Dr. Jonathan Pyndus

Count me in Jon!

I believe the form had only two Iron Broomstick sweeps in its original version. Chuck and Dave’s version was for demonstration, so it was embellished a bit for the audience IMHO. Marcelo must have keyed in on that version for his own practice.

Out of the descending elbow’s full turn the broomstick comes in the same direction that you were moving…[Read more]

I believe the form had only two Iron Broomstick sweeps in its original version. Chuck and Dave’s version was for demonstration, so it was embellished a bit for the audience IMHO. Mercelo must have keyed in on that version for his own.

Out of the descending elbow full turn the broomstick comes in the same direction that the turn was initiated and…[Read more]

The very fact that the Inner Circle KTS Greeting precedes this form indicates that it is a kuntao/silat hybrid. . . as is Satu. It also introduces the kuntao Iron BroomStick sweeps, which you will see later in Ling Sing Toy. It was understood amongst our Pai in the early days that the handwork was Satu & Dua with some double punches and you will…[Read more]

TigaQuestion:

The public offering for Level Four American is: https://kuntaosilat.com/learn-kuntaosilat/american-kuntao-silat/level-four-akts/

The private course material is at: https://kuntaosilat.com/lesson/american-kuntao-silat-level-four/

Let’s work on this issue and get some clarification.

Thank you GentleMen for your contributions to the KunTao Silat Testing Group! You two have spoken so much truth here that I had to take advantage of modern technology to offer up my personal ‘amen.’

Thank you GentleMen for your contributions to the KunTao Silat Testing Group! You two have spoken so much truth here that I had to take advantage of modern technology to offer up my personal ‘amen.’

That is a logical direction Jon. I actually added the reverse turn to address the issue of rapidly changing at the lower gate to accommodate the chaos of combat. So, although tornadoes do not change direction, it is a good English explanation.

Thank you all. All available spaces have been filled for this event.
The next workshoppe for PracticeLeaders will probably be near the Summer Equinox and the American KunTao Silat Family Gathering is expected to be held sometime in August.

Thank you all. All available spaces have been filled for this event.
The next workshoppe for PracticeLeaders will probably be near the Summer Equinox and the American KunTao Silat Family Gathering is expected to be held sometime in August.

Good plan Duane! Set a date and let’s get an introductory seminar scheduled. That will really get your PracticeGroup rolling. :-)>

Good plan Duane! Set a date and let’s get an introductory seminar scheduled. That will really get your PracticeGroup rolling. :-)>

The plan is to spend a couple of days training and considering the primary principles of KunTao Silat’s combat applications.

It will be critical for those who choose to attend to have a solid foundation in the KTS basics.

PracticeLeaders are encouraged to attend, but also those who want to certify as Teachers because applications are required…[Read more]

The plan is to spend a couple of days training and considering the primary principles of KunTao Silat’s combat applications.

It will be critical for those who choose to attend to have a solid foundation in the KTS basics.

PracticeLeaders are encouraged to attend, but also those who want to certify as Teachers because applications are required…[Read more]

Happy New America!

Anyone interested in joining a small gathering for KunTao Silat training on March 18 & 19 in New Mexico should let me know by email.

May this be a year of great blessings for our People.