The earliest evidence of silat being taught in a structured manner comes from the Sumatra-based empire of Srivijaya where folklore tells that it was created by a woman named Rama Sukana who witnessed a fight between a tiger and a large bird.
The earliest evidence of silat comes from the Sumatra-based empire of Srivijaya where folklore tells that it was created by a woman. This woman is named Rama Sukana. This silat is being taught in a structured manner. This Rama Sukana witnessed a fight between a tiger. This Rama Sukana witnessed a fight between a large bird.