So That The Martial Arts Masters In Tulungagung Don't Even Fight Each Other On The Streets

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JAKARTA - The police provide guidance to all groups of silat colleges in Tulungagung, East Java so that they don't get into fights that lead to riots.

"We will continue to intensify our guidance and coordination with the martial arts college network to prevent brawls," said Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Tulungagung Police AKP Christian Kosasih in Tulungagung, Friday, March 11.

According to AKP Christian, the potential for friction between groups of fighters in Tulungagung is quite high. This is because Tulungagung, which borders the Trenggalek, Blitar, and Kediri areas is known to be one of the bases of martial arts schools.

Coaching is prioritized with mutual respect between members and the martial arts college itself.

“Sometimes one village, one school are hostile to each other because of different colleges. That's what we want to get rid of," Christian said as quoted by Antara.

To strengthen the relationship between fighters, during the coaching moment at the Police Headquarters, they are invited to get to know each other.

Symbolic friendship, he said, is shown by shaking hands or hugging. Christian added that his party hopes that there will be mutual understanding between these fighters.

"Fellow fighter, don't have one-sided views of the organization. All of them carry the good name of pencak silat," he said.

He continued that the members of the silat college had great responsibilities. Moreover, they take shelter under a large organization.

"They should maintain the honor of the organization," he said.