It is important to know that in order to study, understand, and apply a martial art, it takes years of consistent and detailed practice. While this may not be possible for everyone, we offer more specialized focus on elements of the Filipino Martial Arts through specific seminar style training and curriculum. The two areas on seminar training currently available are in KunTao Concepts (KTC) and Universal Kali-Silat (UKS).
KunTao Concepts / Universal Kali-Silat
KunTao Concepts (KTC) are the basic components, ideologies, philosophies, and techniques taught within Modern Filipino KunTao. KTC is the curriculum of Modern Filipino KunTao that is meant to be infused into existing martial arts, and not its own style. The philosophy of Modern Filipino KunTao is to be shared with all arts, and the KunTao Concepts Curriculum allows this to be done.
KunTao Concepts (KTC) are presented in one-time learning seminars for non-practicing Modern Filipino KunTao students. KTC is a way to take the essential and workable elements of the complete art and deliver it in a seminar format to best teach the basics of personal self-defense. KunTao Concepts seminars can be focused on, but are not limited to:
Personal Self-Defense Seminars
Adolescent Self-Defense Seminars
KTC Technique Specific Seminars
--Striking --Choke Defenses and Escapes --Grab / Lock Defenses and Escapes --Weapon-based Defenses --Throwing and Take-down Techniques --Locks, Arm-bars, and Joint Manipulations
The KunTao Concepts curriculum, through Filipino KunTao, is designed for all learners to help educate themselves through awareness of their surroundings and their own abilities. KTC, like Filipino KunTao and the world we live in, is always adapting and evolving.
The KunTao Concepts certification program has been finalized. For more information on KunTao Concepts Certification, please visit KTC Cerfication.
Universal Kali-Silat (UKS) is a martial arts style that focuses on the ability to transition from fighting with weapons to empty hands fluidly, as there is always the possibility of losing or being without a weapon. Though there are several systems of Kali (Escrima/Eskrima) in use today, most teach elements of weapons fighting, striking, grappling, throwing and take downs.
The Universal Kali-Silat Program utilizes the Universal Flow Concepts as applied to all ranges of empty hand, empty hand versus weapon, and weapon versus weapon defense. Universal Kali-Silat is based in the Filipino and Indonesian arts and rely heavily on footwork based on the triangle.
A point of emphasis in Universal Kali-Silat; similarly in Filipino KunTao, is the method in which to employ self-defense. In KunTao, the focus tends to be to protect, neutralize, and then destroy the attack. In Universal Kali-Silat, the D.I.E. method is used. This means to Destroy, Invade, and Eliminate.
Universal Kali-Silat is a streamlined and simplified, modern approach to the Filipino and Indonesian Arts. In this system, practitioners learn the reality of weapon-based combat. Students learn combative drills with a stick, knife, and empty hands. Flow drills are used to blast natural motions into muscle memory. Universal Kali-Silat uses disarms and real anatomical targeting. Universal Kali-Silat is practical and effective for real application and not sport-oriented.
For more information on training in Universal Kali-Silat program through Filipino KunTao, please visit the Universal Kali-Silat Certification page.