Pencak silat is a form of martial arts originating in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Philippines. Some styles, such as Bangau Putih, are also originating from Chinese martial arts. Pencak silat is commonly considered as a combat method, whether it is hand to hand or using weapons (such as knife, sword or keris, but also considered sport and as a form of traditional dance as it is often performed with traditional music as background in a performance.