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The USA National Pencak Silat Champions Tournament will be held on September 26, 2026, in Herndon, Virginia. The event will feature competitive Tanding matches and Tunggal performances. Participants are encouraged to join this national event to showcase their abilities, challenge themselves against top athletes, and celebrate the art of Pencak Silat.
Pricing
Competitor registration is $65 per person if completed by August 20, 2026; after that, the fee increases to $85. Spectator early bird tickets are $15 for single-day access if purchased by August 20, and $20 afterward. Students under 10 years old must be accompanied by and adult at the tournament.
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Deadlines:
Early Bird Registration (Due August 20, 2026):
Competitors who register by this date will receive the discounted Early Bird rate of $50 per person. Registration from August 16 through September 12, 2026 is $60 per person, and registration beginning September 13, 2026 is $85 per person. Early registration also provides priority in scheduling and category placement.
Late Registration (September 13–September 26, 2026):
Late registration will be accepted at $85 per participant, subject to availability. Space is limited, and entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the competitor limit is reached. Registration link coming soon
All registration payments must be completed at the time of registration to confirm participation. Unpaid entries will not be accepted into the tournament roster. Registration link coming soon.
FREE COMPETITOR REGISTRATION: If you sign up as a judge/score keeper. One child free per judge. Judges must stay till the end of the tournament. Email silat.virginia@gmail.com if you wish to be a judge.
Location
The tournament will be at our facility located in Herndon, Virginia. The facility is about 25 minutes from Washington Dulles Airport. There are several hotels in the area for individuals who are coming from out of town.
Address: 512 Herndon Pkwy Suite A, Herndon, VA 20170
Accommodations
If you are coming from overseas or out of town, Hyatt House is a close hotel to the venue. CLICK TO BOOK ROOM
Address: 467 Herndon Pkwy, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: (703) 437-5000
Categories
We will have 4 categories: Tanding, Tunggal, Ganda, Regu and Open Forms (solo creative)
Requirements for Tanding
All participants must wear black Silat uniform to compete. If you do not have access to Pencak Silat uniforms, we will be selling some Silat tops at the tournament to purchase for $40. A generic black martial arts uniform may also be acceptable (subject to approval by judges). Also if you are sparring, please come with a black chest protector.
Requirements for Tunggal
- Ikat/Kain Samping (head piece and batik sarong)
- Long Knife (Golok or Parang ) size 30 – 40 cm*
- Toya/Tongkat (rod) made from rattan. Measuring from 150 – 180 cm and the diameter of 2.5 cm – 3.5 cm.*
*Note: if it is too difficult to bring a golok and/or toya, we can provide it, but better to bring your own.
Age Categories
- Singa: Ages 3–6
- Macan: Ages 7–9
- Pre-Teen: Ages 10–11
- Pre-Junior: Ages 12–13
- Junior: Ages 14–16
- Senior: Ages 17–45
- Master A: Ages 46–60
- Master B: Ages 61 and above
All matches will be divided by weight class as regulated by Persilat.
Brackets
Brackets will be completed in advance before the tournament so you will know exactly who you will be competing against.
Tournament Details
We plan to have two arenas and use electronic scoring. However, depending on the number of competitors, we may increase it to three arenas.
Rules and Regulations
- The competition rules and regulations are complied with accordance set by the International Pencak Silat Federation (PERSILAT version 2026)
- The competition will use digital scoring system. If any problems arise in using the digital scoring system, then the scoring will be done manually.
- If there is any unsettled decision or problem arisen which is not set in the PERSILAT competition rules and regulations, then the organizing committee will have the right to finalize the decision.
- Technical Official will refresh about the rules and regulations to the Team Manager one day before the event.
Weighing
- All Pesilat will be weighed on the registration day to confirm their categories.
- Every Pesilat should produce a certified medical certificate. If Pesilat
failed to show the medical certification before weighing will be disqualified from the competition. - All athletes must be weighed in 15 minutes before competition.
- During the weighing, all Pesilat must wear Pencak Silat costume for the
competition, dry, without sash, without groin guard or any joint guards.
More Information
For more information about the tournament and for international competitors, please email us at usopen@usasilat.org