YOGYAKARTA - When asked about the oldest pencak silat in Indonesia, of course, this refers to a silat college that is oriented to noble teaching and uses pencak silat as a lesson at the first level.
What college is that? Before we discuss it let's look at it in general.
In Indonesia itself, pencak silat has existed in Indonesia since ancient times. Historical experts stated that pencak silat was first met in Riau province during the Sriwijaya kingdom in the VII century.
Pencak silat at that time was still simple, namely in the form of hand and foot movements. Then in the process, this martial art spread to the Malacca peninsula area to the island of Java.
PSHT
Citing its official website, PSHT was founded in Madiun in 1922 by Ki Hajar Hardjo Oetomo (1888-1952), a hero of Perintis Kemerdekaan RI.
Initially, PSHT was named Setia Hati Pemuda Sport Club (SH PSC) which was in the form of an organization. But then the name was changed to the Setia Hati Brotherhood "Young Sports Club".
In the first congress in Madiun, March 25, 1951, the name was changed again to "Sia Hati Terate Brotherhood". This name is used until now.
Silatical Teaching in PSHT
As for those who distinguish PSHT from other universities, namely PSHT prioritizes brotherhood between members (the akrab is called its 'citizens'.
In PSHT, pencak Silat is chosen as a first-degree learning because in addition to pencak silat is a traditional legacy of the Indonesian nation, in the teachings of pencak silat there are also factors, including:
Until now, pencak silat has been known in various parts of the world. Therefore, PSHT continues to adapt to the demands for change so that the development of the teachings of pencak silat can be carried out using a better method without the obligation to lose its distinctive identity of PSHT.
Participate in Establishing IPSI
In the history of Indonesia's death, PSHT is one of the ten martial arts universities that co-founded the Indonesian Silat Pencak Association (IPSI).
IPSI itself was prepared at the pencak silat congress on May 28, 1948 in Surakarta. Since its founding until now, PSHT has never missed each IPSI agenda.
Then, over time PSHT also established a foundation, maximized PSHT by compiling many branches, building a pavilion as a center for PSHT activities, establishing a cooperative that will now be expanded by involving all members in all branches, and introducing PSHT through various championships.
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