Understanding Pencak Silat

What is the basic stance used in Pencak Silat?

• Sikap Lurus

• Kuda

• Dharma

• Sikap

Name one basic striking technique in Pencak Silat.

• Genggaman

• Pukulan

• Tendangan

• Siku

What is the purpose of footwork in Pencak Silat?

• To distract the opponent during a match

• To increase the size of the fighting area

• To improve striking power

• The purpose of footwork in Pencak Silat is to enhance balance, positioning, and mobility during combat.

How does Pencak Silat improve physical fitness?

• Pencak Silat is only beneficial for improving mental health.

• Pencak Silat primarily focuses on mental training and meditation.

• Pencak Silat does not involve any physical activity or movement.

• Pencak Silat improves physical fitness by enhancing cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, coordination, agility, and balance.

What are two health benefits of practicing Pencak Silat?

• Lowered cardiovascular health and stamina.

• Increased risk of injury and chronic pain.

• Decreased flexibility and mobility.

• Improved physical fitness and enhanced mental well-being.

Why is it important to warm up before practicing Pencak Silat?

• Warming up is only necessary for advanced practitioners.

• It helps to memorize the moves better.

• Warming up is not needed if you are flexible.

• It is important to warm up to prevent injuries and improve performance.

What is one safety rule to follow during Pencak Silat training?

• Practice without a partner for safety.

• Always wear heavy protective gear.

• Ignore your partner's movements completely.

• Maintain a safe distance from your training partner.

How should you react if you feel pain during practice?

• Take painkillers and keep going without stopping.

• Push through the pain to build endurance.

• Ignore the pain and continue practicing.

• Stop practicing, assess the pain, and seek medical advice if necessary.

What equipment is commonly used in Pencak Silat training?

• Yoga mats and dumbbells

• Boxing gloves and punching bags

• Swimming gear and goggles

• Mats, training weapons, and protective gear.

Why is respect important in Pencak Silat practice?

• Respect is irrelevant in martial arts training.

• Respect is only necessary for advanced practitioners.

• Respect is important in Pencak Silat practice because it fosters discipline, harmony, and a positive learning environment.

• Respect is a sign of weakness in Pencak Silat.