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Last Updated on Saturday, 03 March 2012 14:41
Here you can find answers to some of the questions we frequently receive.
Which countries have classes in Minangkabau Harimau Pencak Silat?
- Hong Kong - Kowloon
- Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur
- England - Yorkshire
- USA - Dallas - Austin - Michigan
- Ghana - Accra
- Australia - Sydney
See our 'Classes' section for more details.
Unfortuntely, there isn't any Harimau Minangkabau Silat class where I live—could you recommend me some other martial art?
There is no other fighting art that is similar to the Minangkabau Harimau Pencak Silat style. Therefore, we can only recommend combat systems that are grounded in the same reality base fight concept as our Pencak Silat. Some of these may include Harimau Berantai Silat, Kuntao Silat, Kali Silat or Arnis, Krav Maga, Systema, or Muay Boran. But please note that these fighting systems are only as good as their instructors' teachings.
Do you hold seminars?
Black Triangle Silat Tribe hold yearly seminars in the UK during the summer lead by instructor Pendekar Scott McQuaid. Locations vary between Bristol, Luton and Essex.
Contact us for more details.
Are you available for organizing Minangkabau Harimau Pencak Silat courses?
Yes, courses can be arranged through Black Triangle Silat under the instruction of Pendekar Scott McQuaid. There are also Harimau Silat courses held in Ghana under instructor Maha Guru Richard de-Bordes.
Contact us for details and availability.
Do you have a Minangkabau Harimau Pencak Silat demonstration DVD?
A Black Triangle Silat demonstration DVD by Gur Scott McQuaid is currently in production. It is planned to be released in January 2013 and will be available through our online shop. Subscribe to our newsletter if you want to be informed about its release. Meanwhile, have a look at our videos for Harimau Silat demonstration.
Coming Soon DVD's:
- Silek Harimau: The Minangkabau Art of War - release date January, 2013
Where can I buy the Dark Gift documentary?
Dark Gift: The Origins of Silek Harimau, a documentary on Harimau Pencak Silat, is available in our online shop. Pay with PayPal or credit card.
Do you train with weapons?
Yes, we train with various blades—pisau, karambit, keris, golok—and we also use the tongkat or escrima sticks.
Do you have ranks or belts?
The Black Triangle Silat tribe does not have yearly gradings, nor does it use a colored belt system. There are only two ranks—teacher and student, or pendekar and pesilat.
Do you sell uniforms or silat related weapons?
No, we do not sell uniforms or any martial art related weapons at the moment. However, plans to make them available on our website in the future are being made. Please check back regularly or subscribe to our newsletter for updates.
Additional Information
DVD - Tongkat: Journey of a Stick Fighter
Tongkat: Journey of a Stick Fighter is the 3rd installment in the Black Triangle Silat series of indie documentaries focusing on the Sumatran fighting system of Minangkabau Silek Harimau. In this documentary, Guru Scott McQuaid embarks on a journey across the globe, tracking the many variations of tongkat (stick) combat used within the styles of Silat and its influences from diverse martial arts. The film features many world renown martial artists in their respected fields.
DVD - Silek Harimau: The Minangkabau Art of War
Silek Harimau: The Minangkabau Art of War is an indie demonstration film and a follow-up release to the highly acclaimed underground documentary Dark Gift. In Silek Harimau Guru Scott McQuaid explains and demonstrates the deadly fighting art of Silat Harimau originating from the Minangkabau tribe in the jungles of West Sumatra.
DVD - Dark Gift: The Origins of Silek Harimau
Dark Gift: The Origins of Silek Harimau is an indie documentary film that took over seven years to produce. It is a unique and unprecedented attempt to trace the historic lineage and respected Harimau Silat masters across the globe. Follow the origins of this tribal warfare martial art system from Indonesia’s dense forests to the urban jungles of London and the United States.
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