NORTHERN JAVA SILAT

Welcome to our site! JavaSilat.com, is a learning center for traditional self defence arts from Northern Java - Indonesia. We invite you to join with us to be a member of PENCAK SILAT BUANG MACAN and get many benefit of it. Mt. Muria, located on northern part of Java, has not only mystical stories related to it, but also its unique Silat martial arts. The Muria Silat style implores the art side of silat, such as kembangan/ jurus, more than the self defense part. Self defense RUSIO, literally means ‘secret’, consists of simple motions that are very effective to take down the opponent.

DISCARD THE TIGER ( BUANG MACAN)
Buang Macan style by Guru MASRURI combines the traditional Central Java Silat that is very strong on defense and Silat from outside the region that is offensive at its core. Discard the tiger means discard the anger, futility, and fanatism. Silat can be a vehicle to befriended people without discrimination of race, nationality, and religion.

 

LANGKAH
Langkah is the rank or belt on Buang Macan System. Langkah, meaning steps, demonstrates ones silat technique. A progressive langkah produce evasion techniques that are very effective on taking down the opponent without wasting a lot of effort.
One can advance to the next level based on how much practice time he spent on any particular material.. He has to master one belt curriculum and past the test to the next rank or belt. It will take about 17 to 25 intense practice time.

1.    Red Sarung
This Langkah Satu (one) to Langkah Lima (five) of Buntu Silat Jawa is the basic Silat movement for the berginners. One has to learn how to move in Silat, which is different from another martial art styles. There is no sparing in this level.

2.    Orange Sarung
Langkah Tiga (three) and Jurus is the basic of reflect movement. Sparing is introduced for the art aspect of Silat.

3.    Yellow Sarung
Mastering Langkah Lima consists of Lima Pancer, Lima Cempaka, Lima Poger, Lima Pecah, Lima Buang Macan and core movement of partial Langkah and Jurus for defends and offends.

4.    Green Sarung
Langkah Delapan Bandul (Langkah Eight Pendulum) focuses on the evade techniques: with or without moving the feet position.

5.    Blue Sarung
The curriculum comprise of Langkah Dua Belas Kera (twelve monkeys) and Langkah Bolang-Baling. Sparing is deepen with RUSIO (secret) techniques.

6.    Magenta Sarung
Breathing technique is introduced for the purpose of using the inner power for self defense and healing.

7.    Purple Sarung
Spiritualism is practiced to extend the spiritual energy for self defense and self containment. One learns the principle of winning without humiliating the opponent.