebun; Seni Silat Melayu Dengan Tumpuan Kepada Seni. Silat Sekebun; Arts Silat Melayu The Art To the pedestal. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Kementrian Pendidikan Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. Kuala Lumpur: Council of the Ministry of Education Language and Library Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38 – 39)© O'ong Maryono 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38-39) © O'ong Maryono
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It is not easy to trace back the history of pencak silat because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the guru or masters cannot fully answer all the riddles . It is not easy to trace back the history of martial arts Because written documentation is limited and oral information handed down from the teachers or masters can not fully answer all the riddles.
In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where pencak silat begun, and who pioneered its spreading. In particular, it is very complicated to determine when and from where martial arts Begun, and WHO pioneered its spreading. Still, all the experts believe that our Melayu ancestors created and used pencak silat as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times. Still, all the experts believe That our Ancestors Malay martial art created and used as self-defense technique already in prehistoric times.

Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian pencak silat master and pendekar, for example claims that the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of pencak silat techniques and styles: Mariun Sudirohadiprodo, a renowned Indonesian martial arts master and warrior, for example claims That the animal's character was an inspirational source in the creation of martial arts techniques and styles:

At the time, the ferocity of wild animals threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. At the time, the ferocity of wild animals Threatened the life of prehistoric people in the archipelago. Being the wild animals their natural enemy, humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and adopt similar movements as self-defense techniques. Being the natural enemy Their wild animals, Humans had to pay attention to the animals' moves and the aim of adopting similar movements as self-defense techniques. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons. They copied the movements of tigers, eagles, snakes, Crocodiles, monkeys, scorpions and dragons.

Gradually pencak silat styles were developed out of these observations such as the harimau (tiger) and garuda putih (white eagle) styles. Gradually styles of martial arts were developed out of these observations Such as the tiger (tiger) and the white eagle (white eagle) styles. (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Tamat 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7) (Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo 1982:1; see also Tisnowati Graduate 1986:15; Murhananto 1993:7)

During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many myths and legends about the origin of pencak silat that stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. During my research from 1994 until 1998 I gathered many Myths and Legends about the origin of martial arts That stress the role of nature on the development of self-defense techniques in the archipelago. Although the historical value of such myths can be questioned, from an anthropological point of view they are worth attention since they express people's explanations of a certain cultural phenomena. Although the historical value of Such Myths can be questioned, from an Anthropological point of view They are worth attention since They express people's Explanations of a Certain cultural phenomena.

In this case, pencak silat is considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. In this case, martial arts is Considered an integral part and at the same time product of the surrounding environments. For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Jawa, the dominant legend claims that monkeys were the “pioneers” of pencak silat movements: For example, in the small island of Bawean on the North coast of Java, the dominant monkeys That legend claims were the "Pioneers" of martial arts movements:

Rama Sukana went to the river to do the wash. Sukana Rama went to the river to do the wash. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. Suddenly, she saw on the side of the river a pair of monkeys fighting. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows. One of the monkeys repeatedly attacked the other one with a tree's tack while the other monkey was jumping and moving aside to avoid the blows.

Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. Rama Sukana stopped her activities and took notice of the monkeys' fighting techniques. She was so enthusiastic that she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. She was so enthusiastic That she did not finish her works and arrived late at home. The husband, Rama Isruna who had been waiting, become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack. The husband, Rama had been waiting Isruna WHO, Become hungry and tried to beat her but she used the techniques she had just learned from the monkeys to avoid the husband's attack.

In the end, Rama Istruna became tired and asked his wife where she had learned such fantastic techniques. In the end, Rama Istruna Became tired and asked his wife where she had learned Such techniques fantastic. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. After Rama Sukama explained to him her experience, the husband asked her to train him. Now these techniques are known as pencak Bawean. Now these techniques are known as martial Bawean.

Similar stories are also told in other Indonesian provinces. Similar stories are also of toll in other Indonesian Provinces. In West Jawa, the Cimande style is said to derive from the wife of Mba Kaher who learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In West Java, the style is said to Cimande Derive from the wife of MBA Kaher WHO learned her techniques from a tiger fighting with a monkey. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. In Sumatra, the myth narrates how silat techniques were conceptualized by observing the fight of a big bird with a tiger. Also in neighboring Malaysia, such stories are popular: Also in neighboring Malaysia, Such stories are popular:

One day in a village, a housewife who was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds that tried to steal her food .The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. One day in a village, a housewife WHO was carrying food in a basket above her head was attacked by a group of birds That tried to steal her food. The housewife tried to move from the right to the left and from the left to the right to avoid the attack of the birds. She also kept moving forward and back, trying to skim them with the hands. She also kept moving forward and back, Trying to skim them with the hands. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home. Doing so, she lost time and arrived late at home.

She tried to explain to her furious husband what had happened, but he would not accept it. She tried to explain to her husband what had happened furious, but he would not accept it. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. He attacked her and she had to defend herself with the same movements she had just practiced with the birds. The husband was unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. The husband was Unable to touch her, eventually got tired, and finally asked her to teach him the techniques she had just employed. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as seni silat. With dedication, he practiced with his wife and developed what is now known as the art of silat. (Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:36-37) (Mr. Ismail Mr Soh 1991:36-37)

It is interesting to note that most of these myths give a prominent role to women as the initiators of pencak silat, in sharp contrast with today reality where men dominate the pencak silat world and only few women pendekar can still be found. It is interesting to note most of these Myths That give a prominent role to women as the initiators of martial arts, in sharp contrast with reality today where to Dominate the martial arts world and only few women warriors can still be found. Women's dominance does not imply that mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the following Jawa legend: Women's dominance does not imply That mythology totally neglects men as can be seen from the Following Javanese legend:

There was a young man who watched some flowers fall into the river and being carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. There was a young man WHO watched some flowers fall into the river and being Carried by the stream flow towards the waterfalls. The young man thought that the flowers would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not happen. The young man thought the flowers That would be completely shattered by the waterfalls but to his surprise this did not Happen. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall they soon reappeared pushed up by the upside down stream. Every time the flowers ended under a waterfall They reappeared soon pushed up by the upside down stream. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. From this experience, the young man was inspired to create attack and counter-attack movements. (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh 1991:37-38) (Summary from Chambers and Draegar in Soh Tuan Tuan Ismail 1991:37-38)

Notwithstanding the different sex of the various protagonists, all these myths concur that pencak silat was inspired by nature. Notwithstanding the different sex of the Various protagonists, all these concur Myths That martial art was inspired by nature. Our ancestors spontaneously developed their self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena that occurred in their daily life. Their Ancestors Our developed spontaneously self-defense techniques by observing natural phenomena That Occurred in their daily life. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were able to contain the many dangers that surrounded them. With this new knowledge, tribal groups were Able to contain the many dangers That surrounded them. In the following centuries, these instinctive movements were adapted to new arising needs and in due time became a well-thought self-defense system. Centuries in the following, these instinctive movements were adapted to new needs arising in the due time and Became a well-thought self-defense system.

References References
Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo Marijun Sudirohadiprodjo
1982 Pencak Silat Kita Dihari Kemudian, Bulletin KONI no.7, hlm.10-14 1982 Pencak Silat We Day Later, KONI Bulletin No.7, hlm.10-14
Murhananto Murhananto
1993 Menyelami Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Puspa Swara 1993 Comprehen Pencak Silat, New York: Voice Puspa
Tisnowati Tamat Finished Tisnowati
1986 Pelajaran Dasar Pencak Silat, Jakarta: Maswar. 1986 Lessons Pencak Silat Association, New York: Maswar.
Tuan Ismail Tuan Soh Mr Ismail, Mr Soh
Silat Sekebun; Seni Silat Melayu Dengan Tumpuan Kepada Seni. Silat Sekebun; Arts Silat Melayu The Art To the pedestal. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Kementrian Pendidikan Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. Kuala Lumpur: Council of the Ministry of Education Language and Library Malaysia.Sourced from Rapid Journal, Vol 4, No. 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38 – 39)© O'ong Maryono 3 (Book 13, 1999: 38-39) © O'ong Maryono
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