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Golok Day – 2022

ESMF - Golok Day 2022 - Program

The Golok Day 2022 took place in Roermond on March 20th, 2022. It was an event dedicated to the sharing of knowledge and performances around the traditional weapon: Golok. It was organized on the initiative of both Persekutuan Silat Melayu The Netherlands (PSMN) and World Traditional Pencak Silat Federation (WTPSF/FPSTI) invitations were sent to several Silat organizations in The Netherlands.

On the D-Day, there were participants from:

  • Seni Silat Satria Pusaka
  • Silat Melayu Keris Lok 9
  • Seni Silat Gayung Fatani
  • Silat Kuda Kuningan
  • Kuntao Humphrey Benton
  • PSHT Sevenum
  • Beksi Lie Tjeng Hok
  • Seni Pertahanan Diri
  • Pencak Silat Pecutan

We also had the pleasure to have Mr Eric Bovenlander and his wife Tatie with us.

The day was officially opened by Guru Audran of Seni Gayung Fatani Malaysia from France. After that there were several performances by different Guru and Jurulatih. There was a harmonious and friendly atmosphere where traditional silat was given a nice platform. There was a beautiful unarmed choreography by Mr. Ronnie Lerrick for inspiration.

At the end of the day there was a cosy get-together while enjoying a delicious piece of Limburg flan with coffee & tea. It was a small-scale event to serve as a pilot. Thanks to the board of the PSMN who made this day possible.


Hari Kampung Melayu – 2021

Hari Kampung Melayu 2021

The Hari Kampung Melayu 2021 took place in Roermond from 8 to 10 October 2021. It was an event dedicated to Malay Silat but also to its culture. It was organized on the initiative of Guru Rob Brandt, President of the European Silat Melayu Federation (ESMF) for the visit of several members from Pertubuhan Seni Gayung Fatani Malaysia / France (Culture Silat) to The Netherlands.

This Hari Kampung Melayu was the occasion for a cultural and martial exchanges between both organizations Culture Silat and the Persekutuan Silat Melayu The Netherlands (PSMN):

  • Initiation to Keris Lok 9,
  • Initiation into Seni Gayung Fatani,
  • Gendang workshop (Malaysian percussion),
  • Introduction to Senaman Tua (traditional Malay health practice),
  • Discussion on the weapons of the Silat,
  • Discussion and projects for the European Silat Melayu Federation.

Friday October 8th: Arrival

The Culture Silat team traveling to the Netherlands was composed by five Guru/Jurulatih : Guru Jérôme, Guru Muda Audran, Cikgu Matthias and Cikgu Bertrand, representing respectively the Gayung Fatani gelanggang from Köln (Germany) and Paris, Bagnolet, Metz (France).

Upon their arrival in Roermond on Friday evening, the PSMN team had prepared a welcome snack. They spent a few hours chatting before going for a sleep.


Saturday October 9th: The D-Day

Morning: Keris Lok 9

The next day, the Hari Kampung Melayu participants met at 10:00am at the PSMN gelanggang for breakfast.

Just before the openning ceremony, they couldn’t resist the urge to play with the gendang on display in the room. They spent several minutes discussing the styles of Malay music and the ways of playing.

After that, Guru Rob gathered all the participants to officially launch the Hari Kampung Melayu. He invited Guru Jérôme and Guru Muda Audran to perform an openning Bunga form. Then Guru Rob took over for 2 hours to introduce Keris Lok 9 to the participants, a traditional Malay Silat style very focused on the use of Keris, which has its roots in the famous sultanate of Melaka.

Once Gur Rob finished his introduction to Keris Lok 9, the participants had a lunch pause. On the menu: Malaysian food with nasi kudung and ayam goreng!

Afternoon: Seni Gayung Fatani & Senaman Tua

After this exellent meal, everyone put their baju Silat on to continue the program of the day. This time, the team from France would introduce their guests to Seni Gayung Fatani Malaysia.

For another 2 hours, Guru Jérôme assisted by the rest of its team explained the general principles of Gayung Fatani and their applications in different types of situations. Being already initiated into Malay Silat, the PSMN members were extremely receptive to what was shown.

After this two hours dedicated to Seni Gayung Fatani, it was time for Guru Rob to introduce Senaman Tua, a traditional gymnastics whose goal is to maintain a good health and a good body mechanics. This method, inspired by ancient malay practices, was developed by Guru Azlan Ghanie, the Guru of Guru Rob. For another hour, all participants followed the exercises shown by Guru Rob.

Evening: Relaxation

After this long day, the members from Culture Silat and PSMN met in Roermond for a little night time in a cafe. They stayed there until around midnight discussing about Silat or projects for the ESMF.

Then the urge to go home to rest begins to be felt. Everyone split up for a good night sleep.

Sunday October 10th: Closing Ceremony

The next day, Culture Silat team and PSMN team met at 11:00 am for a last breakfast together before going for the closing ceremony. During breakfast, Guru Rob also presented several pieces of his weapon collection.

After the closing ceremony, members from both Culture Silat and PSMN warmly said goodbye to eachother. We hop we can soon reniew this experience together with other Silat Melayu teams in Europe.

Seni Silat Open International Championship – 2020

Seni Silat Open International Championship

The European Silat Melayu Federation is organizing its first online competition: Seni Silat Open International Championship. The competition will end on December 25th, 2020.

The competition schedule is as follows:

  • Period to register and upload your videos: until December 25th, 2020.
  • Video evaluation by Hakim: From December 26th, 2020 until December 29th, 2020.
  • Announcment of results: December 30th, 2020.

Should you like to take part in this online championship, please send an e-mail at info@esmf.eu.

Regulation of competition.

Silat seminar with Prof. Jak Othman – 2019

Seminar - Prof Jak Othman

During three days, Prof Jak Othman will hold a Silat seminar intitled « Semangat Tuah » in the city of Geleen. It’s the first time Prof Jak will have a seminar in the Netherlands so if you happen to be around, don’t miss it!

The seminar schedule will be as follows:

  • June 23rd, 2019: Open Seminar.
  • June 24th, 2019: Apprentice course.
  • June 25th, 2019: Apprentice course.

The program of the seminar is:

  • Silat Tomoi & Harimau Berantai,
  • Elbows and knees of destruction,
  • Pukulan & kuncian (strikes and grappling),
  • Kerambit, Belati knif & parang (machete).

Should you like to take part in this exclusive seminar in Geleen or wish to have more information about it, please send an e-mail at info@spd-pukulan.nl or call Guru Richard Alexander: +31 615 384 635

International Silat Melayu Festival – 2019

4th International Silat Melayu Festival

On the 2nd of June 2019 was held the 4th edition of the International Silat Melayu Festival, also known as the Roermond Open.

It was organized by the Persekutuan Silat Melayu The Netherlands (PSMN) in Roermond.

3 countries, 12 teams and 40 participants joined this event. We were also glad to have the participation of the Federasi Pencak Silat Traditional International The Netherlands (FPSTI NL), withe its President Richard Alexander and coordinator Ronny Lerrick, whomm both gave a demo and explained about Rebut Selempang.

Stay tuned for all the upcoming events until the end of 2019:

  • Seminar Tuah Semangat Tour
  • Hari Kampong Melayu edition 2
  • Int. Silat Festival Roermond Open editie 5
  • Int.Silat Festival en Symposium Warisan Melayu Sedunia 2019 in Roermond.
  • Freestyle Sparring
  • refreshment course Wasit Juri
  • course Hakim Level 1 PSMN

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