Silat Bukti Negara
Silat Bukti Negara is a modern Silat system founded by Pendekar Paul de Thouars in the United States, rooted in the fighting principles of traditional Minangkabau Silat and tailored for real-world self-defense. Known for its explosive entries, joint manipulation, off-balancing techniques, and brutal efficiency, Bukti Negara emphasizes adaptability over choreography. The system is structured, pragmatic, and designed for modern practitioners seeking both cultural depth and tactical practicality. Unlike ceremonial forms, it focuses on real combat scenarios while maintaining a deep respect for its Indonesian heritage. It is now practiced internationally and continues to evolve under senior students and affiliated schools.
Silat Bukti Negara Essentials
About Silat Bukti Negara
Discover Silat Bukti Negara — a modern, combat-effective Silat system rooted in Minangkabau tradition and designed for self-defense efficiency.
Silat Bukti Negara History
Explore the evolution of Bukti Negara from its Indonesian roots to its founding in the U.S. by Paul de Thouars in the 1980s.
Philosophy & Approach
Understand how Bukti Negara prioritizes practicality, efficiency, and body mechanics while maintaining respect for Silat lineage and structure.
Techniques & Style
Learn Bukti Negara’s signature strategies: low-line disruption, destructive entries, joint control, and tactical flow across ranges.
Traditions & Etiquette
Explore the respectful teacher-student relationship, structured drills, and subtle ceremonial influences preserved within Bukti Negara culture.
Uniform & Symbols
Understand the functional training attire and symbolic patches representing rank, lineage, and philosophical principles in Bukti Negara.
Weapons
Discover the practical use of weapons like knife (pisau), stick, and flexible tools — all taught with the same logic as empty-hand applications.
Ranking System
Explore Bukti Negara’s belt-based ranking, reflecting both technical competence and deeper understanding of principles and execution.
Silat Bukti Negara Glossary
Navigate key terms such as serak, jurus, langkah, and sambut, used to describe core movement, strategy, and principle within the system.
Notable Figures
Meet Pendekar Paul de Thouars and his senior students who helped shape Bukti Negara into a respected, internationally practiced system.
Branches & Organizations
Learn about global Bukti Negara associations, training groups, and affiliated instructors upholding the system’s curriculum and standards.
Competitive Format
Understand why Bukti Negara is non-competitive by design, focused instead on personal development, precision, and survival-focused application.
