Silat: A Perspective On The Malay Martial Art

"...By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and

third by experience, which is the bitterest..."

~ Confucius

This blog is the internet portal for the newly published book "Silat: A Perspective on the Malay martial art".

Cover Shot of Book

The book was a project that started off as a collection of personal notes that I kept whilst in the midst of studying under a number of local Bruneian masters/teachers of the art. It was whilst reviewing my scribbles that my wife suggested that I write a book on the topic.

Sample Note(s)

And so, with that initial suggestion I began in earnest. Over the course of a number of years I began to compile information on the art(s) that I have learnt, and toyed with layouts and such.

Sample Page: "Salutation: 'Laila Sembah'"

Coming to the realisation that I would not be able to dedicate all of my time to the development and completion of the project, I made the conscious decision to work with a local creative agency. Where concept and content was entirely mine, the creative agen

cy lent its very capable hands on layout and design.

Sample Page: "Salutation: 'Laila Sembah'"

In addition to the creative agency, I was very happy to have on board a very talented local photographer who provided almost all of the shots found in the book. This gentleman was David Cheok.

Having obtained the ISBN code for my book, I am now in communication with a reputable and extensive online provider of books: Amazon.

I am hoping to have the finished product on the virtual shelves of Amazon by December 2009 latest.

This blog will show case some of the content in the book. I will happily provide further information on the book, and post updates as to when the book will finally be available for purchase.