Five traditional martial arts in Malaysia, from silat to wushu

The practice of silat in Malaysia can be traced back from the Melaka sultanate. - Filepic

Besides self-defence, martial arts is a great confidence booster and improves your overall athleticism. Pertubuhan Ajaran Baba Buddha Ji Akhada president Kashminder Singh thinks that everybody should learn basic self-defence techniques to keep themselves safe.

“Learning how to defend yourself in any situation is essential as we are exposed to unknown risks each day. It is important to be alert in any environment. Self defence training can also help you go about more confidently, ” said Kashminder, 30.