Tuan Haji Anuar bin Haji Abd. Wahab

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Tuan Haji Anuar bin Haji Abdul Wahab AMN
Born Anuar bin Abdul Wahab
23 December 1945
Bagan Tunjang, Sabak Bernam in Selangor, Malaysia
Died 10 March 2009
Hospital Kajang, Kajang Selangor, Malaysia
Residence Taman Mesra, Kajang
Nationality Malaysian
Other names Cikgu Anuar
Occupation Grandmaster of PSGFM
Known for Master of silat
Title Tuan, Pendita
Website Grandmaster at Seni Gayung Fatani PCS
Notes
Was awarded the title Ahli Mangku Negara which carries the title (suffix) AMN

Tuan Haji Anuar bin Haji Abdul Wahab AMN was a grandmaster of Seni Gayung Fatani who, during his time, revolutionized the teaching and practice of silat in Malaysia.

Biography

He was born on 23 December 1945 in Bagan Tunjang, Sabak Bernam, Selangor. He received early education at Sekolah Melayu Sabak Bernam, Sekolah Ungku Aziz Sabak Bernam, both in Selangor, and Sekolah Alam Shah, Kuala Lumpur.

Tuan Haji Anuar died on the 10th of March 2009 at 6.10 pm Malaysian time, at the Kajang Hospital in Selangor, Malaysia. His death came as a great shock to the silat community, both locally and internationally. Before his passing he completed his last book, entitled "SILAT" which was years in its making. Currently, the final book become the main reference for Persatuan Seni Gayung Fatani in many aspects including history of this silat and the guide for its curricular activity

Qualifications

Among his qualifications are:

  • Teaching Certificate ETC/PLD [1965-1966] Physical Education/Art
  • Diploma in Islamic Studies (1985) UKM B.A.Hons (USM) 1982/M.A (UKM) 1987
  • Proficiencies in Physical Education, Art, Literature
  • Took courses in
    1. Art (MPIK)
    2. Islamic Da’wah (JPM)
    3. Graphics Animation for Film (IPTAT)
    4. Drug Education

He is a retired teacher in the fields of physical education, art, and literature, and was a staff member at the Selangor KBSM Art Source.

Involvement in silat

Since 1957, he has studied several silat styles such as Silat Harimau, Silat Cekak, Silat Sendeng, Silat Kuntau Betawi, and Seni Silat Helang Sewah at Kampung Kota Hutan Melintang, Perak from members of his family with the exception of Kuntau Cimande which was not taught to him by members of his family. In 1965, Tn. Hj. Anuar bin Haji Abdul Wahab learned Seni Silat Gayung Fatani in Sabak Bernam, Selangor. The year 1976 marked his foundation of the Pertubuhan Seni Gayung Fatani Malaysia as chairman and Grandmaster. In 1983, through the efforts of Tn. Hj. Anuar bin Abdul Wahab PSGFM became a founding member of Persekutuan Silat Kebangsaan Malaysia (PESAKA).

Involvement in PESAKA

Became an Ahli Dewan Perguruan Persekutuan Silat Kebangsaan Malaysia (PESAKA) and an Ahli Dewan Perguruan Pesaka Selangor. Tn. Hj. Anuar bin Abdul Wahab founded Silat Olahraga by holding National and State Silat Olahraga Coaches and Referee Jury courses since 1984-2004. He also founded Silat Seni by holding National and State-level Silat Seni Coaches and Referee Jury courses since 1995.He planned and executed the Kursus Muzik Silat Baku Malaysia (and was Judge for Pergendangan Silat (Muzik Silat Baku Malaysia) in Kedah 2002-2004), Kursus Jurulatih dan Hakim Silat Seni Sekolah-sekolah Malaysia which was a course for coaches, referees and jury on the Malaysian school level at Maktab Teknik Kuala Lumpur. He founded, put together and conveyed the Curriculum for Seni Silat Malaysia since 2002 on national, state and organizational levels. Became the Technical Chairman of the World Silat Championships Kuala Lumpur 1987 and Technical Chairman of the 14th SEA Games Kuala Lumpur.

Developing Silat at School-level

Held the position of Technical Chairman of the first National Secondary Schools’ Silat Championship Kuala Lumpur. Held courses for state and national-level Silat Seni judges. He also held silat classes in primary and secondary schools in Malaysian states and engaged himself in school silat programs. Those who were exponents since at school and were trained until they became national athletes have produced gold medals as well as national and international level trainers. He developed Silat at school-level by creating a curriculum for the clear and concise execution of silat education at school level.

Developing Silat at an International Level

He held the position of secretary to the sponsorship of the formation of Persekutuan Silat Antarabangsa (PERSILAT) 1979 in Jakarta, Indonesia. He has also provided training to silat coaches from several nations such as Austria, Switzerland, France, Norway, Romania, Morocco and Germany to expand silat in their home countries. Also by aiding and holding seminars and workshops at international level such as in countries like France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and North Korea. He also formed the Jurus Wajib for the Persekutuan Silat Antarabangsa (PERSILAT) in 1996. Tn. Hj. Anuar bin Haji Abdul Wahab trained the national teams of Thailand and Vietnam and developed the PERSILAT Council of Silat Seni, Beladiri and Silat Olahraga Judges.

Literary works

  • Silat Olahraga, “Kuala Lumpur, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka 1987”
  • Teknik dalam Seni Silat Melayu, “Kuala Lumpur, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka”
  • Silat Curriculum, Teaching Plans and Silat Evaluation Exams for the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage Malaysia and the Ministry of Education Malaysia with the co-operation of Persekutuan Silat Malaysia (PESAKA).
  • "SILAT" which contains elaborations on the Silat Teaching Plan based on the Seni Silat Malaysia Curriculum for the reference of silat coaches and exponents.

References

External links

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