This video is a short introduction to the American Martial LifeStyle known as KunTao Silat. The beauty of KunTao Silat is that the forms and training methods translate directly into actual combat techniques. Practitioners do not train one way and fight another. Many of KunTao Silat’s movements are unique and much of what makes it so effective is rooted in a very unique synergism of legwork and handwork, whether armed or unarmed. KunTao Silat Practitioners build the legwork and handwork into their daily life so they can train constantly. Constant KunTao Silat Training also provides health benefits and helps to correct many chronic physical problems.

American KunTao Silat goes much deeper into the self-healing arts that so many Americans need because of the destructive lifestyle most American lead. AKTS is also a more ‘erect’ art although it, like Malabar, provides for ground-fighting while standing on two legs

This video is a short greeting from KunTao Silat’s founder, Steve Gartin.

The top brown menu is primarily for new visitors while the bottom green menu is for current students. The FAQ is growing and is a good place to look for specific answers. The KunTao Silat Learning Forum is a great place to gather information from what the People have been saying for many years.Folks can register for the Learning KunTao Silat Forum without having been confirmed for Membership.

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As the Distance Learning Program has advanced through the decades the needs of the student practitioners have become more apparent and we have responded by making a distinction between those who desire to learn KTS for their own personal purposes and those who want to share KTS with their family, friends and local community. The Distance Learning Program now consists of both the Practitioner and Teacher branches of both Malabar and American KunTao Silat.

Both systems are the same for Practitioner and Teacher, but the major distinction lies in the qualifications for certification. In addition to competent performance of the forms and kembaggan, Teachers will be required to provide applications of the forms and training exercises, lead a practice group and be a member of the Inner Circle or Learning Management System. New InnerCircle memberships are now restricted only to those folks who have tested and passed Level One.