Get ready for the first Pencak Silat tournament in North America! On June 22, the USA Pencak Silat tournament will hold an official tournament. This tournament is free and open to anyone who has a good understanding of Pencak Silat rules regulated by the International Pencak Silat Federation or PERSILAT. We already have multiple Perguruans in the USA who will be attending the tournament with already around 50 competitors confirmed for the tournament.

Pricing

The price to enter the tournament is $75 USD per competitor. Spectators will be $20 each.

Admittance

Because this is our first tournament, admittance to the tournament is subject to approval. Athletes with a strong background in Pencak Silat or other similar martial arts will be favored over athletes who are newer to the sport.

Location

The tournament will be held at the huge Campus facility 40 minutes from the capital of USA (Washington, DC) in Sterling, Virginia. The location is about 15 minutes from Washington Dulles Airport. There are several hotels in the area for individuals who are coming from out of town.
THE CAMPUS ATHLETICS
100 Powers Court,
Sterling, VA 20166

Note: Depending on the size of the event, we may also use the ADAMS Center facility in Sterling.

Accommodations

Hyatt House is offering us a group discount and also free transportation (shuttle bus) to and from the venue. If you are coming from overseas or out of town, you can use this link to sign up: CLICK TO BOOK ROOM

Address: 45520 Dulles Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166
Phone: (703) 435-9002

Schedule

Tentative schedule for June 22nd

Opening Ceremony – Jurus Tunggal Finals 9am – 10am
Adult Tanding Preliminary Matches 10am – 2pm
Lunch Break 2pm-3pm
Junior Tanding Preliminary Matches 3pm – 4pm
Junior Tanding Final Matches 4pm – 6pm
Pre-Junior Finals 6pm – 8pm
Adult Tanding Final Matches 8pm – 10pm
Awards and Closing Ceremony 10pm – 11pm

Categories

We will have two categories: Tunggal or single person form and Tanding (fighting).

Requirements for Tanding

All participants must wear black Silat uniform to compete. If you do not have access to Pencak Silat uniforms, we will be selling some Silat tops at the tournament to purchase for $40. A generic black martial arts uniform may also be acceptable (subject to approval by judges). Also if you are sparring, please come with a black chest protector. You can order one here on Amazon.

Requirements for Tunggal

  • Ikat/Kain Samping (head piece and batik sarong)
  • Long Knife (Golok or Parang ) size 30 – 40 cm*
  • Toya/Tongkat (rod) made from rattan. Measuring from 150 – 180 cm and the diameter of 2.5 cm – 3.5 cm.*

*Note: if it is too difficult to bring a golok and/or toya, we can provide it, but better to bring your own.

Age Groups

We will have several categories:

  • Adults (18-35)
  • Juniors (14-17)
  • Pre-Junior (10-14)
  • Pre-Teen (8-10).

All matches will be divided by weight class as regulated by Persilat.

Brackets

Brackets will be completed weeks in advance before the tournament so you will know exactly who you will be competing against.

Tournament Details

We plan to have one arena and use electronic scoring. However, depending on the number of competitors, we may increase it to two arenas and possibly multiple days.

Deadline

Registration ends May 1st. Please fill out this form my May 1st if you wish to compete at the tournament. We will ask for your certificate of competition of the course “Understanding Tanding” and a quality photo in martial arts uniform for promotional purposes.

Rules and Regulations

  • The competition rules and regulations are complied with accordance set by the International Pencak Silat Federation (PERSILAT) year of 2012, version 30-8- 2013.
  • The competition will use digital scoring system. If there is any problem
    arisen to the digital scoring system, then the scoring will be done manually.
  • If there is any unsettled decision or problem arisen which is not set in
    the PERSILAT competition rules and regulations, therefore the organizing committee have the right to finalize the decision.
  • Technical Official will refresh about the rules and regulations to the Team Manager one day before the event.

Weighing

  • All Pesilat will be weighed on the registration day to confirm their categories.
  • Every Pesilat should produce a certified medical certificate. If Pesilat
    failed to show the medical certification before weighing will be disqualified from the competition.
  • All athletes must be weighed in 15 minutes before competition.
  • During the weighing, all Pesilat must wear Pencak Silat costume for the
    competition, dry, without sash, without groin guard or any joint guards.

More Information

For more information about the tournament and for international competitors, please email us at usopen@usasilat.org