The Role Silek as A Source of Science

<p class="Abstract"><i><span lang="IN">Silek </span></i><span lang="IN">is </span>one <span lang="IN">of</span> the<span lang="IN"> local wisdom</span> of <span lang="EN">Minangkabau society</span><span lang="IN"> in the form of martial and performances</span><span lang="IN"> </span><span lang="IN">arts</span><span lang="EN">. Learning and mastering silek is generally compulsory for every man in Minangkabau. <i>Silek</i> is considered capable of forming attitudes and behaviors that are effective in dealing with life.&nbsp; <i>Silek</i> is also a source of science for the Minangkabau society. </span><span lang="IN">Learn</span>ing <i>s</i><i><span lang="IN">ilek</span></i><span lang="IN"> </span>is <span lang="EN">the same as </span><i><span lang="IN">baraja malangkah</span><span lang="IN"> </span></i>(learn to walk) implies the importance of <i>silek</i> as well as walking in humans for the provision of life<span lang="IN">.</span><span lang="IN"> </span><span lang="IN">The strategic role of <i>Silek </i></span>evokes<span lang="IN"> a relevant comprehensive study of <i>Silek</i>. This paper attempts to explain the concept of silek as a source of </span>science<span lang="IN"> in Minangkabau. </span>A<span lang="IN"> qualitative method </span><span lang="IN">with an interpretive analysis approach</span><span lang="IN"> </span>is applied<span lang="IN">. The data were obtained through field and literature studies in order to obtain a holistic formulation.</span><span lang="EN"> The results expose that silek as a source of sciencee can be explained based on the concept of<i> baraja</i> <i>malangkah</i> which consists of three types of silek steps namely <i>langkah tigo, langkah ampek, </i>and<i> langkah sambilan</i>, as well as scientific construction</span>.<o:p></o:p></p>