08/31/2026
The internet says silat doesn't work.
We say: come find out. ๐
30-DAY CHALLENGE โ $99. Thirty days of Pentjak Silat Bukti Negara for $99 (regular $175/mo), and you keep a free B.A.P tee.
No experience needed. No belt, no background, no "I'm not in shape yet." You show up, we teach you how to move.
๐ Mondays & Thursdays, 7:30 PM
๐ 350 Barack Obama Blvd #30, San Jose
Comment "IN" below or DM us to claim your spot.
Better to B.A.P than to beโฆ
08/27/2026
"That would never work in a real fight."
I hear it every time someone watches silat for the first time. The flow drills look strange. The angles look impossible. The entries look too close.
Then they step on the mat and someone takes their base out before they finish the sentence.
Silat doesn't look like fighting because it isn't built for a ring. It's built for the half-second where somebody is already on top of you.
Come test it yourself. First class is free. Tonight, 7:30 PM, San Jose.
08/25/2026
๐ฅ NEW: The 30-Day Challenge is here.
Ever wanted to try silat but weren't sure where to start? This is your on-ramp.
For $99, get 30 days of classes and learn your first real Bukti Negara techniques โ the efficient, adaptive movement our art is built on. No experience needed. Totally beginner-friendly. And you'll walk away with a free B.A.P tee. ๐
(Regular rate is $175/mo โ this is your risk-free way in.)
Here's the best part: your challenge finishes at PRESSURE TEST DAY on Saturday, October 17 โ our open mat where every art is welcome and everything gets put to the test, on camera. From day one to the mats in a single month.
๐ 350 Barack Obama Blvd #30, San Jose
๐๏ธ Classes Mondays & Thursdays, 7:30 PM
๐ฌ Comment "IN" or DM us to claim your spot.
08/24/2026
New week ahead, and the mats are calling. ๐ฅ
Tomorrow night we're back at it โ Monday class at 7:30 PM. Whether you're continuing your journey or thinking about taking your first step, consider this your sign to show up.
Beginner-friendly. No experience needed. Come train, sweat, and grow with our San Jose silat community.
See you on the mats. ๐ช
๐ San Jose | Classes Mondays & Thursdays 7:30 PM |
08/19/2026
Thank you! ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฅ
What a night. Our Indonesian Independence Day Merdeka class was everything we hoped for โ full mats, great energy, and a real celebration of the heritage our art comes from.
To everyone who came out to train and celebrate with us: terima kasih. You are what makes this community special. And if you missed it, don't worry โ the mats are always open.
Classes continue Mondays & Thursdays at 7:30 PM. Come be part of it.
๐ San Jose | ๐ฎ๐ฉ
08/18/2026
MERDEKA! ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฅ
What an incredible night celebrating Indonesian Independence Day at Bay Area PDT! We honored 81 years of Indonesian independence the best way we know how โ training hard, sharing culture, and feasting together as a family.
Sate ayam ๐ข rendang ๐ fresh lumpia, and plenty of Kopiko to go around โ โ but the real highlight was the people. This is what Pukulan Pentjak Silat Bukti Negara is all about: preserving the art, honoring the culture, and building community.
Dirgahayu Republik Indonesia! ๐
Want to be part of this family? Come train with us!
๐ฅ Mondays & Thursdays, 7:30โ8:30 PM
๐ 350 Barack Obama Blvd #30, San Jose, CA
๐ Your first class is FREE
๐ www.bayareapdt.com
โถ๏ธ youtube.com/
Bay Area
Guru Jule Sims began his martial arts journey at the age of 15, training in JKD, Kali, and Pencak Silat under Sifu Mark Balluff, whose innovative approach ignited a passion for diverse fighting arts. Exploring Tai Mantis with Sifu Mike M. and Hung Gar with Sifu Donald H., he discovered his true call...
08/16/2026
How do Indonesians celebrate Merdeka? ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐
Across the archipelago, August 17 comes alive with flag-raising ceremonies, chants of "Merdeka!", and joyful neighborhood games โ like panjat pinang (climbing a greased pole for prizes) and community lomba. It's a day of pride, unity, and celebration.
We're bringing that spirit to the mats this Monday, August 17. Join us for a special Merdeka class โ train, celebrate, and be part of the community. Beginner-friendly, all welcome.
๐ San Jose ยท 7:30 PM |
08/14/2026
๐ฅ **Watch this pure Silat magic!**
Donโt mind usโฆ just catching Guru Jules and the crew flowing under the lights. Every step a beat. Every lock liquid. Every movement sharp, smooth, and *alive*.
This is what growth looks like. New students showing up, putting in the work, earning those scars, and leveling up week after week. From the first awkward steps to flowing like water in the dark โ the progress is real and itโs inspiring as hell.
B.A.P. Bay Area PDT Silat is building something special in San Jose. Real Bukti Negara. Real power. Real community.
๐ San Jose, CA
๐ Tuesdays & Thursdays โข 7:30 PM
๐ฅ First class FREE โ all levels welcome
Bring your heart. Bring your sweat. Leave better than you arrived.
Come train with us. Feel the rhythm. Get your B.A.P. on.
Watch the flow ๐ https://youtube.com/shorts/8C8jwojiMXs
Whoโs ready to step on the mats? Drop a ๐ฅ if youโre coming through!
Donโt mind meโฆ just watching pure Silat flow under the lights. Every step a beat. Every lock liquid
Donโt mind meโฆ Guru Jules got the moves. No second guessing. ...
08/11/2026
Did you know? The art we practice is woven into Indonesia's history.
Pencak silat โ the family of martial arts Bukti Negara belongs to โ is more than self-defense. It's a living piece of Indonesian heritage, tied to the nation's identity and its fight for independence, and recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
When you step on our mats, you carry a tradition centuries in the making. ๐ฅ
Celebrate it with us next Monday, August 17 โ our Indonesian Independence Day Merdeka class. Beginner-friendly, and all are welcome.
๐ San Jose |
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08/10/2026
Class night! ๐ฅ We're on the mats tonight at 7:30. Come train, sharpen your skills, and be part of the community.
And mark your calendars ๐ฎ๐ฉ โ next Monday, August 17, we're celebrating Indonesian Independence Day with a special Merdeka class honoring the roots of our art. 81 years of Merdeka, and the very heritage Bukti Negara comes from. All are welcome!
Beginner-friendly. No experience needed โ just show up.
๐ San Jose | Classes Mondays & Thursdays 7:30 PM |