Ryu Seok-Yeol (ed.) Southeast Asian Martial Arts, A Unique and Complex Cultural Phenomenon

Republic of Korea. — ICM and UiTM. — 2011. — 290 p.ICM has published the Southeast Asian Martial Arts – A Unique and Complex Cultural Phenomenon. Addressing martial arts of Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore, it provides an in-depth understanding of UNESCO listed martial arts like: silat, bersilat, Eskrima, Kali, Arnis and pencak (pentjak) silat as well as other fighting arts practiced throughout the southeast Asian region and other indigenous martial elements practiced in various local communities. This publication also suggests a fresh narrative exploring historical developments of Singapore from the perspective of men of martial arts.