The Indonesian Pencak Silat Association ( IPSI ) was founded to unite the country 's pencak silat schools under a single governing body .
After Indonesia won its independence from colonization , the role of martial arts like pencak silat in nation - building was recognized .
The Indonesia Pencak Silat Association ( IPSI ) was founded to unite the country 's pencak silat schools under a single governing body .
After Indonesia won its independence from colonization , the role of martial arts like pencak silat in nation - building was recognized .