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Comparison of Action Performances and Outcome Between Winners and Losers in Young Female Silat Tempur Matches
by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Nizam Mohamed ShapieLeader, Combat Sports & Martial Arts Research Network (AIRBORNE)Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Name of Research: Comparison of Action Performances and Outcome Between Winners and Losers in Young Female Silat Tempur Matches Citations: Shapie, M. N. M., Jamsari, D. A., Mohd Razi,…
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Cultural Ambassadors of Silat: Prof. Dr. Nizam and the European Expansion of Malay Martial Arts
1. Introduction: Silat as a Cultural Identity Beyond Borders In recent decades, Silat Melayu has moved from the margins of local practice to the center of international cultural discourse. More than just a martial art, Silat embodies the philosophy, heritage, and strategic depth of the Malay world. Its gestures, forms, and principles are steeped…
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Silat Malaysia Curriculum Sets Global Benchmark for Martial Arts Education
Kuala Lumpur, June 2025 – PASSMAL is making waves in the academic world with its Silat Malaysia Curriculum, a structured educational framework that is now being positioned as a global model for martial arts education. The curriculum, developed through years of research and collaboration with universities, integrates traditional Silat techniques with modern sports science…
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The Comparison of Balancing Between Male and Female Students at Faculty of Sports Science in Chulalongkorn University
by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Nizam Mohamed ShapieLeader, Combat Sports & Martial Arts Research Network (AIRBORNE)Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Name of Research: The Comparison of Balancing Between Male and Female Students at Faculty of Sports Science in Chulalongkorn University Citations: Razmi, R. R., Kusrin, J., Azidin, R. M.…
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Silat Malaysia Research Gains Global Spotlight Through Academic Excellence
SHAH ALAM, 10 June 2025 – The academicisation of Silat Malaysia continues to gain international attention as Dr. Mohamad Nizam Mohamed Shapie, Associate Professor at UiTM and President of the World Silat Federation (WSF), leads a series of groundbreaking research projects that are reshaping the scientific understanding of Silat as a modern combat sport.…
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UiTM and UNESCO ICM Unite to Preserve Silat Heritage Globally
Kuala Lumpur, June 2025 – Martial Arts & Combat Sport Research Network (AIRBORNE) UiTM is taking a bold step toward globalizing Silat research through a collaboration with the UNESCO International Centre of Martial Arts (ICM). The partnership, since 2021 focused on joint research initiatives aimed at preserving and promoting Silat Melayu as an intangible…
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Silat Tempur Builds Future Champions Through Early Education
Putrajaya, June 2025 – PASSMAL continues to strengthen its commitment to youth development with the nationwide rollout of Silat Tempur, a structured combat sports education program designed specifically for children. The initiative, which integrates Silat techniques with age-appropriate training modules, is gaining traction in schools and community centers across Malaysia. Silat Tempur is part…