The Thousand Mask Warrior

Two Straw Rope Threads

In contrast to Ng Ying Gung Fu or also known as Wu Xinng - five elements, Chinese silat that imitates the movements of five animals namely tigers, cranes or storks, leopard, and tiger, snakes and dragons, silats in the archipelago tend not to actually mimic the movements of animals outwardly. Silat archipelago such as Malay, Javanese, Bugis or even Daya tribes on the island of Tanjung Pura tend to take philosophy, essence and symbol of the animal movement. Although indeed some styles of silat really imitate animal movements, for example the use of fingers as tiger claws, or knuckles in place of bull horns.

This Gayong Pattani Silat, for example. It takes the agility of an ape in its silat movements, instead of doing the behavior of an ape crouching, jumping, even scratching his head as in many Chinese silat moves. In Chinese silats, especially those studied by Buddhist priests in Shaolin, they used three fingers as imitations of dragon claws, whereas Jonah in his Gayong Pattani silat style takes the clay and strong elements of a dragon, the, so that the movement of the nurse tends to play all parts of his body that move smoothly avoid the opponent's attack and reply with the same nimble.

So, the last technique that has not been used is the use of tiger elements. Jayaseta was full of every move and movement of Jonah. He was even able to formulate the Gayong silat or Pattani Tiger silat so that he was not only able to imitate, but also guess the shape of the movement and movement that might be done.

Then things became tense for Jonah. He was amazed by what Jayaseta had just said. The spectators, the disciples still cheered him, excited to see that he might have the upper hand and had a chance to win this match. Though he already felt threatened because the enemy he faced was not at his level but far above him.

On one hand he was sure that he would be defeated, but on the other, his short blood was so bubbling. He wanted to know exactly what steps Jayaseta would take when he found out that the last move he had not used was the tiger style.

Datuk Mas Kuning glanced at Dara Cempaka who was watching her husband solemnly. "You're not worried, are you, granddaughter?" said slowly.

Dara Cempaka jerked a little. He looked back at the grandfather and smiled. "Of course not, Grandpa. I'm studying how Jayaseta's brother is able to understand the opponents' moves well and melts them in his own manager" said the girl proudly.

***

Jonah really did not expect that his attack had been studied by Jayaseta exactly the same. Jayaseta jumped forward, then turned full quickly so that both of his fists could be smashed as hard and fast as possible by utilizing his body's rotation. This is a style that mimics the ferocity of a tiger in the styles of Gayong Pattani.

Jonah himself had only done half of his round when his waist and chest were hit by Jayaseta's double streak with the style of tiger style that he mastered.

Jonah's body jerked backwards and fell rolling.

When Yunus regained consciousness, he was surrounded by college students, some guests including Jayaseta, the other three Gayong Malay Tigers and of course the teacher Baharuddin Labbiri.

Jonah stood up. He ignored the dizziness in his head and the pain in his body. "How long have I been unconscious?" yunus said worriedly.

"Ah, what a pity you've woken up, Jonah. Only for at least three kunyahan betel," said Mansur meledek.

All laughed, more to the feeling of relief because Jonah had recovered because he was unconscious after being attacked Jayaseta.

"I lost, Jayaseta, obviously" said Jonah, not to be ashamed. He really lost at all. Why feel ashamed? He has done his best anyway. Jayaseta is far above him.

Jayaseta hugged Jonah for a moment warmly. "You taught me a valuable lesson, Jonah, my brother. And your resistance is also amazing" Jayaseta said.

Jonah smiled shyly. But then he looked at the teacher, "Tun Datuk Guru, it is time for you to fight Jayaseta, the warrior. We want to see you defeated by it. It must be satisfying to see our teacher fight this adipient swordsman" he said. Sounds presumptuous. However, it seems that the nature of Baharuddin Labbiri as a warm, friendly and non-rigid teacher creates a culture of respect although not only on the rigidity of the rules of the relationship between teachers and students.

Baharuddin Labbiri looked at his disciples who all seemed to agree with what Jonah said. He scratched his non-itchy head, then nodded steadily. "Good, fine. You're all insolent students. Look carefully at how a Baharuddin Labbiri shines. And you can also see the ability of this student of yours, Datuk," Baharuddin Labbiri said this time to Datuk Mas Kuning who replied with a gaze and a faint smile full of pride.

The four students smiled wryly. The words of Jonah who had the tone of a challenge earlier were clearly a mere joke because even the four understood how powerful the teacher was. The silat ability of each of the four Malay Gayong Tigers was obtained all from their teachers. Meaning it can be said, the teacher mastered all the silat moves they mastered, even far above them anyway, because they themselves are still in the stage of perfecting their silat as well.

That is why anyone would want to see the lunge of Baharuddin Labbiri in fighting foreigners who are found to have a science of kanuragan that can not be taken lightly and seen one eye.

So, retire today when they are given the chance

***

Baharuddin Labbiri tied the sarong on his plate to form a kind of loincloth. Behind it, long cloth trousers were raised as high as calves. He also then rolled the cloth on the second part of his arm up above the elbow.

"Just give me a moment, Jayaseta," he told Jayaseta, who looked at him with interest.

Baharuddin Labbiri took two threads of straw rope from a room, then came back and wrapped his arms with the rope so as to form a kind of glove that opened only in fingers and elbows. When he finished, he smacked his fists together to feel his bond.

"Well, I'm ready. Let's just start, Jayaseta" Baharuddin Labbiri said casually, but his gaze looked mischievous and bengal.

Jayaseta is still trying to guess what's going on. What kind of silat would this Bugis man use against him? The guru's clothes, tools and preparations were not known to Jayaseta at all, it was noon for Jayaseta.

Datuk Mas Kuning chuckled. Instead, he understood what his former student wanted to do. Dara Cempaka even had to look at her grandfather and wonder. "This time, your husband will learn an indispensable lesson on our journey, Dara. Believe me," said the grandfather steady.

Dara Cempaka has her beautiful eyes. "Coughs really don't want to give me any explanation? Little stuff? It seems that after I was married to Jayaseta's brother, Datuk had completely forgotten that I was Datuk's student anyway. Of the various Malay silat fighting styles, Datuk did not introduce this type. Isn't that right, Grandpa?" said Dara Cempaka to the Datuk.

"Ah, Sara. Not so," said Datuk Mas Kuning. He sighed. "Okay, okay. Grandpa will explain a little to you. But not more. Grandpa doesn't want to ruin the surprise."

Dara Cempaka nodded excitedly.

"The fighting style that Labbiri will use is known in the Malay world as Silat Tomoi."

"Tomoi Lightning?" Dara Cempaka imitated.

"Yes, Dara. Silat Tomoi is better known in coastal Malay lands in the North bordering the land of the Siamese people such as Kelelancan and Terengganu. This silat is also called Muay Yawi."

Dara Cempaka watched carefully the speech of the Datuk while watching Baharuddin Labbiri who walked to the middle of the field.

"Silat Tomoi can actually be said to be the silat of the Siamese, Burmese and Khmer people used by the Malays. If in the Malay world we call our nation's martial arts as silat, the Siam people have their own martial arts which, although different streams, still have a similar style and are generally named Muay Boran," close the Grandfather.