HEAD TO HEAD
Judo vs Pencak silat
Modern (1882)
ERA
Traditional
Tokyo, Japan
ORIGIN
Malay Archipelago
2 competitors
PLAYERS
2 fighters
Judogi uniform, belt
EQUIPMENT
Body protector, sash
14 × 14 m tatami mat
PLAYING AREA
8 × 8 m mat
4 minutes
DURATION
3 rounds × 2 min
IJF
GOVERNING BODY
PERSILAT
Yes
OLYMPIC
No
Different Similar
JUDO IN ONE LINE
Judo is a modern Japanese martial art and Olympic combat sport focused on grappling, throws, and submissions. Victory is achieved by throwing an opponent onto their back with force, pinning them, or forcing a submission via chokes or joint locks.
PENCAK SILAT IN ONE LINE
Pencak silat is an umbrella term for indigenous martial arts originating in the Malay Archipelago. It combines strikes, locks, and throws with fluid, dance-like movement forms known as jurus.