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  Folks sometimes look for a basis of comparison between KunTao Silat and various other arts they are familiar with
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- 2018: Local KunTao Silat Classes
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- Who is who in American KunTao Silat
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- 10 years, 6 months ago
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- What do I need to know for Level One???
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  Dr. Jonathan Pyndus
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  Jonathan Pyndus
- Kuntao Silat Controversy
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- What is that move?
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- Hello from Portland, OR
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- Hello everyone
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- KTS T-shirts?
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  Steve
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  Kuntaoer
- Pak Steve will review video testing this week
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- 9 years, 5 months ago
  Steve
- George Morin?
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  Kuntaoer
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  Elijah Gartin
- Beat Down Chow Down – Chicago November 2nd.
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  Kuntaoer
- Questions for Uncle Bill
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- Master Silat in 7 Days!
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- Any grapplers in the group??
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- E BOOKS TO IMPROVE YOU and YOUR GAME
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- Anyone in the Greater Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA Area?
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- Good instructional videos of Silat?
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- New AKTS DVD Website: KunTao Silat Net
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Kuntao on Frequently Asked QuestionsOctober 30, 2024
To team , if i purchase internal kuntao videos , can i download online? 2) The internal kuntao series ,…
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Hello! I am going to direct you to Pak Steve, as he set up that feature of the website.
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Good morning from Michigan! I am having difficulty accessing the Pamur Cimande video rental. I have followed necessary steps and…
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The speed and precision is astounding. Yes Malabar is the rough stuff for a reason.

Kuntao on Frequently Asked QuestionsOctober 30, 2024
To team , if i purchase internal kuntao videos , can i download online? 2) The internal kuntao series ,…
Steve on Pentjak Silat CiMandeMay 22, 2024
Guru Dr. Jon has been in study of martial arts for most of his life. Even now, he is reviewing…
Dr. Jonathan Pyndus on Frequently Asked QuestionsMay 9, 2024
Hello! I am going to direct you to Pak Steve, as he set up that feature of the website.
Tyler Dotson on Frequently Asked QuestionsMay 9, 2024
Good morning from Michigan! I am having difficulty accessing the Pamur Cimande video rental. I have followed necessary steps and…
Melvin on Tiger Descending the Mountain: Pai YunApril 10, 2024
The speed and precision is astounding. Yes Malabar is the rough stuff for a reason.

It’s All in the Elbow
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 the next major joint down from the shoulder, which itself connects directly to the spine via the trapezius and rhomboid muscles. Thus, movement of the elbow invariably involves the shoulder and thus the spine. This means that a proper unification of the elbow to the spine and legs via stances creates more powerful and efficient movements. It also means that if you can control the movement of an enemy’s elbow, you can effectively change the alignment of his spine, disrupting balance and all of his kinetic chains. Take a second look at all of the Djurus and you’ll start to notice a lot of emphasis on the position and alignment of the elbows in each posture and transition. Study this deeply in Sticky Hands and Free Play Sparring. Have fun! Dr. Jon
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