Comments for Clear's Silat

Comment on Krav Maga Complaints by Guy Palm

Guy Palm — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:06:55 +0000

I have studied systema and just started to apply Krav Maga into my movement but find tension ….every person is different . Along with Krav Maga, systema is also military adopted …..and with that I find that not to often will i be front rolling from my car door holding an AK-47. i think the student creates his or her own adaptation and knows the self defense method with out a movie style neck snaping kill to finish your attacker, although some might find pleasure in that, i just want to survive and not go to jail for protecting myself. In short, your words are true, my opinion would be that one person may see art, another may see function. Its all self defense mechanics to me. thanks

Comment on Kun Tao by Pablo

Pablo — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:38:33 +0000

EXCELENTE Web Sifu, MUCHAS GRACIAS por toda esta información, SALUDOS desde Buenos Aires.

Comment on Free Silat Lesson 12 – More Power through Leverage by Jack

Jack — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:50:15 +0000

good vidos you do make it cleair

Comment on 5 Keys to Surviving Against Multiple Attackers by Charles Noland

Charles Noland — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:41:54 +0000

I was a student of a sifu in ohio, even though I have purchased al of his kuntao tapes , I see that you have ncluded a lot more in yours and that you fiil the gaps. Hoe can I become an instructor in uyour style of kuntao? do you have a distance learniong program? Thank You -cn-

Comment on 5 Keys to Surviving Against Multiple Attackers by Ben

Ben — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:06:41 +0000

The answer is... Yes. Kung Fu = skilled work. So a world class chef does kung fu. But usually Kung Fu refers to Chinese martial arts. Kun Tao = "fist way" is Chinese martial arts that have migrated south into Indonesia and Malaysia. There are many different Silat systems, there are many different Kun Tao systems and there are a bunch of Kun Tao Silat systems. Ours is a Kun Tao Silat system. So it is a mixture of both Silat and Kung Fu. This article on Kun Tao and this on on Kun Tao Silat will give you more info and history about these arts.

Comment on 5 Keys to Surviving Against Multiple Attackers by Jay

Jay — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:19:39 +0000

I’m a bit confused, but I mean no disrespect. Is it Silat or kung-fu?

Comment on 5 Keys to Surviving Against Multiple Attackers by Ben

Ben — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:56:00 +0000

Thanks Rob, I think you may have our 1 Touch Knockouts confused with pressure point work. Pressure points can be very hard to hit accurately in a real fight. Fortunately 1 Touch Knockouts are not about where you hit but how you hit. By definition they have to be as quick and effortless as a touch so they can be used while running or walking against a moving opponent. And because the quality of the "touch" involves transferring whole body weight you can hit them just about anywhere and they feel like you hit them with a sledge hammer. I agree with you on the weapons. I'd prefer to be armed ahead of time. However the best weapon is always whatever is most available at the instant you need it. The attackers fist is almost always going to be available to you so learning to use it (without getting hit in the face) is important. There are several drills on the upcoming multiple attackers dvd that will teach you how to use an attacker as a weapon in a real life situation. How to generate the kind of power necessary for basic 1 Touch Knockouts is covered in some of our other Phase 1 videos. Here are some of the videos that cover aspects of increasing striking power: Intro to Clear's Silat 1 Hit Knockouts One Hit Knockouts One Touch Knockouts Phase 1 Vol 1: The Open Hand Phase 1 Vol 2 Phase 1 Vol 5 Phase 1 Vol 6: Kun Tao Dragon Phase 1 Vol 7

Comment on 5 Keys to Surviving Against Multiple Attackers by Rob

Rob — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:33:47 +0000

A great tight list. I’m iffy on #4 and #5, though. I think the point of view and attitude is right on, but in a real life situation?

One touch knock out? It’s more difficult than I wish to admit (like hitting a home run in baseball). But on the positive side it means you won’t get knocked out with one touch, either. *Keep your guard up!

You bring the weapons, I’ll use yours. Great mental attitude! However, I’d still feel more comfortable carrying my own weapons into a fight.

Comment on Silat – Sleepy Eye, Wide Eye and Looking Down by lzttp

lzttp — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:01:22 +0000

Did you know there is a town called Sleepy Eye?

Comment on Clear’s Silat in Denver this weekend by Angel

Angel — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:24:16 +0000

Really nice martial art and very usefull!