Perguruan Seni Silat Sendeng Teratai - High Performance Development Camp

Overview

The High Performance Development Camp is a one-day immersive training experience designed to develop participants' technical competencies, physical conditioning, resilience, and understanding of Sendeng Teratai's heritage. Through a combination of technical training, beach and water-based activities, team challenges, and bonding opportunities, participants will gain exposure to the skills, habits, and values associated with high-performing pesilats while experiencing training beyond the conventional gelanggang environment.

Date, Time & Venue

27 June 2026 | 8.00 am - 6.00pm | Sembawang Park

Objectives

1. Reconnect with the Roots of Sendeng Teratai

To provide participants with an immersive appreciation of Sendeng Teratai's maritime heritage by returning training to the natural environment that shaped many traditional Malay martial arts.

2. Develop Competitive Competencies

To enhance participants' technical, physical, and tactical competencies through focused training activities designed to strengthen the skills and attributes required of a competitive pesilat.

3. Build Resilience, Character and Team Identity

To cultivate adaptability, perseverance, discipline, and camaraderie through shared challenges and experiences beyond the conventional gelanggang environment.

Target Group

This camp is open to all Pre-Teens, Pre-Juniors, Juniors and Seniors who are keen to learn, challenge themselves, and develop as pesilats.

Participants need not be active competitors, nor do they need to have aspirations of representing the club in competitions at this stage. What is more important is a willingness to learn, put in effort, and embrace new experiences.

The High Performance Development Camp is designed for pesilats who wish to deepen their understanding of Sendeng Teratai, develop their technical and physical competencies, and experience training beyond the conventional gelanggang environment.

Whether you are preparing for competition, exploring competitive silat for the first time, or simply seeking to improve yourself as a pesilat, there is something to gain from this camp. Ultimately, high performance is not about medals alone. It is about striving to become a better version of yourself each day. This camp is for those who are prepared to take that next step in their development.

Programme Itinerary

0800 – 0815 Registration & Assembly

0815 – 0830 Camp Briefing, Objectives & Safety Brief

0830 – 0900 Dynamic Warm-Up & Movement Development (Inclusive of run)

0900 – 1030 Technical Development Session 1 (Movement, Footwork & Fundamentals | Olah Tubuh for Seni)

1030 – 1045 Water Break

1045 – 1115 Technical Development Session 2 (Beach Conditioning & Water-Based Drills)

1115 – 1300 Technical Development Session 3 (Padwork, Kicking Drills & Tactical Applications | Olah Rasa for Seni)

1300 – 1430 Lunch, Zuhur Prayer, Change of Attire & Rest Break

1430 – 1500 Clean-up

1530 – 1600 Hike from Sembawang Park to Canberra CC (Blk 351, Sembawang Close)

1600 – 1800 Arrival at BBQ pit, BBQ, Team Bonding & Camp Closing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the High Performance Development Camp?

The High Performance Development Camp is a one-day developmental programme organised by Sendeng Teratai to provide participants with opportunities to develop their technical competencies, physical conditioning, resilience, and understanding of our silat heritage through an immersive outdoor training experience.

Who is this camp for?

The camp is open to all Sendeng Teratai pesilats from the Pre-Teen, Pre-Junior, Junior and Senior categories.

Participants do not need to be active competitors to attend. The camp is suitable for any pesilat who is keen to learn, improve, and challenge themselves in a supportive environment.

Can Singa and Macan athletes join in?

Yes. Singa and Macan pesilats are welcome to participate in the High Performance Development Camp.

That said, parents should carefully consider their child's readiness for a full-day outdoor programme involving physical activities, movement-based training, and exposure to the elements. As activities will be conducted at Sembawang Park and involve wet and outdoor components, participants should be reasonably independent and able to follow instructions throughout the day.

For Singa and Macan pesilats, parents are requested to remain on standby and contactable for the duration of the programme. Should a participant become unwell, overly fatigued, or require additional assistance, parents may be contacted to make the necessary arrangements.

Our priority remains the safety, well-being, and positive experience of every participant.

Must I be representing Sendeng Teratai in competitions to attend?

No.

The camp is not exclusively for competitive athletes. While some activities are designed to develop competencies useful in competitive silat, all participants can benefit from the technical, physical and character development opportunities provided.

Why is the camp conducted at the beach?

The beach is not merely a venue.

One of the objectives of the camp is to reconnect participants with the roots of Sendeng Teratai and the maritime environment that shaped many traditional Malay martial arts. The outdoor setting also provides unique opportunities to develop adaptability, resilience and body awareness in ways that are difficult to replicate within a conventional training hall.

Will participants be entering the water?

Yes. As part of the camp's experiential training component, participants may take part in selected beach-based activities in shallow water, including balance, movement, tendangan (kicking) and kejatuhan (falling) drills. These activities are designed to develop coordination, adaptability, and body control in a different training environment.

Participation in water-based activities will be supervised by our coaches at all times, and activities will only be conducted in safe, controlled areas. Participants are therefore advised to bring a fresh change of clothes and be prepared for wet activities.

As with all Sendeng Teratai programmes, safety remains our top priority. All coaches are trained first aiders, a first aid kit will be available on-site, and several members of our team are also trained nurses who will be present throughout the programme.

What should participants wear?

Participants should report in Half-Uniform.

As some activities involve water and outdoor training, participants are strongly encouraged to bring:

A fresh set of clothes
Wet shoes (if available)
Comfortable pair of running shoes
Towel
Water bottle
Personal medication (if required)

What if the weather is bad?

The programme may be adjusted depending on weather conditions.

Participant safety remains our priority and the organising team reserves the right to modify activities or relocate portions of the programme where necessary.

Are prayers catered for?

Yes.

Adequate time has been set aside for prayers. Participants will also have opportunities to freshen up and change attire before continuing with the afternoon programme.

What is expected of participants?

Participants are expected to:

Demonstrate good discipline and sportsmanship
Follow instructions from coaches and facilitators
Respect fellow participants
Take responsibility for their belongings
Look out for one another
Give their best effort throughout the programme

Is the camp safe?

Participant safety is our highest priority.
All activities have been planned and risk-assessed, and participants will be supervised throughout the programme by Sendeng Teratai's coaches and team personnel.
Our coaching team comprises trained First Aiders and will be equipped with First Aid kits throughout the duration of the camp. In addition, some members of our team personnel are trained nurses who will be present to support the management of any medical incidents should they arise.
Water-based activities will be conducted in shallow water under close supervision, and participants will be required to follow all safety instructions at all times. Activities may also be modified or suspended should weather or environmental conditions become unsuitable.
Parents are encouraged to inform the organising team in advance of any medical conditions, allergies, injuries, or special requirements that we should be aware of.While every reasonable precaution will be taken to ensure a safe environment, participants are expected to exercise personal responsibility, follow instructions promptly, and immediately alert a coach if they feel unwell or sustain an injury.

How can parents and caregivers contribute?

Parents and caregivers play an important role in ensuring the success of the High Performance Development Camp. You can support your child by:

Before the Camp

Ensuring that your child gets sufficient rest the night before.
Providing appropriate attire, a water bottle, a towel, and a fresh change of clothes.
Informing the organising team of any medical conditions, allergies, injuries, or special requirements.
Encouraging your child to approach the camp with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

During the Camp

Remaining contactable throughout the duration of the programme.
Being prepared to assist should your child require early collection due to illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Encouraging independence and allowing participants to engage fully in the camp experience.

After the Camp

Taking an interest in your child's experience by asking what they learnt and enjoyed.
Supporting them in applying the lessons, habits, and values gained from the camp in their regular training and daily life.

For parents who wish to contribute further, we also welcome assistance in areas such as logistics, photography, welfare support, and post-event clean-up. Interested parents may approach the organising team for more information.

Ultimately, the most valuable contribution a parent can make is to support and encourage their child throughout their developmental journey as a pesilat.

I would like to contribute food or refreshments. How can I do so?

We warmly welcome and encourage contributions from parents and caregivers.

As part of the camp's team bonding segment, we intend to have a pot-luck style BBQ and gathering. Parents who are willing may contribute food, drinks, snacks, desserts, fruits, or BBQ items for participants and volunteers to enjoy together.

Parents who prefer to contribute in other ways may also wish to make a small monetary contribution to help defray the costs of logistics, consumables, and food for the camp. Any such contributions are entirely voluntary and greatly appreciated.We would also welcome assistance during the BBQ segment, particularly with food preparation, cooking, serving, welfare support, and clean-up.

Many hands make light work, and such support allows our coaches and volunteers to better focus on the participants.Parents who would like to contribute food, volunteer their time, or make a donation may approach the organising team for more information.

On behalf of Sendeng Teratai, we thank all parents and caregivers for their continued support and partnership in making this camp a meaningful experience for our pesilats.