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Year of the Dragon ~ Family Gathering 2024

By Dr. Jonathan Pyndus on March 20, 2024 in Applications, Forms, Health, Informational, Inner Circle, Knife, Teachers, Uncategorized, UpDates

This past weekend marked a milestone in KunTao Silat: the 2024 Family Gathering. This event saw Pendekar Steve Gartin present the 3rd Generation of KunTao Silat to the world. Dr. Jonathan Pyndus, Guru and Keeper of the Lineage, brought several of his core students to New Mexico for their first visit to Catron County so […]

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KunTao Silat Glossary

By Art Kidwell on February 14, 2015 in Informational

GLOSSARY OF KUNTAO SILAT TERMS Copyright Chas Clements, 1997, all rights reserved As received from Paul, Victor & Willem de Thouars, with respect and honor This effort is drawn from many sources. Primary and most significant is the DeThouars Family; The Elder Mother, her sons, Maha Guru Maurice, Pendekar Agung Paul, HaiTeng Sifu Willem, her […]

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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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