About Us

Down the trodden path…

Many have walked this path, path of the past warriors, to a wonderful abode set in Nanyang Technological University. An institution of Silat, for those not only with a strong will but also a stronger heart…

The NTU Silat Club was founded on 31st January ‘02, by pioneer, Muhammad Rizlan. Its objective is to advocate Pencak Silat as a healthy and engaging sport for all NTU and NIE students. After a long and hard day of schoolwork, what better than Silat to alleviate all the stress. It is also essential for us students to lead a healthy lifestyle and Silat is just the sport to help you exercise and keep your fitness in check! In addition, much emphasis is placed on discipline during training, which aids in developing the mental strength of every individual. Our members find that they are able to focus and manage their time better in their studies after joining our club.

Today, under the expert helmship of Coach, Ilyas Hakim as well as dedication from its members, NTU Silat Club has developed and come a long way since it was founded.

Our club is an active supporter of Silat at the tertiary level and paricipates in the annual Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic (IVP) Invitational Silat Championship. We have successfully hosted this championship in June 2004. On top of that, we have recently taken part in the IVP Championship held at the National University of Singapore in June this year and are proud to bring back 3 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals; placing this small NTU team fourth overall in the medal standing . Congratulations, NTU Silat!

Our club is defined by its strong team spirit and camaraderie among its members. Throughout the whole of academic year 2006-2007, we have had many activities such as Team Bonding and IVP Training camps, Charity Outreach at Darul Ma’wa and also Hari Raya Outing. Besides that, we have put up several performances such as during NTU Recruitment Fair, NTU Heritage Walk and also a performance in front of guests from Malaysia in NIE, to showcase Silat to the public.

For this new academic year 2007-2008, NTU Silat Club hopes to continue to mature and reach greater heights. We hope to recruit many fresh warriors, to join us and shall carry on the proud tradition of the past warriors who have walked down this same path…

~ I seek not only to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; I seek the things they sought. ~