Author Archive | Dr. Jonathan Pyndus

“Good!” Pak Steve expressed his approval as I managed to keep my footing in the dry creek bed while we played Sticky Hands.  “But now we add Gunting!”  Next thing I knew my wrist was caught in a painful hold.  I escaped only to have the flesh on my inner bicep snatched.  Then the fingers […]

Although the Hollywood fairytale usually depicts a small or physically inferior individual thoroughly trouncing the proverbial 200 pound bully via “secret techniques,” the truth is that successful self defense, and indeed vitality, require the cultivation of functional strength. The subject of resistance training can be controversial among the different schools of martial arts, with claims […]

Hello, On behalf of Pak Steve and Ibu Rose, I’ve been asked to set up a PayPal donation drive to help them with Pak Steve’s ongoing legal expenses.  Any amount is helpful, and only give if you can. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=VDRS8P8SP34RG&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donate+to+Pak+Steve%27s+Legal+Fund&currency_code=USD Thank you! Dr Jon

Sticky Hands is a key exercise to developing applicable self defense skill in KunTao Silat.  In the basic version, partners face one another toe to toe and try to touch/strike, unbalance, and apply locks and holds on one another all without taking a step.  In more advanced play partners can move freely applying whatever techniques […]

Greetings KTS community, I spoke with Pak Steve Gartin this week.  He is in good spirits and is deeply touched by the outpouring of well wishes.  As many people have asked how they can help, donations to Pak Steve’s legal fund can be sent via paypal to: St*********@gm***.com Thank you! Dr. Jon