This study aims to explore how the history of traditional Dayak martial arts in Central Kalimantan, the philosophy contained therein, and the techniques of martial arts in Dayak Central Kalimantan. The research applied a qualitative research with historical research method. The Data sources in the study were obtained through three traditional martial arts colleges in Central Kalimantan, namely; Pangunraun Pitu (East Barito regency), Silat Sakti Salamat Kambe (Katingan regency), and Palampang Panerus Tinjek (Pulang Pisau regency). The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that (1) the figure who first spread the martial arts of the Dayak tribe into all parts of Central Kalimantan were two brothers namely; Mahusin Saun (Tinjek) and Salamat Saun (Kambe). (2) The philosophy contained in his domain is very close to the values of Dayak culture through "Lawang Sakepeng" and Islamic values drawn from Arabic letters such as alif lam mim which are represented in form of step movements. (3) Bangkui technique as the most original technique, is a movement inspired by a primate animal (Macaca Nemestrina), it has a very low stance, an attack pattern towards the lower body, with locks that are very difficult to break from.
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