Tapak Suci Martial Arts History

Tapak Suci as one of the martial arts Pencak Silat variant also has a characteristic that could indicate a strong identity. Characteristic were developed through a long process through which historical roots.

Starting from the flow of Pencak Silat Banjaran in boarding binorong, banjarnegara in 1872, the flow is then developed into a martial arts school in Yogyakarta Kauman because of the displacement of teachers (warrior), namely KH.Busyro Syuhada, due to the armed resistance was doing so he became a fugitive by the Dutch colonial regime.

In this Kauman warrior KH.Busyro Syuhada get pupils were tough and could inherit the skill in the art Pencak Silat. These Pencak Silat arts college founded in 1925 and was named College cikauman led by warrior MA Wahib and Swordsman A.Dimyati, namely two disciples KH tough upbringing. Busyro Syuhada.  

Education Cikauman delivered many young warrior-warrior who eventually develop university branch to expand a wider range under the name College of Seranoman in 1930.  

The development of these two institutions is increasingly rapidly with increasing pupil pretty much. Students from this college then many become members of the army of self-defense forces "Sabil" against the invaders, and many were killed in the armed resistance. The birth of the young warrior-warrior college education results Cikaumandan and Seranoman possible to establish new universities, among which is the University Kasegu in 1951.


At the urging of students from the University Kasegu, then came the idea to combine all colleges Pencak Silat that one stream. In 1963, the encouragement it is getting stronger, but faces opposition from the clergy Cikauman and the old warriors who feel neglected.

With intensive approach and with consideration that there must be a physical force possessed Muslims confront communist forces who did provocation against Muslims, then the idea to reunite forces are broken to college into a college strength. The whole device is prepared organizational, and finally agreed to rejoin forces Pencak Silat separate colleges into one force college, which colleges Pencak Silat Tapak Suci on July 31, 1960 which is a continuation of the history of previous plague universities.

In further developments, Universities Tapak Suci based in Yogyakarta eventually evolved in Yogyakarta and other regions. After the uprising G30 S / PKI, in 1966 organized the first National Conference Tapak Suci college attended by delegates College Tapak Suci scattered in various regions in Indonesia.

At that point successfully formulated strengthening national organizations, and universities Tapak Suci further developed and renamed "Gerakan dan Lembaga Perguruan Seni Beladiri Indonesia Tapak Suci Putera Muhammadiyah".
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8 Kicks Typical of Tapak Suci Pencak Silat

Kick on Tapak Suci divided into eight groups, each of which moves named resemble the name of flora and fauna.
Tapak Suci named moves that are taught by the names of the flora and fauna, containing the following meanings:

  • Featuring a new color in education and martial arts training
  • Name of flora and fauna make it easier for members in considering the motion


Each of these moves is differentiated according to the Targeting tool, character, and uniqueness of each.
The eighth group's stance is applied both in the movement bare hands or with weapons.
Eight groups of Tapak Suci Kick:
  1. Roses
  2. Frog
  3. Dragon
  4. Flying fish
  5. Pigeon
  6. Bulls
  7. Eagle
  8. Tiger
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Tapak Suci Martial Arts Understanding

Tapak Suci martial arts has its own characteristics when compared to other martial arts stream, Tapak Suci is the flow of pure traditional martial arts, because it brought together a variety of martial arts, and revealing these sciences.

Tapak Suci martial arts including rational flow, which utilizes intellect, by the functioning of the devices and their physical usefulness in the body, so it can function properly with the linking of one organ to another, as well as the contents of each filling, when needed.

Due to the limited intellect, then with the permission of god reason to be filled with useful knowledge for the human defense and martial arts.
In the martial world there are two kinds of "Power (Energy)" is used to defend themselves from the threat of other creatures, namely outer energy and inner energy.


  1. Outer Energy
    Understanding external power according to society in general is a movement performed by the movement of the body, but the meaning of martial arts is governed by reasonable force.

  2. Inner Energy
    According to the understanding of society in general, in power is integrated between physical strength with consciousness associated with concentration.
    Tapak Suci in the labor force is a combination of physical strength with consciousness (concentration) organized, know the benefits when using it, conscious mind and senses, and trained regularly and continuously.

Science as outlined in Tapak Suci based on speed and accuracy, so that is not taught in college Tapak Suci spell, conditioning, special fasting and so on, but all science is taught is the science that is based on the ratio.
As for the level of ability of students and members of Tapak Suci based on each individual perseverance.
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4 Curriculum of West Sumatera Silat ( Minangkabau Silek )

The curriculum in the Minangkabau Silek consists of:
  • Langkah: Langkah is the concept and the key of the game Silek is good and right.
  • Buah: Practical Techniques in Silek which is the development of langkah.
  • Isi: The spiritual aspect, the use of force in, if the understanding of the essence of martial arts or taste.
  • Bungo, Pancak or Mancak (Kembangan): Aspects of the martial art for entertainment or performances.
    Silek Bunge is often found on formal occasions. Bunge Silek is a combination between langkah and buah. Silek movements are shown as beautiful and as good as possible and both fighters trying to not hurt each other and are usually accompanied by traditional music. Tuo-tuo Silek often performed in this event as a tribute to him


1.Langkah
Stepping is a basic lesson in Silek. There are some basic movements that will be taught, namely:
  • Gelek (Gelek, in English, twist): change the position of the body facing or facing right and left without changing the position of the feet or without stepping). In the main pairs, the left leg in front will produce gel3k in, whereas if the right foot in front will produce gel3k outside.
  • balabek (belebat): change the appropriate hand movements footsteps. Balabek serves as a defense for the upper body if attacked. Usually the right hand and left hand crossed if squeezed. How to play this balabek varies depending on the flow of silat, a martial Koto Anau, Solok regency, play balabek by means fist like a boxer. There is another balabek with a combination of lump in satutangan and spoon in the other.
  • Langkah ka jo muko langkah suruik (step forward and step backward): step, changing the body position by moving the legs.
  • Langkah insuik (step inching): mengeser foot stepped forward or backward. For example, the right leg is shifted slightly to the front, followed by sliding the left foot slightly forward. Insuik steps do not need to lift a leg to move, simply shifted course. This step pattern is useful to fix a position to defend or attack. This technique usually come away unnoticed by fighters.
  • Tagak Itiak (upright duck): standing like a duck or duck with only one leg.
  • Babaliak (turning 180 degrees), turning can baliak Suok (turning right) or baliak spangle (turning left).
  • Simpia (simpir, sweep), the sweep of the attack on foot.
  • Guntiang (Scissors), clipping attacks on foot.
  • Tikam jajak (stab trail), footsteps who replaced the previous step. For example, when the right foot stepped forward, left foot right foot trail position is. The same principle passed otherwise.
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