A Structured, No-Gi, Silat-Integrated Approach to Modern Grappling
At Silat Institute, our grappling program is a systematically designed, award-winning curriculum that merges the dynamic movements of Pencak Silat with the technical precision of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Built on no-gi methodology, our program offers an award winning program in the world of modern grappling and sport competition.
Whether your goal is self-defense, fitness, or tournament success, our curriculum provides a pathway for students to grow from foundational skills to expert-level mastery.
Why Our Program is Unique
🔹 Seamless Silat → Grappling Integration
The curriculum bridges the gap between two worlds:
- Silat’s real-world takedowns, leverage, and ground survival
- BJJ/Grappling’s submission-based positional control
Silat groundwork includes strikes, however modern grappling does not. This program teaches you how to control, escape, submit, and dominate one opponent without strikes, while still benefiting from the movement, angles, and explosiveness Silat develops. As such, we require you to participate in at least one class a month of our normal Silat training classes.
🔹 No-Gi Focus
All techniques are optimized for realistic training, without relying on a gi grip that doesn’t exist in everyday situations.
🔹 Competition-Ready Training
For students who want to test themselves, our program includes structured tournament preparation, performance tracking, and required competition milestones for advancement.
Program Requirements
- Ages: 12 and up (males / females join separate program)
- Training Schedule: 2× per week (Wednesdays / Fridays 8:15-9:15pm)
- Tuition:
- $99/month
- Current Silat student discount: Receive 1 month FREE Afterwards: additional $49/month
About the Instructor
Coach Abdul-Malik Ahmad, Brown Belt – BJJ Practitioner since 2011
Training under Professor Tony Passos, one of the most respected BJJ schools in the region, Coach Abdul-Malik brings more than a decade of experience to our program. He is currently working towards his Black Belt.
Competition Achievements
- Second Place – Grappling Industries – NoGi Advanced 40+ Division (Oct 2025)
- Silver Medal – FUJI Jiu-Jitsu Championships (Baltimore, MD – 2021)
- Silver Medal – IBJJF International Open (Atlanta, GA – 2020)
- Silver Medal – NAGA (New Jersey – 2017)
- Bronze Medal – NAGA (Pennsylvania – 2015)
His background in Pencak Silat, paired with deep technical BJJ knowledge, creates a uniquely effective training environment for students of all levels.
Ready to Start Your Grappling Journey?
Join the only grappling program in the DMV that fuses authentic Silat movement, BJJ precision, and a proven advancement pathway. Email us at info @silatva.com