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BANTEN – National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has encouraged the establishment of Tjimande Padepokan (traditional martial arts training centers) in every regency across Banten Province. The initiative is intended to serve as a center for youth development, cultural preservation, and the strengthening of public security and order.
The message was delivered by the National Police Chief during the inauguration of the Tjimande Martial Arts Training Center, held alongside the 3rd Anniversary of Pesanggrahan Tjimande Banten Indonesia (PTBI) on Friday (September 18, 2026).
The National Police Chief said the newly inaugurated training center should not merely function as a place to practice martial arts. It should also serve as a space for character education, cultural preservation, religious and social activities, and strengthening community ties.
“Going forward, each regency should establish a padepokan so that Tjimande can continue to grow and produce martial artists who possess self-defense skills, protect the vulnerable, and work together with the Indonesian National Police to help maintain public security and order,” said the National Police Chief.
According to the National Police Chief, pencak silat is part of Indonesia’s national identity and cultural heritage that should be passed down to younger generations. Pencak silat does not only teach self-defense skills, but also instills values of brotherhood, discipline, self-control, and character development.
The National Police Chief stressed that every martial artist must use their strength responsibly. Physical strength should never be used as a reason to act arrogantly, commit violence, or harm others.
“A true jawara is not someone who seeks opponents to demonstrate strength, but a person who is capable of controlling himself, protecting the community, resolving problems wisely, and placing the common interest above personal or group interests,” said the National Police Chief.
The National Police Chief expressed hope that PTBI would develop into a large and inclusive organization open to martial artists and silat schools from various backgrounds, united by a spirit of brotherhood. Differences in styles, schools, and organizations, he said, should be viewed as a source of cultural richness that strengthens the unity of the people of Banten.
The training center is also expected to become a place for youth development, equipping younger generations with good character, humility, the courage to stand up for what is right, and the ability to adapt to the changing times.
The National Police Chief called on teachers and senior members to continue mentoring younger members through positive examples and leadership. Pencak silat should also be developed through education, training, competitions, cultural performances, and the use of digital technology, so that it remains recognized and appreciated by future generations.
In addition to preserving cultural heritage, the National Police Chief encouraged PTBI members to become part of the community security network in their respective areas. Members were urged to maintain harmony, avoid being easily provoked, refrain from violence, and resolve differences through dialogue and deliberation.
The Indonesian National Police is prepared to work in synergy with PTBI, religious leaders, jawara, martial arts schools, and the wider community to maintain public security and order, prevent juvenile delinquency, drug abuse, street brawls, and other potential security disturbances.
/ Gurning
