Learn The Attitudes Of The Horses In Pencak Silat, 6 Movements And Their Functions

Pencak silat contributed to the third gold medal of the Indonesian contingent at the 2021 SEA Games. (Photo. Doc NOC Indonesia)

YOGYAKARTA - Pencak silat is a native Indonesian martial arts sport. Many Indonesian pencak silat athletes have succeeded in making achievements in the international arena. So far, many young people have learned pencak silat. The attitude of the horses in pencak silat must be studied by new members.

The attitude of the horses is one of the basic techniques in pencak silat. New members of pencak silat are required to learn and master this technique. This attitude is used to build focus and defensive movements. The attitude of the horses helps strengthen the body's balance when attacking or kicking the opponent.

The following are tips for the attitude of the horses in the pencak silat that must be learned and mastered by new members.

The attitude of the horses in the pencak silat consists of 6 forms of position. Each attitude of the horses has a different attitude and technique, as well as to perform a different movement.

The most often used balance position is the front horses. To form the positions of the front horses, place the position of the right foot in front and the left leg in the back. The position of the two legs is in a straight line.

Next, the front leg is bent and the body support is moved to the leg. Meanwhile, the back leg is bent slightly to maintain balance. The position of these horses forms an angle of about 30 degrees. This position is usually used to carry out direct attacks on the opponent.

The attitude of the side horses in the pencak silat used to carry out rotating attacks. When using this position, it will be easier for you to increase strength from one side.

To form the position of side horses, start by opening the legs as wide as the shoulders. The position of the two legs must be one straight line. One of the most sturdy or dominant feet is then bent. The body will lean towards the foot of the foundation.

The attitude of the middle horses is almost similar to the side horses. The difference is the attitude of the middle horses having to bend both legs. These two legs form a 90-degree angle.

The horses are carrying the weight of the body using both legs. This position is generally used to withstand opponent attacks that come from the front, so you are not easily bounced or pushed back.

The stance of the horses is contrary to the position of the front horses. If the front horses that are bent are the front legs, while the back horses that are bent are the back legs. This position is used to withstand attacks from the front.

To form the attitude of the front horses, place the right foot in front and the left foot behind. Make sure the position of the two legs in one straight line. Then the back leg is bent and the front leg is straightened. Piles of body load are on the back of the leg.

The attitude of the cross horses is a combination of the front and side horses. To form this position, place one of the legs in front. The front feet are bent to be the focus of the body's burden. The other legs were placed against the previous leg.

The attitude of the back cross horses is the opposite position of the cross-legged horses. To form the positions of the back horses, one leg is placed behind the cross position. Piles of body load are supported by the legs behind. The body must stay straight so as not to fall during the movement.

Those were all kinds of attitude of the horses in pencak silat. To do the attitude of the horses, you need to do regular training. Don't forget to ask for guidance from a coach or mentor.

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