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Silat as a Living Archive: Documenting the Wisdom of the Elders
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Nizam Mohamed ShapieLeader, Combat Sports & Martial Arts Research Network (AIRBORNE)Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation,Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Silat is more than a martial art—it is a living archive of Malay wisdom. Every movement, ritual, and teaching carries the voice of the elders—those who preserved Silat through hardship, humility,…
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Silat in the 21st Century: Preserving Tradition in a Digital Age
byAssoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Nizam Mohamed ShapieLeader, Combat Sports & Martial Arts Research Network (AIRBORNE)Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation,Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) In the 21st century, the preservation of traditional knowledge faces unprecedented challenges. The rise of digital media, globalization, and shifting cultural priorities has placed many indigenous practices at risk of being…
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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…