Take silat to UFC ring; time to step up
KUCHING: It is time to place greater emphasis and effort on elevating the art of silat in Sarawak onto the international stage. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said silat’s significance is beyond self-defence; as it has become a sport which is competed at the global level. “Silat is not merely a martial art; […]
Sarawak Tang Soo Do: Building a lasting legacy
BY ROZRINA BINTI HASBI In martial arts, people generally bring up Karate and Taekwondo, leaving out the influential and underrated martial art of Tang Soo Do. In Sarawak, the Tang Soo Do club is on a mission to change this narrative, actively working to expand its recognition and influence. The Tang Soo Do club in […]
Rep champions Muay Thai for youth
BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming has expressed his strong support for Muay Thai sports, focusing particularly on engaging the youth. He viewed Muay Thai as an effective means to foster community spirit, encourage self-discipline, and promote healthy living among youth. Pang’s enthusiasm is evident as he observes the growing interest and commitment […]
Kendo catching on in Kuching
KUCHING: Since its establishment in 2018, the Kanshinkan Kendo Club in Kuching aims to promote the Kendo martial arts to the people in Sarawak. Kendo is known as the modern Japanese martial art, descended from kenjutsu (one of the old Japanese martial arts, swordsmanship), that uses bamboo swords as well as protective armour. The concept […]
Taking martial arts is not about being a “taiko”, says Tiong
KUCHING: Students taking up martial arts including martial artists have been reminded not to misuse their skills. While expressing that he is glad to see many young people showing interest in martial arts, Bintulu incumbent Tiong King Sing reminded martial arts teachers to expose students to a variety of activities so as not to encourage […]
Silat bodies get financial support
BETONG: Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development II, Mohammad Razi Sitam contributed RM20,000 to the state Rumpun Silat Sarawak (RSS) and RM15,000 to the Betong Region RSS. The Saribas asemblyman announced the contribution during the Majlis Tautan Kasih Aidilfitri Citra Keluarga Malaysia organised by RSS Betong recently. “We hope that Rumpun Silat […]
Call to restore Taekwondo’s status as a core sport
KUCHING: Taekwondo Malaysia (TM-WTF) expects the status of the Korean martial art to be reviewed following the commendable showing by national exponents. Prior to this, Taekwondo had been removed from the national list of core sports. Malaysia finished 12th in the 24-nation standings, bagging one silver and two bronze medals, at last month’s World Poomsae […]
A ladies’ man
Book title: Bruce Lee: A LifeISBN: 9781471175725Author: Matthew PollyPublication year: 2018Publisher:Price: RM48 (paperback) Everyone knows Bruce Lee as a kung fu superstar par excellence who made martial arts a worldwide phenomenon. He bridged the East-West gap and smashed long-held stereotypes of Asians and Asian-Americans. Countless books have been written about him by authors who claim […]
