About
Pendita Jak Othman is one of the world ‘s renowned Silat figure from Malaysia. He is often considered as the father of British and Irish Silat. Guru Othman started teaching Silat actively across the UK and Ireland in 1980’s, founded the British Silat Association. He is one of the forefathers who teaches the famous Kerambit internationally, where he started teaching the weapon art in the UK and Europe during the mid-80's.
He is now a professor and a member of senate to the Asia Pacific Open University. He is a member of 2009 Malaysian Martial arts hall of fame; awarded the title Pendita (professor) and Ajarn (Grandmaster) by the Harimau Berantai Pencak Silat and Silat Tomoi organization elders respectively in 2011.He is a world authority in Silat and one of the most sought after Silat and blade expert in the international seminar circuit. Jak Othman is the founder and Grandmaster to the Harimau Berantai Pencak Silat International, Pencak Silat Gayong Harimau Silat International, Silat Tomoi Group, Bladetech International, King Tiger Muay Thai Kickboxing International and The Jak Othman Kickboxing & Martial Arts Studio which is based in Selangor, Malaysia.