Pendekar

The word Pendekar - Pannickar in both cases does indeed mean leader of some sort, but it denotes spirituality, not martial arts.

Language Steve Perry 2007

"Pendekar" is another loaded term that seems to mean many things to many people.

Language Steve Perry 2007

During this same training Gyi was thanked for rescuing Pendekar Paul Dethouars from a Japanese "POW" camp (in the Philippines) during WW2.

Dr Gyi 2010

So the idea of going to Bogor for a couple weeks and coming back with one's Pendekar certificate doesn't resonate with how I use the word.

Language Steve Perry 2007

Then again, there are some oily characters in the old country, too, who are willing to give you a fancy certificate with lots of stamps and artwork proclaiming you an instant Pendekar if you show up, do a form, and then fork over a nice bit of change.

Karate is Deadly, but ... Steve Perry 2007

What I'm disputing is the whole "piper is the best knife system around" meme which has been floating around since the Animal list and the Pendekar list.

Cut and Run Steve Perry 2007

Mas Djut, supposedly the guy who codified the system, never seems to be referred to by anything but that "Mas," no "Guru," "Maha Guru," or "Pendekar" honorific ever seems to prefix his name.

Language Steve Perry 2007

This player also points out that there was no electricity in that village, so the Pendekar didn't get his certificate printed up there.

More on Martial Arts Steve Perry 2007

In our style, Paul is the most senior U.S. teacher, and is given the honorific "Pendekar."

Archive 2006-06-01 Steve Perry 2006

In our style, Paul is the most senior U.S. teacher, and is given the honorific "Pendekar."

Introduction to the History of Our Version of Silat in America, Sorta Steve Perry 2006