Pencak silat tied the art of combat with practices of meditation and spiritual development , adding a new layer to the martial arts aside from merely being used to fight or kill .
Pencak silat was used consistently throughout Indonesia 's history .
Pencak silat tied the art of combat with practices of meditation and spiritual development , adding a new layer to the martial arts aside from merely being used to fight or kill so that it was used consistently throughout Indonesia 's history .