Singapore Silat Federation

Singapore Silat Federation is a National Sports Association (NSA), the main governing body for Pencak Silat sport.

Pencak Silat is a martial art stemming in the majority from Malay and Indonesian heritage. It translates to "fighting by many techniques of self defence" and has four main components; mental spirit, art & culture, self defense, and sport. The whole aspect is considered and all elements are paramount during competition. It can be practiced purely for fitness, for aesthetics or with martial arts focus. The large variety of techniques that are deployed in Pencak Silat encapsulate its uniqueness.