TECHNICAL

HANDBOOK
 In Collaboration With

ASIAN PENCAK SILAT FEDERATION

(APSIF)

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In Collaboration & Supported By

MALAYSIAN MINISTRY OF
YOUTH AND SPORTS

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 TECHNICAL HANDBOOK
FOR PENCAK SILAT

The information in this Technical Handbook was correct at the

time of publication; however, please note that these details
may change between this date and the official date of the
Championship. Changes of schedules, procedures, facilities and
services, and any other essential information will be circulated
through email, whatsapp or any other forms of communications
to all relevant parties by the organizing committee if required.

Please be advised.

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 SILAT MALAYSIA as the
WORLD INTANGIBLE CULTURAL
HERITAGE by UNESCO

COMPETITION HANDBOOK

Contents

Messages by
President of International Pencak Silat Federation - 8

Messages by
President of Malaysia Silat Federation & Chairman of the
Organizing Committee WPSC2022 - 9

The Malaysia Silat Federation (PESAKA) - 10

About the World Pencak Silat Championships - 14

About Melaka - 16

Event details - 19

Rules & Regulations of the 19th WPSC 2022 - 32

TECHNICAL HANDBOOK 19TH

19TH WORLD
WORLDPENCAK
PENCAKSILAT
SILATCHAMPIONSHIP
CHAMPIONSHIP2022
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 MESSAGES
MR. PRABOWO SUBIANTO
President of the International Pencak Silat Federation
(PERSILAT)
Greeting to all, especially my fellow Pencak Silat
enthusiast all across the world. Thank you for being
part of this pristine championship. Thank you PESAKA
Malaysia for this great organization, a job well done.
The main objective of organizing this year’s 19th World
Pencak Silat Championship 2022 is mainly to gather
all the Pencak Silat practitioners across the globe by
competitively competing in this such major tournament
while proudly representing their own country. I would
also like to convey a heartiest congratulation to the
Malaysia Silat Federation (PESAKA) and the entire
team of the “Organizing Committee” for accepting the
offer and organizing this championship.
Having it in this part of Melaka also, will definitely
boost up the spirit Melaka is a great new choice of
destination in terms of the “Sport’s Eco-Tourism”. I
was also informed that the Melaka State Government
had given a full co-operation in welcoming all of us,
as this is another great platform in promoting the
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The main objective of organizing
this year’s 19th World Pencak Silat
Championship 2022 is mainly
to gather all the Pencak Silat
practitioners across the globe by
competitively competing in this
such major tournament while
proudly representing their own
country.
sport of Pencak Silat to the world. Hopefully PESAKA,
along with the Melaka State Government will set
an example to all other Pencak Silat Associations
and Federations in inspiring them to have more and
stronger cooperations in organizing more sporting
Pencak Silat events.
Lastly I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all
of the participants and teams. The camaraderie and
relationship, as well as collaborations you formed will
help to bond the fraternity of Pencak Silat all across
the world. I wish all participants the best of luck and
may the best contingent win!
Thank You.
 MESSAGES
DATUK WIRA HAJI MEGAT ZULKARNAIN
BIN TAN SRI OMARDIN
President of PESAKA Malaysia
Chairman of the Organizing Committee (WPSC2022)
Greetings from the Malaysia Silat Federation
(PESAKA) and “Selamat datang” to Melaka, Malaysia.
We are very pleased to have you all as our distinguished
guests in making the 19th WORLD PENCAK SILAT
CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 an unforgettable journey.
As we thanked the previous host – Singapore which
they had set the bar very high in terms of the overall
preparations, here in Melaka, at our very best in
making sure that this time around, it’ll be on it’s own
heights and standards.
This 19th World Pencak Silat Championship 2022,
will indefinitely leaves a world-class experience to
all sports fans locally and international. At the same
time, embodying the spirit of Pencak Silat troughout
the community.
TECHNICAL HANDBOOK 19TH WORLD PENCAK SILAT CHAMPIONSHIP 2022
This 19th World Pencak Silat
Championship 2022, will
indefinitely leaves a world-class
experience to all sports fans locally
and international. At the same
time, embodying the spirit of Silat
throughout the community.
We, at PESAKA always understand the needs
associated with this idea and are working tirelessly to
ensure that every detail is attended to and the best is
made available. In order to assist you in your planning
and preparation, we have prepared this Technical
Handbook for each countries which contains useful
information for your guidance.
I wish you every success in your upcoming journey in
making your pursuit for the podium glory with the full
spirit of sportsmanship
Thank you.
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 the MALAYSIA SILAT FEDERATION (PESAKA)

The Malaysia Silat Federation or PESAKA has been in existence since 1974.
The first official meeting of the Silat Grandmasters was taken place on
the 1st March 1975, at the Sultan Sulaiman Club in Kampung Baru, Kuala
Lumpur. This was the starting point for the entire Silat community to sit
down, discuss and decide on the future of this inheritance Malay culture.
PESAKA was also formerly known as the National Silat Council before the
organization had been officially approved by the Malaysia Government on
its registration on the 24th September 1983.

In an effort to establish a strong coalition between of all the Silat

organizations in entire Malaysia at that time, there were only the main four
National-level organizations who acts as the main pillar of the unification
which leads to the formation of PESAKA. They were the - Pertubuhan
Seni Silat Lincah Malaysia, Pertubuhan Silat Seni Gayong Malaysia,
Pertubuhan Seni Gayung Fatani Malaysia and the Pertubuhan Seni
Silat Cekak Malaysia. Together, with the addition of 16 state across the
peninsular namely Perlis, Kedah, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Selangor, Kuala
Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan,
Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan and Putrajaya. To date, there are approximately
around 4 million Silat practitioners and active members all across the
country with an ever growing participations.

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the POLICY

Acting as a voluntary body with basis, respecting and not dividing

racial issues. With non-political activities

To be intolerant towards any un-lawful organization within or outside

of the country which against the development, progress, enhancement
and unity of Malaysia.

With sincerity, justice and morally upright, of which is the core essence.

Practicing the principles of the “Rukun Negara” and towards the

achievement of the Common Cultural Policy.

the PURPOSE

To integrate and further strengthen the relationship between all

martial art practitioners or “pesilat”.

Acting as the governing body that observes, controls, advice and

coordinates in all Silat matters.

Preserving this traditional Malay martial arts as one of the important

Malaysia cultural heritage.

Enhancing and further developing this Malay martial arts on National

and International level.

Always leading the members through the practice of a healthy lifestyle,

unification, discipline and a virtuous society.

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 the DIRECTIONS & GOALS
Practicing Pencak Silat is definitely a great national pride. Through honor
and solidarity with each of its members who is always - dignified, united,
healthy and morally disciplined. Pencak Silat also can be diversified into two
separate criterias such as the “Cultural Arts & Heritage, and the “Sports of
Pencak Silat”.
Pencak Silat as the Cultural Arts & Heritage

The art of Pencak Silat exists, inherited and is developed with a

wide variety of movements, techniques, elements and originality in
accordance of each individual identity.

Pencak Silat as a Sport

Pencak Silat as a Sports means that this Malay martial art is also
accepted as a form of sporting activities that are used for competition.
This type of sport has its own system and practice in accordance
with certain requirements and regulations that have been set and
standardized for the purpose of competition. This sport was also created
to meet the criteria and concept of sports so that its participation is
more comprehensive regardless of race, gender, religion, believes and
nationality.

Each competition also applies an “Organizational Structure” comprising

of the “Coaching”, the “Technical Staff” and the “Competition Rules”
same as other type of sports.

Having an official winner for each competition or tournament.

Malaysia is no exception to the international stage where this Malay

traditional form of martial art have begun to participate and compete
in the form of High Performance Sports leading to National medals. I.e:
The SEA Games, ASIAN Games and also World Championships.

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the ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS of the Malay Silat

The different history and background of each different organizational

structure.

Difference in the philosophy, purpose and goal in the stream of the

teaching.

The basics in the techniques, movements and the elements of each

disciplines.

The difference in the customs, practices, believes, and the protocols of

each stream.

In Malaysia, there are about 464 types of native martial arts registered.

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 about the 19th WORLD PENCAK SILAT
CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 (WPSC2022)
Pencak Silat is a form of a traditional martial art believed that has been
originated from the Malay Archipelago and Indonesian’s heritage. It
translates to “Fighting with a wide variety and techniques of self-defense”.
Pencak Silat has four main components – The Mental Spirit, Arts and
Culture, The Self-Defense and Sport’s itself.

During competitions, it is practiced entirely for fitness, aesthetics and with

the martial art’s disciplines. The varieties that is shown and expressed
during these competitions encapsulates it uniqueness.

While in the sports context, Pencak Silat is categorized into two categories
- Match and Artistic.

In recent years, Pencak Silat and it’s culture has spreaded to many foreign
countries outside South East Asia including Holland, Germany, Italy, South
Africa, France, Japan,and others. The sport’s has since influenced many
and it is also capable of uniting people from all walks of life.

The primary objective of organizing this championship is mainly, to gather

all the Pencak Silat practitioners from all around the globe and to compete
competitively by representing their own country.

The very first world (International) Pencak Silat championship was held in
Jakarta, Indonesia in 1982.

Subsequently the championship was hosted by other nation such as -

Holland,Indonesia, Austria, Thailand, Singapore and now, back again to
Malaysia for the 5th times.

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 With reference to the chart below, we can see the championship being
held in other host countries.

YEAR EVENT VENUE

1982 1st World Pencak Silat Championship Jakarta, Indonesia

1984 2nd World Pencak Silat Championship Jakarta, Indonesia

1986 3rd World Pencak Silat Championship Vienna, Austria

1987 4th World Pencak Silat Championship Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1988 5th World Pencak Silat Championship Singapore

1990 6th World Pencak Silat Championship Den Haaq, Holland

1992 7th World Pencak Silat Championship Jakarta, Indonesia

1994 8th World Pencak Silat Championship Hat Yai, Thailand

1997 9th World Pencak Silat Championship Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2000 10th World Pencak Silat Championship Jakarta, Indonesia

2002 11th World Pencak Silat Championship Penang, Malaysia

2004 12th World Pencak Silat Championship Singapore

2007 13th World Pencak Silat Championship Kuantan, Pahang - Malaysia

2010 14th World Pencak Silat Championship Jakarta, Indonesia

2012 15th World Pencak Silat Championship Chiang Rai, Thailand

2015 16th World Pencak Silat Championship Phuket, Thailand

2017 17th World Pencak Silat Championship Bali, Indonesia

2018 18th World Pencak Silat Championship Singapore

2022 19th World Pencak Silat Championship Melaka, Malaysia

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 Why was Melaka chosen as the venue?
Melaka is a historic state in Malaysia. It is famous for its various stories
about the existence of a country and a nation since its opening. Melaka is
also famous for the story of a famous warrior, Hang Tuah Lima Bersaudara.
This Melaka warrior is a symbol of obedience, loyalty and reliability of their
martial art, namely Silat, so that it is famous all over the world. Based on
that history, Melaka was chosen as the venue for the World Pencak Silat
Championship this time.

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about Melaka
Melaka (also called Melaka in Bahasa Malaysia) is a wonderful city for nice
daytime activities or for a stay of more than one day. There are quite a
few hotels and hostels available, but there are also many homeowners
who are willing to put their house in Melaka up for rent. The city has many
beautiful attractions, all clearly representing the great history of the city.
From Kuala Lumpur you can easily access Melaka by bus, taxi or rental car.
Residents of the capital often travel to Melaka during weekends to have a
good rest and to enjoy the delicious food which the city is famous for.

Opposite St. Francis Xavier’s Church you will also nd a large car park where
you can park your car (secured) at the price of RM10. This is especially useful
if you travel to Melaka by car. There are many trishaw drivers in the city,
who will drive you trough the town for only a few ringgit. This used to be a
fun means of transportation, but in the last few years it has gotten a little
out of hand. The drivers started to install large sound systems onto their
trishaws and now they drive through the streets of Melaka making a lot of
noise. I cannot imagine that this is what UNESCO had in mind when they
decided to make it a World Heritage Site. A ride from Porta de Santiago to
Jonker Street for example will cost you RM 10.

history of Malacca
Historic sites in city center Melaka Melaka was founded around 1400 by a
former prince from Sumatra (who ended up in Melaka during an escape
attempt in that area). Melaka turned out to have a very good strategic
position, and not long after the foundation the influx of merchant ships
from India and China started. During that time Melaka grew into one of the
major port in South-East Asia today. In 1511 the Portuguese traders first
set foot on the Melakan soil. In 1641 the Portuguese gave up their power
struggle (and war) with the Dutch and from that time onwards Melaka was
under Dutch reign. Only a few years later, the English gained control over
the area (after the Netherlands traded this region with the English for parts
of Indonesia). The British rule lasted until 1957, when Malaysia was formed
and Melaka continued as a semi autonomous province.

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 how TO ENTER MALAYSIA
KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KLIA)
https://mtp.imi.gov.my/myTravelPass/main?termConditionNXF

KLIA

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EVENT DETAILS

Name of the event : 19th WORLD PENCAK SILAT CHAMPIONSHIP

2022 (WPSC2022)

Date of the event : 21st - 31st JULY 2022

(10 days)

Competition days : 26th till 31st July 2022

(6 days)

Official venue : Hall 2, Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC)

Ayer Keroh, Melaka, Malaysia

Organizer : MALAYSIA SILAT FEDERATION (PESAKA)

Sanctioned by : INTERNATIONAL PENCAK SILAT FEDERATION

(PERSILAT)

Collaboration With : ASIAN PENCAK SILAT FEDERATION (APSIF)

Supported by : MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS

NATIONAL SPORTS COUNCIL of MALAYSIA (NSC)
OLYMPIC COUNCIL of MALAYSIA (OCM)

Host details : MALAYSIA SILAT FEDERATION (PESAKA)

(The main organizer)

Suite 1-57, Jalan Prima SG 3/1, Prima Sri Gombak,
68100, Gombak, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MALAYSIA

Office / Fax : +603 6186 8303

Email : wpsc19th2022@gmail.com
Web : www.pesaka.my

How to reach us : Official mail > wpsc19th2022@gmail.com

Facebook : www.facebook.com/silatworldchamp
Instagram : Instagram@PesakaMalaysiaOfficial

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 Chairman of the Organizing Committee
DATUK WIRA HAJI MEGAT ZULKARNAIN BIN TAN SRI OMARDIN
President, PESAKA
Mobile : +6012 206 0303
Email : wpsc19th2022@gmail.com

Administrative
MR. MOHD SHAFFIE BIN OMAR
Chief Operation Officer (COO)
Mobile : +6012 685 9523
Email : wpsc19th2022@gmail.com

Technical
MR. KAMARUL ARIFFIN BIN A. LATIB
Technical Secretary, PESAKA
Mobile : +6013 331 0120

Sports Manager
MR. AZROL NIZAM BIN RAZLAN
Mobile : +6014 934 1639

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APPOINTMENT by PERSILAT

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 APPOINTMENT by PERSILAT

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 EVENT SCHEDULE

DATE TENTATIVE

21st July 2022 President of PERSILAT members and ITO’s arrival, check
(Thursday) in & welcome dinner.
22th July 2022
ITO’s Refresher Course (Day 1).
(Friday)
23th July 2022 ITO’s Refresher Course (Day 2).
(Saturday) Contingents arrival, registration & check in.

24th July 2022 ITO’s Refresher Course (Day 3).

(Sunday) Technical Workshop (Contingents).

25th July 2022 Technical Meeting & Balloting.

(Monday) Training for Contingents.
Weigh In.
26th July 2022
Competition Day 1.
(Tuesday)
WPSC2022 Opening Ceremony.
27th July 2022 Weigh In.
(Wednesday) Competition Day 2.
28th July 2022 Weigh In.
(Thursday) Competition Day 3.
29th July 2022 Weigh In.
(Friday) Competition Day 4 (Semi Final).
Rest Day.
30th July 2022
International Pencak Silat Federation Congress.
(Saturday)
State Dinner.
Weigh In.
31st July 2022
Competition Day 5 (Final) & Medal Presentation.
(Sunday)
Closing Ceremony.
1st Aug 2022
ITO’s & Contingents check-out.
(Monday)

**Schedule may change depending on number of participants.

**Schedule is based on 3 arena .

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 the ACCOMMODATIONS
A full board accommodation (Meals & Room) will be provided for each
participating contingent which includes the registered athletes, coaches,
officials, and appointed “International Technical Officials” (ITO).

Any contingents/individuals that is expected to be arriving or leaving

OUTSIDE of the official competition date (26th till 31st July 2022) are
required to make their own arrangement.

The organizer will not bear the cost for any arrangement made before or
after the official event date.

MEALS
During the competition, the organizer will also be providing meals and it will
be served in either buffet line or packed food. The meals provided will be
based on the sufficient supply of nutrition for each athlete’s consumption
and all are “Halal” certified.

**Any additional room service meals or drinks consumed other that what
the organizer supposed to provide, will be on their own arrangements.

TRANSPORTATIONS and LOGISTICS

The organizer will provide transportation for all contingents and officials
throughout the competition period.

Arrivals : Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Hotel

Competition day : Hotel – Competition Venue – Hotel
Departures : Hotel – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Should your team require any additional transportation to other locations

or purposes which is not stated above, it will be at your own arrangement.
The organizer is there and will be able to assist if there is such requirements.

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 competing CATEGORIES & ELIGIBILITY
This competition is open to all MALE & FEMALE aged 17 to 45 years old. All
participants MUST be born from the year of 1977 until 2005 to be eligible to
compete.

MATCH (TANDING) CATEGORY

Category
Male Female
(Weight Class)
U45 45kg & below 45kg & below
A 45 – 50kg 45 – 50kg
B 50 – 55kg 50 – 55kg
C 55 – 60kg 55 – 60kg
D 60 – 65kg 60 – 65kg
E 65 – 70kg 65 – 70kg
F 70 – 75kg 70 – 75kg
G 75 – 80kg 75 – 80kg
H 80 – 85kg 80 – 85kg
I 85 – 90kg
J 90 – 95kg
Open 1 95 – 110kg 85 – 100kg
Open 2 110kg & above 100kg & above

ARTISTIC (SENI) CATEGORY

Male Female

Single (Tunggal - 1 person) Single (Tunggal - 1 person)

Double (Ganda 2 - person) Double (Ganda - 2 person)
Team (Regu - 3 person) Team (Regu - 3 person)
Solo Creative (1 person) Solo Creative (1 person)

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 invited COUNTRIES
All invited and participating nations must be AFFILIATED with the
International Pencak Silat Federation (PERSILAT). Below are the counties
that is expected to be taking part in the upcoming WPSC2022 and also
has been sanctioned by the International Federation (IF).

S/N EVENT S/N EVENT S/N EVENT

1 Afghanistan 29 Laos 57 Vietnam
2 Algeria 30 Latvia 58 Oman
3 Australia 31 Malaysia 59 Palestine
4 Austria 32 Mexico 60 Sudan
5 Azerbaijan 33 Myanmar 61 Tunisia
6 Bangladesh 34 Nepal 62 Uganda
7 Belgium 35 Netherlands 63 Nigeria
8 Bhutan 36 Pakistan 64 Morocco
9 Brunei Darussalam 37 Philippines 65 Armenia
10 Cambodia 38 Russia 66 8. Serbia
11 Canada 39 Singapore 67 9. Chile
12 China 40 Slovakia 68 Chinese Taipei
13 Chinese Macau 41 South Africa 69 Greece
14 Chinese Hong Kong 42 South Korea 70 Iraq
15 Cyprus 43 Spain 71 Moldova
16 Egypt 44 Sri Lanka 72 Brazil
17 El Salvador 45 Suriname 73 Nigeria
18 Estonia 46 Switzerland 74 Saudi Arabia
19 France 47 Tajikistan 75 Senegal
20 Germany 48 Turkmenistan 76 Maldives
21 India 49 Thailand 77 Lebanon
22 Indonesia 50 Timor Leste 78 Somalia
23 Iran 51 Turkey 79 Ecuador
24 Italy 52 United Kingdom 80 Kenya
25 Japan 53 United States of America 81 Mauritius
26 Kazakhstan 54 Ukraine
27 Kuwait 55 Uzbekistan
28 Kyrgyzstan 56 Yemen
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PARTICIPATIONS
All registered participant must hold their passport of origins.

Each participant will be issued with an official accreditation card/pass

by the organizer as a valid proof of qualifications.

Participation fee is chargeable at USD50 per person per day (For

athletes and officials only). Supporters are on their own arrangements.
The organizer is not responsible for their accommodation, meals, and
transportation.

All fees/payments must be made together during the submission of

“Entry By Name” (25th June 2022, 11:59pm Malaysia Time). Teams
can remit their payment to the organizer’s bank account and details as
follows :
Name of the account : PERSEKUTUAN SILAT KEBANGSAAN
MALAYSIA
Account Number : 3993 6700 08
Bank : PUBLIC ISLAMIC BANK BERHAD
Branch : SERI SETIA, SELANGOR
Swift Code : PBBEMYKL
Purpose of payments : Registration fee for WPSC2022

Benificiary Name : MOHD SHAFFIE BIN OMAR

Contact : Mobile > +6012 6859 523
Email > pesakamalaysia@yahoo.com
Any late entries will not be entertained by the organizing committee.

All documentations or submissions for the registrations of the

competition MUST include these following :

Documents : Form A, B, C, D & E

Photo : Passport sized with WHITE BACKGROUND

(x2 pcs)

Format : jpeg or PDF files only

Via Email : wpsc19th2022@gmail.com

** Note – Any incomplete forms, the organizing committee /

secretariat has the rights to reject without any prior notications.
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 entry QUOTAS
OFFICIALS (8 pax)
Team Manager - 1 pax
Assistant Team Manager - 1 pax
Coach / Assistant Coach - 3 pax
Team Officials - 3 pax

* Masseur, Dieticians, Medics, etc.

ATHLETES (32 pax)
Match Category - 24 pax
Artistic Category - 14 pax
__________________________________________________________

Total participants per Country - 46 pax

__________________________________________________________

** Remarks : For any additional number of pax (Supporters / Family

members /Spouse / Organization members / etc.) that will be attending
the Championship all costs will be at their OWN ARRANGEMENTS.

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Logo

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 Rules & Regulations for the
19th World Pencak Silat Championship 2022
The competition rules and regulations are complied with accordance set by
the International Pencak Silat Federation (PERSILAT) and the International
Pencak Silat Competition Rules and Regulations version March 2022.

1. Registration & Weighing

1.1 The Registration, Technical Meeting & Balloting process will be held on 25th
July 2022, 10:00am (Malaysia time).

1.2 There will be “NO” weighing in during the registration. However, all
participants MUST have their medical check-up done prior/before leaving
their own country and also MUST produce/present/show the original copy
of the “Medical Certificate” during the registration day.

All weight in is carried out on the morning of competition before the start
of first match on that day (No weight tolerance).

1.3 For any injury treatment in the hospital, the injured athlete is given untill
1.00 pm to weight in during the following day of the tournament.

1.4 The competition rules and regulations are complied with accordance set by
the International Pencak Silat Federation (PERSILAT) and the International
Pencak Silat Competition Rules and Regulations version March 2022.

1.5 When reporting for weigh-in, athlete must wear a standard Pencak Silat
uniform without sash, groin guard or any other guards.

1.6 Athlete will be given a choice to strip down completely before proceeding
with the weigh in. Towels will be provided to assist the athletes. Separate
rooms to be provided to conduct weighing-in.

1.7 No tolerance will be given. Should the athlete decide to strip only after
stepping on the weighing scale and realising they do not make weight, they
will be disqualified.

1.8 The “Accreditation Pass” have to be worn during registration and weighing
process.

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2. Artistic Weapons
All weapon registration forms that will be sent later, must be filled and revert/
reply back to the Organizing Committee for the purpose of “Custom’s clearances”
by the 25th June 2022.

Single (Tunggal) Category

2.1 Long knife (Golok or Parang) measuring about 30 - 40cm and its made of
metal and blunt (No sharp corners).

2.2 Toya/Long Stick/Tembung made out of natural rattan with the length
between 150 - 180cm long and with a diameter of 2.5 - 3.5cm. These
weapons MUST be inspected by the competition committee before the
starting of the competition.

Doubles (Ganda) Category

2.3 Besides the mentioned weapons of the same specifications as in the Single
Category, competitors are allowed to use an additional (Optional)
Nusantara weapon such as the “Keris”, “Pisau”, “Celurit” or a pair of “Trisula”
as stated in the Pencak Silat Competition Rules & Regulations book. These
weapons MUST also be inspected by the competition committee before
the starting of the competition.

2.4 The Team Manager of the participating countries must submit the “Synopsis
Form” for Doubles (Ganda) category before the starting of the competition.

Team (Regu) Category

2.5 Team (Regu) category is a category of Pencak Silat competition which it is
performed by 3 (Three) athletes from the same team performing their skills
(Repertoire) in a compulsory manner correctly, with accuracy, firmness,
complete with the expressions, synchronization and compact with empty
hands according to the rules and regulations applied for Regu category

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 Solo Creative
2.6 Duration of time allocated for each performance is only 3 (Three) minutes.

2.7 All participants must be in their own respective style of attire and
performance in accordance to their own stance/identity/Perguruan).

2.8 All competitors must begin their performance with empty handed (No
weapons) followed by the usage of weaponary for the following sessions.
There are no restrictions on the duration on time of these two sessions as
long as it is completed within the allocated time of 3 (Three) minutes.

2.9 All competitors is STRICTLY PROHIBITED from using the steps (Jurus) of
Tunggal and/or Regu.

2.10 Each competitors is allowed to use 2 (Two) type of weapon listed in the
Malay/Nusantara traditional weapons (Eg: “Keris”, “Pisau”, “Celurit”,
“Trisula”, “Tombak”, “Kerambit”, “Sundang”, etc.) These choice of weapons
must be inspected by the Organizing Committee before the competition
starts.

2.11 The organizer will NOT BE PROVIDING any choice of weapons for this
category.

2.12 The competitors will be judged by their criteria of Pencak Silat movements,
the forms of the Pencak Silat and the discipline of the performances
starting from the beginning till the ending of the performance.

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3. Scoring
The organizer will be using the “Digital Scoring” and “Video Playback System”
throughout the 19th World Pencak Silat Championship 2022.

4. Protests
The requisitions for the “Protest Form” must be made within 10 minutes after the
official results of the competition has been announced; and the completed form
must be returned within the next 20 minutes to the Competition Secretary
including the “Protest fee” of USD300 in CASH. The protest fee will be refunded to
the Team Manager if the protest appeal is accepted and approved by the Appeal
Committee. However, should the protest appeal is unsuccessful, the protest fee
will be forfeited.

5. Referees & Jury

5.1 The competitions will be conducted at all time by the certified Referee
& Jurorsappointed by the PERSILAT. These individuals is qualified with
the International Certification or individual country Referee Certificate
sanctioned by their respective Pencak Silat Federations.

5.2 The organizer/host, Malaysia Silat Federation (PESAKA), will be fully

responsible for their accommodations, meals & transportations during the
competition dates.

6. Medical & Insurance

6.1 A designated “Medical Team” will be on standby throughout the event.

6.2 If any participants required a further treatment in any hospital due to injury
suffered during the competition, the organizer shall not be responsible for
any of the cost incurred.

6.3 It is advised to acquire own/personal/team insurance coverage for this

purpose.

6.4 Participants who requires a medical service must produce their own
Identification card/Passport/Accreditation pass to the medical officials.

7. Protocol, Etiquette & Discipline

The protocol, etiquette & discipline for attire during 19th World Pencak Silat
Championship 2022 are as follows:

7.1 Opening Ceremony / Closing Ceremony

> Official team tracksuit or Standard Pencak Silat attire

7.2 Prize Presentation

> Official team tracksuit

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 7.3 During Competition

Match – Standard Pencak Silat attire

Artistic – According to Rules & Regulation of PERSILAT

7.4 The discipline during ceremonies & competition are as follows:

7.4.1 All participants must be on time and present in every ceremony &
event according to the official schedule.

7.4.2 Participants must at all time, shows good personal appearance

with a good attitude and the spirit of sportsmanship.

7.4.3 Participants should attend and adhere to any ceremony in an

orderly manner and must not make any noise or disturbances
which can disturb the solemnity of the ceremony.

7.4.4 A strict “Disciplinary action” will be taken towards any athletes

who disobey or with a bad attitude.

7.4.5 No abuse and vulgarities language/words at all time.

7.4.6 No indecent hand gestures or signs at all time (Eg: Middle finger,
etc.)

7.4.7 Strictly NO RACIAL or SEX discriminations.

** IF ANY OF THE MENTIONED ABOVE (Item 7.4.4 – 7.4.7) IS NOT ADHERED

AND FOLLOWED, THE ENTIRE CONTIGENT WILL BE BARRED AND SENT
HOME IMMEDIATELY AT THEIR OWN COSTS AND ARRANGEMENTS.

8. Medals, Trophies & Mascot

8.1 Match Category

1st Place – Gold Medal, Mascot and Certificate for 1 person in each category.
2nd Place – Silver Medal, Mascot and Certificate for 1 person in each category.
3rd Place – Bronze Medal, Mascot and Certificate for 2 person in each category.

8.2 Artistic Category

1st Place – Gold Medal, Mascot and Certificate for 1 person in each category.
2nd Place – Silver Medal, Mascot and Certificate for 1 person in each category.
3rd Place – Bronze Medal, Mascot and Certificate for 2 person in each category.

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 8.3 The Best Athlete Award

“Best Male Athlete” – 1 Championship Trophy, an official mascot, a

certificate
& prize money of USD300

“Best Female Athlete” – 1 Championship Trophy, an official mascot,

a certificate & prize money of USD300

The winners selected are based on these following criterias:

- Good sportsmanship & showmanship
- Numbers of matches (Rounds) the athlete has to fight
- How many knockouts

8.4 Trophies

There will be a total of 5 Championship Trophies to be won throughout the

competition as per stated below. The trophies that will be won is based
on the most “Gold medals” won and followed by “Silver & Bronze” medals,
should there be a tie in the Gold medal or Silver Medal recipients.
a) 1 Trophy - OVERALL CHAMPION
b) 1 Trophy - 1st Runner-up
c) 1 Trophy - 2nd Runner-up
d) 1 Trophy - 3rd Runner-up
e) 1 Trophy - 4th Runner-up

9. Drug Related Offences

It is STRICTLY PROHIBITED to bring, carry, consume, hide or to distribute any
kind of drugs or its equivalent substances in Malaysia at all time. Any participants
caught orarrested by the Malaysia Royal Police Force (RMF) or any authorized
body and, found guilty of violating the Malaysia law will be dealt accordingly with
the Court of Laws in Malaysia.

The committee will not be responsible for any of this unlawful acts enacted by
the Government of Malaysia and its jurisdictions.

10. Doping
The Organizing Committee will be conducting a RANDOM doping check from time
to time on ANY suspected winners in the finals of Artistic and Match categories
carried out by the sanctioned Doping Agencies of Malaysia.

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 APPROVAL OF THE COMPETITION/TECHNICAL
HANDBOOK

This Competition/Technical Handbook was approved by the

International Pencak Silat Federation (PERSILAT). Any further
amendments shall be circulated via emails or any forms of
communications to the respective National Silat Federations
(NSA) from time to time.

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