Pencak Silat — Dynamic Indonesian Self-Defense Rooted in Mande Muda
Attributive Martial Arts, Inc. — Canton Township, Michigan
Experience the fluidity, precision, and adaptability of Pencak Silat, the traditional martial arts of Indonesia. At Attributive Martial Arts, Inc., we teach Mande Muda Pencak Silat (pronounced Pen-chok See-lot), a rich system made up of 24 different styles of Silat, each contributing unique attributes, movement strategies, and combative principles.
Silat is known for its seamless blend of striking, mobility, and deception—making it one of the most versatile and complete self-defense systems in the world.
What Is Mande Muda Pencak Silat?
Mande Muda is a comprehensive Silat system developed to preserve and unify multiple Indonesian fighting arts.
Each subsystem contributes tactical depth and specialized methods, giving practitioners a wide range of responses that support real-world protection and personal expression.
Students learn:
- Punching & striking strategies
- Kicks and low-line attacks
- Sweeps, reaps & off-balancing
- Throws and takedowns
- Ground mobility and positional control
- Weapon integration & defense
- Deception, feints & angular movement
Mande Muda builds adaptability, helping students respond efficiently whether standing tall, transitioning to the ground, or rising from a fall.
Why Silat Works for Self-Defense
Silat emphasizes movement with purpose, teaching students to create angles, control balance, and redirect force in close quarters. The system prepares you to defend yourself regardless of position—standing, kneeling, or grounded—while maintaining awareness and smooth transitions.
Silat Develops the Ability To:
Disrupt an Attacker’s Balance
Counter Strikes with Timing and Structure
Use Leverage Instead of Strength
Respond to Unpredictable Attacks and Takedowns
Integrate Weapon Awareness Into Empty-Hand Skills
Its adaptability makes it effective for real situations—not just controlled environments.
Attributes Gained Through Silat Training
As you progress, training builds a foundation of attributes that enhance all martial arts practice:
- Balance & structural alignment
- Reflexive movement & fluid transitions
- Mobility & grounded stability
- Sensitivity & flow under pressure
- Precision & controlled striking
- Adaptability between long, medium & close range
- Strategic awareness through body mechanics and angle control
Silat is equal parts art and method—expressive, efficient, and rooted in practical self-defense.
How Silat Complements Other Martial Arts
Students often integrate Pencak Silat with:
- Jeet Kune Do — flow, interception, broken rhythm
- Kali / Eskrima — timing, range, transitioning from weapons to empty-hand
- Wing Chun — trapping and sensitivity
- Grappling systems — posture control and stand-up entries
This connection allows Silat to enhance both striking and grappling disciplines, giving students a well-rounded foundation.
Who Should Train Pencak Silat?
Silat is ideal for:
- Adults seeking dynamic, versatile self-defense
- Students who want adaptable movement rooted in functionality
- Martial artists interested in flow, deception, and off-balancing
- Anyone wanting a system that works standing or on the ground
No experience is required—Silat welcomes beginners and challenges experienced students with equal depth.
Why Train Silat at Attributive Martial Arts, Inc.?
- Training grounded in authentic Mande Muda lineage
- Instruction that emphasizes adaptability, structure, and flow
- Techniques connected to practical self-defense—not choreography
- A supportive environment focused on confidence and personal growth
- Integration with Jeet Kune Do, Kali / Eskrima, Wing Chun & Grappling
Silat at our academy honors tradition while applying its methods to modern self-defense needs.
Start Training in Pencak Silat
Explore a system where precision, flow, and structure combine to support practical self-defense and lifelong growth.
Group classes and private sessions available.