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The philosophy included in each of the moves Totok, Langkah Lima Sangkol, Langkah Lima Tetes
need to be learned wholeheartedly by each pesilat and Langkah Satu (Silo Macan dan Ngayak). Each of
(practitioner of silat). Hence, even though they could those steps holds special meanings. For example, the
possess strong and tough characters, they will still be Langkah Dua means to start every thing with good
humble. “Troktok teaches us bravery, modesty and will and prayer. Langkah Satu means the last step. “It
tawadhu (humility),” explained Heru. become the last step since whatever comes in our
lives, human should take a step to one point which is
If being applied to everyday life, Heru said, the the Almighty Allah,” said Heru, who has a Padepokan
philosophies will teach them how to solve problems Silat Troktok, Sanggar Rumah Kreasi at Ulujami, South
and seek for solutions. He gave the example of Jakarta.
Jurus Angin that holds meaning of spirit to begin
an activity. Jurus Bentak which holds meaning of After the students who learn silat finally mastered
keeping focus to something since human should the moves and steps, they will be given a training
have life goals. Jurus Seliwa, means to prevent dodge for Sambut moves like Bentak, Patah Kaki, Cekikikan,
or avoid threats. “Those moves remind us that life is Guntingan, Kelim, Njiret, Patah Pinggang, Junjang,
like a moving wheel and we have to be ready to face Sabet Kaki and Bendung.
anything in it,” Heru said.
Everyone can learn Silat Troktok as early as possible.
Besides the moves, there are also eight basic steps “The earlier they learn, the stronger the characters
or techniques of self-defense: Langkah Dua, Langkah will develop,” said Heru. So, who are willing to try the
Dua Kurung, Langkah Tiga Kurung, Langkah Empat moves of Betawi Troktok? sya

At Sanggar Rumah
Kreasi, Ulujami,
South Jakarta, Silat
Troktok is being
taught to children
from an early age.
Credit:
Safran H.

9th EDITION 2021
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