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Silat in Mindanao: Dr. Nizam Shapie Elevates Malay Martial Arts at ACPES 2025
From October 1–3, 2025, Iligan City in the Philippines became a vibrant hub for sports science and cultural exchange as it hosted the 11th ASEAN Council of Physical Education and Sport (ACPES) International Conference. Among the distinguished delegates was Malaysia’s leading Silat scholar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Nizam Mohamed Shapie, who represented Universiti Teknologi…
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Silat Pulut and Village Traditions: Where Culture Meets Combat
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Nizam Mohamed ShapieLeader, Combat Sports & Martial Arts Research Network (AIRBORNE)Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation,Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Silat Pulut, a ceremonial form of Silat often performed during weddings and festivals, is a vibrant expression of Malay culture. Accompanied by traditional music and graceful movements, it showcases the aesthetic…
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Globalizing Silat: AIRBORNE UiTM’s Vision for the Future
by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Nizam Mohamed Shapie Leader, Combat Sports & Martial Arts Research Network (AIRBORNE) Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Silat, the traditional martial art of the Malay world, has long been a symbol of strength, discipline, and cultural identity. But today, Silat is stepping into a…