Ms. Jamin Florence Hartinie is a distinguished international Pencak Silat leader, combining over four decades of experience as an athlete, referee, coach, administrator, and policy advisor. Her contributions span grassroots development, international officiating, governance, and global promotion of Pencak Silat.
She began her competitive journey with notable success, securing a Gold Medal at the 1st National Pencak Silat Championship (Junior Female 60kg) in 1987 and a Silver Medal at the 3rd National Championship in 1989. These early achievements laid the foundation for her lifelong dedication to the sport.
Ms. Hartinie currently serves as Chairwoman of the Promotion and Marketing Division of PERSILAT, where she plays a key role in strengthening global visibility, strategic outreach, and international cooperation. She is also an International Referee & Jury (Class 3) and a certified Trainer of Trainers (TOT), contributing to the development and standardization of officiating and coaching worldwide.
At the continental and national levels, she serves as Vice President of the Pencak Silat Federation of the Americas (PSFA) and Executive President of the Suriname Pencak Silat Association (SPSA). As the founder and chief instructor of the Pencak Silat school Kilat Buwana, she has directly contributed to the development of hundreds of practitioners and multiple affiliated branches across Suriname.
Her work extends beyond sport into policy and social development. She has served as a Policy Advisor to the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs in Suriname and is actively engaged in initiatives promoting gender equality, youth empowerment, and cultural preservation through sport.
International Pencak Silat Federation (IPSF – PERSILAT)
Chairwoman – Promotion and Marketing Division
International Referee & Jury (Class 3) – Since 2018
Trainer of Trainers (TOT) – Pencak Silat
Pencak Silat Federation of the Americas (PSFA)
Since 2018: Vice President
Suriname Pencak Silat Association (SPSA)
Since 2016: Executive President
Kilat Buwana Pencak Silat School
Founder, School Owner & Chief Instructor
Athletic Achievements
1987: Gold Medal – 1st National Pencak Silat Championship (Junior Female 60kg)
1989: Silver Medal – 3rd National Pencak Silat Championship
Core Competencies
- International refereeing and judging (PERSILAT rules & ethics)
- Education and certification of referees, judges, and coaches
- Sport governance and federation management
- Development aligned with PERSILAT standards
- Promotion of Pencak Silat as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Gender equality and inclusion in sport leadership
- International cooperation and regional sport development
Education & Qualifications
Diploma in Sport Management – Regional Sport Academy Suriname (2010–2013)
Sport Management & Javanese Culture Studies – Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2007–2010)
PERSILAT Certifications:
International Referee & Jury – Class 3
Trainer of Trainers (TOT)
International Experience
International Referee & Jury – Since 2018
Officiated at:
- Festival Silat International – Padang, Indonesia (2018)
- World Pencak Silat Open Festival – Jakarta (2019)
- World Pencak Silat Championship – Singapore (2019)
- World Pencak Silat Championship – Malaysia (2022)
- World Pencak Silat Championship – Abu Dhabi (2025)
Development Impact
- 40+ years involvement in Pencak Silat
- 20+ years as instructor and school leader
- Leadership of 10+ branches in Suriname
- Training and supervision of 200+ practitioners
- Development of athletes and officials at national & international levels
Additional Professional Roles
Policy Advisor – Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs, Suriname
Entrepreneur in sport and education sectors
Advisor on women empowerment through sport
