How Yayan Ruhian Uses Pencak Silat in The Movies

The Secret Martial Art Behind Yayan Ruhian's Devastating Movie Fights Yayan Ruhian didn't learn to fight for the movies. He was already a master before Hollywood ever called his name. In this video we break down exactly how Yayan uses real Pencak Silat techniques in The Raid, John Wick 3, and beyond — technique by technique, scene by scene. From the deadly low stances to simultaneous attack and defense, leg sweeps, elbow strikes, and weapon transitions — everything you see on screen is rooted in a 1000 year old martial art that most of the world has never heard of. By the end of this video you will watch fight scenes completely differently. What we cover: Who is Yayan Ruhian and how he became a legend What is Pencak Silat and why it is different from every other martial art The 5 core techniques Yayan uses in his movie fights Movie Silat vs Real Silat — what is authentic and what is exaggerated What martial artists can learn and apply from Pencak Silat Timestamps: 00:00 — Hook 00:45 — Who is Yayan Ruhian 02:30 — What is Pencak Silat 04:15 — Breaking Down The Techniques 07:30 — Movie Silat vs Real Silat 09:00 — What You Can Learn 09:40 — Outro If you enjoyed this video: 👍 Like the video — it helps more people discover this content 🔔 Subscribe — we break down martial arts, fighters, and fighting systems every week 💬 Comment below — which technique surprised you the most?