Conditioning for life

Senaman Tua is a Malay exercise tradition with close ties to Seni Silat and Pencak Silat. Its practice combines breathing and deliberate movement. The academy’s account credits Guru Azlan Ghanie with sharing the tradition more widely.

The exercises form part of the academy’s approach to conditioning. They give students a setting to pay attention to movement, coordination, and mobility outside of partner practice.

In an article written for a Malaysian martial arts magazine, Guro Jeff compared Senaman Tua with other approaches to low-impact conditioning and explained why he incorporates it into Silat practice. Call to ask whether it is part of the current class.