Basic Silat Knife Drills

Master the blade. Sharpen the soul.

Basic Silat Knife Drills is a comprehensive 127-page guide to traditional Malay knife combat, authored by Ilmi Khalid — Silat teacher, storyteller, and founder of Seni Bilah Melayu Silat Academy.

Inside, you’ll find:

• ✅ 30+ structured solo drills for the pisau belati knife
• ✅ Detailed step-by-step instructions with footwork, timing, and targets
• ✅ Realistic striking angles for attack training
• ✅ Breathwork and cooldown section to end each session with purpose
• ✅ Warrior stories to inspire — including legends like Nusaybah bint Ka‘b, Hang Tuah, and Adruja Wijayamala
• ✅ Islamic reflections on ethics, control, and the path of the warrior

This is more than just a workout. It’s a manual of discipline, a tribute to the braves, and a weapon of knowledge passed on through centuries.

Perfect for:

• Martial artists seeking authentic Silat drills
• Instructors looking to strengthen fundamentals and enhance curriculum
• Anyone training with a safe practice knife

Testimonials:

• "This is a must read for the Serious Silat Practitioners. That is looking for a book that has True Historical value and a good basic approach to Belati training."

Sijo James E. Smith,

American Institute of Martial Arts,

Houston, USA

• "Awesome! Simple writing, easy to understand and straight to the point!"

Skyz

Silat 2 Hari Practitioner

Cyberjaya, Malaysia

• "The ebook is amazing and more than worth the price- the explanations accompanying the photos are crystal clear!"

KC Nazari

Martial Arts Activist

Puchong, Malaysia