The Strategy and Tactics of Silat Lincah

Silat is the extremely beautiful and effective Malay art of self defence. This secretive, holistic and diverse art is designed to be quick to learn by people of good character in a safe and friendly atmosphere.
Silat Lincah is one of the main styles of Silat in Malaysia. It was founded by the Maha Guru Tan Sri Datuk Wira Haji Omardin Bin Maiju. His representative (Wakil Maha Guru) is Paduka Glenn Lobo who is based in Luton. Lincah means “agile” or “nimble” and places emphasis on footwork and positioning.
STRATEGY
There are 6 main strategies that are taught to students in Silat Lincah. As you can guess from the meaning of Lincah, these strategies relate to where you position yourself in relation to your opponent. If your opponent was to throw a punch at your face, then the first strategy would be to move to the outside (flank). The second strategy would be to extend the distance and use a kick. The third strategy would be to move to the inside. The fourth strategy goes under and takes the leg(s) out. The fifth strategy goes over the arm and attacks the neck and the sixth strategy comes under the arm and attacks the neck.
TACTICS
The tactics are the actual techniques used in Silat Lincah. These are divided into Buah’s and Pecahan’s. Buah means “fruit” and refers to the fundamental or core techniques of Silat. In Silat Lincah, there is a Buah that demonstrates each of the strategies. The Buah’s are the most consistent techniques that are taught by Silat Lincah teachers and these techniques identify the style. They are the building blocks and understanding them is essential before moving on to the Pecahan’s. Pecahan means “to break open (the fruit)” and refers to the extensions, variations and alternatives to each of the Buah’s. They are techniques that follow the same strategy as the Buah’s. In Malaysia, it would be common for a Silat Lincah teacher to specialise in teaching 2 or 3 Pecahan’s for each Buah. The Pecahan’s are a lot less consistent than the Buah’s, as teachers in Malaysia tend to teach what they know or favour.
Through Paduka Glenn Lobo’s extensive training in Malaysia, and with the help and approval of the Maha Guru, he has collected, learnt, and categorised 7 Pecahan’s for each of the 6 main Buah’s. This is a far more structured and extensive syllabus than is normally taught in Malaysia. You would obviously learn more advanced variations as you rise up through the ranks of Silat Lincah.
For people who have a genuine desire and commitment to learn and teach Silat, please contact Glenn Lobo.