Pencak Silat Sharaf, as an edged -weapons based system, is one of the most effective close-quarter fighting arts taught today. The system is based on the traditional Indonesian martial systems which were developed uniquely to kill, capture, or control sophisticated and trained opponents…not just run of the mill muggers. That combined with my personal experience on the street and on the ambulance has made Silat Sharaf respected as a serious player in tough environments. The system is simple to learn, extremely aggressive, and forward thinking so it adapts to the time and environment. An awesome combination of past and the present.
Hand to Hand Combat: punches, knees, elbows, kicks, survival of initial surprise attacks
Edged Weapons: knives and machetes
Impact Weapons: bats, sticks, poles, tactical batons
Improvised Weapons: sharpened credit cards, glass, stones, etc
Groundfighting: locks, traps, armed and unarmed
Firearms and Projectiles: handguns, shotguns, rifles, throwing knives, bow and arrows, rocks, you name it we throw it.
Emergency Medical and Rescue Tactics
Mental Training: developing the mindset required to willingly use violence against adversaries when required
