Pencak Silat Anak Harimau is a sports club based in Brisbane that specialises in the ancient martial art of Pencak Silat. Pencak Silat originated in Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore. It is a diverse martial art with various styles depending on the region and ethnic group it originated from.
Anak Harimau, the style practised at the club, has been heavily influenced by traditional Silat styles from Indonesia, which are rarely taught outside their homeland. This particular style places a strong emphasis on traditional weaponry training and realistic fighting techniques. Training is always conducted in a respectful atmosphere, promoting discipline and self-control.
The club offers training sessions at Murri Watch Mens Shed, located at TJ Doyle Memorial Drive in Dutton Park, QLD. Training takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18:00 to 20:00. These sessions provide participants with the opportunity to learn and develop their skills in Pencak Silat Anak Harimau.
Anak Harimau focuses on teaching the fundamental movements of Pencak Silat, including postures, arm and leg techniques, and basic falling skills. In addition to unarmed combat, the club also teaches the use of traditional weaponry such as the Golok (traditional sword/machete), Toya (long stick), Tonkat (short stick), and Sabit (traditional rice sickles). The training also incorporates a traditional knife fighting system and practical self-defence techniques.
Pencak Silat Anak Harimau has participated in various events and tournaments in the past. For example, they took part in the IPSI State Title Tournament in 2014 and the Martial Arts Expo in Brisbane in previous years. The club also performed at the IndoZ Festival, showcasing traditional Indonesian Martial Arts.
For those interested in learning more about Pencak Silat Anak Harimau, they can visit the club's social media pages, which include links to their Facebook page and picture galleries on Picasa Web Albums. The club would also like to acknowledge the support they receive from the Austrian Anak Harimau community and direct people to the website of Pak Edwel, who teaches the traditional style Silek Harimau Minangkabau in Jakarta, which serves as a valuable resource for learning more about the art.