By  / Posted onFebruary 6, 2025

Silat for Women: Empowerment and Self-Defense Strategies

In recent years, Silat, a traditional martial art deeply rooted in Malay culture (Anuar, 2007; Shapie, 2021), has gained significant attention for its role in empowering women and equipping them with essential self-defense strategies. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the historical significance of Silat in Malay culture, explore its evolution as a tool for women’s empowerment, and highlight the transformative impact of organizations like Seni Gayung Fatani in promoting Silat among women. Whether you’re new to Silat or looking to deepen your understanding, this blog post will provide valuable insights into how Silat is empowering women and preserving cultural heritage. Continue Reading …

By  / Posted onJune 6, 2024

Silat: The Ancient Art of Self-Defence Explained

Silat, an ancient martial art form originating from Southeast Asia, embodies a rich heritage of tradition, philosophy, and combat techniques. This comprehensive guide explores Silat through the lens of Seni Gayung Fatani, a leading institution founded in 1976 by Grandmaster Anuar Abdul Wahab. Seni Gayung Fatani serves as a beacon of Malay Silat, deeply rooted in Malaysia’s cultural fabric while promoting its practice globally. Continue Reading …

By  / Posted onApril 6, 2024

Silat vs. Other Martial Arts: A Comparative Analysis

Silat, an ancient martial art form originating from Southeast Asia, stands as a testament to the region’s rich heritage and cultural diversity. In this comparative analysis, we delve into the world of Silat, with a particular focus on Pertubuhan Seni Gayung Fatani Malaysia (Seni Gayung Fatani), and examine how it stacks up against other well-known martial arts. By exploring the unique characteristics, strengths, and applications of Seni Gayung Fatani (Anuar, 2007; Shapie & Elias, 2015; Shapie et al., 2015;2016) in comparison to other martial arts, we aim to provide insights into the diverse world of combat disciplines Continue Reading …

By  / Posted onOctober 16, 2022

Pensyarah FSR, UiTM di Anugerahkan Gelaran “Expert Professor of Martial Arts” oleh “European Martial Arts Committee” pada IMACSSS 2022 di Rzeszow, Poland!

Fakulti Sains Sukan dan Rekreasi mengucapkan Tahniah dan Syabas kepada Professor Madya Dr Mohamad Nizam bin Mohamed Shapie yang telah dianugerahkan “Medal of Extraordinary Achievements in Martial Arts” yang membawa gelaran “Expert Professor of Martial Arts” oleh European Martial Arts Committee (EMAC) (dahulunya dikenali sebagai Euroepan Jujutsu & Kobudo Committee) pada hari terakhir persidangan antarabangsa 5th World Scientific Congress Of Combat Sports And Martial Arts di Rzeszow, Poland. Continue Reading …

By  / Posted onJuly 26, 2019

Silat European Tour 2019

Putrajaya, Malaysia – Pihak Pertubuhan Seni Gayung Fatani Malaysia (PSGFM Official) akan ke Eropah pada Oktober 2019 sempena program Silat European Tour 2019. Delegasi Malaysia akan diketuai oleh Tuan Guru GM Prof Dr Mohamad Nizam Mohamed Shapie. Para delegasi Malaysia akan Continue Reading …