About DOMAS Pencak Silat
Pencak Silat is a traditional martial art from Indonesia — recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It combines graceful movement, self-defence, and rhythm, reflecting the harmony of mind, body, and spirit.
Domas Pencak Silat represents the lineage of West Javanese schools — Cimande, Cikalong, Cikaret, Cisera, and Syahbandar , and was brought to Australia by Pak Lesly Tayu Irawan in 1978. Since then, Domas has taught and performed across Melbourne for over 40 years — including schools, universities, and cultural festivals.
Today, David Bachsinar, founder Origins Martial Arts & Fitness, continues this legacy — teaching Silat as both a martial discipline and a creative art that develops courage, humility, and self-awareness.
Join APSF Tournaments!
The Australian Pencak Silat Federation (APSF) is the official governing body of Pencak Silat in Australia.
Formed in 2010 under PERSILAT (the World Pencak Silat Federation), the APSF represents schools (Perguruan) from ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC and WA, working to promote Silat as both a sport and a cultural art.
The APSF is a non-profit organisation.
"Our purpose is to promote and develop Pencak Silat in Victoria by facilitating state and national tournaments, supporting athletes, and organising Wasit/Juri training." - APSF
Past School & Community Workshops
Over the past decade, the Domas team has proudly delivered cultural martial arts and language immersion workshops throughout Victoria, including:
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St Bede’s College – Indonesian Immersion Program
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Monash University – Indonesian Holiday Program
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Bacchus Marsh College – Cultural Exchange
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Marcellin College
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Mt Eliza College
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Mt Erin College – 10 years of partnership
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Manor Lakes College
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Billanook College
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Springside College
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Phillip Island Regional Indonesian Language Camp
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Loyola College
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Acacia College
