I'd like to invite you all (albeit a bit late) to a great networking site centering on Silat from the Malaysian perspective, where I just happen to have the distinct honor of serving as a humble moderator. If you want to gain some insight into Silat Melayu directly from the Source, it doesn't get any better than this.
Many of us remember just a short time ago, our teachers were a 20-hour plane ride away, and all we had were a scant few books and the occasional magazine article as references. Today the world seems a lot smaller. For better or for worse, thank G-d for the internet!
