Pencak silat championship between district level students (kejurkab) present their own story to the participants. A number of silat colleges also support athletes' performances not only in the arena, but also outside the arena. Sport Centre (GOR) Tawang Alun on Jalan Wijaya Kusuma, Giri . District, Banyuwangi, It's been busy the past three days. The integrated sports area in Gandrung City is currently the arena for the pencak silat tournament between students this month.
The IPSI Banyuwangi annual agenda is scheduled to last until 12 next January. Like the previous event, The event is now also able to attract participants. Recorded more or less 864 Pen Dekar from all over the school in Banyuwangi took part in the event. They have students of the first high school level (SMP) and upper secondary school (senior High School) equal. The large number of participants made the Tawang Alun GOR area a sea of warriors. The special characteristics of a warrior are very clear; wearing all black and wearing a white belt around his waist.
However, there are several colleges that try to use their own clothes as a symbol of pride when competing. Entering the Tawang Alun GOR arena, very competitive atmosphere. Spectators who packed the stands incessantly shouted slogans Meanwhile, on the ground floor two large mats complete with a match commission table are neatly arranged. Alternating matches were held. The atmosphere felt very busy. The same thing can be seen in one corner of the Tawang Alun GOR.
Outside the match arena, a number of fighters appeared to be clustered together. Someone is sleeping, eat, and the other part is holding light exercises. In the building measuring approximately six meters x three meters it was recorded there 40 warrior from the Kujang Pajajaran school. Since the tournament was held 5 last January, they chose one corner of the GOR complex as a mess or halfway house. They spent the night and stayed there while waiting for the schedule to appear in the arena. "Yes, we use that place as a place for children to live while participating in the kejurkab. Not bad while waiting for the show schedule, we rest,explained Bambang Wahyuono, head of the Kujang Pajajaran College of Banyuwangi.
The Persinas Asad martial arts school also apparently did the same thing. Faced with adversity this time, the college deliberately rented a house not far from the location of the match. In the rented house in the Glagah District there are more or less 80 warrior who resided during the kejurkab took place. Mattress, the medium-sized house is a shelter for Asad fighters. For Asad and Kujang Pajajaran schools, hosting pesilat is not without reason. The large number of participants whose homes are far from the GOR is the reason. So, to reduce the cost of accommodation and get around the distance, renting a halfway house is the best solution.
Persinas Asad hopes that the performance of his fighters will be maintained during the competition. So that, Food factors must really be considered. To provide nutritious food, they also partnered. However, there are donors and benefactors who help. Doesn't stop there, for nutrition matters, Persinas Asad brought his own chef. Goal, so that the nutrition and nutrition of the warriors is maintained. "Everything that comes in is recorded and reported. Food budget allocations must also be transparent,said Nurhadi, one of Persinas Asad's management.
Other benefits of the accommodation can also be felt. One of them, can become a supporter base. For Kujang Pajajaran, all elements of the college can become supporters. A fighter who fails to continue in a match can become a supporting machine. Their support for their colleagues is much needed. Emotional closeness and spirit can be a trigger during a match. "If it's far away, please go home. But, usually they stay together until the game is over,explained Bambang Wahyuono. (radar)
