“Music, martial arts and dance have the same underlying roots: rhythm, movement, timing, the manipulation of volume or intensity, expression, and hopefully, exploration, improvisation, and creativity. Music uses all of the above with sound, dance with physical manifestations, and martial arts with physical manifestations against an opponent. Played with others, music requires coordination, adaptation, and flexibility relative to others. So do dance and martial arts.”
Excerpt from Music, Dance and Martial Arts by Functional Self Defense (click on the link to see full article).
For those who would like to see some supporting videos:
Youtube: Pencak silat Jati Wisesa (West Java)
Youtube: Sunda hariwang
Youtube: Seni Jurus Tepak Tilu
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