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A profile of Steve Gartin

A Profile of Steve Douglas Gartin as martial artist and senior student of Willem de Thouars ~ by Chas Clements 1990 Hai-Dan Sifu Willem de Thouars as been privileged to have the opportunity to mould martial artists from some sterling material. In none of his students has he found more responsive intention, physical ability and […]

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Live Video Training program NOW available

New post here: https://kuntaosilat.com/kuntao-silat-application-classes-weekly-via-teleconference/ The final phases of the new Live Video Training by conference calls is being finalized. If you have an interest in participating, please click the link above or email directly to Guru Muda Jonathan Pyndus ~ jo*@ku*********.com

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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 […]

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Goat Tao: Way of the Goat training

KunTao Silat Partner Training KunTao Silat practitioners find ways to train that may seem a little unorthodox. Our Sticking Hand training is somewhat similar to how goats play fight ~ at least in spirit. Here Steve trains with TwinkleToes in the clash of horn and hand. Slow motion reveals the timing, stance and position. Part […]

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KunTao Silat OnLIne Learning System

Sticking Hand: the ultimate training

KunTao Silat Sticking Hand – Key Training exercise The foundation of the concept is that KunTao Silat is a zero-range combat art designed to work with just about anything you can put in your hands. Toe to toe Partner practice accustoms the practitioner to close range and both the danger and opportunities that presents. If […]

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