Silat Pertempuran Tangkapan

The Tangkapan of Pencak Silat Pertempuran are the method that we use to alter the timing of an attack by an adversary and to assume, alter, or change the timing and rhythm of the battle.

Tangkapan as taught in Pencak Silat Pertempuran is a general term used to describe a category of several different components, all of which are inter-related and overlapping. Each component is a variation of the others and is used as a means to highlight other possibilities for catching.

The various components of Tangkapan are: Tangkapan, Pencegah Tangan, Penjebakan, and Pertukaran. Tangkapan can generally be used in either offensive or defensive movements since, fundamentally, there is no differentiation for a Pencak Silat Pertempuran Pesilat. All movements are used with the sole intention of being offensive in nature.