KunTao Silat is a much larger body of martial knowledge than most folks can imagine. In order for Gurus-in-Training to comprehend the intricacies and options contained in the first few levels, I have decided to offer personal training sessions wherein the students have the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers in real-time and also […]
Jonathan Pyndus Guru Muda Malabar KunTao Silat
Jonathan Pyndus Guru Muda Malabar KunTao Silat Jonathan is the first to complete the Malabar KunTao Silat video training program with a full video testing record on-line. Only members of the Vimeo TestingGroup can normally see test results. Today and tomorrow will be an exception to that rule for this video. I realize that it […]
History of KunTao Silat
History of KunTao Silat – part one How kung fu adapted to the jungles of Indonesia {copyright Joe Judt circa 2005} They stood across from each other on the fighting floor; the dust stained with blood of martial heroes who had measured their skill in an arena where there are no rules. One, a savvy […]
Wachters’ High power nutrition
Wachters’ High Power Nutrition and KunTao Silat I discovered Wachters’ and was first declared ‘crazy’ in the early 1970s when I became involved in the quest for perfect nutrition. “They” called me a ‘health-food nut.’ Now, decades later, people ask me all the time how I maintain high energy levels for extended periods and never […]
KunTao Silat video downloads now available
KunTao Silat video downloads {more to come} Folks have been asking for video downloads of the classic KunTao Silat video tapes and DVDs so here they are. This is only the beginning. We expect to provide all of the original videos and most of the newer ones in downloadable MP4 format in the near future. […]
4th of July KunTao Silat Seminar
July 2 & 3 2016: The 4th of July weekend KunTao Silat seminar is scheduled to be held in the beautiful Western Mountains of New Mexico. {The curriculum may evolve as we receive feedback from the participants. Changes & updates will be published here. } American KunTao Silat is the seminar focus, although Malabar will […]
KunTao Silat TriAngle Sapu
TriAngle Sapu: KunTao Silat’s TriAngular footwork patterns serve many functions. Here Guru Jeff Fargo and Kyle Mentink, from Sigung Joe Judt’s lineage, demostrate a basic triangle sapu {front sweep} technique from the first movement of the training set. Videoed by Steve Gartin at the First Annual American KunTao Silat Gathering at the Seventh Heaven Ranch […]
Kyle Mentink ~ Malabar KunTao Silat Guru Muda
In the recent 2018 Glenwood Gathering, Kyle earned promotion to Guru Muda! Congratulations Kyle ~ you have well-earned this advancement with copious lumps, bruises and hard training. Your students will be richly graced by your knowledge and kindness. Unfortunately, Kyle tested this time on ThunderRock with no video cameras rolling ~ so there is no […]
KunTao Silat Stand-a-Dude Training
Stand-a-Dude training began before Elijah could walk and continued until he was too big to hoist. I do NOT recommend this training unless both you and your children are physically blessed and extraordinarily aware. The chance of injury if a mistake is made is quite obvious and no one of good conscious wants that. If […]
Baby KunTao Silat Training
Stand-a-Dude training began before Elijah could walk and continued until he was too big to hoist. I do NOT recommend this training unless both you and your children are physically blessed and extraordinarily aware. The chance of injury if a mistake is made is quite obvious and no one of good conscious wants that. If […]