One of the four principal ground arts within SBL. Buaya develops the posterior core and connects the upper and lower body through slow, continuous movement. It also develops sensitivity, body control and positional pressure.

The words that form the name Silat Buka Lingkaran. The Open Circle reflects fluidity, connection and movement through different ranges and angles. It also represents the continuing nature of learning and development within the art.

A foundational principle of SBL involving twisting and coiling body movement. Gelek helps connect the upper and lower body and supports striking, evasion, changes of angle and transitions.

One of the four principal SBL ground arts. Harimau develops direct, forceful and dynamic ground movement, including explosive movement, striking from different angles and takedown-related movement.

Structured sequences used within Silat to develop movement, technique, coordination and understanding. Jurus provide a framework for exploring principles before developing freer application.

A traditional curved-blade weapon associated with Southeast Asian martial arts. Within SBL it is studied as part of progressive weapons training to develop movement, distance, timing, awareness and control.

The softer and more expressive aspect of Silat. Kembangan uses relaxed, flowing movement to develop balance, rhythm, fluidity, concentration, focus, coordination and awareness.

One of the four principal SBL ground arts. Kucing develops flexibility, agility and explosive ground movement, together with ground striking, rolling, falling and recovery.

A fundamental stance used to develop balance, structure and stability. Within SBL it supports upright movement rather than being treated simply as a fixed position.

One of the four principal SBL ground arts. Kura-Kura develops defensive positioning and escape from the vulnerable position of lying fully on the back, with particular emphasis on abdominal conditioning and time under tension.

The core five-footwork structure used in SBL upright fighting. It develops entries, side-stepping and evasion, retreating, repositioning, range and movement in relation to multiple attackers.

A term associated with the Indonesian archipelago and, depending on context, the wider maritime Southeast Asian region. It provides cultural and geographical context for many Silat traditions.

The stage of SBL ground fighting in which Kucing, Harimau, Buaya and Kura-Kura are brought together in continuous movement so the practitioner can transition between the animal methods as circumstances change.

A collective term commonly used for the traditional martial arts of Indonesia and the wider region. It includes many systems and traditions, which may encompass striking, grappling, takedowns, ground fighting, weapons, forms and expressive movement.

The striking aspect of SBL. Pukulan connects strikes with footwork, body mechanics, timing, angles, defence and continuous movement.

The abbreviated name for Silat Buka Lingkaran, meaning Silat Open Circle. SBL is the expression of Pencak Silat developed by founder and Chief Instructor Alvin Guinanao.

The physical conditioning element of SBL, supporting martial arts training through the development of strength, mobility, endurance, coordination and body control.

A broad term associated with martial arts traditions of Southeast Asia. There are many Silat systems, each with its own history, methods, terminology and expression.

The full name of SBL. The system emphasises fluidity, velocity, connection and movement through different ranges and angles.

A strategic movement pattern introduced during the multiple-attacker phase of the SBL syllabus. It develops positioning, awareness and movement in relation to more than one opponent.