Pencak Silat is a martial type which has a tradition of high art. Silat in the art, a term that has long been a characteristic that can not be separated, but contain elements of high art that led to martial arts brings a unique mission in addition to achievement, but also the philosophy that can not be separated from the Pencak Silat itself. While Pencak Silat martial in position with the phrase, in the eyes of the International seems less well known compared to other martial arts.
Pencak Silat Indonesia efforts to develop and disseminate Pencak Silat to other countries gathered in one container in international organizations namely Persilat (Persekutuan Pencak Silat Antara Nations, or The International Pencak Silat Federation) which has the goal of promoting Pencak Silat as an international sporting competitions. Persilat main purpose is to manage and promote all international activities related to Pencak Silat.
By looking at this effort IPSI (Ikatan Pencak Silat Indonesia) which is a founder and member Persilat arts colleges gather in Indonesia to bring together the vision and mission to preserve and develop the Pencak Silat in Indonesia and in foreign countries.
In 1975 the College officially became Tadjimalela Silat Association aggota Pencak Silat Indonesia (IPSI). Once under the auspices of founder Tadjimalela IPSI-jurusnya began directing moves to a technique that can be used and validated according to the provisions applicable in the sport. Some students are students with a background of sports education. They then devised a system of martial arts training and methodology in accordance with the rules of sports science.
This is emphasized by the college in order to excel in national and even international level to date.Interest in foreign nations will study the teachings Tadjimalela colleges began to receive a positive response with some of his students who is a stranger on purpose to come to Indonesia to sit at this college. By bringing the vision and mission which was brought by IPSI, University Silat Tadjimalela trying to develop his teaching outside the borders.
But the obstacle is communication. The differences of the various social aspects between the Indonesian and foreign nations is a factor that is difficult to grow in foreign universities. Communication errors can often result in wrong perception that its core college courses can not be fully accepted and the only skin deep.The difference of thinking of something mystical and religious is very difficult for a foreign nation in receiving, while some of the teachings Tadjimalela emphasis on this. Even the base of the core teachings of PANCADHARMA that must hold before studying the science college.
Changes in society today are more familiar with communications technology into the mainstream as a liaison between countries are less utilized in college as a medium that helps the spread of science education.
