SBM founder Ilmi Khalid holding a keris

Malaysia · Traditional Combat Arts

SENI BILAH
MELAYU

Malay Blade Art. Knowledge inherited through teachers, developed through practice, and carried forward with respect.

01 Tradition02 Practice03 Discipline04 Continuity
Official Seni Bilah Melayu emblem, with red triangle and white traditional lettering

Our emblem

SENI BILAH
MELAYU.

The official emblem of Seni Bilah Melayu reflects the identity of our Malaysian blade art and the responsibility to preserve, practise and share knowledge with respect.

About SBM

An art in practice

THE ART
CONTINUES.

Seni Bilah Melayu (SBM) is a weapon-based Silat teaching system from Malaysia, supported by empty-hand practice and Silat Tomoi.

Rooted in knowledge passed down through teachers, SBM is built upon continuing study, disciplined training and respect for the origins of the art.

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Explore the curriculum

WEAPONS.
EMPTY HANDS.

Training is structured around Malay weapons, related empty-hand methods and Silat Tomoi.

01 / WEAPONS

Malay Blade Arts

Blade and weapon practice within the founder’s studied teaching material.

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02 / EMPTY HANDS

Seni Pukulan & Seni Kuncian

Striking, control and associated physical methods.

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03 / STRIKING

Silat Tomoi

The empty-hand striking module within SBM.

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KNOWLEDGE
HAS A SOURCE.

Origins and learning

RESPECT THE
SOURCE.

What we practise today exists because others taught before us.

Our teaching acknowledges its sources, and the responsibility to continue learning.

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Our philosophy

“WHOEVER KEEPS SHOWING UP SHALL GAIN.”

Respect · Humility · Discipline / Adab · Tawaduk · Istiqamah

Across borders

FROM MALAYSIA
TO THE WORLD.

From Malaysia to Germany, SBM grows through shared training, relationships and entrusted representation.

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Continue the practice

TRAIN.
LEARN.
GROW.

Learn Seni Bilah Melayu and Silat Tomoi through structured practice.

Enquire about training in Malaysia, private instruction or international seminars.