Martial Arts Research Systems

Maphilindo Silat curriculum

Introduction

The MARS approach is simple, it is forever changing and

evolving. With that said please learn this material and
understand that like life, it is forever growing and changing.

What the MARS association strives for is people of high

character and morality. MARS will seek a students dismissal
for any person who abuses there skills.

History

Maphilindo Silat is a compilation of the Malaysian,

Philippines and the Indonesian martial arts. The MARS
curriculum is a compilation of the systems compiled
primarily by Guro Dan Inosanto. Ron Balicki began his
training with Dan Inosanto in 1982.

Through Dan Inosanto, Ron was introduced to Indonesian

systems such as:

Bersilat
Kuntao Silat
Pekiti Tershia
Bukti Negara
Filipino Kali Pentchak Silat
Suntokan
Pag Kali Kali
Sikaron
Panantukan
Mande Muda
Serak
Kari Silat
Buno
Pukalon Penjak Silat
Penchak Silat

Through all these respective systems MARS continues to

evolve. MARS continues to search out more information
placing the association and students involved in MARS in a
mode of continual growth.

Instructors who influenced Guro Dan Inosanto's Maphilindo

Silat:

Pendekar Herman Suwanda

Guro Rita Suwanda
Pendekar Akiat
Pendekar Eddie Mustafha
Pendekar Surada "Eddie" Jafari
Pendekar Paul De Thouras
Maha Guro Victor De Thouras
Pendekar John Dejunges
Tuhan Guro Leo Gaji
Guro lucky Lukay

Ron Balicki received personal instruction from the following

instructors:

Guro Dan Inosanto

Larry Lindenmann
Pendekar Herman Suwanda
Guro Rita Suwanda
Pendekar Akiat
Pendekar Paul De Thouras
Maha Guro Victor De Thouras
Guro Ted Lukay

Situation, politics and hurt feelings.

Through the years of study there are times that people fall
out of favor with each other. Ron Balicki, like Dan Inosanto
have fallen out of favor with some of these great men. It is
still important for Ron Balicki and the Martial Arts Research
System association to pay respect and acknowledge all it's
influences those that we still train with, influences of the past
that have grown apart and some who have past away.

Philosophy

A Silat practitioner is bound by no rules. So, the need for

sportsmanship is of no consequence to the practitioner.

Basic stance position differs from that of a western boxer.

Although at times it may look the same, there are
fundamental and philosophical differences that a Silat
practitioner strives for that a boxer need not deal with. For
instance a Silat practitioner is more a gorilla style fighter
where a boxer is a sport fighter.

Targets and weapons will differ dramatically from that of a

boxer or sport martial artist. Eyes, groin and an opponents
joints are all valid targets and are looked upon as preferable
target to seek. Weapons such as knives, swords, sticks,
staffs and projectile weapons will be covered as the student
progresses.
Triple A

A Silat practitioner in MARS is taught the theory of "Triple A."

Accept
A Silat practitioner must accept things for what they are.

Adapt
A Silat practitioner must adapt to the truth of the obstacle
he/she must overcome.

Act
A Silat practitioner must act and overcome.

1) Basic Stance
A Silat practitioner keeps a low stance preferably to hug the
ground. It is believed that there is more stability in a low
crouch versus standing tall. A Silat practitioner is always
ready to take the fight to the ground. If you should fall while
fighting it is believed in Silat that by being in a low stance
you are already more likely to prevent injury should a fall or
trip were to happen.

Sempak - Dempak
The Sempak and Dempak is the sitting position that you will
fall into. It is used for aggression and defense in a
confrontation.

Sempak
When the practitioner retreats down in to the sitting position.

Dempak
When the practitioner advances forward dropping into the
sitting position.

Age or injury may be a factor in how far down a practitioner

will drop their level. There is no right or wrong in this
instant. The drop will differ as to the practitioners ability and
flexibility. Like in Yoga there is no perfect pose. Each
person does their best and should challenge themselves.

2) Terms

Due to how many martial arts systems and influences MARS

has drawn from it is hard to place one phrase or term to a
large number of techniques. MARS has narrowed down many
of the terms down so the practitioner can more easily follow
the curriculum. Out of respect MARS tries to give respect to
all the martial arts systems that it draws from.

3) Basic Terminology

Adat The written and unwritten code of conduct

Buah Fruit of the art
Dalem Inside
Dempak Forward drop
Hari Mau Tiger
Kaki Leg
Kinjit Compression
Kunchi - Kunsi Lock
Lanka Footwork pattern
Luar Outside
Myne Po The art of fight
Pitchihan A piece of the puzzle
Pukalan To fight
Puter Kepala Turn head throw
Sapu Sweep
Sikurum Footwork map
Sempak Retreating drop
Siko Knee
Tarik Kepala Pull head throw
Tiga Triangle
Trima Kasi Thank You

Testing
Note:

A person who already tested in the MARS Filipino Kali

curriculum will already be credited for the testing in
Maphilindo Silat.

Testing must be preformed in front of Ron Balicki unless

there has been another arrangement has been previously
made by Ron Balicki and said adjunct tester.

Student must preform all material unless student is not

physically competent due to injury or other physical reason
why said person is unable to preform said technique.

If a student is unable to preform a technique they must

advise Ron Balicki before test.
 Salutation

Filipino Kali

4 Count Bow

I come with an open heart and an open mind.

I present myself to the best of my ability
I extend the hand of friendship over the hand of war
May we shed no blood

12 Count Bow

Bukti Negara

I present myself to the creator.

In the beginning I present myself to the best of my
ability.
I ask to receive from the creator in the knowledge of
the art.
I receive fro the creator the things that I do not use or
understand.
So that I can engrave them in heart until the end.

Maphilindo

Trima Kasi
Beginning Level 1

1) Must test from the MARS curriculum Kali Beginning

level 1 Panantukan (empty hand) material.

2) Silat Hand Sectors
A) Outside sectors 1 through 4
B) Inside sectors 1 though 3

3) Silat Foot Sectors

A) 1 through 6

4) Silat Footwork
A) Triangle
1) Walk the male triangle
2) Walk the female triangle
C) Sempac / Dempac

4) Silat Leg Hook Position

A) 1 through 3

5) Silat Sitting position

A) Windshield Wiper
B) Rocking Chair
Beginning Level 2

1) Must test from the MARS curriculum Kali Beginning

level 2 Panantukan (empty hand) material.

2) Silat Hand Sectors
A) Outside sectors 1 through 7
B) Inside sectors 1 though 5

3) Silat Position Sectors

A) 1 through 6
1) Kneeling
2) Lying

4) Silat Footwork
A) Triangle
1) Walk the full male triangle
2) Walk the full female triangle
3) stair case

4) Silat Leg Hook Position

A) 1 through 6

5) Silat Throws
A) Puter Kepala
B) Biset Luar
C) Sapu Luar

6) Silat Sitting position

A) Turn Arounds from kneeling position
B) Turn Arounds with round kick
Beginning Level 3

Panantukan
1) Must test from the MARS curriculum Kali Beginning
level 3 Panantukan (empty hand) material.

2) Silat Throws
A) Tarik Kepala
B) Biset Dalem
C) Sapu Dalem

3) Silat Leg Hook Position

A) Move from position to position while partner
performs Humpak Pa Iwass

4) Kali Locking
A) Lock flow 1 to 4

5) Bukti Negara
A) Juru 1 and 2

6) Silat Sitting position

A) Turn Arounds 1 through 6
Beginning Level 4

1) Must test from the MARS curriculum Kali Beginning

level 4 Panantukan (empty hand) material.

2) Silat Throws
A) Kinjit Siko
B) Kinkit Kaki

3) Silat Leg Hook Position

A) Shoot the Tunnel

4) Kali Locking
A) Lock flow 1 to 8

5) Bukti Negara
A) Juru 1 through 4

6) Silat Sambut Bukti Negara

A) 1 and 2

7) Silat Sitting position

A) Turn Arounds 1 through 8
Intermediate Level 1

1) Must test from the MARS curriculum Kali Intermediate

level 1 Panantukan (empty hand) material.

2) Silat Sitting position
A) Turn Arounds 1 through 10

3) Silat Leg Hook Position

A) Shoot the Tunnel transfer from leg to leg.

4)) Kali Locking

A) Lock flow 1 to 12

5) Kali Sayo
A) Sayo 1 and 2

6) Silat Sambut Bukti Negara

A) 1 and 4

7) Silat Throws
A) Quarter Biset

8) Silat Kembangan
A) Palaradon part 1A
Intermediate Level 2

1) Must test from the MARS curriculum Kali Intermediate

level 2 Panantukan (empty hand) material.

2) Silat Sitting position
A) Turn Arounds 1 through 12

3) Kali Hubad with feet

A) 1 for 1

4) Mande Muda Hand Entries

A) 1 and 2

5) Kali Sayo
A) Sayo 1 and 4

6) Silat Sambut Bukti Negara

A) 1 and 6

7) Silat Puter Kepala

A) Full
B) Half
C) Split
D) Reverse Split
Intermediate Level 3

1) Must test from the MARS curriculum Kali Intermediate

level 3 Panantukan (empty hand) material.

2) Mande Muda
A) Kuda Kuda

3) Kali Hubad with feet

A) Locking 1 and 2

4) Mande Muda Hand Entries

A) 1 through 4

5) Silat Sambut Bukti Negara

A) 1 and 8

7) Bukti Negara
A) Walk the Puter Kepala
B) Walk the Kinjit Siko
C) Walk the Sapu Dalem
D) Walk the Sapu Luar

8) Kuntao Silat
A) Cut the chicken split entry
B) Cut the chicken outside entry

9) Mande Muda
A) Hari Mau
A) Anak Hari Mau
Intermediate Level 4

1) Must test from the MARS curriculum Kali Intermediate

level 4 Panantukan (empty hand) material.

2) Mande Muda Kari right
A) 1 through 10

3) Kali Hand Sectors

A) 1 through 6

4) Mande Muda Hand Entries

A) 1 through 6

5) Silat Sambut
A) Serak 1
B) Bukti Negara 1 new

7) Bukti Negara
A) Walk the Biset Dalem
B) Walk the Biset Luar
C) Walk the Quarter Biset

8) Kuntao Silat
A) Cut the chicken to bicep destruction
B) Cut the chicken to under arm scoop takedown
Advanced Level 1

1) Must test from the MARS curriculum Kali Advanced

level 1 Panantukan (empty hand) material.

2) Mande Muda Kari right
A) 1 through 18

3) Kali Lacosta 40
A) 1 through 10

4) Mande Muda Hand Entries

A) 1 through 8

5) Bersilat Buah
A) 1 and 2

7) Bukti Negara
A) Walk all previous throws tested combined (mix
order)

8) Kuntao Silat
A) Cut the chicken Dumog

9) Mande Muda Takedowns

A) Elbow to hip
B) Arm drag down to pancake

10) Mande Muda Sarong
A) Entries
1) Outside
2) Inside
3) Split
Advanced Level 2

1) Must test from the MARS curriculum Kali Advanced

level 2 Panantukan (empty hand) material.

2) Mande Muda Kari right
A) 1 through 26

3) Kali Lacosta 40
A) 1 through 20

4) Mande Muda Hand Entries

A) 1 through 10

5) Bersilat Buah
A) 1 and 4

7) Kali Lacosta 1, 2 , 3
A) 1 and 2

8) Mande Muda
A) Siliwa

9) Mande Muda Takedowns

A) Elbow to hip series
Advanced Level 3

1) Must test from the MARS curriculum Kali Advanced

level 3 Panantukan (empty hand) material.

2) Mande Muda Kari right
A) 1 through 30

3) Kali Lacosta 40
A) 1 through 30

4) Mande Muda Hand Entries

A) 1 through 14

5) Bersilat Buah
A) 1 and 6

7) Kali Lacosta 1, 2 , 3
A) 1 and 4

8) Mande Muda
A) Siliwa version 2

9) Mande Muda
A) Kinjit Kaki walk
Advanced Level 4

1) Must test from the MARS curriculum Kali Advanced

level 4 Panantukan (empty hand) material.

2) Mande Muda Kari right
A) 1 through 36

3) Kali Lacosta 40
A) 1 through 40

4) Mande Muda Hand Entries

A) 1 through 20

5) Bersilat Buah
A) 1 and 8

7) Kali Lacosta 1, 2 , 3
A) 1 and 6