Though the sports aspect 'olahraga' or 'tanding' has only recently been developed, it is proving particularly popular with young people both in Asia and around the world. Most Pencak Silat schools now incorporate the self-defence ('bela-diri'), the artistic ('seni') and the sport ('olahraga') aspects, with individual teachers varying the emphasis placed upon each of the elements.
It can be practised purely for sport and fitness, for the aesthetic beauty of the art or for the chance to learn one of the world's few remaining complete traditional martial arts systems. Silat employs natural body movements and develops balance and economy of movement in each individual. It is a non-aggressive martial arts, which is learnt and practised by men and women, boys and girls of any age, and is accessible to complete beginners in martial arts. Pencak Silat was introduced to Europe in the early 20th century and has been taught publicly in the U.K. It is practised in a variety of traditional and modern forms and is fast gaining popularity around the world under the auspices of PERSILAT, the world governing body for Silat.
Silat continues to be a significant aspect of Indonesian and Malay culture. in areas where the terrain was slippery and rocky, the style of Silat would be characterised by low stances. The great variety of the geography of the Indonesian/Malay archipelago, and the different cultures of each region gave rise to many different styles of Silat, e.g. Traditionally, Silat formed part of the education of all young men, and was an integral part of a boy's path to manhood. Silat has played an important role in the history and culture of Indonesian and Malay peoples. Pencak Silat ('Silat') is the generic term for the indigenous martial arts of the Indonesian/Malay archipelago, which includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.
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