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International Silat Federation of America

Silat Tuo, Silat Tradisional,

Silat Minangkabau





Welcome

The mission of ISFA is to educate, promote and share the "Ways of the Spiritual Warrior" & "Spiritual Warrior Martial Arts" through the training in, and the experience of, the Traditional Indo-Malay 'Seni Silat Tuo Arts', with an especial concentration in the Martial Arts and Culture of the Minangkabau of Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, known distinctly as 'Silek Tuo Minangkabau,' and collectively as 'Silat Tradisional'. The culture and traditions of Sumatra, Indonesia have forged a system of the martial arts training like none other. This system of the arts, referred to as ‘Silat Tradisional’, delivers a holistic & comprehensive spiritual martial arts curriculum that promotes self-discovery, develops sensitivity & awareness, and establishes a distinct self-protection & combative fighting prowess. That is why ‘Silat Tradisional’ is known worldwide as the ‘Martial Art for Spiritual Warriors,’ or Spiritual Warrior Martial Arts respectively.

What's Inside

Here are highlights of some recent additions made to the site:

May 2008 - High resolution artwork of Bapak Waleed at the Ruma Gandang
Bapak Waleed pays a visit to a sacred waterfall View photos from the most recent portion of Bapak Waleed's Indonesian tour. Bapak Waleed & Pak Drs. Muasri of Camar Putih Stroll through the jungle...

Additional Information

January 9th, 2008 by Staff

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Our new contact information

Please use the following email addresses to reach us.

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January 9th, 2008 by Author

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International Support

"It has to be made clear that the 'Silat Arts' originated from Sumatera Barat" said Dr. H. James Hellyward, Head of the West Sumatra Arts & Culture Office.
~ Singgalang Indonesian Newspaper - April 2007

Bapak Waleed & the International Silat Federation of America have our full support!
Drs. H. Fauzi Bahar
Mayor of Padang City (West Sumatra, Indonesia)

"In recognition of your tireless efforts in promoting the culture and spreading the Pusaka of the Traditional 'Seni Silat Arts'..." and furthermore, acknowledges of the authenticity and sincerity of Bapak, and ISF Silat Training, which are unparalelled in the West."
Harbangan Napitupulu, Acting Konsul Jenderal The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (New York)

January 9th, 2008 by Author

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