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Yayan Ruhian was born in Tasikmalaya (West Java) on October 19, 1968. He found his passion in Pencak Silat and other martial arts, becoming a professional martial arts instructor. Ruhian is also known as an instructor of an inner breathing technique designed to condition of the body to withstand any impact. In 1988, he began teaching at Perguruan Silat Tenaga Dasar Indonesia (Inner Breathing Technique Silat School in Indonesia). During his term as an instructor he traveled regularly to teach in different cities and abroad.
Yayan Ruhian is an Indonesian actor and master of Pencak Silat, widely respected for his pivotal role in bringing traditional Southeast Asian martial arts to international action cinema.
He is best known for his intense performances and fight choreography in films such as The Raid, The Raid 2, and John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum.
He specializes in high-octane action films, often contributing both acting performances and fight choreography that highlights his extensive background in silat.