| James Kon |
SILAT, one of the most formidable and long established martial arts in the world will be showcased in the BruXFit 2016, a four-day fitness convention taking place in October 20-23 at the Airport Mall.
Showcased by Fitness Zone, Silat will have an open trial session forum on October 23 at 11am in BruXFit 2016, along with other latest trends in Brunei fitness scene. Poni Divers, Shooting Stars Brunei, Bar-rage Calisthenics, and more will take part to cater fun filled activities for everybody.
A brief introduction about Silat was held in a press conference yesterdau at Fitness Zone Kiulap.
Present at the press conference are Wu Chun, Managing Director of Fitness Zone who is also the official health club partner; Jaz Taha, Silat instructor at Fitness Zone; Siti Kaprawi from Astera Consultant and Syen Sofian from Syensai Design and one of the fitness expert presenters, Sofia Theologou, Brunei-born creative and health enthusiast.
Silat has been practiced for more than 50 years in Indonesia, and 10 official countries such as Australia, UK, USA, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Timor Leste, France, Sweden and Brunei Darussalam.
Wu Chun, Managing Director of Fitness Zone in a photo with other members of the BruXFit 2016 press conference. – JAMES KON
Wu Chun said in a press statement, “We would like to give Bruneians diverse regimes in fitness. Aside from Silat, we have numerous classes and trainings lined up in the upcoming months and we are taking this opportunity to introduce it in the BruXFit 2016.”
“In fitness diversity, it is not about the difference in what we can offer, it is about embracing one another’s uniqueness and sharing it to change other people’s lives for the better,” he added.
In a press statement, Jaz Taha from Fitness Zone said, “Silat Perisai Diri – Cabang Brunei has been active for the last two years in a private establishment, but unfortunately we were limited in resources at the time and restricted to time slot. By launching with Fitness Zone and the assistance of Wu Chun, we are able to reach out to the Brunei community and hope to share our art to raise awareness in healthier lifestyle, moulding our new generation and to provide training for self-defence.”
“Silat personally has taught me in many things such as self control, maintaining strong focus and importantly developing good habits for lifestyle improvements,” he added.
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