Thursday, July 24, 2014
Demo videos! (Martial Arts)
This is the demonstration video of Silat Melayu & Indian Martial Art.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Indian martial arts
Indian martial arts refers to the fighting systems of the Indian subcontinent in South Asia. This includes India, PakistanSouth Asian martial arts
is sometimes preferred for neutrality, the fighting styles of all the
aforementioned countries are generally accepted as "Indian" due to
shared history and culture. This article will refer to India in the
historic sense to include most of what is now southern Asia., Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Although
A variety of terms are used for the English phrases "Indian martial arts" or "South Asian martial arts", usually deriving from Sanskrit or Dravidian sources. While they may seem to imply specific disciplines (e.g. archery, armed combat), by Classical times they were used generically for all fighting systems.
A variety of terms are used for the English phrases "Indian martial arts" or "South Asian martial arts", usually deriving from Sanskrit or Dravidian sources. While they may seem to imply specific disciplines (e.g. archery, armed combat), by Classical times they were used generically for all fighting systems.
| Term | Translation |
|---|---|
| śastra-vidyā | knowledge of blades |
| āyudha-vidyā | knowledge of weaponry |
| dhanurveda | science of the bow |
| bira-vidyā | warrior knowledge |
| taṟkāppuk kalai (தற்காப்புக் கலை) | self-defense art |
Weapons
A wide array of weapons are used in South Asia. Armies used standard weapons:- wooden or metal tipped spears,
- swords,
- thatched bamboo,
- wooden or metal shields,
- axes,
- short and long bows..
- yantra-mukta: projectile weapons such as the sling or the bow
- pāṇi-mukta: weapons thrown by hand such as the javelin
- mukta-sandarita: weapons that are thrown and drawn back, such as the rope-spear
- mantra-mukta: mythical weapons that are thrown by magic incantations (mantra), numbering 6 types
- hasta-śastra or amukta: melee weapons that do not leave the hand, numbering twenty types
- muktāmukta: weapons that can be thrown or used in-close, numbering 98 varieties
- bāhu-yuddha or bhuja-yuddha: weapons of the body, i.e. unarmed fighting
Systems
As in other respects of Indian culture, South Asian martial arts can be roughly divided into northern and southern styles. The northern systems may generically be referred to as shastra-vidiya, although this term is often used synonymously with gatka. The main difference is that the north was more exposed to Persianate influence during the Mughal period, while the south is more conservative in preserving ancient and medieval traditions. The exception to this rule are the northeastern states which, due to their geographic location, were closed off from most pre-European foreign invader.
Regional Styles
- Andhra Pradesh
- Bengal and Bangladesh
- Karnataka
- Kashmir
- Kerala
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Odisha
- Panjab region and Rajasthan
History of martial arts
History of Indian martial arts
Around the 3rd century BC, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali taught how to meditate single-mindedly on points located inside one's body, which was later used in martial arts, while various mudra finger movements were taught in Yogacara Buddhism. These elements of yoga, as well as finger movements in the nata dances, were later incorporated into various martial arts.
Indian martial arts were an important influence in the development of a number of modern Asian martial arts, particularly within the Indian cultural sphere (countries outside India influenced by Indian culture and religion) of Southeast Asia. Examples include Indo-Malay silat, Burmese banshay, naban and bando, Filipino escrima and kali, Thai krabi krabong and Cambodian bokator. Indian martial arts also lightly influenced the various forms of Indochinese kickboxing, namely Muay Thai from Thailand, Muay Lao from Laos, Tomoi from Malaysia, Pradal Serey from Cambodia and Lethwei from Myanmar.
History of Wushu
Chinese boxing can be reliably traced back to the Chou Dynasty (1122-255 BCE). During the Spring and Autumn Period, the literature mentions displays of archery, fencing and wrestling by nobles. Warfare between rival states was conducted according to Confucian chivalry (deference to rank, attacking in turn, food sent to hungry enemies). During the Warring States period, warfare grew bloodier and common men were expected to have skill in personal attack (chi-chi).
Shaolin monastery records state that two of its very first monks, Huiguang and Sengchou, were expert in the martial arts years before the arrival of Bodhidharma. The martial arts Shuāi Jiāo and Sun Bin Quan predate the establishment of the Shaolin Monastery by centuries.
History of Silat Melayu
The first martial skills in the Malay Archipelago were those of the indigenous tribes (orang asal) who would use hunting implements like spears, machetes, blowpipes and bows and arrows in raids against enemy tribes. Certain tribes were well-known warriors and pirates such as the Iban and the Tringgus of Borneo. Aboriginal populations on the peninsula were mostly replaced by Deutero-Malays and Chamic people in a wave of migration from mainland Asia around 300 B.C. These settlers were rice-farmers from whom modern Malays are directly descended. The areas from where they originated are concurrent with the early evidence of silat. Sumatra in particular is considered the birthplace of much that today constitutes Malay culture, in particular the Malay language, while the first prototype of a kris came from Cham-dominant southern Vietnam. The silat tradition has deep roots in Malay culture and can trace its origin to the dawn of Malay civilization, 2000 years ago
Around the 3rd century BC, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali taught how to meditate single-mindedly on points located inside one's body, which was later used in martial arts, while various mudra finger movements were taught in Yogacara Buddhism. These elements of yoga, as well as finger movements in the nata dances, were later incorporated into various martial arts.
Indian martial arts were an important influence in the development of a number of modern Asian martial arts, particularly within the Indian cultural sphere (countries outside India influenced by Indian culture and religion) of Southeast Asia. Examples include Indo-Malay silat, Burmese banshay, naban and bando, Filipino escrima and kali, Thai krabi krabong and Cambodian bokator. Indian martial arts also lightly influenced the various forms of Indochinese kickboxing, namely Muay Thai from Thailand, Muay Lao from Laos, Tomoi from Malaysia, Pradal Serey from Cambodia and Lethwei from Myanmar.
History of Wushu
Chinese boxing can be reliably traced back to the Chou Dynasty (1122-255 BCE). During the Spring and Autumn Period, the literature mentions displays of archery, fencing and wrestling by nobles. Warfare between rival states was conducted according to Confucian chivalry (deference to rank, attacking in turn, food sent to hungry enemies). During the Warring States period, warfare grew bloodier and common men were expected to have skill in personal attack (chi-chi).
Shaolin monastery records state that two of its very first monks, Huiguang and Sengchou, were expert in the martial arts years before the arrival of Bodhidharma. The martial arts Shuāi Jiāo and Sun Bin Quan predate the establishment of the Shaolin Monastery by centuries.
History of Silat Melayu
The first martial skills in the Malay Archipelago were those of the indigenous tribes (orang asal) who would use hunting implements like spears, machetes, blowpipes and bows and arrows in raids against enemy tribes. Certain tribes were well-known warriors and pirates such as the Iban and the Tringgus of Borneo. Aboriginal populations on the peninsula were mostly replaced by Deutero-Malays and Chamic people in a wave of migration from mainland Asia around 300 B.C. These settlers were rice-farmers from whom modern Malays are directly descended. The areas from where they originated are concurrent with the early evidence of silat. Sumatra in particular is considered the birthplace of much that today constitutes Malay culture, in particular the Malay language, while the first prototype of a kris came from Cham-dominant southern Vietnam. The silat tradition has deep roots in Malay culture and can trace its origin to the dawn of Malay civilization, 2000 years ago
Wushu
Wushu referred to as kung fu or gung fu. It can be written in simplified Chinese: 武术, traditional Chinese: 武術; or pinyin: wǔshù. Wushu is also one of a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits. Wushu is an exhibition and a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. Competitive wushu is composed of two disciplines:
Chinese martial arts training consists of the following components: basics, forms, applications and weapons.
Basics (基本功) are a vital part of any martial training, as a student cannot progress to the more advanced stages without them. Basics are usually made up of rudimentary techniques, conditioning exercises, including stances. Basic training may involve simple movements that are performed repeatedly. For examples of basic training are stretching, meditation, striking, throwing, or jumping.
Stances (steps or 步法) are structural postures employed in Chinese martial arts training They represent the foundation and the form of a fighter's base. Each style has different names and variations for each stance. Stances may be differentiated by foot position, weight distribution, body alignment, etc. Stance training can be practiced statically,
Most Chinese styles also make use of training in the broad arsenal of Chinese weapons for conditioning the body as well as coordination and strategy drills. Weapons training are generally carried out after the student is proficient in the basics, forms and applications training.
- forms (taolu)
- sparring (sanda)
- stances,
- kicks,
- punches,
- balances,
- jumps,
- sweeps
- throws
Sparring is a modern fighting method and sport influenced by traditional Chinese boxing, Chinese wrestling methods called Shuai jiao. It has all the combat aspects of wushu. Sanda appears much like Kickboxing or Muay Thai, but includes many more grappling techniques. Sanda fighting competitions are often held alongside taolu or form competitions.
Training
Chinese martial arts training consists of the following components: basics, forms, applications and weapons.
Basics (基本功) are a vital part of any martial training, as a student cannot progress to the more advanced stages without them. Basics are usually made up of rudimentary techniques, conditioning exercises, including stances. Basic training may involve simple movements that are performed repeatedly. For examples of basic training are stretching, meditation, striking, throwing, or jumping.
Stances (steps or 步法) are structural postures employed in Chinese martial arts training They represent the foundation and the form of a fighter's base. Each style has different names and variations for each stance. Stances may be differentiated by foot position, weight distribution, body alignment, etc. Stance training can be practiced statically,
Most Chinese styles also make use of training in the broad arsenal of Chinese weapons for conditioning the body as well as coordination and strategy drills. Weapons training are generally carried out after the student is proficient in the basics, forms and applications training.
Silat Melayu
Silat Melayu literally meaning "Malay silat". The term was originally used in reference to the native silat of ethnic Malays in Indonesia but today it is more commonly used as a blanket term for the types of silat. Silat is created in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei and Vietnam. Silat Melayu is most often used to differentiate the Malaysian styles from Indonesian pencak silat..
Uniform for Silat Melayu:
Gelanggang
The practice area for Silat Melayu is called gelanggang.They were traditionally located outdoors. The area would be enclosed by a fence made of bamboo and covered in coconut leaves to prevent outsiders from stealing secrets. Before training can begin, the gelanggang must be prepared either by the teachers or senior students. This starts by cutting some limes into water and then walking around the area while sprinkling the water onto the floor. The guru walks in a pattern starting from the centre to the front-right corner, and then across to the front-left corner. She/he then walks backwards past the centre into the rear-right corner, across to the rear-left corner, and finally ends back in the centre. The purpose of walking backwards is to show respect to the gelanggang.
Uniform for Silat Melayu:
- The tengkolok and tanjak are headkerchiefs with different ways of tying them depending on status and region.
- The baju Melayu, meaning "Malay clothes" is the male shirt but is also worn by female silat exponents.
- The samping is a waistcloth.
- The bengkung is a cloth belt or sash which secures the samping. Some schools colour the bengkung to signify rank, a practice adopted from the belt system of Japanese martial arts.
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| Uniform |
Gelanggang
The practice area for Silat Melayu is called gelanggang.They were traditionally located outdoors. The area would be enclosed by a fence made of bamboo and covered in coconut leaves to prevent outsiders from stealing secrets. Before training can begin, the gelanggang must be prepared either by the teachers or senior students. This starts by cutting some limes into water and then walking around the area while sprinkling the water onto the floor. The guru walks in a pattern starting from the centre to the front-right corner, and then across to the front-left corner. She/he then walks backwards past the centre into the rear-right corner, across to the rear-left corner, and finally ends back in the centre. The purpose of walking backwards is to show respect to the gelanggang.
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| Gelanggang |
Martial Arts in Malaysia
Martial arts are codified systems which are practiced for self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, discipline as well as mental, physical, and spiritual development.
In Malaysia, there is a lot types of martial arts which is Silat, Wushu, Indian martial arts and more. However, martial arts may be categorized along a variety of criteria, including:
Those traditional martial arts which train armed combat often encompass a wide spectrum of melee weapons, including bladed weapons and polearms. Such traditions include silat. Wushu also feature weapons as part of their curriculum. Sometimes, training with one specific weapon will be considered a style of martial arts in its own right, which is especially the case in wushu which has stick-fighting systems like singlestick.
In Malaysia, there is a lot types of martial arts which is Silat, Wushu, Indian martial arts and more. However, martial arts may be categorized along a variety of criteria, including:
- Traditional or historical arts and contemporary styles of folk wrestling vs. modern hybrid martial arts.
- Regional origin
- Techniques taught: Armed vs. unarmed, and within these groups by type of weapon (swordsmanship, stick fighting etc.) and by type of combat (grappling vs. striking; stand-up fighting vs. ground fighting)
- By application or intent: self-defense, combat sport, choreography or demonstration of forms, physical fitness, meditation, etc.
- Within Chinese tradition: "external" vs. "internal" styles
Those traditional martial arts which train armed combat often encompass a wide spectrum of melee weapons, including bladed weapons and polearms. Such traditions include silat. Wushu also feature weapons as part of their curriculum. Sometimes, training with one specific weapon will be considered a style of martial arts in its own right, which is especially the case in wushu which has stick-fighting systems like singlestick.
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