Informative Issue No. 29 2012Sayaw - An

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Sayaw - An Esa Sayaw - An Dalawa Sayaw - An Tatlo Sayaw - An Apat Sayaw - An Lima Pamatnubay ng Kuntaw [Guidance of Kuntaw] Empty Hand & Foot Techniques The Seven Values Behind Kuntaw Final Notes

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As you look at this issue most likely the first thing comes to mind that this is Karate. Of course in print-ed material pictures can be deceiving. This is the original Sayaw-An form’s from the early 70’s up until 1995, when Grandmaster Lanada decided to change certain forms in their movement and theory of execution. To see a true Kuntawista demonstrate the Sayaw-An form’s is an experience that is memorable. The flowing graceful movements with definitions’ set upon certain techniques are inspiring to say the least.

The Importance of Sayaw - An Sayaw -an being not just the ritual movement and drilling of all basic techniques of Kuntaw, it compris-es the different stances, blocks, strikes, kicks, balance, speed, and rhythm. It is the passing of information from Guro (instructor) to the student and from generation to generation. It is Sayaw-an, that provides a link with the past, comprising valuable tradition in the development of Kuntaw. If the basics of Kuntaw provide the foundation for developing skill, Sayaw-An can be thought of as pro-viding forms for the integration of basic skills. Equally important, it serves as an important training method for the day - to - day drilling of Kuntaw techniques. Sayaw-an offers an immense challenge, the challenge to reach the state of perfection even for a brief moment, that feels in complete harmony with the surroundings. The flow of Sayaw-an, is not a simple matter, whether in form or flow it does not develop of its own accord. Its develop-ment requires practice, perseverance and normative discipline. It’s rhythmical motion of the body forming the postures and executing the catlike movements. No form can rsie above one’s skill in basics but Sayaw-An can provide a means for perfecting scientific techniques with flow and space. A well executed form can create a sense of awe and wonder precisely because the Sayaw-An, is also harmonious with this flow. Many students of today, regardless of style, seem to lack an appreciation of the value of Sayaw-An training. Unfortunately, Sayaw-An, is too often viewed as a necessary roadblock or as a less important aspect of training tan sparring. Students anxious to get on with sparring, are often willing to pass over Sayaw-An, and even basics in their rush to prove themselves. This is unfortunate because Sayaw-An offers an immense chal-lenge. The challenge is to reach the state of perfection where even for a brief moment, one has complete har-mony with their surroundings. Kuntaw, forms are the basic foundation of the system. All techniques take root in the forms. If one wishes to be an expert in sparring, mastery of the basic movements are the key to proficiency in sparring. With the combination of Sayaw - An and the seven values of Kuntaw unity of the mind, body, and the heart will be achieved and harmony felt.

Photo’s courtesy of Steven K. Dowd

This issue shows the Sayaw-An forms as was taught from the early 1970’s through 1995 when Grand-master Lanada commenced to make changes in the forms and also other forms of Kuntaw. In 1996 the forms were changed and it has been said (not confirmed) that there have been changes even after 1996 in some forms. To learn the forms of Kuntaw as they are taught today visit www.internationalkuntawfederation.com to contact either Grandmaster Carlito Lanada or his Chief Executive Director and advisor Master William J. Spence to learn the location of the nearest authorized International Kuntaw Federation school.

Sayaw - An Esa Demonstrated By Jeff Morrison: Student

1. Stable stance. 2. Turn (half-left), move the right foot back left foot in front form a forward stance, execute with the left arm a (hard) downward block. 3. Move the right foot to the front to form a forward stance, execute a (middle) lunge punch. 4. Move the right foot back, turn (right), right foot in front form a forward stance, execute with the right arm a (hard) downward block. 5. Shift the body back, right foot remains in front to form a back stance, execute with the right hand (hand strikes out to the front from the right side of the head), a back hand strike. 6. Move the left foot to the front to form a forward stance, execute a (middle) lunge punch. 7. Move the left foot back, turn (left), left foot in front form a forward stance, execute with the left arm a (hard) downward block. 8. Move the right foot to the front to form a forward stance, execute with the right arm a (hard) outside block. 9. Move the left foot to the front to form a forward stance, execute with the left arm a (hard) upper block. 10. Move the right foot to the front to form a forward stance, execute with the right arm a (hard) inside block. Sai 11. Move the left foot to the right (passing behind the right foot), turn (left-270’), left foot in front form a for-ward stance, execute with the left arm a (hard) downward block. 12. Adjusting, the left foot in front form a back stance, execute with the left arm a (soft) upper block.

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Some notes on various executions during the Sayaw-An.Breathing Technique1. Relax the body. 2. Breath in through the nose with the mouth shut, filling the stomach then the chest area with air. 3. Breathe out through the mouth with the tongue at the roof of the mouth, expelling air from the chest, then from the stomach.Sai - Sounding off, coming from the abdominal.Basic Kuntaw Turning In executing the turns in Sayaw-An, the student must remember that before executing the turn, glancing is mandatory to ensure the opponent is there and turning is safe.The terminology in turning is simple. The following are the meanings of the turns:Turn - Half Left - Glancing out from the left shoulder the body will turn 90 degrees to the left, with the left foot in front. Turn - Half Right - Glancing out from the right shoulder and the body turns 90 degrees to the right, with the right foot in front.Turn Left - Glancing to the rear over the right shoulder, the body will turn 180 degrees to the left. This will result in facing the opposite direction, with the left foot in front. Turn Right - Glancing to the rear over the left shoulder, the body will turn 180 degrees to the right. This will result in facing the opposite direction, with the right foot in front.Turn - Left 270 - (Right foot in front) This turn, is a bit more complex, and needs more practice, to be able to be executed properly. In this, the student will glance out from the right shoulder. However, the student will turn to the left 270 degrees, and the left foot will be in front.Turn - Right 270 - (Left foot in front) The student will glance out from the left shoulder. However, the student will turn to the right 270 degrees, and the right foot will be in front.

13. Move the right foot to the front to form a forward stance execute a (middle) lunge punch. 14. Move the right foot back, turn (right), right foot in front form a forward stance, execute with the right arm a (hard) downward block. 15. Adjusting, the right foot in front to form a back stance, execute with the right arm a (soft) upper block. 16. Move the left foot in front to form a forward stance, execute a (middle) lunge punch. 17. Move the left foot back next to the right foot, turn (half-left), left foot in front form a forward stance, ex-ecute with the left arm a (hard) downward block. 18. Move the right foot to the front to form a forward stance execute a (middle) lunge punch. 19. Move the left foot to the front (½ stepping), execute a (middle) lunge punch. 20. Move the right foot to the front form a forward stance, execute a (middle) lunge punch. Sai 21. Move the left foot to the right (passing behind the right foot), turn (left-270’), left foot in front form a back stance, execute a knife hand block. 22. Move the right foot forward, turn (right-45’), right foot in front form a back stance, execute a knife hand block. 23. Move the right foot back, turn (right-135’), right foot in front form a back stance, execute a knife hand block. 24. Move the left foot forward, turn (left-45’), left foot in front form a back stance, execute a knife hand block. 25. Move the left foot back next to the right foot to form a stable stance.

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Opponent executes a frontal thrust kick, right foot in front form a forward stance, execute with the right arm a (hard) downward block. (The right arm moves downward across the front of the body executing the block, it turns clockwise so upon completion of the block the pal of the fist faces downward. The arm is firm but slightly bent at the elbow so to defect the opponents attack out to the side.)The opponent comes forward due to the deflected kcik, shift the body back, right foot remains in front to form a back stance, execute with the right hand (hand strikes out to the front from the right side of the head), a back hand strike.Moving the opponent back from the strike, move the left foot to the front to form a forward stance, execute a (middle) lunge punch.

The opponent attacks with a reverse punch to the face, with the left foot in front forming a back stance, execute in a back stance with the left arm a soft upward block, (the left arm moves across the front of the body and angles upward. When the block is executes the forearm turns outward (palm of the hand faces out to the front). The arm is angled upward, slightly bent at the elbow.Moving the right foot to the front forming a forward stance execute a middle lunge punch.

Techniques Demonstrated By Students Jeff Morrison and Sam Jelinek

Sayaw - An Dalawa Demonstrated By Garth Constantine: Instructor

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11. Move the left foot to the front to form a back stance, execute a knife hand block.12. Move the right foot to the front to form a forward stance, execute with the left hand a pressing palm block, then with the right hand a spear hand thrust. Sai13. Move the left foot to the right (passing behind the right foot), turn (left-270’), left foot in front form a back stance, execute a knife hand block.14. Move the right foot forward, turn (right-45’), right foot in front form a back stance, execute a knife hand block.15. Move the right foot back, turn (right-135’), right foot in front form a back stance, execute a knife hand block.16. Move the left foot forward, turn (left-45’), left foot in front form a back stance, execute a knife hand block.17. Move the left foot to the left, turn (left-45’), left foot in front form a forward stance, execute with the left arm a (hard) downward block, then with the right arm a (hard) outside scooping block, (arms final position is at head level in height).18. Remain in the same stance, execute to the rear (right side of the body) a fly-away block, then to the front with the right arm a (hard) inside block.19. Raise the right leg, execute a frontal thrust kick.

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1. Stable stance.2. Turn (half-left), move the right foot back left foot in front form a back stance, execute with the right arm a (hard) upper block.3. In the same stance, execute with the left hand a palm block.4. Adjusting the left foot in front form a straddle stance, execute with the left wrist (out to the left), a wrist strike.5. Adjusting the left foot turn (right), right foot in front form a back stance, execute with the left arm a (hard) upper block.6. In the same stance, execute with the right hand a palm block.7. Adjusting the right foot in front form a straddle stance, execute with the right wrist (out to the right), a wrist strike.8. Move the left foot towards the right foot (crossing in front) form a crosslegs stance, raise the right leg, ex-ecute a side thrust kick. Sai9. Upon completion of the kick. Right foot come down in the direction of the kick, turn (left), left foot in front form a back stance, execute a knife hand block.10. Move the right foot to the front form a back stance, execute a knife hand block.

20. Upon completion of the kick, right foot in front form a forward stance, execute a (middle) reverse punch, then with the same arm a (hard) outside block.21. Remain in the same stance, execute to the rear (left side of the body) a fly-away block, then to the front with the left arm a (hard) inside block.22. Raise the left leg, execute a frontal thrust kick.23. Upon completion of the kick, left foot in front form a for-ward stance, execute a (middle) reverse punch.

24. Move the right foot to the front form a back stance, execute a double hand block. Sai25. Move the left foot to the right (passing behind the right foot), turn (left-270’), left foot in front form a for-ward stance, execute with the left arm a (hard) downward block.26. Move the right foot forward, turn (right-45’), right foot in front form a forward stance, execute with the right arm a (hard) upper block.27. Move the right foot back, turn (right-135’), right foot in front form a forward stance, execute with the right arm a (hard) downward block.28. Move the left foot forward, turn (left-45’), left foot in front form a forward stance, execute with the left arm a (hard) upper block.29. Move the left foot back next to the right foot to form a stable stance.

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The opponent executes a reverse strike to the face. With the left leg in front form a back stance, executewith the right arm a (hard) upper block.The opponent then attempts to execute a middle reverse punch, in the same stance, execute with the left hand a palm block. (The open hand with fingers pointing downward, moves across the body simultaneously the hand turns counterclockwise, so upon executing the palm block the fingers are pointing upward. The blocking hand is at a 45 degree angle from the body).Adjusting the left foot in front form a straddle stance, execute with the left wrist (out to the left), a wrist strike.

The opponent executes a frontal kcik, with the left foot infront forming a forward stance, using the right arm. With the hand closed forming a fist, the arm moves under the opponents kciking leg, scooping the opponents leg, the arm continues to move up and outside, moving the opponents kicking leg up and out to the side.

Sayaw - An Tatlo Demonstrated By Garth Constantine: Instructor

1. Stable stance.2. Turn (half-left), move the right foot back left foot in front form a back stance, execute with the left arm a (soft) outside block.3. Shift the body forward, left foot remains in front form a cat stance, execute a (low) reverse vertical punch.4. Lower the body, (left knee up/right knee down) to form a kneeling stance, execute a offensive hammer fist strike (left arm (soft) upper block/right fist outside hammer fist strike).5. Raise the body turn (half-right), feet together, execute breathing rest technique.6. Turn (half-right), move the left foot back right foot in front form a back stance, execute with the right arm a (soft) outside block.7. Shift the body forward, right foot remains in front form a cat stance execute a (low) reverse vertical punch.8. Lower the body, (right knee up/left knee down) to form a kneeling stance execute a offensive hammer fist strike (right arm (soft) upper block/left fist outside hammer fist strike).9. Raise the body turn (half-left), feet together, execute breathing rest technique.10. Turn (half-left), move the right foot back left foot in front to form a back stance, execute a double hand block.11. Move the right foot to the front to form a forward stance execute with the right hand a spear hand thrust.

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Techniques Demonstrated By Instructor Garth Constantine and Student Ian Morreno

In executing a side kick with the right foot, move the body weight to the left leg. Raise the right leg up bent at the knee, (this is the ready lcik position and can also be used in defense), As the foot moves out to execute the side kick, The left foot pivots so to face the opposite direction of the kick. The body bends at the waist acting as a counter balance for the kicking leg. As the foot executes the side kcik, the outer edge of the foot is the striking surface of the foot. The hip and waist in a combination of movement are used to give the side kick power. The arm related to the kciking leg can strike out as if adding a punch with the side kcik, or it can stay in a defensive position, or be placed down and slightly behind the kciking leg. (This is a personal preference)All movements of the body in executing the side kcik are simultaneously and are impervious to the proper execution of the kick. If not done properly power is lacking, balance is lost, and energy is wasted.. Upon executing the side kick the leg is returned to the redy kick position for a follow up kick or sweep or to move to another position for a follow up techniques

12. Move the left foot forward (passing behind the right foot), turn (left-360’), left foot in front to form a straddle stance, execute with the left fist (out to the left side {which is on-line) a hammer fist strike.13. Move the right foot to the front to form a forward stance, execute with the right hand a palm heel strike. Sai14. Turn (left), move the left foot back next to the right foot, execute breathing rest technique.

15. Raise the right leg, execute (45’ to the right of center line) a side thrust kick.16. Upon completion of the kick right foot down in direction of the kick form a straddle stance, execute a (hard) double downward block (arms block down the sides of the body), [tension].17. Raise the left leg, execute (45’ to the left of center line) a side thrust kick.18. Upon completion of the kick left foot down in direction of the kick form a straddle stance, execute a (hard) double downward block (arms block down the sides of the body), [tension].19. Raise the right leg, execute (45’ to the right of center line) a side thrust kick.20. Upon completion of the kick right foot move back, left foot in front (on center line) form a back stance, execute with the left arm a (hard) outside block.21. Adjust the left foot in front to form a forward stance, execute a (middle) reverse punch.22. Move the right foot up parallel with the left foot to form a straddle stance, execute with the right hand a pressing palm block, then with the left fist a back fist strike. Sai23. In the same stance, execute on the right side of the body to the rear (same time) right elbow a back elbow strike, left fist a punch, (over the right shoulder).24. In the same stance, execute with the left arm (out to the left side of the body) a (soft) outside block.25. Turn (half-left), left foot in front form a forward stance, execute with the right elbow a upward elbow strike,

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(left hand strikes elbow). 26. Move the right foot up parallel with the left foot to form a straddle stance, execute with the left hand a grab-bing motion, right elbow a outward elbow strike. Sai27. Move the left foot next to the right foot to form a stable stance

The opponent executes a reverse middle punch, left foot in front form a back stance, execute with the left arm a (soft) outside block. (With the hand open, the left arm moves across the body turning clickwise as it crosses the body. Upon completion of the block the back of the hand faces to the front. The arm is bnt at the elbow so the arm creates a “V” shape. the hand is shoulder in heighth).3. Shift the body forward, left foot remains in front form a cat stance, execute a (low) reverse vertical punch.4. Lower the body, (left knee up/right knee down) to form a kneeling stance, execute a offensive hammer fist strike (left arm (soft) upper block/right fist outside hammer fist strike).

Opponent executes a middle reverse punch, in a straddle stance, execute with the right hand a pressing palm block, (with the left open hand pressing the opponents punch downward), then with the right fist execue a back fist strike to the bridge of the nose of the opponent.

Techniques Demonstrated By Instructor Garth Constantine and Student Ian Morreno

Sayaw - An Apat Demonstrated By Grandmaster Carlito A. Lanada

1. Stable stance. 2. Turn (half-left), move the right foot back left foot in front form a back stance, execute a offensive blocking hammer strike (right (soft) upper block/left a hammer fist strike).3. Turn (right), adjust the left foot in back, right foot in front form a back stance, execute a offensive blocking hammer strike (left (soft) upper block/right a hammer fist strike).4. Turn (left), execute with foot a inward foot sweep. Upon completion of the sweep, left foot in front to form a forward stance, execute a (low) blocking punch (left open hand is blocking next to right fist).5. Adjust the left foot in front form a straddle stance, execute with the left arm a arm block.6. Adjusting the left foot in front form a forward stance, execute with the left hand a pressing palm block, then right fist a back fist strike (right fist comes from above the head out to the front). Sai7. Move the right foot to the front to form a back stance, execute a double hand block.8. Move the right foot next to the left foot, turn (half-left), right foot moves back left foot in front to form a cat stance, execute with the left arm a (soft) outside block.9. Raise the left leg, execute a frontal snap kick.10. Upon completion of the kick, left foot is in front, move the right foot behind left foot to form a cross legs stance, execute with the right fist a (middle) punch.11. Turn (right), right foot in front to form a cat stance, execute with the right arm a (soft) outside block.12. Raise the right leg, execute a frontal snap kick.13. Upon completion of the kick, right foot is in front, move the left foot behind right foot to form a cross legs stance, execute with the left fist a (middle) punch.14. Glance left.

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15Turn (half-left), right foot move back, left foot in front form a snake stance, execute a knife hand block.16. Raise the body, left foot in front form a forward stance, execute a offensive blocking chop (left (soft) upper block/right inside hand chop).17. Raise the right leg, execute a frontal thrust kick.

18. Upon completion of the kick, right foot in front, left foot moves up behind right foot to form a cross legs stance, execute with the right fist a back fist strike (fist comes from the right side of the head out to the front). Sai19. Turn (left-225’ {45’ left of center line}), right foot moves back, left foot in front to form a forward stance, execute a (soft) wedge block.20. Raise the right leg, execute a frontal thrust kick.21. Upon completion of the kick, right foot in front to form a forward stance, execute a (middle) lunge punch, then a (middle) reverse punch, then a (upper) lunge punch.22. Turn (45’ right of center line), right foot in front form a forward stance, execute a (soft) wedge block.23. Raise the left leg, execute a frontal thrust kick.24. Upon completion of the kick, left foot in front to form a forward stance, execute a (middle) lunge punch, then a (middle) reverse punch, then a (upper) lunge punch.25. Turn (45’ left of center line), adjust the left foot in front to form a back stance, execute a double hand block.26. Turn (45’ right of center line), move the right foot in front to form a back stance, execute a double hand

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block.27. Turn (45’ left of center line), move the left foot in front to form a back stance, execute a double hand block.28. Adjust the left foot in front to form a forward stance, execute a double inside hand chop.29. In the same stance, make a grabbing motion with both hands (as if grabbing opponents head), execute with the right knee a upward knee strike, (hands strike knee). Sai30. Turn (left-270), right foot in back, left foot in front to form a back stance, execute a knife hand block.31. Adjust the left foot, turn (right), right foot in front form a back stance, execute a knife hand block.32. Move the right foot back next to the left foot to form a stable stance.

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The opponent executes a lunge punch to the face. With the left foot in front form a back stance, execute a offensive blocking hammer strike (right (soft) upper block/left a hammer fist strike).

The opponent executes a frontal kick, with the left foot in front to form a forward stance, execute a (low) blocking punch (left open hand is blocking next to right fist).The oppoent then shifts and executes a roundhouse kick, adjust the left

foot in front form a straddle stance, execute with the left arm a arm block.Continuing the opponet attempts a middle lunge puch, adjusting the left foot in front form a forward stance, execute with the left hand a pressing palm block, then right fist a back fist strike (right fist comes from above the head out to the front)

Sayaw - An Lima Demonstrated By Garth Constantine: Instructor

1. Stable stance.2. Turn (half-left), move the right foot back left foot in front to form a back stance, execute with the left arm a (hard) outside block.3. Shift the left foot forward to form a forward stance, execute with the right hand a palm heel thrust.4. Move the right foot next to the left foot, turn (half-right), feet together, execute breathing rest technique.

5. Turn (half-right), move the left foot back right foot in front to form a back stance, execute with the right arm a (hard) outside block.6. Shift the right foot forward to form a forward stance, execute with the left hand a palm heel thrust.7. Move the left foot next to the right foot, turn (half-left), feet together, execute breathing rest technique.8. Turn (right-45’), right foot in front form a back stance, execute a double hands block.9. Turn (left-135’), left foot in front form a forward stance, execute a low blocking punch (left open hand next to right fist).10. Move the right foot in front (half-step), then move the left foot in front to form a forward stance, execute a upward (hard/soft) cross block.11. In the same stance, execute with the right hand a inside hand chop, then with the left fist a hammer fist strike to the front.12. Move the right foot to the front to form a forward stance, execute a (middle) lunge punch.

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13. Turn (left), right foot parallel with left foot (on-line) form a straddle stance, execute with the right arm (on right side of body) (hard) downward block, then with left fist (on left side of body) a upper cut punch.14. Turn (half-left), move the right foot to the front to form a forward stance, execute a U-punch. Sai15. Move the left foot up behind the right foot to form a cross legs stance, execute a (hard) fly-away block.16. Make a grabbing motion, turn (left), left foot in front form a cat stance, execute a throw.17. Shift the body weight to the left foot, execute a forward jump, (in the air turn (half-left).18. Upon landing right foot in front left foot behind the right foot to form a (low) cross legs stance, execute a low blocking punch (left palm next to right fist). Sai19. Move the right foot back left foot in front to form a cat stance, execute a offensive palm block (left hand a palm block by right shoulder/right hand a (lower) palm strike.20. Adjust the left foot in front to form a forward stance, execute with the left hand a outside hand chop.21. Move the right foot next to the left foot, feet together, execute breathing rest technique.22. Move the left foot back right foot in front to form a cat stance, execute a offensive palm block (right hand a palm block by left shoulder/left hand a (lower) palm strike.23. Adjust the right foot in front to form a forward stance, execute with the right hand a outside hand chop.24. Move the left foot next to the right foot, feet together, execute breathing rest technique.25. Form a stable stance.

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The opponent executes a low frontal kick, with the left foot in front form a forward stance, execute a low blocking punch (left open hand next to right fist).the opponent drops is right foot to the front to follow up with a reverse punch to the face, execute a upward (hard/soft) cross block.Follwoing with the execution with the right hand a inside hand chop, then with the left fist a hammer fist strike to the front.

The opponet attacks from behind, a (hard) fly-away block (The right arm ex-ecutes a (hard) upward blcok to the rear, and the the left fist executes a jab to the opponents ribs) was executed, grabbing the opponent turn (left), left foot in front form a cat stance, execute a throw. (Using the shoulder in conjunc-tion to the hip for leverage).Shift the body weight to the left foot, execute a forward jump, (in the air turn (half-left).Upon landing right foot in front left foot behind the right foot to form a (low) cross legs stance, execute a low blocking punch (left palm next to right fist).

Techniques Demonstrated By Instructor Garth Constantine and Student Ian Morreno

PAMATNUBAY NG KUNTAW [ Guidance of Kuntaw ]

The following was the Kuntaw guidance for promotion from 1972 - 1995 when Steven K. Dowd trained in Kuntaw as given to him by Grandmaster Carlito A. Lanada Sr..

Sinturon Puti Beginner White Belt a - Different Exercises b - Basic Techniques

Sinturon Dilaw Yellow Belt a - Requirements for White Belt b - Plus X-A & X-B Forms 1 - 5 and Sport style

Sinturon Berde Green Belt a - Requirements for Yellow Belt plus H-Form 1 - 5 b - Sport style {circular way} and sparring techniques

Sinturon Asul Blue Belt a - Requirements for Green Belt plus Sayaw-An Sa

Sinturon Kayumanggi Ika-Tatlong Uri 3rd Class Brown belt a - Requirements for Blue Belt plus Sayaw-AnWa/Lo/Apat

Sinturon Kayumanggi Ika-Dalawang Uri 2nd Class Brown Belt a - Requirements for 3rd Class Brown Belt plus Sayaw-An Lima

Sinturon Kayumanggiunang Uri 1st Class Brown Belt a - Requirements for 2nd Class Brown Belt plus Maya and Sai Sa

Sinturon Itim Unang na Antas 1st Degree Black Belt a - Requirements for 1st Class Brown Belt plus Sai Wa/Lo b - Advance form Mayon

Sinturon Itim Ika-Lawang na Antas 2nd Degree Black Belt a - Requirements for 1st Degree Black Belt plus Kuntaw Sa/Wa b - Advance form Naga

Sinturon Itim Ika-Tatlong na Antas 3rd Degree Black Belt a - Requirements for 2nd Degree Black Belt plus Kuntaw Lo b - Advance form Nara

Sinturon Itim Ika-Apat na Antas 4th degree Black Belt a - Requirements for 3rd Degree Black Belt plus Advance forms Silangan and Sinkilan

Sinturon Itim Ika-Limang Antas 5th Degree Black Belt a - Requirements for 4th Degree Black Belt plus Advance forms Sampaguita and Sagayan

Sinturon Itim Ika-Anim na Antas 6th Degree Black Belt a - Requirements for 5th Degree Black Belt plus Advance forms Ibong Limbas and Tamaraw

7th Degree Red, White & Blue Belt Grandmaster

Empty Hand & Foot TechniquesStances Tayong1. Bowing Stance Tayong Pagpugay 2. Forward Stance Tayong Pasulong 3. Back Stance Tayong Paurong 4. Straddle Stance Tayong Pasaklang 5. Pigeon Stance Tayong Piki 6. Cat Stance Tayong Pusa 7. Crossleg Stance Tayong Pa-ikis

Soft Blocking Salag Malumanay1. Downward Block Salag Pababa 2. Upper Block Salag Pataas 3. Outside Block Salag Palabas 4. Palm Block Salag Papalad 5. Scooping Block Salag Pasalok 6. Parry Block Salag Palis 7. Wrist Block Salag Paalalay 8. Alternate Block Salag Pasalisi

Hard Blocking Salag Matindi1. Downward Block Salag Pababa 2. Upper Block Salag Pataas 3. Inside Block Salag Paloob 4. Outside Block Salag Palabas 5. Arm Block Salag Bisig

Soft & Hard Blocking Malumahay at Matinding Salag1. Knife Hand Block Salag Pataga 2. Double Hand block Salag Pasabay 3. Cross Hand Block Salag Pa-ikis

Offensive Blocking Salag Palusob1. Blocking Punch Salag Suntok 2. Blocking Hammer Salag Bayo 3. Blocking Mow Hand Salag Patabas 4. Blocking Chop Salag Pasibak 5. Blocking Palm Salag Papalad 6. Blocking Grip Salag Dakot 7. Blocking Thrust Salag Patusok 8. Blocking Back Fist Salag Baliktad

Soft Striking Palusob Malambot1. Hand Chopping Palusob Patga 2. Hand Mow Palusob Patabas 3. Hand Thrust Palusob Patusok 4. Palm Strike Palusob Papalad 5. Hand Grasp Palusob Padakot

Hard Striking Matinding Suntok1. Reverse Punch Suntok Salisi 2. Lunge Punch Suntok Pasunod 3. Hammer Strike Suntok Papukpok 4. Upper Cut Strike Suntok Pasikwat 5. Back Fist Strike Hampas Kamao 6. Vertical Punch Suntok Patayo

Kicking Sipa1. Front Kick Sipa Harap 2. Side Kick Sipa Patagilid 3. Back Kick Sipa Patalikod 4. Roundhouse Kick Sipa Paikot

Sweeping Pawalis1. Inside Sweep Pawalis Paloob 2. Outside Sweep Pawalis Palabas 3. Thrust Sweep Pawalis Patadyak 4. Smash Sweep Pawalis Pahampas 5. Grabbing Sweep Pawalis Pakop

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Grandmaster Lanada besides his family art has trained in Karate and Sikaran. One will notice that some of the lower level forms structures are identical or close to some Karate Katas. However before one says that is Karate, one must witness a true Kuntawista demonstrate the form for with the movements being smooth, flowing with definition on certain techniques, one can see that it has the true flavor of the Filipino art of Kuntao / Kuntaw that was passed down from his father. With the hard techniques from Karate, Kuntaw became a hard and soft style, being only a soft style before. But the hard techniques were adapted to the Kuntaw philosophy and to witness a true Kuntawista doing the techniques one would just believe that it was a natural part of the Kuntaw style. It was in 1995 that Grandmaster Carlito Lanada changed some movements in

some of the forms and 1996 when the changes became official for the practitioners of the art. And also Kuntaw changed its uniform shortly before that which is a lot like the Sikaran uniform. Master Dowd has continued to teach and train in the ways he was originally taught. Master Steven Dowd teaches the Kuntaw that he originally learned from Grandmaster Lanada in the 70’s (not the updated forms), and continues when teaching Kuntaw wearing the uniform that he earned when first making Black Belt which is a green top with white bottom, (he does not use the uniform of today white top with red bottom like Sikaran practitioners do), Steven promotes Kuntaw when the opportunity arises.Practitioners and school known to teach the original way of Kuntaw from the 1970’s.

Kuntaw Legacy Kuntaw Legacy was established to preserve the basic teachings, techniques, principles and philosophies of Kuntaw as handed down from the predecessor (Great Grandmaster Lanada) as originally taught in the late 1960’s through the early 90’s. It is to preserve the original ways of Kuntaw “The Filipino Art of Hand & Foot Fighting”. Kuntaw Legacy was formed by Grandmaster Lowell “Bud” Cothern, one of the most senior practitioners of the art, a student of Grandmaster Benjamin Ortiz, and Grandmaster Rey Basco. Kuntaw Legacy was not established to take from, claim, or dominate the art of Kuntaw, which Great Grandmaster Carlito A. Lanada Sr., is as he states (the

brain) of the IKF, KnP, Maharlika, and NATO or takes away any recognition of the Great Grandmaster and his art of Kuntaw. With establishing of the Kuntaw Legacy, it preserves the traditions and the original teachings of Kuntaw that was taught to Bud Cothern at the main gym in Olongapo City, Philippines in the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s. Kuntaw Legacy consists of the students of Grandmaster Cothern from around the world that prefer to train and teach in the old forms of Kuntaw vise the new forms introduced by Great Grandmaster Lanada in the mid-1990’s. It is not a Organization or Federation to join but a chain of instructors that are under the guidance of Grandmaster Cothern who requires that students meet a high standard of understanding, executing and meeting all requirements before being promoted to the next belt level in Kuntaw. Grandmaster Cothern requires that the number one priority of the instructors of Kuntaw Legacy over anything else is to provide Kuntaw knowledge and teach the student to demonstrate respect to others.

The Seven Values Behind KuntawPanimbang (Balance) - Without balance the attitude or stance can never be effective. Balance is achieved only through correct body alignment. Keeping the feet in proper relation to each other, as well as with the body, helps to maintain correct body alignment. Proper balance permits relaxation, speed, and ease of movement, as well as a mechanical advantage making tremendous power and force possible.Koordinasyon (Coordination) - Coordination is the quality, which enables the individual to integrate all the power and capacities of the organism into an effective action. Before movement takes place, there must be a change of muscular tension on both sides of the joint to be moved. The effectiveness of this muscular teamwork is one of the factors, which determines limits of speed, endurance, power, ability, and accuracy in performance.Resistensiya / Tatag (Endurance) - The development is by hard and continuous practice which exceeds the steady psychological state and produces near-exhaustion temporarily.Tindig / Tayo (Posture) - Good posture enables a person to move with grace and ease. Posture is important because the body must have a strong foundation to impart power.Lakas (Power) - Power equals force times speed, learning to exert the movement with accuracy and speed causes power.Tiempo (Timing) - To initiate the attack or movements when the opponent has started the preparation of attack. This timing becomes a technique in taking advantage of the slight interval before the opponent can readjust to make a block.Bilis (Speed) - Units in length divided by units of time, (quick action). Speed as a rate of motion differs from velocity in that; speed indicates only the magnitude of the change and not the direction.Uri ng Bilis (Types of Speed)

1. Mental Speed - quickness of mind in what to select; the right moves to frustrate and counter the op-ponent. 2. Perceptual Speed - quickness of the eye to see an opening to discourage the opponent, enough to confuse him and slow him down. 3. Alteration Speed - quickness, alertness, and ability to change direction in midstream, which involves control of balance and inertia.

Books and Booklets published by Master Steven Dowd on Kuntaw

Kuntaw ng Pilipinas The Filipino Art of Hand & Foot Fighting

White Belt - Black Belt 70’s

By Steven DowdThis book gives some of the history, fundamentals and all the forms that were required from White Belt through Black Belt in Kuntaw in the 1970’s as the author learned them.

To Purchase: Click Here

Kuntaw Master Steven K. Dowd

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