Silat Institute

04/04/2026

09/22/2025

🌟 Ready to try something new? Join us for a special Pencak Silat festival bringing together experts from across the USA! Experience the beauty, power, and diversity of Silat through interactive sessions—from graceful movements to practical self-defense. Open to all levels, this event is your chance to train, connect, and celebrate the culture of Silat. Full schedule & registration: usasilat.org/festival

04/28/2024

In Williamsburg for Silat tournament with Chris Robinson and Carol Marley

04/23/2024

www.silatva.com/camp
Join us for an exhilarating two-week Silat Summer Camp, where each (one-week) session promises a blend of fun, excitement, and the opportunity to learn an incredible and safe martial art from Southeast Asia known as Silat, or more formally, Pencak Silat. Taught by accomplished black belts who have competed and medaled in international Silat tournaments, our program includes a variety of activities from exercises and stretching to games, team activities, and detailed technique training. We are limiting enrollment to a maximum of 20 students per session, with a minimum of 10, ensuring personalized instruction and an optimal learning environment. Apply today to secure your spot!

12/05/2023

Check out our new website!

For over two decades in the Washington DC Area, our school has been a hub for those looking to enhance their physical fitness, learn self-defense, and explore the rich cultural heritage of the unique martial art of Silat.

10/02/2023

04/09/2023

Save the date for the 2nd USA Pencak Silat Festival in the Washington, DC area hosted by the USA Pencak Silat Federation. For more details visit, https://www.usasilat.org/festival/

03/11/2023

Watch video recap from American competitors (representing Silat Institute) at the Sarawak Silat Championship! Part One.