Learning KunTao Silat by Video: There are many advantages to Learning KunTao Silat by Video. First, distance from a teacher is no barrier. Anyone, anywhere in the world where mail is delivered or an internet connection is available can learn. Second, video provides pause, stop, start, rewind and replay as well as slow motion where […]
How early can children begin KunTao Silat Training? Of course it depends upon the child, but when they exhibit an interest in any aspect of KunTao Silat they can begin training immediately. Here is Elijah Rock Gartin when he was two years and three months old training with his father Steve. His mother, Tamara is […]
LongKnife SmallSpace Kembaggan From the Indonesian Kembaggan we learned one of the tools of constant training. Forget the aerobic aspect for a moment and just consider the aspects of timing, balance and precision of movement that training to music inculcates into the practitioners body. No matter where you are or what you have to train […]
May 21 & 22 2016: The very first seminar focused on American KunTao Silat is scheduled to be held in the spacious American Legion Hall in Tularosa, 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, […]
KunTao Silat Entrances Uncle Bill demonstrates various entrances with Steve Gartin with Chas Clements on the video camera at Steve’s school in Lakewood, Colorado circa 1994.
Here, Pak Chas Clements introduces a group of beginners to KunTao Silat self-defense concepts.
In teaching KunTao Silat for 35 years, I have an idea of what people need to know in order to excel in KunTao Silat. . . but as we begin the 2016 seminar season, I wonder what YOU want to know ~ so that we can schedule as many of those elements into this year’s […]
Archives Classic: The Deadly de Thouars Brothers Video A glimpse into the teaching style of each of the de Thouars Brothers is found in this classic video from the 1990s filmed and produced by Steve Gartin. The de Thouars Brothers have found world-wide acclaim for their prowess in the silat arts, specifically Pentjak Silat Serak. […]
KunTao Silat training with Steve I want to spend some time training and visiting with my KunTao Silat Family! This coming April will mark eight years that I have been away from civilization. It has been a most enjoyable experience, but now I’m close enough to a town to enjoy guests. The first People I’d like to […]
