🔬 Silat Research & Innovation
PASSMAL & UiTM: Advancing Silat Melayu Through Science, Education & Global Collaboration
Since 2013, PASSMAL, in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and international partners, has led the transformation of Silat Melayu into a globally recognised academic discipline. Under the leadership of Dr. Mohamad Nizam Shapie, Silat research now spans sports science, pedagogy, cultural studies, youth development, and international diplomacy.
📘 Research Publications (2013–2025)
PASSMAL and UiTM have produced:
- 47+ refereed journal articles (SCOPUS, ERA, SINTA indexed)
- 20+ book chapters & proceedings
- 10+ coaching manuals (SSM2050 curriculum)
- 25+ final year projects supervised by Dr. Nizam
- International collaborations with UNESCO ICM, IMACSSS, and universities in Europe and Southeast Asia
🧠 Research Themes
1. Sports Science & Performance
- Plyometric & circuit training for Silat athletes
- Motion analysis & biomechanics
- Recovery protocols: massage, stretching, HR monitoring
- Talent profiling for youth & elite athletes
2. Curriculum Development
- Seni Silat Malaysia standardisation
- SSM2050 coaching levels (endorsed by UiTM)
- Integration into school & university syllabi
- Silat Tempur & Silat EVO formats for children and professionals
3. Cultural Identity & Heritage
- Sikap Pendekar (Warrior Attitude) studies
- Preservation of Adat Hormat, Gendang Silat, and ceremonial practices
- Silat as a tool for character education and diplomacy
4. Youth Development & Safety
- Silat Tempur: safe combat sport for children
- Psychological profiling of young athletes
- Gender-inclusive training models
- Coaching ethics and pedagogy
5. Globalisation & Policy
- Silat’s recognition by UNESCO as intangible heritage
- International conferences and publications
- Legal frameworks for sportisation
- Strategic planning for Silat governance
📚 Featured Publications
- Silat EVO: Malaysia’s Martial Arts Innovation
- Activity Profile of Silat Tempur Athletes
- Legal Aspects of Silat Sportisation
- SSM2050 Coaching Manuals
🎓 Final Year Projects (Selected)
- Activity profiles of winners vs losers in Silat Olahraga & Tempur
- Plyometric effects on kicking speed
- Psychological motives of Silat athletes
- SEA Games performance analysis
- Gender-based strategy comparisons
🏛 Institutional Partners
- PASSMAL – Cultural and curriculum leadership
- UiTM Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation – Research and education
- AIRBORNE RIG – Martial arts research network
- UNESCO ICM – Youth development and heritage preservation
- IMACSSS – International Martial Arts Scientific Society
📈 Future Directions
- Expansion of SSM2050 coaching certification
- AI-powered Silat coaching tools
- Silat-based sports tourism and diplomacy
- Establishment of Majlis Seni Mempertahankan Diri IPT