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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 ,…
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.

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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