PENCAK SILAT "CIKALONG"

Martial arts from Cianjur

Origin
Cianjur is a district that is administratively included in West Java. There, precisely in the area Cikalong there is a martial art called "Pencak Silat Cikalong". Name of the martial arts that is closely associated with one of its citizens, Raden Jayaperbata which became known as Haji Ibrahim. He is the person who first introduced the martial arts. Because he came from or residing in Cikalong, the martial arts he created called "Pencak Silat Cikalong".


That said, when it (his day) martial arts is one of the traditional games that are favored by the authorities of Cianjur. In fact, an obligation for them to learn, including Raden Haji Ibrahim. When it was learned that a lot of martial arts because of Abah end of a flow Cimande (martial arts teacher Cimande) can beat the champ of Macao in the Dalem Noh. Raden Haji Ibrahim himself is a person who is not satisfied with what they have. Although he studied martial arts Cimande, he always wants to increase the knowledge of the martial arts. That said, he has been studying martial arts at 17 universities. However, not satisfied until one day he went to Batavia (Jakarta) and studied martial arts there. In Batavia, he not only studied with a teacher but there are three persons, namely:Bang Mahkrup, Bang Kari and Bang Madi. It made the martial arts that have higher and higher. In fact, it can be said to be perfect. However, there is one thing that always bothered him, that is, from a variety of martial arts he had learned it all on attack and kill the opponent. And, it does not comply with humanity. Moreover, given his position as a cleric. For that, armed with martial arts under his rule, he tried to engineer to create the nature of martial arts for self defense and friendship. The result is a martial art as mentioned above, the martial arts Cikalong.


Pencak Silat moves Cikalong
To be able to do martial arts moves Cikalong well, then there are three things that need to be addressed: (1) position, time, equipment, range, movement, and the target must be true and correct, (2) trying to get close to the opponent; and (3) motion to stay away. For more details, the following is a description of the three things that need attention. First, position, time, equipment, range, movement, and the target must be true and correct. Because, if it is not true and correct result was not optimal (not as desired). Second, basic martial arts is a game Cikalong taste by using or distributing of attrition. To be able to execute it properly, then the fighter must try as close as possible Cikalong (attached) to the opponent. Because it is so, then the martial arts known Cikalong some terms, such as: ameng tampelan, usic-tatapelan or harassment. Type of power depends on the sense of many kinds of power and usability. Thus, it can be from the base of the arms, feet, fingers and other limbs. Beatings for example, in the other traditional martial arts (silat than Cikalong) normally power is charged at the beginning of a beating, so that if missed (not on target) the batter will be blown away by his own strength. However, in the arts Cikalong power does not begin at the beginning of a beating, but at the time of the target. If the blow was blocked by the opponent, then quickly pulled back personnel and discharged (as before). Third, any pressure felt by Cikalong fighters should be neutralized as quickly as possible (usually a reflex because it has mastered the flavors). For the record, the martial arts Cikalong no ibing on Disabled (martial arts game is just a cover). However, immediately contain the nature of martial arts is compact and agile. Therefore, it is not in tune with martial drums. Thus, if the fighters have to do ibing, then it does is ngibing ibing Cimande martial. Accordingly, Team Culture Section, Department of Education and Culture Cianjur (2002) says that the current Cikalong ibing is actually just not part of the original martial arts Cikalong. And, this condition often leading to misunderstandings.


Function and Cultural Values
Function of martial arts known as Cikalong this is as well as martial arts and health. Meanwhile, the values ​​contained in it include: patience, accuracy and agility. Reflected in the value of patience is certainly a sense of mastery does not come by itself, but must be learned immediately persistent and full of patience. Values ​​reflected the precision and agility when it should perform movements that are true and correct.


This Adult conditions
In the past, martial Cikalong many fans, especially among young children. However, there is a tendency nowadays is becoming obsolete. This was reflected by the rare appearance in a variety of activities, both in the context of an individual event, the community and to commemorate the great days of national (17 Agustusan). One contributing factor is the reluctance to mempejarinya younger generation, while the pesilatnya, especially the teachers, the elderly. In fact, some of them had died. Generally, the younger generation prefer games or arts and other more easily learned.