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Seni Bilah Melayu
A contemporary Silat martial system rooted in traditional Malay combat practice. Its principles move between bladed weapons and empty hands.
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Writer · Martial Arts Teacher · Creative Practitioner
Ilmi
Khalid
Silat, culture, blades and faith—explored through practice, teaching and writing.
Read the journalSilat Creative
01 / About
I learn through practice.
I understand through writing.
Ilmi Khalid is a Malaysian martial arts teacher, writer and creative practitioner. His work brings together the physical practice of Silat, the study of Malay martial culture, and more than two decades of experience in writing, design and visual storytelling.
Teaching expands his learning. Writing gives the knowledge another way to travel.
02 / Silat
Practice carries
the knowledge.
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Silat Tomoi
A practical striking approach shaped through padwork, movement, defence, reaction and disciplined repetition.
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Bladeart Studio
Training in Silat, blade defence and related martial practice in Petaling Jaya. Private, group and remote training are available.
Visit Bladeart Studio03 / Writing
The written practice.
I write about Silat, martial culture, history, blades, creativity and faith. The journal is where field notes, essays and longer investigations continue.
“Creative work extends the reach.”
04 / Shop
Books, resources
and objects.
Digital training materials, independent releases and selected goods from Ilmkhal Studio and Seni Bilah Melayu.
05 / Creative
Ideas given
shape and motion.
Through Ilmkhal Studio, I work across writing, research, creative direction, design, video and post-production. The craft changes; the purpose remains—to make an idea clear, memorable and alive.
- Studio
- Ilmkhal Studio
- Role
- Founder & Creative Director
- Based in
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
06 / Watch
Watch the
practice.
Short-form training, demonstrations and field notes from Silat Tomoi, Seni Bilah Melayu and Bladeart Studio.
07 / Contact