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Silat Demonstration from Pertubuhan Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia team during the 30th "Le Festival des Arts Martiaux" at Palais de Congres, Paris, France in 2015. 

SILAT
Silat, or Pencak Silat, is a generic term that defines a combative art of self-defence and survival rooted in the Malay Archipelago, known as "NUSANTARA". Traced back to the early days of the Langkasuka Kingdom, Srivijaya Empire, Majapahit Empire and Malacca Sultanate, Silat has evolved into a fine practice of physical, mental and spiritual training also encompassing traditional Malay attire, Silat musical instruments and customs. A part from that, the new form of Silat competitions have been created for the promotions of this art throughout the country,and internationally. 

Our club in University of Bristol is based on Silat Seni Gayong style. Silat Seni Gayong is a traditional Malaysian martial art that has been founded by Dato' Meor Abdul Rahman, (1915 - 1991) who had been one of the prominent public figure in Malaysia in the struggles to unite Malay people under the British era, Japanese invasion and Communist insurgency. "Pertubuhan Silat Seni Gayong" was registered for the first time officially in Johor Bharu, Malaysia, on the 22nd of October 1963 with the registration number 361, and now has been succeeded by Pertubuhan Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia, and few other Silat Seni Gayong federations or branches. 

Among the lessons or techniques in Silat Seni Gayong are Sendi Harimau (Art of Tiger), Rajawali (Phoenix), Helang (Eagle), Seni Pukulan (Vital points strikes), Seni Kunci Mati (Locking), Seni Kunci Hidup (Grappling), Serangan Maut (3-seconds Combat) and Seni Yoi. The weapons are taught also in this style which among them include as Pisau (Knife), Simbat (Staff), Keris (Malay Dagger), Golok (Short machete), Parang (Machete), Pedang (Sword), Perisai (Shield), Sundang Lipas (Double-blade sword), Tombak (Spear), Lembing (Javelin), Rantai (Chain), Cindai (Cloth), Tekpi (short-handled trident), Kerambit (curved knife), Sabit (Sickle), Kapak (Axe) and Seni Memanah (Traditional Archery). 

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TRAINING SCHEDULE :

Tuesday :
SILAT CLASS
2 PM - 4 PM at Carpenter Room, Richmond Building. 

The last Saturday of each month :
"SILAT WORKSHOP"
10 AM - 4 PM at one of the room in Richmond Building. (Will update through Group Whatsapp)

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We have a structured syllabus and systematic belt grading in Silat Seni Gayong United Kingdom (University of Bristol) as follows :

BELT LEVELS
1) Black : "Hitam Mulus"
2) White : "Awan Putih"
3) Green : "Pelangi Hijau" (ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR)
4) Red 1-3 DAN : "Pelangi Merah [1 - 3 CHULA]" (INSTRUCTOR)
5) Yellow 1-5 DAN : "Pelangi Kuning [1 - 5 CHULA]" (JUNIOR MASTER)
6) Black 1-6 DAN : "Harimau Pelangi Chula Sakti [1 - 6 CHULA]" (MASTER)

Our belt grading (Master/Teen/Adult) is based on the system of, and certified by the Malaysian Federation of Silat Seni Gayong. Our belt grading will be held once at the end of academic year in a big Silat Seni Gayong event with many guest Masters and other Silat Seni Gayong groups/school, demonstrations, foods, and a traditional ceremony of becoming an "Anak Gayong" called as "Mandi Tapak & Mandi Seni". 

A part from learning the syllabus and get progress in the belt ranks, our club also has the Silat competition trainings with the aim to prepare our athletes to the UK or international Silat championships, only for the students who are interested (optional). 

SILAT COMPETITION
There are 4 Pencak Silat competition categories :

1) TANDING
Tanding refers to a match, 1 vs 1, where two teams send out a representative each to engage in a bout with each other. Opponents have to abide by strict rules regarding stance, movement patterns, and permitted attacking areas.
2) TUNGGAL
Tunggal, on the other hand, is a singles event. Only one contestant is allowed in the arena at a time. He or she will showcase a solo routine - without weapons first, before moving on to an armed segment which are the Golok and Toya (long staff)
3) GANDA
Groups of two will participate in the Ganda, or doubles, category. They will showcase a three-minute routine, taking turns to performed unarmed and with weapons.
4) REGU
The Regu category refers to a team event. It involves routines performed by three members of the same team, but, unlike the Tunggal competitions, contestants go in unarmed.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2014/2025

President : Shaiful Hakim Bin Mohamed Noor
Secretary : Dr. Lydia Ariffin 
Treasurer : Adam Mohammad Hilmi
Equality Officier : Syed Akbar Husaini

Gurulatih (Head Instructor) : Cikgu Shaiful Hakim
Jurulatih (Instructor Team) : Cikgu Nabil Ishak, Dr. Irill Ishak, Aisyah Jeffrey Nizam

Hope these informations would give some ideas who we are and what we are doing in the "Gelanggang"! Feel free to come and to try our training.

SALAM HORMAT
-SSGUK-

Email : ssguk.uob@gmail.com