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Tongkat Silat is a martial art founded by Maha Guru "Pak Vic" de Thouars, in 1957. The system is a mixture of several martial arts:
1. judo, 2. jujutsu, 3. boxing, 4. Western fencing, Silat Soempat and Serak. It was first introduced to the general public in 1980.
2005 brings a new chapter for the system of Tongkat Silat as it is taught in the greater Los Angeles area of Bellflower, California.
Current head Tongkat Silat teacher is Christopher Gielen.
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