SILAT, a martial art, was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2019. This book starts with the origin of SILAT and explores the culture of SILAT with readers.

The book provides a detailed analysis of the five elements of martial arts: hitting, controlling, breaking, enticing, and confusing, explaining the self-cultivation and inheritance of martial arts.

Over 300 photos of combat and defense are included, breaking down the training of both unarmed and armed techniques. The book uses illustrations and explanations to demonstrate techniques such as combat postures, martial art forms, and defense against attacks. Additionally, it demonstrates the combat defense tactics of using weapons such as the tiger claw knife and short stick, greatly enhancing combat skills and defense capabilities. This book lifts the veil of mystery surrounding SILAT martial arts.