Monday, April 30, 2007

Philosophy

The Art of self-defense
Each eastern self-defense art is based on a philosophy with an associated code of ethics. This also applies to Pentjak Silat. The practice of a self-defense art has the objective of helping the student develop a forthright character by living according to the fundamental norms and values of the art. The student strives for harmony in body and spirit, in intellect and emotion.

The Art of self-defense
Each eastern self-defense art is based on a philosophy with an associated code of ethics. This also applies to Pentjak Silat. The practice of a self-defense art has the objective of helping the student develop a forthright character by living according to the fundamental norms and values of the art. The student strives for harmony in body and spirit, in intellect and emotion.
Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate is a way of living, a life’s path. The element of sport is just a small aspect, one of the many stones from which the path of the PSHT is paved. With this broader approach, the Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate is not a fighting sport but a fighting art. A fighting sport is a struggle with another. A fighting art is a struggle with oneself.
Basic rules
Striving toward harmony in body and mind, the Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate is founded on five basic principles:
  1. Persaudaraan (Brotherhood or fraternity)
  2. Olahraga (Sport)
  3. Bela Diri (self-Defense)
  4. Seni Budaya ( Art and culture )
  5. Kerohanian ke SH an (Spiritual Development)

The complete philosophy of the Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate can be seen in the symbols of the PSHT emblem.

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