On Saturday 23rd May 2026, Silat Seni Gayong UK hosted a seminar at Bristol University's Richmond Building, with the Pencak Silat Federation UK joining to help teach aspects of Sports Silat. The four-hour session brought together pre-junior, junior, and adult students — both female and male — for a structured programme covering traditional Silat, Seni Jurus Tunggal, and Tanding.
The seminar was led by Mr Shaiful Hakeem, Head Trainer of Silat Seni Gayong UK, and supported by PSF UK's Djibril Aoudou, Racan Osman, and Hanisah Rizaudin.
Programme
Silat Seni Gayong Langkah & Ganda
Led by Shaiful Hakeem
Introduction to Seni — Jurus Tunggal Performance
Performed by Hanisah Rizaudin
Seni Jurus Tunggal Workshop
Led by Racan Osman, assisted by Hanisah Rizaudin
Tanding Workshop
Led by Djibril Aoudou and Racan Osman
Instructors
Silat Seni Gayong UK
- Shaiful Hakeem — Head Trainer
PSF UK
- Djibril Aoudou — Head of Sports
- Racan Osman — Head of Seni & Traditional
- Hanisah Rizaudin — Jurus Tunggal Athlete
Conclusion
- The seminar was successful and generated strong interest and engagement, particularly during the introductions to Seni and Tanding
- Students were split by age group (pre-juniors, juniors, adults) and worked on the 1st Jurus of the empty hand, Golok, and Toya forms
- The Tanding session introduced revised rules based on the UK team's experience at the Belgium Open (April 2026), followed by bag work and light sparring — no injuries to report
- Several pre-junior and junior students showed strong potential in sparring and should be reassessed at future events
- A follow-up seminar and potential interclub tournament are planned for summer 2026
