Kuntao Silat

[Blue524432]

Once being very efficient in Kuntao Silat what is a good art to combine with it? Kempo, JiuJitsu, Kali, Judo, Karate? Thanks.

[haumana2000]

are you saying you were "Once" efficient in it? as in not anymore or are you saying that once you BECOME efficient in it as you are still learning? Both are kind of funny questions now if you are in the process of learning as in the latter statement, I would say that you should concentrate on the task at hand, before assuming that your particular style needs augmentation. Most Kuntao Silat systems have weaponry components or are supplemented at least with FMA and are pretty inclusive inthemselves. If you rush and blend this and mix that, you may find that your basics in any of the arts you study suffer, and you are relegated to knowing only a couple techniques from this and that that you can apply only as techniques. the strong basics and foundation of any system are what makes any art effective everything else is just fluff. Now as an fma'er Id love to endorse and say yeah fma, fma is the answer, but maybe its not, get with your instructor and you may find that your still only seeing the tip of the iceberg.
-sige
Haumana

[Blue524432]

No what I was saying is that if I reach Junior Instructor phase or Senior instructor phase what would be a good blend? Thanks.

[blitz]

I would say anything is a good blend, its always good to add to your knowledge but in terms of whats better, it just depends on the situation really.

[Blue524432]

What art would blend the best or would add to it the best if it is lacking anywhere. Like Filkenjutsu or Jiujitsu added to the silat?

[haumana2000]

I stand with the assertion that you should concentrate on Kuntao Silat before deciding that it needs augmentation. You may find that as with MOST SE asian styles depending what strain your training in that it is fairly complete. Ive never heard of "Filkenjitsu" sounds a little fallic to me, but try telling Uncle bill dethouars that his style is lacking and needs augmentation from a junior standpoint, and it may get a little painful. Stay the course, develop a foundation in it, then make a decision you may find youll find your own answers.

[Tant01]

I stand with the assertion that you should concentrate on Kuntao Silat before deciding that it needs augmentation. You may find that as with MOST SE asian styles depending what strain your training in that it is fairly complete. Ive never heard of "Filkenjitsu" sounds a little fallic to me, but try telling Uncle bill dethouars that his style is lacking and needs augmentation from a junior standpoint, and it may get a little painful. Stay the course, develop a foundation in it, then make a decision you may find youll find your own answers.

Well said and I must agree. I was thinking much along the same path. Unless it's a weak strain it should exceed all your needs...

[BoarSpear]

if ever there was a stand alone art, silat is it

[Blue524432]

Stand Alone? IN what sense, or what meaning?

[BoarSpear]

Stand Alone? IN what sense, or what meaning?

i mean silat covers every range including the ground...and weapons...you dont need to study other arts to make silat a practical self defense art, it already is..

[medic06]

I've worked with a little Silat. Very devastating art.

[Tant01]

"You do not choose Silat, Silat chooses you"

[BoarSpear]

"You do not choose Silat, Silat chooses you"

you make it sound like its alive

[treelizard]

Silat and FMA.

Once being very efficient in Kuntao Silat what is a good art to combine with it? Kempo, JiuJitsu, Kali, Judo, Karate? Thanks.

[haumana2000]

Good answers guys and exactly what I was thinking. Reminded me of a time, that this Kung Fu guy was working out with one of my brothers at our school. About two weeks later, I asked him how his training was going, he stated " yeah I already learned all of your angles and stuff and changed them to make em more effective". So he strikes a couple of angles and drops into a spinning wu stance from kung fu then stands and does a spinning backkick wioth stick in hand. I was soo slapped in the face, I told him to "play with me". Well, it would suffice to say that I let him know by use of pain alone how offended I was that after two weeks of training he would take what my uncles, cousins and forefathers have been doing since for generations, and that he could instantly make it more effective. he hasnt been back since.

Most SE arts are very effective (muay thai, boran, khmer, silat,arnis/escrima/kali, tomoi, krabi, yawyan,boltong etc..) but some just excel in the art of combat, dont be in such a rush to make things better than they seem only to novice eyes. Good luck, and train hard!