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5 Ways PASSMAL Preserves the Heritage of Silat Melayu
🥋 Introduction: The Urgency of Preserving a Martial Legacy In an age of digital disruption and cultural dilution, the soul of Silat Melayu—Malaysia’s indigenous martial art—faces a challenge. More than just a combat system, Silat Melayu carries centuries of Malay warrior philosophy, ritual, and identity. Yet without structured preservation, this heritage risks being oversimplified…
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5 Reasons to Learn Authentic Malay Silat with PASSMAL
🥋 Introduction: Embracing the Roots of Malay Martial Arts In an era where martial arts are rapidly modernized and globalized, many practitioners are searching for deeper cultural meaning and traditional integrity. The Malaysian Organization of Authentic Malay Silat Arts (PASSMAL) provides an answer to this need by preserving and promoting Silat Melayu in its…
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Silat Strikes: The NMJ Explained
by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Nizam Mohamed ShapieLeader, Combat Sports & Martial Arts Research Network (AIRBORNE)Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation,Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Introduction to NMJ Relevance to Silat Mechanism of Action Training Implications Injury Prevention Scientific Integration in Silat
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Smart Silat: How Research Can Improve Your Training and Fighting Skills
by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Nizam Mohamed ShapieLeader, Combat Sports & Martial Arts Research Network (AIRBORNE)Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation,Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Research Paper:Distribution of Fight Time and Break Time in International Silat CompetitionCitation:Shapie, M.N.M., Oliver, J., O’Donoghue, P.G., & Tong, R. (2008). Distribution of fight time and break time in international…
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From Research to the Ring – Unlocking the Secrets of Silat Performance
Starting 1 January 2025, this exclusive series will take you on a journey from academic research to real-world Silat practice. Led by Associate Professor Dr. Mohamad Nizam bin Mohamed Shapie, a pioneer in Silat performance studies, the series reveals how scientific findings can transform the way we train, fight, and win in Silat. Based…