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The tradition of pencak silat primarily relies on oral transmission, with almost the entirety of its knowledge being conveyed through spoken words. Much of its historical narrative, due to the absence of written records, is only discernible through mythical and archaeological evidence.

Prehistoric tribes in Indonesia trace back the origins of their initial fighting arts. The single-edged sword, shield, and javelin constituted the primary weaponry for the tribal people of Indonesia. The inhabitants of the island of Nias, untouched by the outside world until the 20th century, share cultural similarities with the Himalayan naga tribe. The claim is that the Sumatra respected the Nias people due to their fearless warrior nature, leading to non-interference.

Indonesia’s earliest contacts were with India and China, civilizations outside Southeast Asia, and both countries left enduring imprints on local culture, religion, and martial arts.

Warriors wielding weapons like the Chinese straight sword or jian, depicted in bas-reliefs at Srivijaya, continue to influence certain martial arts styles today.

Javanese blades find their origin in India, and the structured teaching of silat can be traced back to the Sumatra-based Srivijaya empire. Legend has it that a woman named Rama Sukana created it after witnessing a fight between a tiger and a large bird. By emulating the animals’ movements, she defended herself against drunken attackers and passed down the techniques to her husband, Rama Isruna.

Various versions of this story exist, depending on the region of its narration. On Boyan Island (Bawean), Rama Sukana is believed to have observed monkeys fighting, while the Sundanese of West Java claim she witnessed a monkey battling a tiger. Although the accuracy of this legend is unverifiable, assigning silat to a woman is believed to signify its antiquity, given the historical prominence of women in traditional Southeast Asian society.

While Srivijaya dominated coastal regions, the Sailendra and Medang kingdoms ruled central Java, where martial arts evolved in West Java, Central Java, and East Java. Java, now home to more diverse silat styles than any other Indonesian island, witnessed the flourishing of pencak silat, especially under the Majapahit empire in the 13th century.

After Srivijaya’s defeat by the South Indian Cholas in the 13th century, the Sailendra and Sanjaya kingdoms declined, leading to the rise of the Majapahit empire. This empire united all major Indonesian islands, and Javanese silat reached its pinnacle under Majapahit. Ninik Dato ‘Suri Diraja (1097-1198) consolidated mainland silat influence to create silek or Minangkabau silat in Sumatra.

Pencak silat was later employed by freedom fighters against Dutch settlers. During this period, the Bugis and Makassar peoples of southern Sulawesi gained renown for their skills as sailors, navigators, and warriors.

Following Indonesian independence, pencak silat underwent adaptation in the context of modern sport and, in some instances, religion. Eventually, it was introduced to Europe by individuals of Eurasian descent, such as Paatje Phefferkorn.

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