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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Logical underpinnings of the KunTao Silat WarmUp
What is KunTao Silat 2024?
Pentjak Silat CiMande
Guru Dr. Jon demonstrates Ci Mande Silat principles and applications
Form is Function: Gen3 Intro
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 […]
Happy Birthday Pendekar Steve Gartin!
Happy 75th Birthday to Pak Steve!
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 […]
