This art is widely known in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and the Philippines. Today the art has rapidly spread worldwide, very popular especially in Europe countries like Netherlands, Spain, France and Belgium.

At Runyaway Fitness, we are proud to bring Senior Silat Instructor Rezz from Optimum Martial Arts to introduce the art of Pencak Silat Macan Pasrah, the art of the Javanese Tiger. Optimum Martial Art conducts Pencak Silat and Kickboxing lessons for both young and adults aged starting from 9 years and above. Senior Instructor Rezz has over 8 years of experience conducting  Pencak Silat, boot camp style training, boxing and personal training. He specializes in the system of Pencak Silat Macan Pasrah (The Art of Javanese Tiger) along with certification as:

• Certified Senior Instructor of Pencak Silat Macan Pasrah (Pencak Silat of Javan Tiger)
• Certified Master Trainer in Personal Training
• Certified & recognized member and Instructor of International Martial Art Alliance
• Certified & recognized Punchfit and Kickpad Instructor of Punch Australia
• Certified & recognized member of Fitness Australia & FISAF
• Recognized member of Singapore Silat Federation

There are four main aspects and several benefits to Pencak Silat:

1. Mental and spiritual: Pencak silat aims to build and develop personality and noble character. One must use their training to focus their mental and spiritual energies during combat situations or dangerous emergencies.

2. Self-defense: Self-confidence skills and perseverance skills are very important. Without them, your skills are reduced.

3. Culture and art: Culture and performing the art of pencak silat is very important. This combines Pencak Silat with traditional music and costumes.

4. Sport: This means that the physical aspect of Pencak Silat is important. We try to have a sound mind in a sound body. Competitions and intense training are part of this aspect. There are semi and full-contact matches, as well as form demonstrations, for single, double or teamed.

The Art of Pencak Silat Macan Pasrah
This system involves technique that consists of 3 djurus (forms), 3 langkahs (advance forms) and 3 regu (2 man training drills). This system combines 12 Sunda Silat styles with Macan (Tiger style) forming the crux.

The primary technique is based on lever + force motion, uses a lot of centrifugal force to gain strength and capitalize on centre of gravity. Pencak Silat Macan Pasrah Pencak Silat is a system that uses momentum and timing to overcome his/her opponent.

Pencak Silat classes are run twice a week.
Wednesday 8.30 -10.00pm (15 years and over)
Friday 4.30 – 5.30pm (9-15 years of age)

Price Listing
$10 per lesson

Enquire about private lesson and uniform pricing at silat@runyaway.com.au or teamoma@live.com.