Cikauman, Seranoman and Kosegu
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Originating from Pesantren Binorong Banjarnegara (Islamic boarding school), the Master of the
Banjaran Pencak Silat style K.H. Busyro Syuhada moved to Kauman, Yogyakarta in 1872. He
developed strong and capable students to inherit his Pencak Silat skills. Eventually, a Pencak Silat
perguruan or school named Cikauman was established in 1925, led by two of his finest students,
Master A. Dimyati and his brother Master M.A. Wahib. The Cikauman school produced numerous young masters who then branched out and formed the Seranoman Silat School in 1930 to expand and reach out to a wider population. These two silat schools grew rapidly, garnering lots of students. Young silat masters were groomed from the two schools, who then formed their own schools, the most prominent among them being the Kosegu Silat School established in 1951.
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 One of the founders of Tapak Suci |
With an intensive approach as well as the consideration that the Muslim community should possess physical strength to oppose the communist forces that was provoking the Muslim community at that time, thus the idea to reunite the strength of each silat school into one strong Perguruan was initiated.
Thus, the Tapak Suci Silat School was established on 31st July 1963 as the continuation of the various silat schools of the Cikauman Style. Tapak Suci quickly spread and expanded throughout Yogyakarta and other regions.
In 1966, the first National Tapak Suci Conference was organised, which was attended by delegates from various regions all over Indonesia. The conference successfully formulated the consolidation of the organisation at the national level as well as changed the name of silat school to “Gerakan & Lembaga Perguruan Seni Beladiri Indonesia Tapak Suci Putera Muhammadiyah”.
At the ‘Sidang Tanwir Muhammadiyah’ in 1967, Tapak Suci Putera Muhammadiyah was formalised as an autonomous organisation under the Muhammadiyah Organisation as Tapak Suci Putera Muhammadiyah was capable of developing future cadres of Muhammadiyah. In 1969, Tapak Suci became affiliated with the Indonesia Pencak Silat Federation (IPSI), and was recognised as one of the 10 Historical (founding) Perguruans. In 1975, the perguruan finally changed its name to ‘Perguruan Seni Beladiri Indonesia TAPAK SUCI Putera Muhammadiyah’.
The Birth of Muhammadiyah Singapore
Pursuant to that meeting, the name MUHAMMADIYAH was chosen and submitted to the Registrar of Societies. It was considered most suitable and relevant. In that meeting a protem Committee of 13 members were also chosen and were tasked to draft its constitution. The Protem Committee later called for a General Meeting on 25th December 1957 to officiate its formation. At this General Meeting, the 13 members of the protem committee were elected to manage the new association. On 2nd September 1958 the Constitution of Muhammadiyah was sent to the Registrar of Societies for approval.
Praise be to ALLAH, MUHAMMADIYAH was registered as a lawful association and published in the Government Gazette Notification No. 2273. On 7th June 1989, the association was officially registered as a Welfare Organization under the Charities Act, gazetted in Notification No. 0659. From its very birth, Muhammadiyah has been doing missionary work that upholds the principle of "enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil " through its Educational, Welfare and numerous activities throughout Singapore.
For further information regarding Muhammadiyah Association, please visit the Muhammadiyah Association - Singapore Website.
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In March 1988, two companions from Singapore travelled to Yogyakarta to train at
Perguruan Seni Beladiri Indonesia "Tapak Suci" Putera Muhammadiyah. After undergoing tests, they successfully received certificates.
17th March 1988 marked the start of Tapak Suci Singapore as Buang A. Rashid received the rank of Pendekar Pelimpahan (Delegate Master)
while Johari Mokti became a certified Pelatih Kepala (Head Instructor) at Masjid Kraton Yogyakarta in a formal ceremony. They
were then tasked to established the *30th Tapak Suci Regional Commissariat (Komisariat Wilayah - KOMWIL 30).
* Now known as the 29th Regional Representative (Perwakilan Wilayah - PERWIL 29). |
A ceremony was held on 23rd April 1989 at 'Rumah Majlis Pusat', Mountbatten Road for the Presentation of the KOMWIL 30 Decree. The Decree was presented by Bpk Arieffudin Pangka, Chairman III Tapak Suci Central Management, to Mr Ibrahim Othman, President of Singapore Silat Federation (PERSISI), and Mr Buang A. Rashid, Chairman of Tapak Suci Singapore
Tapak Suci Perwanit Silat School was introduced to the Singapore public through its performance at the "All Styles Martial Arts Tournament" Organised by the Singapore Martial Arts Instructors Association On 24th September 1989.
In January 1990, 3 Tapak Suci students, Johan Tokio, Mohd Tahir Salleh dan Rozie Ahmad participated in the Selection Competition organised by the PERSISI for the Brunei Darussalam Independence Festival. Mr Johari Mokti was invited to officiate as a Referee-Juror. This marked the first time Tapak Suci Singapore entered a National competition.
Despite various obstacles and difficulties, Mr Johari Mokti's Instructor's Licence was approved by the 'Martial Arts Control Unit' on 4th July 1990.
PERWANIT organised a Silat Seminar on 27th October 1991 at the Siglat Community Centre. Bpk Rustam Djundab, Secretary I Tapak Suci Central Management, was invited as a member of the panel. Mr Hj Sidek Saniff was the Guest of Honour. The first Majlis TAPAK SUCI (Tapak Suci Ceremony) was held that evening at the same venue. The "Inauguration of the Tapak Suci Singapore Committee Period 1991-1995" letter was presented by Bpk Rustam Djundab to the Guest of Honour Mr Abdullah Tarmugi as the Patron of Perwanit.
Since 2005, Tapak Suci Singapore have been affliated with the Muhammadiyah Association (Singapore) as an Institution of Muhammadiyah. That same year represented the first time ever members of Tapak Suci Singapore competed under the name of Tapak Suci Putera Muhammadiyah Singapore.
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If you are interested to join Tapak Suci, please register at Muhammadiyah Kindergarten (Main Branch) during training hours or at the other branches.
| Tapak Suci Singapore Headquarters | Yew Tee Community Club |
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Muhammadiyah Kindergarten 66 Jalan Lapang Singapore 419006 Every Saturdays, 5pm - 9.30pm In Charge: Aidil Bakhtiar Josoh |
Yew Tee Community Building 20 Choa Chu Kang St 52 #01-01 Singapore 689286 Every Friday, 8pm - 10pm In Charge: Johari Mokti Johan Tokio |
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Blk 363 Woodlands Ave 5 #01-440 Singapore 730363 Every Tuesday, 8pm - 10pm In Charge: Md Talhah Johari |
The Tapak Suci uniform has a unique and distinctive design. It consists of red top and pants with
3cm-thick yellow bands and strips at the neck, wrist and ankles, fixed 1.5cm from the hem or edge.
Female Muslim students and practitioners must don black hijab or jilbab.
The uniform is to be donned during trainings, events or any perguruan-related activities. Black Silat
uniform is used only for national silat competitions.
The Tapak Suci emblem was created by Master Moh. Fahmie Ishom and is used by all Tapak Suci members worldwide. However, Tapak Suci Singapore siswa or students have to attend a Tapak Suci Seminar or training in Indonesia to be allowed to wear this emblem during training.
Determination to glorify the name of Allah the One, Everlasting and Eternal
With courage spreading fragrance with perfection
With purity carrying out the Pillars of Islam and Pillars of Faith
Prioritising unity with honesty and humility. b
This special emblem was designed by Kader Utama Johari Mokti and is used by all Tapak Suci Singapore siswa or students. Students who graduates and become Kaders or Instructors or have attended a Tapak Suci Seminar or Training overseas will be allowed to wear the Official emblem (above).
| Belt with "Tapak Suci" Above | Belt with "Singapura" Below |
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| Padi stalks on each side | Green Rope |
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Our students are also trained to use weapons originating from the Malay Archipelago as well as Tapak Suci's own unique and custom arsenal of weapons such as the ‘Sesegu’.
Pencak Silat possesses 4 aspects: Self-defence, Mental Spirituality, Artistry and Sport. As an Indonesian self-defence school, Tapak
trains our members in all 4 aspects, based on the 8 unique styles (jurus) of Tapak Suci; Rose, Frog, Pigeon, Dragon, Bull, Falcon, Tiger and Flying Fish.
Each member training in the Tapak Suci Silat style begins as a Siswa Dasar (Basic or Trainee Student). When a student is ready to proceed to the next level, he or she will have to undergo two tests- Theory and Practical tests.
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Pendekar dan Kader Tapak Suci Singapura, bersama Pendekar Besar Hisbullah
Rachmat
| Penasihat |
Presiden Persatuan Muhammadiyah |
| Ketua Umum |
Buang A. Rashid |
| Ketua Dewan Pendekar |
Johari Mokti |
| Sekretaris |
Jamilah H.M. Salim |
| Bendahara |
Alya Osman |
| Bidang Pembinaan & Pendidikan |
1. Johan Tokio 2. Akhmad Radhiansyah Yuliadi |
| Bidang Pembinaan Prestasi |
1. Aidil Bakhtiar Josoh 2. Md Talhah Johari |
| Bidang Organisasi & Pimpinan |
1. Md Yusoff A. Karim 2. Md Safwan Johari |
| Bidang Pendayagunaan Sumber Daya |
Ramli Rajiman |
| Bidang Penelitian & Pengembangan |
1. Aminudin Zaki Ramli 2. Md Zahid Saaban |
| Bidang Hubungan Masyarakat |
1. Siti Hajar Ali 2. Dian Hayati Md Yusoff |
| Anggota Pleno |
1.Noor Hasanah Hasnan 2.Noorazni Noordin |
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As a Pencak Silat School that is complete with all 4 aspects of Pencak Silat, namely Self-Defence, Mental Spirituality, Artistry and Sports, Tapak Suci Singapore regularly participates in Pencak Silat tournaments and competitions, both locally and overses.
Pencak Silat Competitions offer opportunities to test the talents and skills of Tapak Suci fighters, whether in sparring matches or artistic showcases. With the expert guidance of the Pendekars and Kaders and with the dynamic and intensive training system and techniques of our Silat School, Tapak Suci Singapore has produced numerous athletes who have achieved excellence. Among our top champons are Kader Utama Alya Osman and Kader Muda Md Zahid Saaban, both of whom are Gold Medalists at the 2003 SEA Games in Vietnam in the Female and Male Singles Categories.
Besides preparing our athletes for local tournaments like the annual National Pencak Silat Championships organised by Singapore Silat Federation, Tapak Suci Singapore often received invitations to tournaments overseas such as the National Tapak Suci Championships (Kejurnas) and the Tapak Suci of Brawijaya International Open. |
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Performances & Showcases
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With the graceful, impactful and rich techniques, movements and styles that have become our Silat School's signature, Tapak Suci Silat School's artistry is much recognised and respected within the Malay Cultural Community in Singapore. As such, Tapak Suci Singapore is often invited to perform at various events and functions, such as at Hari Raya Gatherings, Community Club events, Wedding Ceremonies, etc.
Together with Yew Tee Community Club Malay Activities Executive Committee (MAEC), Tapak Suci Singapore has organised the Festival Pencak Silat Temasek up to 6 times since 2006. Festival Temasek is an effort to conserve and preserve Traditional Pencak Silat in Singapore. This Festival serves as a platform for local Silat Schools to showcase and demonstrate the Traditional Pencak Silat of their respective styles in a choreographed, creative and entertaining format.
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Siswa Camps
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Since the first Siswa Camp held at Muhammadiyah Kindergarten in 1995, Tapak Suci Singapore have regularly organised these camps. It has since become a tradition
eagerly anticipated by our students.
Among the objectives of the Siswa Camps are to foster relationship and friendship among the students from the various branches, and to develop the leadership skills of our future leaders. Besides games and activities, participants also go through intensive trainings such as preparations for grading tests or competitions. Previous camps also served to disseminate and share new sets of skills or knowledge such as the Jurus Tunggal Wajib and Regu Wajib in 1999. |
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1. Faithfully carrying out ibadah (worship) with sincerity for Allah alone.
2. To serve Allah, to be devoted to race and nation, as well as defend justice and truth.
3. To abstain from all reprehensible behaviour and actions.
4. To seek peace and love, as well as avoid conflict and enmity.
5. To be dutiful and obedient to the rules and believe in the wisdom of the leaders.
6. With Faith and Morals I will be strong, without Faith and Morals I will be weak.
1. Faithfully carrying out ibadah (worship) with sincerity for Allah alone.
2. To serve Allah, to be devoted to race and nation, as well as defend justice and truth.
3. To abstain from all reprehensible behaviour and actions.
4. To seek peace and love, as well as avoid conflict and enmity.
5. To be dutiful and obedient to the rules and believe in the wisdom of the leaders.
6. With Faith and Morals I will be strong, without Faith and Morals I will be weak.
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Videos of Performance at Gardens by the Bay, 25th October 2014
Thursday, December 04, 2014
First Performance at entrance of Flowerdome.
Tapak Suci siswa in action at Gardens by the Bay
In collaboration with Gardens By the Bay and Era Dance Theatre Pte Ltd, Tapak Suci Singapore held an hour long performance at the 'Gardens By the Bay' on 25th October 2014.
This event was part of efforts promoting the Malay Cultural heritage through various activities and performances. Tapak Suci performed twice, the first at the entrance of the 'Flowerdome' to entice and inform the visitors and the second was an hour-long performance at the 'Supertree Grove.'
This performance involved 18 students from the Muhammadiyah Kindergarten and Woodgrove Zon 8 RC branches.
These videos of the performances (2 parts) have been uploaded on Youtube and have been attached below for your viewing convenience
Enjoy watching the videos!
Salam Tapak Suci
Tapak Suci Singapore Website is Up and Running!
Monday, December 01, 2014
Praise to Allah s.w.t., the official website for Tapak Suci Singapore is now completed with all the information and knowledge up on the site. Feel free to browse the site for any information regarding Tapak Suci. KINDLY NOTE: As the Committee for the 29th Tapak Suci Regional Representative (Singapore) is about to be reorganised, the page for the Committee have not been updated. Once the roster has been set and official, the admin will change the page accordingly. The Tapak Suci Singapore page can also be read in Malay Language. Click here for the Malay version. Should there be any errors in the website, please highlight it to the admin (Md Talhah) via e-mail (see 'Contact Us'). Thanks and regards. Salam Tapak Suci |
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"Pencak Silat Menembus Dunia" Documentary
Profile on Tapak Suci
(Sorry, no subtitles)
Tapak Suci of Brawijaya University International Open 2014
Malang, Indonesia
6 - 12 October 2014
Kejurnas Tapak Suci 2014
Solo, Indonesia
20 - 24 August 2014
E-mails
PERWIL 29 Tapak Suci Singapore
Pendekar Muda Akhmad Radhiansyah Yuliadi
Webmaster Kader Kepala Md Talhah
psbtss@gmail.com
kaderts@yahoo.com.sg
mohd.talhah@gmail.com
Sekretariat Address
Perguruan Seni Beladiri Tapak Suci Singapura
Blk 805 Chai Chee Road
#03-636 Singapore 460805
Feel free to contact us by e-mail or mail for further enquries.
