Filipino Kun Tao is an art comprised of many arts. One of the arts that has had a heavy influence on Modern Filipino Kun Tao is the art of Kali. Kali 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 (Arnis/Eskrima) in use today, most teach elements of weapons fighting, striking, grappling, throwing and take downs.
Silat is a term that is often used to describe the martial art forms practiced throughout the Malay Archipelago. Silat is a combative art of fighting and survival and has predominantly evolved in Indonesia, Malaysia, and parts of Philippines for centuries into social culture and tradition. In some cases, Silat is often used in reference as a generic term encompassing all Indonesian, and some Filipino arts in the form of hand to hand combat with limb destruction, joint manipulation, and pain compliance. Modern Filipino KunTao has some elements of Silat within its curriculum; however, Universal Kali-Silat has some unique techniques that are not fully encompassed by the Modern Filipino KunTao curriculum.
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 Modern Filipino KunTao, please visit the Universal Kali-Silat Certification page.
*Please note that the logo for Universal Kali Silat is the property of Jason Uga and used with permission.
Silat is a term that is often used to describe the martial art forms practiced throughout the Malay Archipelago. Silat is a combative art of fighting and survival and has predominantly evolved in Indonesia, Malaysia, and parts of Philippines for centuries into social culture and tradition. In some cases, Silat is often used in reference as a generic term encompassing all Indonesian, and some Filipino arts in the form of hand to hand combat with limb destruction, joint manipulation, and pain compliance. Modern Filipino KunTao has some elements of Silat within its curriculum; however, Universal Kali-Silat has some unique techniques that are not fully encompassed by the Modern Filipino KunTao curriculum.
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 Modern Filipino KunTao, please visit the Universal Kali-Silat Certification page.
*Please note that the logo for Universal Kali Silat is the property of Jason Uga and used with permission.