Abstract
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. PencakSilatleaders are role models who have discipline, manner, and self-
control to enforce honorable acts.
Keywords:Leadership model, characteristics, pencaksilat
