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All Competitors are believed to:

1. Binded by the International Pencak Silat Competition Rules & Regulation during games;
2. Required to uphold the integrity of the International Pencak Silat Competition Rules &
Regulation, the name of Pencak Silat, and as a Pesilat;
3. Required to be aware of the new development in the game of Pencak Silat, and
undertake efforts to understand the point system;
4. Be worthy of trust in all they do (trustworthiness);
5. Live up to high ideals of ethics and sportsmanship and always pursue victory with
honour (integrity);
6. Live and compete honourable, such as; do not lie, cheat, steal or engage in any other
dishonest or unsportsmanlike conduct (honesty);
7. Fulfil commitments, such as; do what they say they will do (reliability);
8. Treat all people with respect all the time and require the same of other fellow pesilat;
9. Do not engage in any disrespectful conduct of any sort including profanity, obscene
gestures, offensive remarks of a sexual or racial nature, trash-talking, taunting, boastful
celebrations, or other actions that demean individuals or the sport;
10. Treat games and its Wasit-Juri with respect, by not complaining about or arguing with
Wasit-Juri calls or decisions during or after the game.

Pledge for Pesilat

• A Pesilat is an individual who has noble mind and character

• A Pesilat is a man who honours his fellow man and loves friendship and peace

• A Pesilat is a man who always thinks and acts positively, is creative and dynamic

• A Pesilat is a warrior who uphold truth, honesty and justice, and is always resilient in
facing any ordeal and temptation

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