Silat makes me sad.

***WhiteShark*** · Posted On: 6/03/2011 8:48am

Silat takedowns look super cool. However, I can't see any of them working against a resisting opponent that doesn't really want to look cool falling on the ground. Has anyone seen any live Silat takedowns? Is there any video of it so I can not be so sad?

**Cullion** · Posted On: 6/03/2011 9:33am

I'm not sure if this will make you happy, but it is what you asked for.

***WhiteShark*** · Posted On: 6/03/2011 9:41am

That made me sadder. I have no idea why they kept stopping.

Ok they were scoring throws. Just really bad video.

I found the rules though. :( Not head contact and you have to use Silat moves and stepping patterns.

**tao.jonez** · Posted On: 6/03/2011 10:18am

Don't be sad Mr Shark. I got you a present.

***WhiteShark*** · Posted On: 6/03/2011 10:41am

I'm slowly feeling less sad...

**RWaggs** · Posted On: 6/03/2011 10:55am

Did that guy who got dropped on his head towards the beginning die? That was a vicious throw.

***WhiteShark*** · Posted On: 6/03/2011 11:00am

I was going to mention that most of the highlights in that video were illegal/no points. :(

**PizDoff** · Posted On: 6/03/2011 11:30am

Silat makes WhiteShark sad.
Did you know Screamer is rad?

**Permalost** · Posted On: 6/03/2011 11:35am

I learned a few silat stretching/warmups at one of the DB gatherings. It was kinda similar to some of the drills in Scott Sonnon's Grappler's Toolbox DVD. Neat stuff. Also one of the younger guys (Top Dog's son, I believe) used some of the characteristic silat footwork (the kneeling kind) in a knife vs knife bout, and did so skillfully and effectively.

That's about all I have to say about silat.