Russian Silat

Discussion in 'Silat' started by Kiai Carita, Sep 30, 2005.

  1. SilatSeeker

    SilatSeeker Valued Member

    The article wasn't a "proof" for systema being heavily influenced by Silat - just that in the early days it was one of the threads that may have been woven into the tapestry called Systema. Just a point of interest.

    Kiai - "Dutch Silat" was probably a misnomer - probably just meant Silat - I didn't even know there was a difference between "Silat" and "Dutch Silat" until you pointed it out. The article was likely demonstrating the remnants of past colonial thinking from a European/Western perspective. "We've decided the Dutch control most of Indonesia - so the silat must be theirs." :eek:

    Sad but probably true.
     

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