What
is KunTao?
KunTao is one of the oldest defense martial arts systems in the world,
its basics were used in Asia in approximately 2700 B.C. It is not
very well known in the west.
Its
name, in Chinese, means "the way of the fist", and was used
as an organized system by the Buddhist monks as early as the third
century A.D. It is considered to be a southern Sil Lum (Shaolin Temple)
Chinese martial art.
KunTao
is the original blend of hard and soft fighting arts, to generate
power from the natural body mechanics and physics principles. KunTao
is a natural movement. KunTao is a way of life, it is not only a way
to fight, but includes the way (Tao) to improve posture, health/healing,
energy gathering, body and anatomic knowledge. In conclusion, it is
the Tao of perfecting yourself. KunTao art and science develop the
body, mind and spirit in the proper and integral way. KunTao was passed
down for more that 2000 years in family circles, until the early 70s,
which is when it started to be passed on to a selected group of disciples
recognized as part of the family. KunTao practices open hand, weapons,
Chi gathering and mind development, with a goal to improve the fighting
skills of any martial art. KunTao may perfectly blend with any other
art but can also be a complete art by itself.
KunTao
Training?
KunTao is not a sport, it is a high level of fighting, it is the secret
art of survival
KunTao is a series of concepts and principles of natural movements
KunTao is a live art; it is creative in that it adapts and blends
your learning within you
KunTao is real and practical integration of body-mind-spirit
Traditional Forms and Scientific approach
Effective and unique self-defense system
The
techniques of KunTao are almost limitless:
- Muscle tension and relaxation control
- Correct breathing
- Correct body movement as one unit
- Gather, disperse and control of Chi power
- Explosive, timing and speed using natural laws
KunTao
is a Natural defensive system which can be found almost anywhere,
yet by many, never seen. Its techniques are natural, fluid and practical.
KunTao
include grappling?
KunTao China is grappling and ground fighting. It is a part of KunTao
related to joint manipulation, choking, throwing and submission techniques,
based in biomechanics, body anatomy and basic principles of KunTao.
The basic inter-related principles are:
- Manipulation of joints
- Controlling muscle force
- Regulating breathing
- Restraining the blood flow
- Direction and redirection of force
- Body reaction
What
is Filipino Combat Systems B Kali?
FCS is an expression of different Filipino arts, founded by Grand
Master Ray Dionaldo with the blend of Pekiti-Tirsia, Modern Arnis,
Kali Sayoc, and Eskrima. The art is based on principles of defense,
from hand combat to weapons like sticks, knives, sword and others.
FCS works with all ranges of combat from long distance to grappling.
A series of sensitivity drills allows the practitioner to develop
the flow of transition to all levels of fighting. FCS increases awareness
to blades and flow.
Why
Combine KunTao with Filipino Combat Systems?
Both are non-conventional advanced arts that blend and complement
each other, building a complete curriculum of training with the objective
to build integral fighters and discipline persons with better health.
"In
History, Kali and KunTao cross paths more than one time, sometimes
the techniques blend like one root" Guru Dan Inosanto
Why
practice KunTao and Kali?
Some benefits and features of practicing KunTao and Kali:
Physically:
- Build self-confidence
- Improve Flexibility
- Increase your knowledge of Power
- Offense , defense and survival
- Neutralize an aggression before the encounter
- Increase your endurance and reflexes
- Teach self-realization, habits and discipline
- Master natural movements
Mentally
and Health:
- Increase concentration and focus
- Control of yourself and emotions
- Develop your perception and senses
- Increase vitality and courage
- Help to control hypertension
- Reduce and control stress
- Channel to unlock the secrets inside your mind
- Increase balance and coordination
- Increase oxygen level in the body
- Boost the immune system
- Improve your health
- Mind over matter
Spiritually:
- Finding yourself and respect for life
- Enrich family and friendship
- Teach visualization and inner power
- Goals in life and achievements
- Sense the concept and principles of the Universe
- Build better persons. And citizens
- Teach how to help others
- Open mind and wisdom
"KunTao
may never be a commercially viable art, but it is a secret waiting
for the serious martial artist if you can find it." Bob Orlando.
"Everybody
is a master in his own art" BaPak Willem deThouars
What
students tell us?
- I tried one class and I cannot believe, that in only one class I
was able to defend myself.
- I feel that I wasted my time learning and memorizing forms and movements,
KunTao is natural; I do not need to remember anything.
- I practiced martial arts for 20 years and with KunTao I found Chi
in only 4 hours.
- KunTao allowed me to apply principles to my regular business practice.
- Incredible explosive and practicality, no extra movements.
- I am an Engineer and I can see the bio-mechanical concepts in it.
- As a Chiropractor, I found that KunTao includes the proper exercises
and body alignment.
- I was in the demonstration class and ended up registering. I recommend
KunTao to everybody, it is the best.
- I always wanted to practice martial arts. I found KunTao and Kali,
now I know that I am not old to do it, I really can move like my body
is built.
- I improved my Taekwondo and Hapkido blending the KunTao principles.
I now use this knowledge in my classes and I have continued be a private
student.
- Incredible, this is what I expected of all martial arts, this is
real stuff.
- Finally, after a long journey, I can understand Chi (internal energy)
and utilize.
- With KunTao I learned how to use my subconscious mind, a very high
power in life.
- My stress is under control. And my health improved. Thanks to KunTao.
Kali Kuntao - Adult 
