Soul of the Keris

Pusaka · 17th February 2009, 10:00 AM

Anyone here purchased this dvd on keris fighting methods?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNG2PN_q8Qc

Ni Luh Putu shares some keris fighting methods from Silat Bali (Bakti Negara)

Anyone here practice with keris?

David · 17th February 2009, 11:17 PM

Well, i don't think i would purchase this DVD based solely on this promotional video. Have you seen the whole thing?
I do practice with my keris, but not in a true to form silat manner as i have no training. Not much of that going on in my area. I do find, however that the keris does seem to "instruct" the user at times.

Pusaka · 17th February 2009, 11:59 PM

Hi David Yes some of the movements in the promotional video are not realistic, I have purchased the dvd though as I got it cheap, hoping there is something worth watching in it

In the video Ni Luh Putu blocks a staff strike with the handle of a keris, that must be one sturdy handle! Most keris if you hit them with force either to the handle or sheath would result in considerable damage.

The Keris is mainly an esoteric weapon but it can and has been used in a physical way also. Its not the best weapon for physical protection but maybe as a alternative.

PenangsangII · 19th February 2009, 05:37 AM

actually, keris is one of the best "self defense" weapons (physically speaking) - if you know how to use it effectively.

Pusaka · 19th February 2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PenangsangII

actually, keris is one of the best "self defense" weapons (physically speaking) - if you know how to use it effectively.

You would be happy to fight me with your keris if I had a sword, who would have the advantage?

Lew · 19th February 2009, 09:57 PM

Some how I would prefer a parang or klewang in a fight. Keris are really only stabbing weapons and stabbing alone has many drawbacks in a duel against a longer heavier sword or in a malay involving multipule opponents with longer slashing weapons

Lew

Jussi M. · 19th February 2009, 10:00 PM

Thanks,

J.

PenangsangII · 20th February 2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pusaka

You would be happy to fight me with your keris if I had a sword, who would have the advantage?

Yes, I would be glad to..... in the confined space of my apartment......

You are also talking about the "soul" of keris..... if it means anything to you, will render your sword, golok or even guns useless....

Well, they wont simply invented keris as a weapon for nothing

17th February 2009, 10:00 AM	#1
Pusaka Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 341	Soul of the Keris Anyone here purchased this dvd on keris fighting methods? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNG2PN_q8Qc Ni Luh Putu shares some keris fighting methods from Silat Bali (Bakti Negara) Anyone here practice with keris?

19th February 2009, 10:00 PM	#7
Jussi M. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 235	Thanks, J. Last edited by Jussi M.; 19th February 2009 at 10:18 PM.

17th February 2009, 11:17 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,124	Well, i don't think i would purchase this DVD based solely on this promotional video. Have you seen the whole thing? I do practice with my keris, but not in a true to form silat manner as i have no training. Not much of that going on in my area. I do find, however that the keris does seem to "instruct" the user at times.

17th February 2009, 11:59 PM	#3
Pusaka Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 341	Hi David Yes some of the movements in the promotional video are not realistic, I have purchased the dvd though as I got it cheap, hoping there is something worth watching in it In the video Ni Luh Putu blocks a staff strike with the handle of a keris, that must be one sturdy handle! Most keris if you hit them with force either to the handle or sheath would result in considerable damage. The Keris is mainly an esoteric weapon but it can and has been used in a physical way also. Its not the best weapon for physical protection but maybe as a alternative.

19th February 2009, 05:37 AM	#4
PenangsangII Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 401	actually, keris is one of the best "self defense" weapons (physically speaking) - if you know how to use it effectively.

19th February 2009, 09:57 PM	#6
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Some how I would prefer a parang or klewang in a fight. Keris are really only stabbing weapons and stabbing alone has many drawbacks in a duel against a longer heavier sword or in a malay involving multipule opponents with longer slashing weapons Lew