Every part of the body is used and subject to attack.
It is a full-body fighting form incorporating strikes, grappling and throwing in addition to weaponry. In neighbouring countries the term usually refers to professional competitive silat.
Pencak Silat Pencak silat (Indonesian pronunciation: pronounced 'penchak silat' and sometimes spelled 'pentjak silat' in Western writings) is an umbrella term for a class of related Indonesian martial arts.
