Silat Cimande
Silat Cimande is one of the oldest and most respected traditional martial arts in West Java, Indonesia. Passed down through generations since the 18th century, it combines devastating hand techniques, low stances, and circular body movements with deep spiritual and ethical teachings. Cimande is known for its structured practice of jurus (forms), internal development, and strict adherence to tradition, including oaths of discipline and respect. Practitioners train for both self-defense and inner refinement, balancing physical combat with ritual, meditation, and community responsibility. The style has influenced countless Silat systems and remains a cornerstone of Indonesian martial culture.
Silat Cimande Essentials
About Silat Cimande
Discover Silat Cimande — a foundational West Javanese martial art combining powerful hand strikes, deep traditions, and spiritual discipline.
Ashihara Silat Cimande
Explore the roots of Cimande in 18th-century Java, its legendary founders, and how it shaped the evolution of Indonesian Silat traditions.
Philosophy & Approach
Learn how Cimande blends physical technique with adat (custom), focusing on honor, humility, and the ethical use of martial knowledge.
Techniques & Style
Study Cimande’s core jurus, palm strikes, elbow breaks, low stances, and body rotation — all built for real combat and structured learning.
Traditions & Etiquette
Understand Cimande’s unique traditions, such as water rituals, formal oaths, and ceremonial recitations that preserve the lineage’s values.
Uniform & Symbols
Discover the traditional black uniform, sashes, and symbolic elements representing stages of training and spiritual alignment in Cimande.
Weapons
Examine traditional Cimande weapons like the golok (machete), toya (staff), and their integration with empty-hand combat tactics.
Ranking System
Learn about Cimande’s informal but respected ranking, passed through lineage recognition, demonstration of character, and technical mastery.
Silat Cimande Glossary
Familiarize yourself with terms such as jurus, kembangan, mantra, and maen pukulan, central to Cimande’s language and philosophy.
Notable Figures
Meet the revered teachers and family lineages who have upheld Cimande’s teachings across centuries and regions of Indonesia.
Branches & Organizations
Explore the various Cimande schools and lineages — from family-based groups to formal organizations preserving this living tradition.
Competitive Format
Understand why Cimande emphasizes preservation and internal development over sport, with rare ceremonial matches and exhibitions.
