Eighteen Serak Djurus
Pak Vic’s Serak Djurus – 1-8
Pak Vic’s Serak Djurus are not included in the American KunTao Silat curriculum but they are an elective, because they make a good addition for the KunTao Silat legwork and delivery mechanism, especially for those who have studied Serak. Here, Guru Joe performs the first eight of the Pak Vic Serak Djurus.
Malabar KunTao Silat Class Warm Up
In KunTao Silat classes there are no calisthenics, no push ups, no jumping jacks. We utilize the stances and handwork for warming up since theses are the elements that will become forms and techniques as practitioners pass through the levels to Guru Muda. This is a normal class warm up led by Ted Garcia at […]
KunTao Silat Close Quarter Knife Training
KunTao Silat has often been referred to as a “phonebooth” style, denoting its penchant for closing the gap and operating in close proximity to the opponent. Bladed combat is particularly appropriate for this approach as Steve Gartin demonstrates in this clip where he is training with one of his students, Trent Beech.
George Morin Kembaggan with applications
Guru George Morin was one of the original three disciples of Willem de Thouars back in 1976. Here George performs his personal kembaggan and then demonstrates techniques from it with Dave Anderson, another early disciple of KunTao Silat. Filmed by Steve Gartin, this is one of many of the finest KunTao Silat practitioners on the […]
Willem de Thouars’ KunTao Silat Stick-work
Willem de Thouars’, also known as “Uncle Bill,” Stick Work KunTao Silat’s stickwork is much like all KunTao Silat – direct. In this video Willem de Thouars instructs Steve Gartin’s students at his home in Northglenn, Colorado in his version of stick techniques. Filmed by Steve Gartin, this is a short clip from one of the […]
Steve discusses the Guru Certification Course
KunTao Silat’s Guru Certification Course is not for everybody Since the early 1980’s Steve Gartin has been filming and sharing videos of KunTao and Silat with high-level martial practitioners all over the world. In the mid-1980’s the Distance Learning Course was designed for experienced martial artists who wanted to learn KunTao Silat. Now, in 2015 […]
KunTao Silat’s Second Form: Lankas Dua
Lankas Dua Malabar and American KunTao Silat share the same second form, Lankas Dua – also known as the Flower Form. Although this is the only purely Silat form in KunTao Silat it is practiced in different ways between the two Systems. Lankas Dua has very direct legwork and evasive handwork, resulting in a winning […]
Malabar KunTao Silat’s Third Form: Lankas Tiga/Monjet
Lankas Tiga/Monjet Malabar’s Third form comes from the Kendang Silat system and is a very demanding and difficult form for most folks. Also known as the Monkey Form, its low style circular movements provide the practitioner with training to develop uncommon agility, strength and balance. Willem de Thouars leads practice for the Guru Class.
Malabar KunTao Silat Forms
Djurus Satu – Lankas Dua – Lankas Tiga – Pai Yun – Ling Sing Toy – Taung Lung Tai Here’s a short video of all the Malabar Forms: