4 Period of Historical Development of Indonesian Pencak Silat

Pencak Silat is a part of Indonesian culture evolved in line with the history of the people of Indonesia.
With a variety of geographical and ethnological situation and the changing times experienced by the people of Indonesia, Pencak Silat is formed by the circumstances.

Pencak Silat now we are familiar with the form and style that is diverse, yet has the same aspects.
Pencak Silat contains elements of the personality of the Indonesian nation possessed of Farmed hereditary.


Historical development of Pencak Silat briefly can be divided into 4 period, namely:

1. The development of Pencak Silat before the Dutch colonization in Indonesia
   Self-defense in these times which are mainly based on high personal ability, is the basis of self-defense systems, both in the face of life's struggle and in the defense group.
   
2. The development of Pencak Silat at the time of Dutch colonization
   Opportunities are permitted only in the form of art or arts development solely still used in some areas, leading to a performance or ceremony only.
   
3. The development of Pencak Silat at the time of the Japanese occupation
   The entire Java simultaneously established Pencak Silat movements are regulated by the Government
   
4. The development of Pencak Silat at the time of Indonesia's independence