UNAIR NEWS – All students club (UKM) in UNAIR never run out of passion for reaching achievement. Including, from the martial arts division, the Perisai Diri  (PD).

Perisai Diri Student club as winner in the National Championship Silat Perisai Diri XXVI which took place at the University of PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya from 27 September to 02 October 2017. In this championship, PD managed to bring home one gold, three silvers, and two bronzes. While in the event of International Championship IX in Malang which the closing on 2 November ago, the team successfully brought two silver and one bronze.

During this time, Martial Art student club division becomes the place to express student’s passion.  Not only physical training, martial arts also teaches to be discipline, commitment, and never give up.

The positive values engaged in their daily life. Not only in training session but also in the whole activities.

“Hopefully, for the next we achieve more medals for UNAIR,” Yaniar Sari Ramadhani said, the Leader of the PD Student Club

According to her, interestingly, the participation in tournaments or matches can strengthen togetherness between members. The more frequent exercise and the more support they have from each other.

“Exercises must be serious and mutually reinforcing. Also do not forget to pray, “She explained.

The most important thing, enhance self-motivation to be ready to compete and fight. Without it all, the exercise will not get optimal results.

Usually, the PD exercise is held twice a week. However, day ahead of the championships, they practice six times a week for a month.