Pencak Silat: Indonesian Martial Art Behind Taiwan Clash
A violent clash between two Pencak Silat factions in Taiwan left one dead and 16 arrested — all because of an online argument about technique. What does this say about martial arts tribalism?
A violent clash between two Pencak Silat factions in Taiwan left one dead and 16 arrested — all because of an online argument about technique. What does this say about martial arts tribalism?
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