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From Burial Bed to Hollywood: the Indonesian Martial Art Pencak Silat Is Everywhere

Summary by NRC Handelsblad
The ancient Indonesian martial art of pencak silat is connected to Islam, nature, and Indonesia's military history. The traditional martial art focuses not on killing or wounding, but on self-defense.

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From Burial Bed to Hollywood: the Indonesian Martial Art Pencak Silat Is Everywhere

The ancient Indonesian martial art of pencak silat is connected to Islam, nature, and Indonesia's military history. The traditional martial art focuses not on killing or wounding, but on self-defense.

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NRC Handelsblad broke the news in Netherlands on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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