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 […]
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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And how might KunTao Silat be used to advantage in usual occurrence? Jest a normal day, meeting new People, both animal and human; shot from a covert position. Observations?
In KunTao Silat, training partners are a major key to progress and proficiency. YHVH graced me with several exceptional training partners in the early days of my training in the myriad martial arts that ultimately became known as KunTao Silat. George and Phillip were my original training partners and Randall came along a couple of […]
Basic Internal Applications: American KunTao Silat utilizes some energy and power generation concepts that are different from those found in Malabar although the combat strategy is quite similar. This is a brief introduction of two of the AKTS WarmUp elements with a short demonstration of the melding of the elements from the Breath in Motion […]
KunTao Silat is a much larger body of martial knowledge than most folks can imagine. In order for Gurus-in-Training to comprehend the intricacies and options contained in the first few levels, I have decided to offer personal training sessions wherein the students have the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers in real-time and also […]
TriAngle Sapu: KunTao Silat’s TriAngular footwork patterns serve many functions. Here Guru Jeff Fargo and Kyle Mentink, from Sigung Joe Judt’s lineage, demostrate a basic triangle sapu {front sweep} technique from the first movement of the training set. Videoed by Steve Gartin at the First Annual American KunTao Silat Gathering at the Seventh Heaven Ranch […]
In the recent 2018 Glenwood Gathering, Kyle earned promotion to Guru Muda! Congratulations Kyle ~ you have well-earned this advancement with copious lumps, bruises and hard training. Your students will be richly graced by your knowledge and kindness. Unfortunately, Kyle tested this time on ThunderRock with no video cameras rolling ~ so there is no […]
