Pencak Silat Knowledge Assessment

What is Pencak Silat?

• A traditional dance from Southeast Asia.

• A martial art from Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia.

• A type of cooking from Indonesia.

• A traditional musical instrument.

Which legendary figure is associated with bringing swordsmanship and open-handed techniques to the region where Pencak Silat originated?

• Bruce Lee

• Aji Saka

• Dan Inosanto

• Sun Tzu

What organization was formed in 1948 to group together diverse Indonesian fighting styles under one name?

• The Southeast Asian Martial Arts Federation

• The Indonesian Fighting Sports League

• The Indonesian Pencak Silat Association (IPSA)

• The National Martial Arts Council

Which style of Pencak Silat, hailing from Java, is known for emphasizing powerful strikes and self-defense?

• Betawi

• Minangkabau

• Javanese Silat

• Sunda

What two techniques are important for a harmonious flow of power and control in Pencak Silat?

• Kicking and punching

• Energy manipulation and breathing

• Jumping and dodging

• Running and stretching

Which of these is a weapon used in Pencak Silat that can be made from rattan, metal, or wood?

• Kris

• Tombak

• Toya

• Celurit

How do some Pencak Silat styles show a practitioner's rank?

• By the number of competitions they win.

• By the color of their uniform or special accessories.

• By how many weapons they can use.

• By the speed of their movements.

What are the four competition categories in the World Pencak Silat Championships?

• Kicking, Punching, Grappling, Throwing

• Light, Middle, Heavy, Open

• Tanding (match), Tunggal (single), Ganda (double), Regu (team)

• Solo, Duo, Trio, Group