The Thousand Mask Warrior

Tiger Silke

Minangkabau silat style is said to have begun to be created and developed during the leadership of Datuak Suri Dirajo in 1119 AD in Pariangan, Padangpanjang, the Malay archipelago of the Western Ocean.

At that time this silat formula came from several great teachers or warriors of silat flow from various countries and styles. The first breeder nicknamed Kambiang Utan is thought to have come from the country of Kambuja. The second breeder is called the Campo Tiger which is thought to have come from the Campa area. Pendekar next titled Kuciang Siam as the name suggests, came from the land of the people of Siam, and lastly titled Anjiang Mualim who came from Persia.

The four warriors were the personal bodyguards and confidants of Datuak Suri Dirajo.

It was during this time that the Minangkabau ralek was first mixed with colors from the fighting style and martial movement of the four guards.

The relationship of the Datuk with the guards from various countries can be understood given the hundreds to thousands of years old trade relations between the west coast of the Minangkabau region such as Tiku, Pariaman, Air Bangis, and many others, Bandar Ten and the Kingdom of Indrapura with Gujarat, Persia, Hadhramaut, Egypt, Campa and even up to Madagascar. Of course, it is not impossible that the Minangkabau silat has the influence of the martial arts owned by the four guard warriors.

Silat in Minangkabau is a new concoction of local silat science, coupled with martial arts that come from outside the archipelago. It is known that specifically for the silat step in the typical Minangkabau is the work of the Minangkabau warriors.

The characteristic is a simple silat step but when studied more deeply, Minagkabau ralek steps can be developed in such a way as to be more complicated depending on the needs.

Even one of the greatness of the silek teachers or shrewd pandeka is the person who really understands the secret of the simple silat steps, which are very simple, so that they can process it into forms of silat movement to infinity.

"I was called the Young Tiger Swordsman of Kudangan, because I came from the kingdom of Kudangan on this island founded by Datuk Malikur Besar, came from the Sultanate of Pagarruyung. Blood Daya and Minangku salute to the Thousand Mask Swordsman from the island of Java. However, if I may know, why don't you wear a mask, as people say?" said the swordsman Kudangan.

Jayaseta is not surprised anymore with the attitude of the warriors who always want to show the splendor of their victory if they can beat the warriors in real. In this case, of course Jayaseta the Swordsman of the Thousand Mask should be the one that goes by his own name.

Jayaseta has no intention of satisfying his enemy. He did not intend to wear anything to cover his face as a form of mask.

Seen once the Young Tiger Swordsman Kudangan disappointed and did not want to continue his polite language and bases.

His hands were raised parallel to his shoulders, his fingers were open forming claws, while his horses were so low.

"But those are not the original Tiger sled horses. Let's see if he uses lockdown, catch, or giggle attack techniques. Because as far as I know, the tiger ralek taken from the moves of the Campo Tiger," Siam suddenly told Ireng and Dara Cempaka. It seems that he is quite familiar with one of the styles of this Minang silat.

Ireng and Dara Cempaka only pay attention and prepare themselves from attacks that could have been suddenly carried out by the enemy.

Jayaseta saw the opposing horses as well then took a stance. Unlike before, where he used to not use certain horses, this time, after a long lesson he received from Datuk Mas Kuning, Jayaseta pounced on a few Malay silat flowers. The goal is to assess the opponent's movements, provide a kind of trick, and provide additional movements and attacks through mastery of his own body movements.

The Young Tiger Swordsman Foult catapulted his body like a tiger ambushing a game animal. As expressed by Siam, the silat style that mimics the movement of this tiger uses the power of fingers similar to claws aimed at dangerous parts of the human body. Jayaseta's neckline is the target.

With such claws, the result should be a very dangerous, rapid death.

Jayaseta flicked her hand to fend off. This time is also similar, where he usually tends to berkilah or dodge, instead of directly fending off.

But the movement of the opponent's attack is also not just an opening attack or a cheat. Everything is meant to kill.

The attacks of the swordsman of Minang and Daya are very dangerous. Minang rake moves are as famous as Bugis and Mangkasara silat designed in such a way for its users who go to wander away from their hometowns, not only to defend themselves, but also to defend themselves, but also to paralyze the enemy quickly and precisely.

And it is true, the two attacks of the swordsman Kudangan was indeed targeting the dangerous part of Jayaseta's body. If not careful, Jayaseta's life would have been lost.

Jayaseta retreated and put up the horses again as the Hutton swordsman roared, swept his feet and was about to pierce Jayaseta's eyes with his fingers.

Jayaseta raised one leg and brushed off the second strike. He's back on the back foot. Damn it, thought Jayaseta, this person from the beginning did not plan to try and share knowledge. He wants to kill her!

The Young Tiger Swordsman Hutted back to attack Jayaseta. Again Jayaseta brushed off the attack, but instead of being spared, Jayaseta's arm was locked by the claw-like fingers.

In a single jolt, Jayaseta was thrown forward and immediately rolled dodging the follow-up attack. Jayaseta's arm was scratched by the hardness of the fingers.

Now Jayaseta understands that the silat used does not seem to be pure tiger ralek from the land of Minang. After a long time separated from the Sultanate of Pagarruyung, most likely the original moves are not preserved. As a result, Kudangan silat experts added and united the silat moves obtained by the Daya tribe people in Kudangan itself.

The claws of the tiger from Minang were converted into claws of clouded leopards that were closer than the Malay land tiger. His movements became even more wild and aimed at killing. Perhaps this is due to the first group of Grand Malikur Datuk must face the powerful and frightening brackets, so the moves of Pagarruyung and tiger ralek must also be adjusted and developed.

The Young Tiger Swordsman smiled seeing that his enemy could be touched, even seeming to be injured. Only, his pride faded a little when Jayaseta this time who attacked him suddenly. He did not think that the opponent would do this.

The swordsman even had to retreat three steps when Jayaseta's fist targeted his chest and face.

Not to be ashamed of being surprised, the Young Tiger Swordsman lowered his head and then returned to chanting with his claws that were returned to Jayaseta's neck.

Both the swordsman's eyes on his handsome face were rounded, when he knew that even the tiger's razor using the claws of the clouded tiger was successfully locked Jayaseta. Jayaseta's fingers also form claws, but wider, tiger claws that are closer to the original style of Minang rails.

The claws of tiger Jayaseta tucked in his opponent's fingers and bent them so that the Young Tiger Swordsman felt an ache in his fingers. His own body became lowered due to the strength of the lock.

Not thinking about letting go of this lock, with one hand to the other, Jayaseta twists the same arm and slams it.

The warrior was thrown three spears away. He immediately got up and prepared his low horses.

A sudden sting was felt, when he saw that his arm was injured by Jayaseta's claws. The fingers of the enemy are clearly visible there.

The Young Tiger Swordsman Snorted. Anger had reached the top of his head seemed to want to break out.

He plucked the kerambit from its sheath tucked in the back of the waist. Without waiting for another cue, he threw his body to attack Jayaseta with sharp shiny kerambit blades ready to tear the enemy's body.