The Sembah Structure

Defending against grabs & headlocks

This seminar footage focuses on the basic 'Sembah' structure and how it applies to  the most common basic types of grabs in a street self-defence situation. 

Covered in this seminar;

  • Grabs from the front
  • Side grabs/headlocks
  • Rear grabs/headlocks


This core training is fundamental to progress onto the more advanced levels of Pencak Silat.


We hope you enjoy the footage!

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Sembah Structure Seminar - March 2020

    • Sembah Structure - Part 1
    • Sembah Structure - Part 2
    • Sembah Structure - Part 3
    • Sembah Structure - Part 4

Instructor(s)

Matt Tucker

Matt Tucker

Matt Tucker is owner and Chief Instructor at Warrior Arts & Fitness . Matt has practiced martial arts for over 35 years and has travelled the world to seek out the very best teachers he could find to give him a better understanding of what makes a complete martial artist. This journey of knowledge and training led Matt to train extensively in Wing Chun Kung Fu, Kali & Escrima (Dog Brothers) and the Satria Fighting Arts (Pencak Silat). Matt has also trained in many other arts including Muay Thai, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Karate and Taekwondo. In 2013 Matt started training privately with Steven and Laarni Benitez in Pencak Silat and their Satria Fighting Arts. After 7 years of full time training, Matt was honoured to become the UK Head Instructor for the Satria Fighting Arts. This beautifully deceptive and explosive art allowed Matt to fully harness all his previous training and to continue to explore many new skills all within one incredible system which is much more than just a fighting art!