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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, 7 months ago
An Email Exchange posted with permission:
Good day Michael,
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From: Michael
Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2016 7:53 AM
To: Pak Steve
Subject: Re: Form Submission from KunTaoSilat.comPak Steve,
I see there are two video download courses for KunTao Silat.
One is American…[Read more] -
Steve started the topic Is KunTao Silat the right art for me? in the forum KunTao Silat versus Etcetera 8 years, 7 months ago
An Email Exchange posted with permission:
Joe,
Thank you again for your time and consideration.
I have no doubt you’re a lot more knowledgeable and have a lot more first-hand experience with this than I do.I also understand there is no way to ‘unload’ a question like how much is adequate training for the average man.
Too many variables…[Read more] -
Steve started the topic Is KunTao Silat the right art for me? in the forum KunTao Silat versus Etcetera 8 years, 7 months ago
An Email Exchange posted with permission:
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…[Read more] -
Steve started the topic Is KunTao Silat the right art for me? in the forum KunTao Silat versus Etcetera 8 years, 7 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, 7 months ago
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Steve replied to the topic Written Curriculum in the forum Questions 8 years, 8 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, 8 months ago
13 Guru Training Classes with Willem de Thouars
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Steve replied to the topic KTS T-shirts? in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 8 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, 8 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, 9 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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Steve replied to the topic Written Curriculum in the forum Questions 8 years, 10 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
Demonstrate Internal…[Read more] -
Steve replied to the topic Go Armed ~ it's dangerous out there! in the forum Scripture and the Sword 9 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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] -
Steve started the topic Study with Steve in the forum Active Teachers 9 years, 1 month ago
PracticeLeaders & Gurus can now study with Steve
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 miles…[Read more] -
Steve started the topic Study with Steve in the forum Active Teachers 9 years, 1 month ago
It is now possible to study with Steve
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 miles from the…[Read more] -
Steve started the topic Study with Steve in the forum Active Teachers 9 years, 1 month ago
It is now possible to study with Steve
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 miles from…[Read more]
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Steve started the topic Study with Steve in the forum Active Teachers 9 years, 1 month ago
It is now possible to study with Steve
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 PracticeLeader and Guru Mudas & above.After seven years in the wilderness, I have returned to somewhat close to
“civilization” {about 300 miles from…[Read more]
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Steve started the topic Study with Steve in the forum Active Teachers 9 years, 1 month ago
It is now possible to study with Steve
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 PracticeLeader and Guru Mudas & above.After seven years in the wilderness, I have returned to somewhat close to “civilization” {about 300 miles from the…[Read more]
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