The Role Silek as A Source of Science
Ediwar
1
, Roza Muliati
1
, Susasrita Loravianti
1
, Sentot Soleh Sri Widodo
1
, Zuari Abdullah
2
1
Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang, Padangpanjang, Indonesia
2
Praktisi Silat Minangkabau, Solok, Indonesia
rozamuliati@gmail.com
Abstract
Silek is one of the local wisdom of Minangkabau society in the form of martial and performances arts. Learning and mastering silek is generally
compulsory for every man in Minangkabau. Silek
is considered capable of forming attitudes and behaviors that are effective in
dealing with life. Silek is also a source of science for the Minangkabau society. Learning silek is the same as baraja
malangkah (learn to walk) implies
the importance of silek as well as walking in humans for the provision
of life. The strategic role of Silek evokes a relevant comprehensive study of Silek. This paper attempts to explain
the concept of silek as a source of science in Minangkabau. A qualitative method with an interpretive analysis approach is applied. The data
were obtained through field and literature studies in order to obtain a
holistic formulation. The
results expose that silek as a source of sciencee can be explained based on the
concept of baraja malangkah which consists of three types of
silek steps namely langkah tigo, langkah ampek, and langkah sambilan, as well as scientific
construction.
Keywords
Silek, knowledge, Minangkabau
References
Abdullah, B. Z. (2020a). Sejatinya Silek. Solok:
Insan Cendekia Mandiri.
Abdullah,
B. Z. (2020b). Silek Minang: Menyingkap Rahasia Keunikan Silek Minangkabau.
Solok: Insan Cendekia Mandiri.
Asriati,
A., Kosasih, A., & Desfiarni, D. (2019). Silat as the Source and Identity
of the Minangkabau Ethnic Dance. Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and
Education, 19(1), 71–83. https://doi.org/10.15294/harmonia.v19i1.16106
Ediwar.
(2006). Luambek dan Randai di Minangkabau: Pengelolaan Seni Pertunjukan dalam
Konteks Adat. In J. Lindsay (Ed.), Telisik Tradisi: Pusparagam Pengelolaan
Seni. Jakarta: Yayasan Kelola.
Ediwar.
(2019). Basilek Kato. In Ediwar, Zulqayyim, Z. Abdullah, S. Yazan, &
Khairil Anwar (Eds.), Ensiklopedia Silek Minangkabau (pp. 4–5). Dinas
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M. (1986). Filsafat dan Silsilah Aliran-Aliran Silat Minangkabau. Bukittinggi:
C.V. Tropic Bukittinggi.
Loravianti,
S. R., Wendy, H., Halim, M., & Emri. (2019). Silat Foundations in the
Creation of the Minang Dance ‘Balega Di Tanah Manang’ (Rotation Around the Land
of Conquest). Arts and Design Studies, 79(1), 1–7.
https://doi.org/10.7176/ads/79-01
Mason,
P. H. (2016). Silek Minang in West Sumatra, Indonesia. In The Fighting Art
of Pencak Silat and Its Music: From Southeast Asian Village to Global Movement.
Leiden ; Boston: Brill.
Minarti,
H. (2014). Modern and Contemporary Dance in Asia: Bodies, Routes and
Discourse. London: University of Roehampton.
Muliati,
R. (2012). Menelusuri Permainan Silet Kurambik di Nagari Talang Babungo. Proceedings
International Seminar of Southeast Asia Malay Arts Festival.
Muliati,
R., Udasmoro, W., & Murgiyanto, S. (2017). Tubuh Yang Mencipta Momen:
Praktik Negosiasi Tubuh Dalam Tari Wajah Karya Hartati. Jurnal Kajian Seni,
4(1), 64–78.
Natsir,
M. H. D., & Hufad, A. (2019). The Function of Surau in Minangkabau Culture.
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H. D. T. (2021). Silek dan Pranata Sosial. In Silek Arts Festival Tahun 2021.
Pauka,
K. (1998). Theater and martial arts in West Sumatra: Randai and Silek of the
Minangkabau. Ohio: Ohio University Press.
Sukri,
A., Prihatini, N. S., Supriyanto, E., & Pamardi, S. (2022). Menjilid
Sitaralak: Konsep Garap Penciptaan Tari dari Memori Silek Pak Guru. Panggung,
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I. (2016). Tari Minangkabau, Dari Pancak dan Pamenan ke Seni Persembahan.
Kuala Lumpur: University Malaya.
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I. (2017). Dari Pancak dan Pamenan ke Tari Persembahan. Kuala Lumpur : Penerbit
University Malaya.
2 Praktisi Silat Minangkabau, Solok, Indonesia
rozamuliati@gmail.com
Abstract
Silek is one of the local wisdom of Minangkabau society in the form of martial and performances arts. Learning and mastering silek is generally
compulsory for every man in Minangkabau. Silek
is considered capable of forming attitudes and behaviors that are effective in
dealing with life. Silek is also a source of science for the Minangkabau society. Learning silek is the same as baraja
malangkah (learn to walk) implies
the importance of silek as well as walking in humans for the provision
of life. The strategic role of Silek evokes a relevant comprehensive study of Silek. This paper attempts to explain
the concept of silek as a source of science in Minangkabau. A qualitative method with an interpretive analysis approach is applied. The data
were obtained through field and literature studies in order to obtain a
holistic formulation. The
results expose that silek as a source of sciencee can be explained based on the
concept of baraja malangkah which consists of three types of
silek steps namely langkah tigo, langkah ampek, and langkah sambilan, as well as scientific
construction.
Keywords
Silek, knowledge, MinangkabauReferences
Abdullah, B. Z. (2020a). Sejatinya Silek. Solok:
Insan Cendekia Mandiri.
Abdullah,
B. Z. (2020b). Silek Minang: Menyingkap Rahasia Keunikan Silek Minangkabau.
Solok: Insan Cendekia Mandiri.
Asriati,
A., Kosasih, A., & Desfiarni, D. (2019). Silat as the Source and Identity
of the Minangkabau Ethnic Dance. Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and
Education, 19(1), 71–83. https://doi.org/10.15294/harmonia.v19i1.16106
Ediwar.
(2006). Luambek dan Randai di Minangkabau: Pengelolaan Seni Pertunjukan dalam
Konteks Adat. In J. Lindsay (Ed.), Telisik Tradisi: Pusparagam Pengelolaan
Seni. Jakarta: Yayasan Kelola.
Ediwar.
(2019). Basilek Kato. In Ediwar, Zulqayyim, Z. Abdullah, S. Yazan, &
Khairil Anwar (Eds.), Ensiklopedia Silek Minangkabau (pp. 4–5). Dinas
Kebudayaan Provinsi Sumatera Barat.
Jamal,
M. (1986). Filsafat dan Silsilah Aliran-Aliran Silat Minangkabau. Bukittinggi:
C.V. Tropic Bukittinggi.
Loravianti,
S. R., Wendy, H., Halim, M., & Emri. (2019). Silat Foundations in the
Creation of the Minang Dance ‘Balega Di Tanah Manang’ (Rotation Around the Land
of Conquest). Arts and Design Studies, 79(1), 1–7.
https://doi.org/10.7176/ads/79-01
Mason,
P. H. (2016). Silek Minang in West Sumatra, Indonesia. In The Fighting Art
of Pencak Silat and Its Music: From Southeast Asian Village to Global Movement.
Leiden ; Boston: Brill.
Minarti,
H. (2014). Modern and Contemporary Dance in Asia: Bodies, Routes and
Discourse. London: University of Roehampton.
Muliati,
R. (2012). Menelusuri Permainan Silet Kurambik di Nagari Talang Babungo. Proceedings
International Seminar of Southeast Asia Malay Arts Festival.
Muliati,
R., Udasmoro, W., & Murgiyanto, S. (2017). Tubuh Yang Mencipta Momen:
Praktik Negosiasi Tubuh Dalam Tari Wajah Karya Hartati. Jurnal Kajian Seni,
4(1), 64–78.
Natsir,
M. H. D., & Hufad, A. (2019). The Function of Surau in Minangkabau Culture.
The 2nd International Conference on Educational Science (ICES 2018), 214(Ices
2018), 122–125. https://doi.org/10.2991/ices-18.2019.29
Patih,
H. D. T. (2021). Silek dan Pranata Sosial. In Silek Arts Festival Tahun 2021.
Pauka,
K. (1998). Theater and martial arts in West Sumatra: Randai and Silek of the
Minangkabau. Ohio: Ohio University Press.
Sukri,
A., Prihatini, N. S., Supriyanto, E., & Pamardi, S. (2022). Menjilid
Sitaralak: Konsep Garap Penciptaan Tari dari Memori Silek Pak Guru. Panggung,
32(2).
Supriyanto,
E., Haryono, T., -, R. M. S., & Murgiyanto, S. (2016). Empat Koreografer
Tari Kontemporer Indonesia Periode 1990-2008. Panggung, 24(4).
https://doi.org/10.26742/panggung.v24i4.130
Utama,
I. (2016). Tari Minangkabau, Dari Pancak dan Pamenan ke Seni Persembahan.
Kuala Lumpur: University Malaya.
Utama,
I. (2017). Dari Pancak dan Pamenan ke Tari Persembahan. Kuala Lumpur : Penerbit
University Malaya.
