HBTV Archive No. 01 — Silat the Misunderstood Martial Art — A Missing Article by Prof. Jak Othman (2016)

An archival reproduction of Prof. Jak Othman’s first article written for the now-defunct Harimau Berantai TV website in 2016.

This piece, Silat the Misunderstood Martial Art, reflects Prof. Jak’s uncompromising views on Silat lineage, authenticity, cultural responsibility, and the dangers of dilution in the modern martial arts world. Written during a period when Silat was rapidly spreading internationally, the article captures a clear, time-specific voice that has not been edited, softened, or modernised.

Reader note: This article is direct and uncompromising. Written by Prof. Jak Othman. If you know, you know.

The article is presented as originally written, with only minimal grammatical corrections for readability. No content, arguments, or positions have been altered.

This PDF is part of an ongoing effort to preserve primary Silat writings that are no longer publicly accessible.