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Steve started the topic Is KunTao Silat the right art for me? in the forum KunTao Silat versus Etcetera 8 years, 8 months ago
Hi Michael, just a few thoughts.
Quoting Michael>:
> Joe,
> Which you say makes good sense it’s just that I think sporting versus
> life-threatening situations may be a tad different.Reply: Psycho-physiologically, there is no difference. The type of
stress does not matter, merely how you’ve trained to manage it.> Like when you hear…[Read more]
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Steve replied to the topic Realistic Knife Training in the forum Training Tips 8 years, 8 months ago
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Steve replied to the topic Written Curriculum in the forum Questions 8 years, 9 months ago
Yes, John they are the same material used in a slightly different way.
For instance both Djurus Satu and Lankas Dua are performed in a slightly different way in American than in Malabar. From there the systems’ branches grow farther apart.
The American life style is considerably different than the life style in Indonesia was before the Second…[Read more]
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Steve started the topic Guru Classes with Uncle Bill in the forum Distance Learning Program 8 years, 9 months ago
13 Guru Training Classes with Willem de Thouars
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Christopher started the topic Similarities between Silat and medieval/renaissance wrestling in the forum KunTao Silat versus Etcetera 8 years, 9 months ago
I was browsing Wiktenauer’s directories of medieval combat manuscripts (which contain a variety of dirty clinch work, elbows, knees, trips, low kicks) and decided to look for any similarities to Silat.
From Nicolaes Petter’s famous Dutch wrestling manual, published in 1672:
http://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Nicolaes_Petter
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Steve replied to the topic KTS T-shirts? in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 10 months ago
Good day John,
Yes, a wide variety of KunTao Silat shirts are available at: http://www.cafepress.com/kuntaosilat There are hats too.Thanks for the plug!
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Steve replied to the topic KunTao Silat Circles in the forum KunTao Silat Circles 8 years, 10 months ago
Guess it won’t be long Jon! Sorry it took so long to grade your test; you’d have been there by now!
Keep on keepin’ on,
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Steve replied to the topic How's the best way to work through the course? in the forum Beginning Practitioners 8 years, 10 months ago
Howdy John,
KunTao Silat honours the ancient tradition of training with the ‘master’ in the backyard. In our case it is by video, but the principle remains the same.The major concept is that you learn by doing, not by being told the specifics. It is the principles that provide the keys. By training with the videos, you see what the teacher is…[Read more]
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Kuntaoer replied to the topic Written Curriculum in the forum Questions 8 years, 11 months ago
Steve,
Yes, it is the Monkey Foot drills taught by Pak Steve, with some additions drawn from the material itself. The numbering is just a convention developed in my club to keep things straight in our heads/make it easier to teach. I’ll be shooting video of it after the first of the year for the member site – as Pak Steve thinks it would be…[Read more] -
Kuntaoer replied to the topic San Diego and Los Angeles Practitioners in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 11 months ago
Don,
I have a practice leader in San Diego. Drop me an email, and I’ll hook you up. -
Kuntaoer started the topic Where Do I start? in the forum Questions 8 years, 11 months ago
In a conversation with Pak Steve he mentioned that one of the most common questions heard is ‘where do I start?’.
That answer is ver simple. Start with the handwork and legwork.
The turning Djurus is replete with basic application and helps the beginner to have a starting point that will logically evolve into everything else.
Meanwhile, the…[Read more]
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Kuntaoer replied to the topic Written Curriculum in the forum Questions 8 years, 11 months ago
For students earning from the distance program, I often suggest that they start with the Kilap Betawi/Serak material Chas shows. This is easier to understand and practice. While doing this, work the legwork and handwork sets until your eyes bleed. You will learn good, fast self defense, while ‘Gartinizing’ your body to be able to understand the…[Read more]
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Kuntaoer replied to the topic Written Curriculum in the forum Questions 8 years, 11 months ago
I might add, just memorizing movement does not count.
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Kuntaoer replied to the topic Written Curriculum in the forum Questions 8 years, 11 months ago
In my clubs the art is broken down into phases –
Phase 1 features the complete stance set and tiger, dragon, monkey stepping
Kendang Djurus-Djurus 1-3 (Turning Djurus 1 & 2, 3)
Some additional pukulan djurus-djurus just because it is easy to apply. A total of 8 short ‘hand sets’
Some additional warm up exercises and basic kicking…[Read more]
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Kuntaoer replied to the topic Written Curriculum in the forum Questions 8 years, 11 months ago
Steve,
My condolences. Reminds me of the old admonition to respect everybody because you do not know what struggles they face.There is material in the works on the Chang style training as well as some deep dives on different material.
The Golden Free Form is a take on the Tai Keah material – good eye.
Best,
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Steve replied to the topic Written Curriculum in the forum Questions 8 years, 11 months ago
And now my input:
Level One
5 Stances
8 Serak Djurus
Cabin LegSets
Turning Djurus with applications
Triple Hitter Exercise
AKTS Class WarmUpLevel Two
Djurus Satu with applications
MonkeyFoot training drillLevel Three
Lankas Dua with applications
Sticking Hand drillLevel Four
Chang KTS Stances
Breathing in movement
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Steve replied to the topic Go Armed ~ it's dangerous out there! in the forum Scripture and the Sword 9 years, 3 months ago
Bet a nickel that crime goes way down in Texas starting in January!
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Steve replied to the topic Go Armed ~ it's dangerous out there! in the forum Scripture and the Sword 9 years, 3 months ago
Bet a nickel that crime goes way down in Texas starting in January!
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Steve replied to the topic Go Armed ~ it's dangerous out there! in the forum Scripture and the Sword 9 years, 3 months ago
Bet a nickel that crime goes way down in Texas starting in January! :-)>
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Steve started the topic Study with Steve in the forum Active Teachers 9 years, 3 months ago
PracticeLeaders & Gurus can now study with Steve
It is just not easy.Most folks would have to travel great distances, but the beauty and magnificence of the land more than compensates. I’m only inviting PracticeLeaders and Guru Mudas & above.After seven years in the wilderness, I have returned to somewhat close to
“civilization” {about 300…[Read more] - Load More