Silat is Indonesian. Calling it a Muslim Art is like calling American Jujitsu a Christian art. Just because it is an art practiced by Mulims does not make it a Muslim art, especially as its' practice predates Islam's introduction to Indonesia by quite a bit.
I would take minor issue on the "extremely advanced student" line insofar as my experience with Filipino arts is concerned. In Kali, bladework is taught straightaway, day one, and two blades is taught fairly quickly (using sticks for training, of course). It is not something taught to novices, but I would not call it extremely advanced. In fact, the stuff reserved for the "extremely advanced" students was the unarmed technique. The Chinese and Japanese arts that teach two weapon styles do reserve that training for capable and advanced students.
I agree with your take on Arabic martial tradition though. It was pretty much a household affair, with much more emphasis placed on overall competence than specific prowess with one technique or weapon.
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