PESILAT Pledges

(adapted from the original Indonesian)

Pesilat (Coach and Athlete)’s Pledge

  • I, as a silat coach or athlete, am an individual with noble mind and character.
  • I, as a silat coach or athlete, am an individual who honors one’s fellow man and loves friendship and peace.
  • I, as a silat coach or athlete, am an individual who always thinks and acts positively, is creative and dynamic.
  • I, as a silat coach or athlete, am a knight who upholds truth, honesty and justice, and are always resilient in facing any ordeal and temptation.
  • I, as a silat coach or athlete, am a knight who is always responsible for one’s words and deeds.

Wasit / Juri (Referee and Jury)’s Pledge

I, as the referee and jury of the United States Sport Silat Association hereby declare the pledge:

  • That I, shall sincerely hold the trust and the honor that I accept, with the whole of my self-esteem.
  • That I, shall sincerely obey the rules and regulations of the United States Sport Silat association with responsibility.
  • That I, shall sincerely conduct pencak silat competition honestly and fairly for the sake of the sublimity of the dignity and honor of pencak silat.
  • That I, shall sincerely obey my pledge and if i disavow this pledge, I ought to bear all of the sanctions of it in every respect in body and soul