A Profile of Steve Douglas Gartin as martial artist and senior student of Willem de Thouars ~ by Chas Clements 1990 Hai-Dan Sifu Willem de Thouars as been privileged to have the opportunity to mould martial artists from some sterling material. In none of his students has he found more responsive intention, physical ability and […]
Pak Chas Clements Chas Clements is Co-Founder of KunTao Silat and one of the original Kun Lun Pai, a name given to a group of five men then surrounding and supporting the de Thouars Brothers in Denver, Colorado by Bill Chang {U. Un Surya}. Chas’ system, Pentjak Silat Betawi Muda is his personal martial lifestyle; […]
Chas Clements talks knives, real knives ~ some of the best knives. Chas Clements, the Co-Founder of KunTao Silat and Founder of Pentjak Pukulan Silat Betawi and original member of the Kun Lun Pai also is a very well known knife expert. Here Chas shares a bit of his intimate knowledge of what makes a […]
Here, Pak Chas Clements introduces a group of beginners to KunTao Silat self-defense concepts.
Formerly: Combat Cane for Cripples Unfortunately, combat is not reserved for the healthy and virile. People with various disabilities are often the object of the criminal elements because they think there is easy prey. Sigung Chas Clements has diligently studied many martial arts from the 1960s until 1978 when he was introduced to what is […]
IT’S NOT HOW BIG IT IS, IT’S HOW YOU USE IT! copyright 1994 Chas Clements Her finger knives flayed his face open, arteries in his neck spewed blood into his armor. As he stumbled, blinded, he wondered how he had made such an easy kill for her. He died with the question unanswered, his great […]
Chas Clements’ Cane Combat for Cripples The first video of techniques for the injured and disabled made by someone who shares the inconvenience. Many of the stick techniques are drawn from the practice of Kuntao Silat, a Dutch Indonesian martial art. (more…)
Chasism’s are a collection of news group comments from Chas Clements, who has become somewhat well-known on many newsgroups. Some like him, some hate him, but few will deny that he is unique in the world. (more…)
Martial Arts for the Handicapped copyright 1994 by Chas Clements Everyone is in danger. Tolerance is at a minimum. No one is safe. It is the responsibility of all people, of whatever physical condition to protect themselves, their loved ones and their own property. Just because you cannot see or walk or run away does […]
