The History of Pencak Silat Goes to the World in the Period of 1980-2000

摘要

This research aims to reveal the history of the international development of martial arts in the period 1980-2000. This study uses qualitative methods with a historical research approach. Sources of data in this study using primary and secondary data sources. Primary data sources were obtained from interviews of figures, actors, and witnesses to the history of the international development of pencak silat from 1980 to 2000. Secondary data sources are derived from observation, the study of documents and archival records. The results of the study showed that the international development of pencak silat began with the establishment of PERSILAT in 1980. The results of research on the development of the international pencak silat were divided into two stages. The first phase in 1980-1990 was PERSILAT's membership in 18 countries. The championship that was successfully held was six times the Pencak Silat World Championship and two times the SEA Games. The second phase of 1990-2000 members of PERSILAT totaled 32 countries. The championship that was successfully held was four times the Pencak Silat World Championship and five times the SEA Games. Then in 1997 PnPSI was established as a center for pencak silat training in Indonesia and the world.