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I’m sorry, having taken a look at some other postings, I think I found the info I was looking for. But still, any guidance on starting out would be appreciated.

Ahh…okay. I’ll look forward to seeing that material next year. I think I remember seeing an outline of foot positions that would pertain to that on a de Thouars’ related website. It wasn’t given in that context, but now it makes sense. Thanks!

For some reason I thought the dragon and tiger walking were some kind of stepping methods I…[Read more]

Steve,
Yes, it is the Monkey Foot drills taught by Pak Steve, with some additions drawn from the material itself. The numbering is just a convention developed in my club to keep things straight in our heads/make it easier to teach. I’ll be shooting video of it after the first of the year for the member site – as Pak Steve thinks it would be…[Read more]

Don,
I have a practice leader in San Diego. Drop me an email, and I’ll hook you up.

Thanks. The whole thing seemed sort of surreal while it was going on. Like some weepy Hallmark special or something. We just haven’t reached the ending yet, where we find the pot of gold to reward us for getting through it all…lol.

I’m glad to hear their is more material coming, especially from Bill Chang’s teachings.

The info about how…[Read more]

For students earning from the distance program, I often suggest that they start with the Kilap Betawi/Serak material Chas shows. This is easier to understand and practice. While doing this, work the legwork and handwork sets until your eyes bleed. You will learn good, fast self defense, while ‘Gartinizing’ your body to be able to understand the…[Read more]

I might add, just memorizing movement does not count.

In my clubs the art is broken down into phases –

Phase 1 features the complete stance set and tiger, dragon, monkey stepping

Kendang Djurus-Djurus 1-3 (Turning Djurus 1 & 2, 3)

Some additional pukulan djurus-djurus just because it is easy to apply. A total of 8 short ‘hand sets’

Some additional warm up exercises and basic kicking…[Read more]

Steve,
My condolences. Reminds me of the old admonition to respect everybody because you do not know what struggles they face.

There is material in the works on the Chang style training as well as some deep dives on different material.

The Golden Free Form is a take on the Tai Keah material – good eye.

Best,
Joe

I’m quite excited at the changes I see in the AKTS curriculum. I’ve always thought Serak should be positioned earlier and I’ve been hoping more of Bill Chang’s material would find its way into the art. Are there DVD’s to look forward to?

Some questions –
1) The 5 Stances? The long stance form has a lot more than 5. Where can I find info on…[Read more]

And now my input:
Level One
5 Stances
8 Serak Djurus
Cabin LegSets
Turning Djurus with applications
Triple Hitter Exercise
AKTS Class WarmUp

Level Two
Djurus Satu with applications
MonkeyFoot training drill

Level Three
Lankas Dua with applications
Sticking Hand drill

Level Four
Chang KTS Stances
Breathing in movement
Demonstrate Internal…[Read more]

Well, an update is in order. It turns out that camping gear is optional; in light of the fact that there are some motels, bed & breakfast inns and RV parks within 50 miles or so from the training grounds.

$75 a night will lodge 4 folks who don’t mind sleeping in the same room. $55 gets two double beds. The RV parks run $30 or less a night. And…[Read more]

Hi. Just stopping by for an update on my progress.

I’m still practicing Lanka Nol & the Serak Djurus (almost) every day. Also the Maiden Bathes, the elbow/knee set (including George’s Elbow Exercise), & the Sapu/Beset triangle lanka set.

I’ve got the 18 Serak Djurus down solid, & have been working with Guru Brandt on understanding the…[Read more]

Hi. Just stopping by for an update on my progress.

I’m still practicing Lanka Nol & the Serak Djurus (almost) every day. Also the Maiden Bathes, the elbow/knee set (including George’s Elbow Exercise), & the Sapu/Beset triangle lanka set.

I’ve got the 18 Serak Djurus down solid, & have been working with Guru Brandt on understanding the…[Read more]

Hi. Just stopping by for an update on my progress.

I’m still practicing Lanka Nol & the Serak Djurus (almost) every day. Also the Maiden Bathes, the elbow/knee set (including George’s Elbow Exercise), & the Sapu/Beset triangle lanka set.

I’ve got the 18 Serak Djurus down solid, & have been working with Guru Brandt on understanding the…[Read more]

Hi. Just stopping by for an update on my progress.

I’m still practicing Lanka Nol & the Serak Djurus (almost) every day. Also the Maiden Bathes, the elbow/knee set (including George’s Elbow Exercise), & the Sapuan/Baset triangle lanka set.

I’ve got the 18 Serak Djurus down solid, & have been working with Guru Brandt on understanding the…[Read more]