History and Philosophy of Malay Martial Arts

Malayan martial arts developed rapidly in the 20th century and became a competitive sport in several countries/regions around the world. Malay martial arts are highly regarded by the Malay society as a bastion of culture, and this martial art is at the same time a way of life, a sport, a tradition and a way of moral and ethical education.

Malayan Martial Arts Training Malayan martial arts is a complex system of many offensive and defensive maneuvers, based on a large number of punches, kicks, takedowns, throws, footwork and weapon use skills. Malay martial arts focuses on consistency and precision of movement, and surprise attacks are a key factor in ensuring combat effectiveness. Training in Malay martial arts also includes training with instruments such as daggers, long and short sticks and swords.

Practitioners of Malay martial arts are required to practice the four main aspects of the art - mental and spiritual, self-defense, culture and art, and sports.