Persatuan Inti Ombak ( Inner Wave Union ) is a Pencak Silat Organization that shares the knowledge and philosophy of the external and internal aspects of Indonesian martial arts. The external side of this art is reflected in techniques, such as punches, kicks, blocks, weapons, etc. The internal aspect includes breathing techniques, energy cultivation, and the art of concentration. Pencak Silat has a unique philosophy that sets it apart from other martial arts styles. Pencak Silat puts people first before form or technique. One will have the interest, further down the road, to develop a personal style that maximizes one’s strength and body. First and foremost, Inner Wave Silat is a “classical” martial art developed for personal defense and protection rather than winning tournaments. We study and train for realistic self defense. Inner Wave Silat techniques rely on the proper execution of a technique utilizing muscles and levers to one’s best advantage. Simply put, all students including women learn to maximize their strengths and use those strengths against an opponent’s weaknesses. Good technique is not based upon strength. The art not only practices defense against weapon attacks such as clubs, knifes, and guns, but also studies the use of traditional weapons. The 5 traditional weapons Inner Wave Silat offers for study include: knife, toya/staff, sword, clurit, and whip.
12 Javanese Silat Proverbs :
Life is a flame, live to benefit others around ourselves.
- MEMAYU HAYUNING BAWANA, AMBRASTA DUR HANGKARA
Strive for safety, happiness and prosperity while eliminating characteristics of greed, wrath, and jealousy.
- SURA DIRA JAYA JAYANINGRAT, LEBUR DENING PANGASTUTI
Cruel traits, pettiness, and greed can only be lost with wisdom, kindness, and patience.
- NGLURUK TANPA BALA, MENANG TANPA NGASORAKE, SEKTI TANPA AJI-AJI, SUGIH TANPA BANDHA
Fight without needing numbers. Win without shaming your opponent. Command without relying on power, strength, wealth or lineage. Be rich without relying on material things.
- DATAN SERIK LAMUN KETAMAN, DATAN SUSAH LAMUN KELANGAN
Do not become heartbroken easily when disaster falls upon you. Do not be sad when something is lost.
- AJA GUMUNAN, AJA GETUNAN, AJA KAGETAN, AJA ALEMAN
Do not become amazed too easily. Do not be quick to regret. Do not let things shock you too easily. Do no not become spoiled.
- AJA KETUNGKUL MARANG KALUNGGUHAN, KADONYAN LAN KEMAREMAN
Do not become obsessed with or shackled by position, material goods and worldly satisfaction.
- AJA KUMINTER MUNDAK KEBLINGER, AJA CIDRA MUNDAK CILAKA
Do not step on someone’s toes or hurt others to pursue your own agenda.
- AJA MILIK BARANG KANG MELOK, AJA MANGRO MUNDAK KENDHO
Do not salivate over things that appear luxurious, pretty or beautiful, and do not fret or act wishy-washy to avoid sagging morale.
- AJA ADIGANG, ADIGUNG, ADIGUNA
Do not act with quasi-power, quasi-size, and quasi-magic — Avoid arrogance and maintain humility.
- ALANG ALANG DUDU ALING ALING , MARGINING KAUTAMAN.
Problems in life are not barriers, but are the way to perfection.
- SOPO WERUH ING PANUJU sasat SUGIH PAGER WESI.
In life, those with noble ideals, walk as if guided.
Source & Website : http://www.intiombak.com
