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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Sigung Joe Judt ~ Studio Garuda KunTao Silat
Professor Paul Buitron is dedicated to seeking and exposing the true martial lineages of the most efficient and effective martial arts from around the planet. He speaks with Sigung Joe Judt of Studio Garuda about the lineage of KunTao Silat.
Guru Muda Jonathan Pyndus demonstrates ChangStyle kuntao
The kuntao Steve Gartin learned from U. Un Surya utilizes a different principle of energy generation and delivery than the kuntao he learned from Willem de Thouars. Guru Muda Jonathan Pyndus demonstrates with James safe methods of developing a feel for the energy by hitting target pads rather than people. You will notice the stances, […]
SelfDefense preparation and Civil War
Many of our city-dwelling friends and family do not get to hear any thought provoking information during the course of their busy days and nights. Of course, a civil war would certainly be worse in the cities ~ but those living more remote observe and follow the signs in order to prepare in advance of […]
Pendekar Steve Gartin inducted into the World Pugilist Hall of Fame
World Pugilist Hall of Fame
Diplomacy. How is it spelled?
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?
22 & 24th of March 2019 KunTao Silat Gathering in New Mexico
March 22 ~ 24 2019: This KunTao Silat seminar is scheduled to be held in the beautiful Western Mountains of New Mexico. {The curriculum may evolve as we receive feedback from the participants. Changes & updates will be published here. } American KunTao Silat is the seminar focus, although Malabar will also be addressed if […]
A personal journey in KunTao Silat
A Personal Journey in KunTao Silat What does it take to be a good martial artist? How about what it takes to be a great martial artist? If modern schools of martial arts are analyzed objectively, the phrase “crazy”may come up more often than not. There are many schools which practice a modern form of […]
KunTao Silat program & subscription changes
First: All new KTS memberships will see a price increase on the First day of August. Second: All new memberships will require application and acceptance before admission! Sounds pretty radical huh? Nothing will change for those already in the programs. This will only effect new memberships. This is our first major adjustment in a world […]
KunTao Silat Level One
Level One sets the stage for the KunTao Silat journey. Level One is the Key to the entire Martial LifeStyle, and so will be the door through which new practitioners must enter the program henceforward. As of August One KunTao Silat memberships will be available ONLY to those who have tested and passed Level One. […]