Tuan Haji Anuar bin Haji Abd. Wahab

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name = Tuan Haji Anuar bin Haji Abdul Wahab AMN


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birth_name = Anuar bin Abdul Wahab
birth_date = 23 December 1945
birth_place = Bagan Tunjang, Sabak Bernam in Selangor, Malaysia
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residence = Taman Mesra, Kajang
nationality = Malaysian
other_names = Cikgu Anuar
known_for = Master of Silat
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occupation = Grandmaster of PSGFM
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website = [http://fatanisb.tripod.com/id42.html Grandmaster] at Seni Gayung Fatani PCS
footnotes = Was awarded the title Ahli Mangku Negara which carries the title (suffix) AMN

Tuan Haji Anuar bin Haji Abd. Wahab AMN is a master of Silat (Malay martial art), and is the current Grandmaster of Seni Gayung Fatani Malaysia. He is also an author and teacher.

Biography

He was born on 23 December 1945 in Bagan Tunjang, Sabak Bernam, Selangor and received early education at Sekolah Melayu Sabak Bernam, Sekolah Ungku Aziz Sabak Bernam, both in Selangor, and Sekolah Alam Shah, Kuala Lumpur. 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
*#Art (MPIK)
*#Islamic Da’wah (JPM)
*#Graphics Animation for Film (IPTAT)
*#Drug EducationHe 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 .

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 of the sponsor of the formation of Persekutuan Silat Antarabangsa 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).
*Wrote a book entitled ‘SILAT’ which contained elaborations on the Silat Teaching Plan based on the Seni Silat Malaysia Curriculum for the reference of silat coaches and exponents.

References

* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
] Berita Harian Newspaper (28 August 1994)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
] by Rahmah Daud, The Sunday Mail (12 February 1995).
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
] Berita Harian Newspaper (1996).
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
] by Akmal Effendee, "VARIASARI" (August 2004).
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
] PESAKA (2006).

External links

* [http://silat.tv/ "Silat Olahraga: The Art, Techniques & Regulations" & "Techniques In Malaysian Silat"] at Silat.tv's Under Construction Sale.
*Gayung Fatani France, "see:" [http://www.culture-silat.fr/htm/sponsors_01.htm "Sponsors"] and [http://www.culture-silat.fr/htm/penchak_silat_03.htm "Seni Gayung Fatani"]