Tongkat Silat
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Tongkat Silat is a martial art founded by Maha Guru "Pak Vic" de Thouars, in 1957. The system is a mixture of several martial arts: 1. judo, 2. jujutsu, 3. boxing, 4. Western fencing, Silat Soempat and Serak. It was first introduced to the general public in 1980.
2005 brings a new chapter for the system of Tongkat Silat as it is taught in the greater Los Angeles area of Bellflower, California.
Current head Tongkat Silat teacher Maha Guru "Pak Vic". Guru Horacio Rodriquez is next in Line after Maha Guru Pak Vic. Previous Students who were in the system no longer have the lineage.