Pencak Silat activities of the PSF UK

Pencak Silat Performance at University Oxford
On 3 March 2007 a group of students from the PSF UK gave a Pencak Silat performance as part of an event organised by the Indonesian Students Union at University Oxford to raise funds for the 2004 Tsunami victims in Aceh.

‘Love Indonesia’ Night
On 1 March 2006 a group of students from the PSF UK gave a Pencak Silat performance as part of a fund-raising event organised by the Indonesian Students Union at London School of Economics to raise funds for Sumatran Children's Charity.

Ihsan Emergency Disaster Appeal
On 21 Jan 2006 PSF UK students gave a Pencak Silat performance at the East London Mosque as part of a Tsunami fund-raising event.

Sri Lanka Malay (UK) Association Annual Dinner
Pencak Silat performance by members of PSF UK to an audience of diplomats and business people from the Sri Lanka and Malay community in London at their annual dinner and dance held near Marble Arch.

London Malay Festival
A new and exciting festival to celebrate Malay culture & diversity was held at the Halls of the Royal Horticultural Society in London on 27 August 2004. The presentation of the cultural diversity of the Malay people included Silat demonstrations by students from perguruan 'Pencak Silat Gerak Ilham', 'Silat Perisai Diri' and 'Pencak Silat Cimande'.

Pencak Silat Performance at University Oxford
On 24 February 2005 a group of Pencak Silat students from perguruan 'Pencak Silat Gerak Ilham' gave a demonstration of their style as part of the event organised by the Indonesian Students Union in University Oxford to raise fund for Tsunami victims in Indonesia.

ICR Indonesian Children Relief Emergency Disaster Appeal
On 8 January 2005 a group of Pencak Silat students gave Pencak Silat performances as part of an event organised by Indonesian Children’s Relief, to raise funds for those affected by the Tsunami disaster in Aceh, Indonesia.

Indonesian Students' Union Event
In June 2004 a group of students from perguruan 'Pencak Silat Gerak Ilham' gave Pencak Silat performances at the Imperial College, London, and at the University of Birmingham, as part of Indonesian Cultural convention.

Indonesian Festival
Throughout May 2004, students from the Pencak Silat Federation of the UK (PSF UK) gave Silat demonstrations as part of a month-long cultural exposition, which was held at the Oriental City Complex in North London.

PERSILAT Training Camp 2003
The Pencak Silat Federation of the UK (PSF UK) sent a team of trainers and students to participate in a training programme organised by PSF UK President, Bapak Aidinal Alrashid, with the cooperation of IPSI and PERSILAT. The course was held at the Padepokan Pencak Silat Nasional, Jakarta and at Pantai Carita, Banten. To read more about our experiences follow this link.

Muslim News Awards for Excellence
Gold and Silver medal winners from the 2003 European Championships were invited to perform at the prestigious ‘Muslim News’ Awards for Excellence event, organised by the ‘Muslim News’, the only Muslim newspaper in Europe. This prestigious event was attended by the British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, and guests included other British and overseas Ministers and VIPs.

Indonesian Night
In February 2003, a demonstration teams from Indonesia and from PSF UK gave Silat performances as part of a fund-raising event of the Indonesian Children Relief' (ICF) organised by the Indonesian Students Union at London School of Economics

PERSILAT Training 2001
From 20 July - 3 August the Pencak Silat Federation of the UK (PSF UK) sent a team of trainers from perguruan 'Pencak Silat Gerak Ilham Bugis-Makassar' to participate in a tailored course organized by the International Pencak Silat Federation (PERSILAT) and held at the Padepokan in Jakarta. To read more about this follow this link.

Perisai Diri Anniversary Celebrations
In October 2000 the perguruan Perisai Diri celebrated its anniversary in London. The celebration that included Silat demonstrations was attended by the Indonesian Ambassador, H.E. Bapak Nana Sutrensa and his wife, the Mayoress of Camden and local dignitaries.

PERSILAT conference in Schoten, Belgium
At the invitation of PERSILAT members of the PSF UK attended a conference called to set up a European Pencak Silat Federation. The conference was held in Schoten on 15 April 2000 and was hosted by the Bond Pencak Silat Belgie (Belgian Pencak Silat Federation). Officials from PERSILAT, PESAKA and the Pencak Silat Federations from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland and the UK attended and a unanimous vote was taken to set u a European Federation. To find out more go to the European Pencak Silat Federation (EPSF) homepage.

Silat Training Camp 1999
In July 1999 members of the perguruan Pencak Silat Gerak Ilham Bugis-Makassar attended a basic course in Wasit Juri (Sports Silat Referee) as well as in Tanding (Olahraga) at the Padepokan in Jakarta. The course also included joint events with local (Sundanese) Silat Schools and an introduction to local culture such as Jaipongan, ram-fighting and gamelan. Training continued in South Sulawesi, the heart of Bugis-Makassar country, and ended with a short holiday in Bali.

Silat Demonstration at Indonesian School
In May 1999 members of the perguruan Pencak Silat Gerak Ilham Bugis-Makassar gave a Silat demonstration at the Indonesian School in London to help raise funds for the school. As a result, weekly classes for children were started. All fees collected are donated to the up-keep of the Indonesian School.

Silat Demonstration at Grosvenor Hotel
In January 1999 members of the perguruan Perisai Diri gave a Silat demonstration at the Grosvenor Hotel in Central London as part of a charity event to raise funds for mentally handicapped children.

Perisai Diri Silat Demonstration

Wasit Juri training course 98
In December 1998 senior members of the PSF UK attended a Wasit Juri (Sports Silat Referee) training course organized by PERSILAT and held at the Padepokan in Jakarta. Four members of the PSF UK successfully completed the course and are now qualified to referee national, regional and international competitions. Training continued in Bali and South Sulawesi.

Perisai Diri Training 98
In March 1998 members of the perguruan Perisai Diri visited Jakarta and Bali to train with fellow Perisai Diri exponents.

Silat Demonstration at L.S.E.
In November 1997, members of Pencak Silat Gerak Ilham Bugis-Makassar and Perisai Diri gave a demonstration of their styles at the London School of Economics (LSE). The show was attended by dignitaries from the Indonesian Embassy as well as a huge crowd of students.

World Seni Invitation 97
In September 1997, seven members of the PSF UK attended the 'World Seni Invitation' in Terengganu, Malaysia. The World Invitation formed part of the 3rd Nusantara Silat Festival. The team was led by the PSF Vice President and entered four competitors in four categories. Altogether, the team won 8 medals.


Competition Arena	Susan Gault in Bugis costume

Opening of Padepokan in Jakarta, Indonesia
In April 1997, members of the PSF UK attended the opening of the International Pencak Silat complex in Jakarta, Indonesia. Following the opening the Secretary General of the PSF UK presented the report on the Silat developments and activities in the UK during the past years.