Southeast Asian Martial arts generally, and KunTao Silat specifically, are famous for effective use of the elbows as offensive and defensive weapons. But aside from these more obvious applications of the elbow in striking, blocking, and deflecting techniques lies a deeper principle: the elbow is one of the keys to martial arts. The elbow is […]
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7th Heaven Knife
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Year of the Dragon ~ Family Gathering 2024
This past weekend marked a milestone in KunTao Silat: the 2024 Family Gathering. This event saw Pendekar Steve Gartin present the 3rd Generation of KunTao Silat to the world. Dr. Jonathan Pyndus, Guru and Keeper of the Lineage, brought several of his core students to New Mexico for their first visit to Catron County so […]
3rd Generation KunTao Silat Gurus
Guru Dr. Jonathan Pyndus and the Guru Mudas of his lineage constitute the Third Generation of martial experts in KunTao Silat who will be visiting Catron County on March 16, 2024 for the Spring Equinox KunTao Silat Family Gathering with Pendekar Steve Gartin at the Reserve Community Center and is open to the local People […]
StickingHands is not a secret
Confusion Over Self-Defense
Confusion over Self-Defense The subject of self-defense, “real fighting”, & or whatever you call it causes a great deal of confusion in the martial arts world. Discussions over which style is best, what techniques work & which don’t, the usage of force multipliers, & legalities many times dissolve into the hell of one or […]
Dr. Jon on Entry Basics
