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Somehow paradoxically, the unified Pencak Silat pattern is constituted from a great range of
variation in how the basic moves and techniques are combined, and depending on which key
aspect within this combination is being emphasized. Different masters and their students
have created their own styles according to their preferences and to the physical environment
and social-cultural context wherein they live, resulting in hundreds of schools and styles. This
makes Pencak Silat a rich cultural phenomena, fascinating to practice and study.
Sources
The preceding text is derived from Master O’ong Maryono’s book Pencak Silat in the
Indonesian Archipelago (Yogyakarta: Yayasan Galang, 1995 and 2002). Please cite when
referring to it.
References used by the author in the text include:
Drager, D. & Smith, R. Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts (Tokyo: Kodansha International,
1980).
Mattulala et al. “Pencak-Silat Tradisional di Sulawesi Selatan.” Research report, 1980.
Mitchell, D., Martial Arts Handbook: The New Official (London: Stanley Paul, 1995 and 2002).
Notosoejitno. “Pencak Silat Nilat dan Perkembangannya.” Unpublished paper, 1984.
PB IPSI. “Khazanah Pencak Silat.” Unpublished paper, 1994.
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