Silat is a traditional Malaysian art form which is based and developed on the observations of animals like tiger, eagle and monkey. Years ago, this was practiced among many tribes in the Malay islands and they used this skill during the wars among the different tribes. During the colonial rule of British, Dutch and Portuguese, the practice of Silat was banned. Therefore it was practiced in privacy by the locales. Post the World War II, the Malay people started their struggle for freedom and finally got independence. The ban from Silat was lifted and this marked the rebirth of this martial art form.

This form of art has many styles and each has some specialty associated with it. Silat schools come under the gamut of a national organization specially framed for this purpose.

There are various forms and styles of Silat but the most practiced one includes- joint manipulation, animal-based techniques, bladed weapons, and combination of others. The Malaysian region boasts of having more than one hundred styles of Silat. It is also said that approximately 20 percent of the Malaysian schools trains in various forms of Silat. This martial art form is considered to be an act of self defense, a way to achieve healthy and fit body. The interest in the martial art has been increasing among people as it not only teaches you discipline but also equip you with techniques to defend yourself.

It might be not be easy to trace the origin of Silat due lack of historical evidence. However, one can dig out the past with the help of oral historical records. It is said that this martial art form originated in the 7th Century in Sumatra Island. If fables are to be believed then it is understood that this technique was formulated by a women who once saw a fight between a bird and a tiger. After observing the combat she taught the techniques to her spouse and this is how it started spreading its root. This story has variations depending on the region where it’s narrated.

The traditional clothing of the Silat comprises of a top and pair of loose pant along with a sash. This martial art form in practiced in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and some parts of Thailand and Philippines.

Bruce Lee is a well know martial artist and movie artist. He is a strong man who faces the challenges of life. He is seldom lazy and takes very little rest. He spends almost all of his time training and studying. In his personal library, there were thousands of books. He liked reading ancient wisdom, like Lao-tzu, Confucius and Sun Tzu.

Bruce Lee created the unique combating system of Jeet Kune Do, the way of the Intercepting Fist. However, during his short life, he did not manage to establish the whole and thorough system and principle. He did not left the world with his whole fighting concept. Only the persons who would lucky enough to learn personally from him have a glimpse of how powerful and deep the system he created was. In 1970, Lee had a major back injury. He was forced to stay at home. During this period, he spent time to organize his experiences and insights. Originally, he was planning to publish them in books. However, the plan was not fulfilled.

Lee began studying Wing Chun since thirteen years old. From that point, he spent his whole life studying and researching the real secret of martial art. Jeet Kune Do focuses on free style fighting. It opposes straight and inflexible forms. While studying Jeet Kune Do, it is advised that students should maintain an open mind without overly restrained by what was taught in different kind of martial arts, including Jeet Kune Do itself. Lee spend a lot of time understanding the commons and differences of different kind of fighting techniques and he tries to clarify the relationships and conclude a universal form.

By the popularity of his movies like the Fist of Fury and the Way of the Dragon, Bruce Lee was known by the world for his excellent combating skills and speed. Today, the world still sees him as one of the greatest martial artist ever born in human history. Some even spend substantial time and effort in study the little and scattered information left by him. But in fact, his influence to the world is philosophical and conceptual rather than real information about how to fight more powerfully.