Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Traditional Martial Art Of Minangkabau - Silek Tuo

Deep of highlands of west Sumatra exist an ancient martial art the protector of this style of self defense are known of the Minangkabau and their martial art is knows as Silek Tuo.

With name like Sitaralak, Kumango, Lintau and Batu Mandi. The Minangkabau art of silek has developed into many different styles. This page is devoted to just one style of Silek Tuo or “Old Silek”. However, some of this information my apply to silek in general.

As a matrilineal society, Minangkabau people place great importance on the mother’s brother or uncle. In the past this style was taught by the “mamak” (uncle) to his sister children.

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