Here, Pak Chas Clements introduces a group of beginners to KunTao Silat self-defense concepts.
Seminars: What do YOU want to know?
In teaching KunTao Silat for 35 years, I have an idea of what people need to know in order to excel in KunTao Silat. . . but as we begin the 2016 seminar season, I wonder what YOU want to know ~ so that we can schedule as many of those elements into this year’s […]
Pre-Paladin Press: Secrets of Silat
A KunTao Silat Introduction for Paladin Press KunTao Silat Introduction to Paladin Press from KunTao Silat. Paladin Press came to Steve Gartin in 1997 seeking the definitive knife fighting video because of his notoriety as the leading expert in the United States. Negotiations led to an agreement to produce a complete series of videos on […]
Garden of the Gods: Archive video
Deadly de Thouars Brothers
Archives Classic: The Deadly de Thouars Brothers Video A glimpse into the teaching style of each of the de Thouars Brothers is found in this classic video from the 1990s filmed and produced by Steve Gartin. The de Thouars Brothers have found world-wide acclaim for their prowess in the silat arts, specifically Pentjak Silat Serak. […]
KunTao Silat Training in New Mexico
KunTao Silat training with Steve I want to spend some time training and visiting with my KunTao Silat Family! This coming April will mark eight years that I have been away from civilization. It has been a most enjoyable experience, but now I’m close enough to a town to enjoy guests. The first People I’d like to […]
Combining Breath with Motion
KunTao Silat’s Breath in Movement Warm Up KunTao Silat has now expanded its curriculum to include the internal mechanics taught to Steve Gartin by Great GrandMaster U. Un Surya of Indonesia. American KunTao Silat embraces these internal mechanics in lieu of the Shaolin style power generation methods used in Malabar KunTao Silat at the upper […]
San Antonio American KunTao Silat Seminar
San Antonio, Texas November 7 & 8, 2015 Experience Authentic Combative Martial Art in an exclusive two-day seminar. Simple, direct, and effective American Kuntao Silat is renowned for it’s practical, no-nonsense approach to self defense and the ability to swiftly impart high level skills to students. It is a fully ‘weapons aware’ art, not a sport. Come see why top […]
Video Testing Quality Requirements
Simple video testing procedure: Brief Introduction 720p minimum resolution Good crop Good lighting Each form performed twice, once normal training speed, once slowly for detail Techniques performed at half speed, then full speed Upload to free Vimeo account \ add to KTS Testing Group
KunTao Silat Heavy Bag Training
Heavy Bag Training KunTao Silat trains many different energy delivery methods, hitting tools, diverting blows and body hardening with the heavy bag. The free swinging bag provides infinite variations for timing and body alignment as well as the preparation for large objects moving toward the practitioner. The use of chairs or other movable objects surrounding […]