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The International Pencak Silat Federation (PERSILAT) is the sole international governing body for the sport and culture of Pencak Silat. Founded on March 11, 1980, in Jakarta, Indonesia, PERSILAT is dedicated to preserving the authenticity of this diverse martial art while propelling it onto the global stage.

Our Vision

To establish Pencak Silat as a globally recognized UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and a premier Olympic sport, inspiring humanity through the values of brotherhood, artistic expression, and sportsmanship.

"Pencak Silat is not just a martial art; it is a bridge of friendship that connects nations."

Our Mission Pillars

Preservation

To safeguard the original techniques, philosophy, and cultural roots of Pencak Silat amidst modernization.

Expansion

To propagate Pencak Silat across all five continents, establishing active federations in every region.

Excellence

To standardize rules and regulations, ensuring the highest level of competitive integrity and athlete safety.

Our Core Values

Brotherhood

We believe in the power of unity. Pencak Silat binds us together as a global family, transcending borders, cultures, and backgrounds to foster eternal friendship and mutual respect.

Art & Culture

Preserving the aesthetic elegance of our heritage. We honor the rhythmic beauty and traditional wisdom embedded in every movement, ensuring our cultural legacy thrives.

Self Defense

The integrity to protect oneself and others. We cultivate skill not for aggression, but for confidence, safety, and the responsible defense of truth and justice.'

Mental Spiritual

Building noble character. Beyond physical prowess, we strive for inner peace, piety, and the development of a strong, virtuous spirit that contributes positively to humanity.

Central Board Structure

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Patron

PRESIDENTHE. PRABOWO SUBIANTO .INA

Council of Sesepuh

Council of Penyantun

Deputy Mr. Sugiono .INA

Deputy Mr. Datuk Wira Megat Zulkarnain .MAS

Deputy Mr. Abdullah Shafiie Mohd Sidik .SGP

Deputy Hj. Abdul Razak bin Hj. Md. Dali .BRU

Executive ChairmanMr. Benny Sumarsono .INA

TreasurerMr. Abdul Aziz .INA

Vice Treasurer

Secretary GeneralMr. Teddy Suratmadji .INA

Vice Secretary GeneralMr. Arko Murjoko .INA

Discipline Commission

Sec Gen IPSI
Sec Gen PERSISI
Sec Gen PESAKA
Sec Gen PERSIB

Organization Affairs

Chairman

Mr. Dwi Soetjipto .ina

Mohd. Shah Hashim .sgp
Alief Ramadhan .ina
Homayoun Khorram .iri

Technical

Chairwoman

Ms. Bibi Aisyah .mas

Dr. Rony Syaifullah, M.Pd. .ina
Mr. Hj. Abd. Rahman bin Hj. Mahali .bru
Mr. Zaihan Mohd Isa .mas

Artistic Pencak Silat

Chairwoman

Mrs. Diana Kasanggali .ned

Mr. Nabil Haroen .ina
Mr. Prof. Indra Yudha .ina
Mr. Prof. Hamid Slimi .can

Public Relation

Chairwoman

Mrs. Prince Jacel Kiram .phi

Mr. Jake Richter .usa
Mrs. Zulaiha Nurhasanah .ina
Mr. Arul Sahrul bin Hj Md Daud .mas

Promotion & Marketing

Chairwoman

Mrs. Florence Wangsabesari .sur

Mr. Mohammad Iqbal
Mr. Mirzaev Temur Alimovich .uzb
Mrs. Ratna Nila Juwita .ina

Fund Rising

Chairman

Mr. Simon Aloysius Mantiri .ina

Mr. Osama Kokandy .ksa
Mr. Dato Khairudin Samad .mas
Mr. Hj Zabidi bin Ali .mas

Referee-Jury Institution

Chairwoman

Mrs. Titih Hayati .ina

Mr. Lino Baldevarona .phi
Mr. Hj. Jamudin bin Hj. MD Tahir .bru
Mr. Moh. Hairil bin Moh. Tahuri .mas

Coach Institution

Chairman

Mr. Dr. Indro Catur .ina

Prof. Dr. Johansyah Lubis M.Pd. .ina
Drs. Ferry Hendarsin .ina
Mrs. Hi. Dahliana .ina

R & D Institution

Chairman

Prof. Siswantoyo .ina

Mr. Olivier Blanquaert .ned
Mr. Hyungki Cho .kor
Mr. Sekfane Lahcene .alg

Sport Integrity

Chairman

Mr. dr. Pande Putu, Sp.GK .ina

Mrs. Puteri Ayu Maharani .ina
Mr. Hugo Panji .ina
Ms. Devi Sagita Ratri .ina

Medical Sport

Chairman

Mr. dr. Fits Gerald Patty, MM .ina

ASIAZainuddin Amali .INA

AFRICASekfane Lahcene .ALG

EUROPEAidinal Al Rashid .GBR

AMERICAJake Richter .USA

OCEANIA

COMMONWEALTHDatuk Wira Megat Zulkarnain .MAS

MENAOsama Kokandy .KSA

Regional Federations

Zainuddin Amali .INA

Afghanistan (AFG)
Bangladesh (BAN)
Bhutan (BHU)
Brunei (BRU)
Cambodia (CAM)
China (CHN)
Chinese Taipei
India (IND)
Indonesia (INA)
Iran (IRI)
Iraq (IRǪ)
Japan (JPN)
Jordan (JOR)
Kazakhstan (KAZ)
Kuwait (KUW)
Kyrgyzstan (KGZ)
Laos (LAO)
Lebanon (LIB)
Macau (MAC)
Malaysia (MAS)
Myanmar (MYA)
Nepal (NEP
Oman (OMA)
Pakistan (PAK)
Philippines (PHI)
Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Singapore (SGP)
South Korea (KOR)
Sri Lanka (SRI)
Syria (SYR)
Tajikistan (TJK)
Thailand (THA)
Timor-Leste (TLS)
Turkmenistan (TKM)
United Arab Emirates - UAE
Uzbekistan (UZB)
Vietnam (VIE)
Yemen (YEM)

Sekfane Lahcene .ALG

Algeria (ALG)
Egypt (EGY)
Ghana (GHA)
Kenya (KEN)
Mauritania (MTN)
Mauritius (MRI)
Morocco (MAR)
Niger (NIG)
Nigeria (NGR)
Senegal (SEN)
South Africa (RSA)
Sudan (SUD)
Tunisia (TUN)
Uganda (UGA)

Aidinal Al Rashid .GBR

Armenia (ARM)
Austria (AUT)
Azerbaijan (AZE)
Belgium (BEL)
Cyprus (CYP)
Estonia
France (FRA)
Germany (GER)
Greece (GRE)
Italy (ITA)
Latvia (LAT)
Moldova (MDA)
Netherlands (NED)
Portugal (POR)
Russia (RUS)
Serbia (SRB)
Slovakia (SVK)
Spain (ESP)
Switzerland (SUI)
Turkiye (TUR)
Ukraine (UKR)
United Kingdom (UK)

Jake Richter .USA

Argentina (ARG)
Brazil (BRA)
Canada (CAN)
Chile (CHI)
Ecuador (ECU)
Suriname (SUR)
United States (USA)

Datuk Wira Megat Zulkarnain .MAS

Australia
Bangladesh
Brunei
Canada
Cyprus
Ghana
India
Kenya
Malaysia
Nigeria
Pakistan
Singapore
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Uganda
United Kingdom

Osama Kokandy .KSA

Algeria
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Morocco
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Tunisia
United Arab Emirates
Yemen