What is Merpati Putih (MP) ?
Learn more about the royal Indonesian martial art from Yogyakarta here.

Discover your Inner Power with the ancient Indonesian martial art Merpati Putih (MP)

Learn more about the ancient Indonesian martial art Merpati Putih (MP) and about my personal journey in MP until today.
Learn more about the royal Indonesian martial art from Yogyakarta here.

Read about my personal experiences and journey in MP since 2006 here.

Find out how to train your body and mind in MP, gain physical strength and stamina, mental-spiritual strength and awareness !
MP training combines self defense techniques and combat sports for building strength, control and flexibility. In addition, traditional Pencak Silat forms and weaponry provide a system that promotes agility and artistry, appears smooth and aesthetical while being very effective and that’s also really fun !

MP is well-known for its characteristic breath work, which is used to control our “Inner Power” (Indon. tenaga dalam). MP training methods, like breathing techniques, meditation and targeted sensory training, establish a phenomenal body- and self-awareness – powerful, positive, balanced and energized, mindful and thoughtful. Try it for yourself !

Training right now (22.04. – 25.07.2025): Tuesday 19.00 – 20:30 hrs,
Sporthalle Sophie-Scholl-Schule, Rödgener Str. 72, 35394 Gießen
https://uni-giessen.uninow.com/de/courses/sport-kurse/offers
Online courses also available (on demand) !
