“Can’t Find a Local Master to Teach You Silat? Your Search is Over!”
You’ve probably heard of Silat. Maybe a friend mentioned it to you or you’ve seen clips of it on YouTube.
Perhaps you’ve watched flashes of it in movies like Mark Wahlberg’s Mile 22 or Keanu Reeve’s John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.
But this martial art from Southeast Asia is still largely unknown in the West.
To most, Silat seems exotic.
Unfamiliar. Maybe even mysterious.
That’s because what’s commonly seen is just a glimpse of the art.
Those action movies DON’T show you the underlying method.
Those YouTube shorts DON’T show the combat principles that give those movements their effectiveness.
The depth has always remained OUT OF REACH for most practitioners outside of Southeast Asia.
That’s why Tiga Tactics is releasing the Silat Serak Online Program, a virtual academy that gives you structured access to this concepts-based combat art — without shortcuts, martial arts myths, or fight-scene fantasies — so you can learn continuously no matter where in the world you live.
Here’s what you’ll learn in the Silat Serak Online Program:
- Confidence in Close Quarters: Most real-life street fights happen at two ranges, either punching or grappling. Serak teaches you to dominate the distance in between those two so you can avoid getting knocked out and finish the fight before it goes to the ground.
- Brutal Beatdowns: Learn how to unleash brain-rattling strikes with your fists, forearms, elbows, and even your shoulders.
- Extreme Leveraging: Discover how to use physics and biomechanics to throw, sweep, and take down your opponent — using the earth as the ultimate impact weapon.
- Just Two Concepts That Equal Endless Combos: Other martial arts teach set techniques that only work in specific sequences. Serak reveals two key principles — djurus (upper-body fundamentals) and langka (lower-body fundamentals) — so you can adapt to a given situation and express your own moves in the most effective method.
- A Pathway to Instructorship: Our online program delivers a clear, easy-to-follow curriculum to mastering one of the deadliest fighting arts. For those who also want to become leaders, our virtual academy is the only place to become a certified guru in Silat under the Tiga Tactics banner.
After you enroll, you’ll get instant access to the first 46 easy-to-follow lessons!
And every week thereafter, several videos will be added to your account to aid in your journey toward Silat Serak proficiency — and even instructorship, if you so choose.
Course Overview
The Silat Serak Online Program is your source for beginner through expert training and grading in the Tiga Tactics curriculum. With an initial set of 46 comprehensive videos (and more lessons added every week), you’ll learn how to dominate at in-close distance, discover what takedowns deliver the most damage while staying on your feet, and understand why Silat’s concepts-based combat is far more effective than other technique-based martial arts.
1What Is Silat?
- Welcome!
- Silat is NOT This
- The History of Silat
- Pentjak Silat vs. Pencak Silat
- The History of Serak
- A Personal Journey of Serak
- The Overview of Serak
2Introduction to Djurus
- Introduction to Djurus
- Examples of Djurus
- Application: Introduction to Kipas
- Application: Kipas In-Depth
- Application: Kipas With Footwork
- Drill 1: Kipas (Forehand, Backhand)
- Drill 2: Kipas (Both Arms Simultaneously)
- Drill 3: Kipas (Backhand Only)
- Examples of Applications
3Introduction to Langkas
- What Is a Langka?
- Langka Luru: The First Low-Body Form
- Solo Drill: High Stance With 45-Degree Pivot
- Solo Drill: High Stance With 90-Degree Pivot
- Solo Drill: Medium Stance With 45-Degree Pivot
- Solo Drill: Medium Stance With 90-Degree Pivot
- Solo Drill: Low Stance With 45-Degree Pivot
- Solo Drill: Low Stance With 90-Degree Pivot
- Important Note About Solo Luru Training
- Luru Applications: Toe-Up Kick
- Luru Applications: Toe-Out Kick
- Luru Applications: Toe-In Kick
- Luru Applications: Traps
- Luru Applications: Sweeps
- Partner Drill: Targeting With the Toe-Up Kick
- Partner Drill: Targeting the Abs
- Partner Drill: Toe-Out & Toe-In Kicking
- Partner Drill: Mix and Match
- Partner Drill: Kick-Trap Hybrid
- Partner Drill: 3-Attack Combo
- Partner Drill: Focus on Shoulders
- Partner Drill: Toe-Forward Trap
- Partner Drill: Toe-In Trap
- Partner Drill: Toe-Out Trap
- Partner Drill: Toe-In Sweeps
- Partner Drill: Toe-Out Sweeps
- Partner Drill: The Whole Shebang
- How to Apply These Luru Concepts
- Examples of Luru Combat Applications
- Luru: The Conclusion
Recent Testimonials
Grandmaster Willem de Thouars
“I have known Conrad for many years now and he is a member of my closed-door family. He has always shown nothing but dedication to the arts I teach — whether that be Silat, Kuntao, knife work, and everything else that I teach.
There is no doubt that I consider him one of my most advanced students. It does not matter which art he is teaching, learning from him will be like learning from me.”
Kerwin Thompson
“I absolutely loved Guru Conrad’s Silat training, and I am grateful for the risks he takes to share this beautiful martial art form. He does a magnificent job of explaining the why — how concepts came to be, their purpose, their applications, etc. Those moments were so valuable and enjoyable for me!
I appreciated how Dr. Conrad superimposed the names and drawings of the concepts he was discussing onto the screen next to him. It’s such a simple, yet highly effective, teaching technique to employ to clarify concepts and names that may be hitting the listener’s ear for the first time.
I loved how Dr. Conrad discussed how martial arts can be modified to accommodate aging bodies, ones with disabilities, or ones healing from injury. There’s always a way to keep on training!”
Carlos Del Valle
“Guru Conrad Bui’s Silat Serak instruction is truly transformative. From day one, his lessons are incredibly detailed, with meticulous explanations of form, timing, and flow that make even the smallest nuances clear. The curriculum is structured and progressive, so I built solid fundamentals before moving to advanced applications, while gaining a deep understanding of the art’s philosophy and mindset.
Training with him has sharpened my technique, boosted my confidence, and instilled discipline and focus, making each session something I eagerly look forward to. If you’re seeking a teacher who combines technical excellence with genuine mentorship, Guru Conrad Bui stands out.”
Professor Bob Austin
“Like any good show that draws you in and makes you want to binge watch, I thoroughly enjoyed your instructional Serak Silat program. I binge-watched all the content. I’m hooked!
Your wonderfully detailed (and lighthearted) explanations and demonstrations will be a treasure and helpful aid for any student of Silat. You have made Serak understandable. I’m very impressed!”
Katherine Stroup
“I watched the Tiga Tactics Silat Serak course with no previous Silat training and essentially no martial arts experience, and I found it very easy to follow. The material was explained clearly and in a way that didn’t assume any prior knowledge, which made it feel accessible right from the start. Even as a complete beginner, I was able to understand the core ideas being presented.
What stood out to me most was how thorough the instruction was while still feeling relaxed and engaging. The teaching style kept things approachable and enjoyable without feeling overwhelming.
Overall, the program felt welcoming, well-structured, and very beginner friendly, and it gave me a solid introduction to Silat Serak.”
Josephine Stroup
“As someone with no Silat background and virtually no martial arts experience, I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to follow. The material was presented in a ` without assuming any prior knowledge. It felt like the course was designed with true beginners in mind.
One of the standout aspects for me was the overall tone and teaching style. The instruction was very thorough while still being relaxed, lighthearted, and entertaining, which made the learning process enjoyable instead of intimidating. I appreciated how approachable the content felt and how comfortable it made me as a newcomer.
It’s clear this course is welcoming, well-structured, and a great introduction for anyone curious about Silat Serak with no previous martial arts experience.”
Roberto Minghini
“Finally, a great source appears on the ’net to learn the Serak system. Grandmaster Conrad is a great teacher and a living library for the martial arts world.
This video course is simply amazing! The videos are very well done, and a lot of details are inside. It’s easy to learn even for a complete beginner. If you want to learn Silat Serak, this is your chance to do it on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity.”
Chris Dunnett
“In my 34 years of training, I have watched many videos on the often-misunderstood martial art of Silat and while most focus just on technique, Tiga Tactics adds ‘structure.’ They separate various aspects and delve into the history and variations of the art, which I think is very important.
One of the aspects I especially like is how they differentiate between the upper axis (jurus) and the lower portion of the body (langka). Many videos I have watched treat these two as one element which in application is good but makes learning them difficult and confusing for many. This separation also really helps to grasp the basic fundamentals of the techniques and mechanics rather than showing “moves.”
I have watched and taken several other Tiga Tactics courses and they all deliver an easy-to-follow approach and do a great job of breaking the elements down so that, whether you’re an advanced martial artist or a beginner, you can easily understand and learn. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn Silat.
Kimly Hoang
“The Tiga Tactics Silat Serak Online Program is comprehensive: goes into lineage, deep dives into foundational techniques, and explains the hows and whys with clear instructions. These are some of the fundamental things I look for when searching for a solid dojo, and is something I appreciate most with in-person training as well.
Guru Conrad is a sincere instructor, sharing what he knows openly, with the intention of spreading his love of the arts. His passion is genuine, and is evident through his teachings.
In taking this course, I learned a bit more about the core style of this particular art, and the effectiveness of each technique. I would definitely recommend this program — especially if you’re into the nerdy details of martial arts.”
Jeffrey Han
“The Tiga Tactics program presented the fundamentals of Silat in a way that was easy to understand. I have trained a little bit of Silat, but the course showed me the fundamentals that I had been missing.
Guru Conrad’s conversational tone and personal teaching style made it feel more like a private lesson than your typical dry online course.
I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in seeing what Silat is all about, or for any martial arts nerd out there who wants to mix it up into your training.”
Ian Somintac
“The Tiga Tactics program provided some foundations for me to understand what Silat is versus what you might expect.
Guru Conrad’s style is very personable and easy to follow and it makes me want to dive in deeper into Silat to learn more.
I would recommend this if you’re looking to master close combat or to supplement and martial arts.”
Charlie Ha
“The online Silat Serak course is very comprehensive, from the history to application of Silat Serak.
Master Conrad shows the basics to the more refined for hand techniques and footwork techniques; from hand strikes to leg strikes, it is all there.
Techniques are shown with good visual instructions. Then techniques are shown applied with a partner.
Also the secretive foot triangle is also provided to help with foot work and stances.
Many Silat Masters tend to gate-keep Silat as a practice unless you are a student. Master Conrad has permission from his master (Master Willem de Thours) to pass guarded training information to the public. Therefore, I greatly recommend this online course from a well respected martial arts master.
Your Mentor
You will learn directly from Guru Conrad Bui, a master-level instructor with 40-plus years of self-defense training — more than 30 of those years in Indonesian martial arts.
Starting in the early 1990s, he was eventually certified as a guru tua (master) by the late Dr. Andre KnustGraichen then continued his Silat Serak — and began Kuntao Silat — training under the legendary Willem de Thouars, who later bestowed upon him the rank of sigung (master) in Kuntao Silat de Thouars.
Guru Conrad isn’t just a walking Wikipedia of Silat knowledgeable — he’s in demand around the world. He’s taught seminars and private instruction across the United States, Canada, and even Italy.
Dr. Conrad Bui
- Advanced instructor in 9 systems, including Silat and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Champion in dozens combat sports tournaments
- Training since 1978
- 40+ Years of Self-Defense Experience
- 9 Advanced Instructor Certifications
- 5th Degree black belt in Freestyle Karate
About Tiga Tactics
At Tiga Tactics, our instructors bring decades of expertise in martial arts and self-defense. Dr. Conrad Bui and Patrick Vuong provide top-tier training designed to keep you safe in real-world situations. And as subject matter experts, they have been featured in multiple international publications, including Recoil and Black Belt Magazine.
Access The Art!
Enroll in the Silat Serak Online Program for as low as $29.99 a month. Plus, gain access to our exclusive Facebook group, VIP mailing list, unlimited email support, and a path to instructorship absolutely free!
Platinum Tier
Membership
Limited to 4 Memberships
$500/mo
What You Unlock:
Silat Serak Online Program
✓ Silat Serak Online Program
VIP Membership (Included)
✓ Lifetime VIP Membership
Facebook group
Facebook group
Unlimited Email Support
✓ Unlimited Email Support
Group Training Zoom Sessions
✓ Group Training Zoom Sessions
Student Handbook
✓ Student Handbook
Monthly Private Lessons
✓ Monthly Private Lessons
- One-on-one time with Guru Conrad himself — no shared attention, no waiting your turn. Just direct, personalized instruction tailored to where you are in your journey.
- Instant feedback — get your technique assessed, have your questions answered in-depth, and receive a clear roadmap for your next session.
- Closest thing to traditional apprenticeship-style learning — access that was historically reserved for a Guru’s most dedicated students.
- Guru Conrad only takes on a limited number of private students at a time and right now, only five openings are available.
$500/mo
Gold Tier
Membership
$49.99/mo
What You Unlock:
✓ Silat Serak Online Program
Silat Serak Online Program
✓ Lifetime VIP Membership
Lifetime VIP Membership
Facebook group
Facebook group
✓ Unlimited Email Support
Unlimited Email Support
✓ Group Training Zoom Sessions
Group Training Zoom Sessions
- Train in real time with fellow students — live sessions where Guru Conrad walks the room, calls corrections, and keeps the energy high.
- Silat was forged in community, not isolation — these sessions bring that tradition to life no matter where you’re logging in from.
- Live Q&A — Ask Guru Conrad anything. Question on a stance or strike? Interested in Silat history? Get answers in real time.
✓ Student Handbook
Student Handbook
- Your complete Silat reference guide — foundational techniques, traditional terminology, and the cultural roots behind every movement, all in one place.
- Study Key Principles off the Mat — footwork patterns, drilling sequences, and key principles systematically broken down so you arrive to every session ready to train with purpose.
- Reinforce what you learn — from the video courses and virtual workshops. Give yourself a deeper understanding that most students never take the time to develop.
$49.99/mo
Silver Tier
Membership
$29.99/mo
What You Unlock:
✓ Silat Serak Online Program
Silat Serak Online Program
- New Lessons Drop Weekly — Fresh videos are released every week, ensuring you’re always progressing, never plateauing.
- Structured From the Ground Up — Unlike other instructors, Guru Conrad has mapped the entire curriculum so each lesson builds on the next.
- Train on Your Schedule — Multiple camera angles and detailed instruction mean you get the quality of private mentorship in your own home at a pace that fits your life.
- Instructor Certification Track — Very few people in the world are authorized to teach Silat Serak, and this program opens the door for you to earn certification under the Tiga Tactics name
✓ Lifetime VIP Membership
Lifetime VIP Membership
VIP Membership normally runs $100/year. As a Silat Serak Online Program student, it’s yours for life — no renewals, no annual fees, no expiration. That means permanent VIP discounts on every future course and seminar, early access to new releases before they go public, and exclusive content from Guru Conrad delivered through a members-only newsletter. You’re not renting a seat. You’re in the inner circle for good.
Access to our private
Facebook group
Facebook group
Unlimited Email Support
✓ Unlimited Email Support
Silat Serak Syllabus — a comprehensive outline of the entire curriculum and a clear understanding of the path to become an instructor.
✓ Silat Serak Syllabus — a comprehensive outline of the entire curriculum and a clear understanding of the path to become an instructor.
$29.99/mo
- Ironclad Guarantee
We stand behind our training with an ironclad guarantee. If you’re not satisfied at any point, we’ll refund your investment, no questions asked. Your satisfaction is our priority.
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