Pencaksilat masters are leaders with distinct characteristics. This research discusses leader‘s attitude, leader‘s characteristics, and religious leader. Research methods applied in this research are factual historical approach, descriptive analysis, and interpretation in terms of hermeneutics, coherence, and synthetics. The results show that PencakSilatmaster characteristics consist of taqwa,tanggap, tangguh, tanggon, and trengginas. Taqwameans that a leader must always have faith in God the Almighty and enforce His teachings consistently and in honorable manners. Tanggap means that a leader must be attentive and aware of the surrounding problems and social matters. Tangguh means that a leader must always be tough, strive to develop his ability, never give up in dealing with problem, and answer to challenges.Tanggonmeans that a leader must be discipline, socially responsible, and durable in the face of trial and temptation. Trengginasmeans that a leader must always be active, initiative, and creative in pursuing improvement for the sake of the society. Pencak Silat leaders are role models who have discipline, manner, and self- control to enforce honorable acts.
Keywords: Leadership model, characteristics, pencaksilat
