Complete KunTao Course

Empty Hand and Weapons Training

KunTao is a Hokkien term for the martial arts of the Hakka Chinese community of Southeast Asia. It is most commonly practiced in and associated with Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. Over time, KunTao and silat have influenced each other to the point where the distinction between the two can sometimes be blurred.

Both northern and southern Chinese martial arts are represented in KunTao, but the majority of systems originate from the southern Chinese communities of Fujian, Shandong and Guangdong.

KunTao in Jakarta is predominantly of Fujian extraction, characterized by their frontal and right stances (right foot forward). Shandong styles are Shaolin derivatives, identified by their positioning of the thumb atop the clenched fist.

This is a two course bundle which consists of Empty Hand and Weapons.

208 video lessons!  13 hours 17 minutes in length

We hope that you enjoy it. 

Instructor Testing:

Students interested in becoming Instructors need to spend at least 2 Years training this course before submitting a video for testing. These techniques, theories and ideas need to become ingrained in you and become part of your ‘muscle memory’. It is not enough to simply memorize the drills and techniques.
When you are ready you can contact us for requirements.


Course curriculum

  • 1

    LEVEL 1, Section 1 - Basics

    • Salutation

    • History

    • Fighting or Ready Stance

    • Stances - Horse, Front, Empty
  • 2

    LEVEL 1, Section 2 - Upper Body Weapons

    • Hand Striking Positions

    • Jab

    • Vertical Punch

    • Crushing Step Fist

    • Cross - KunTao

    • Hook - KunTao

    • UpperCut/Shovel Hook

    • HammerFist

    • Whipping Punch

    • Elephants Trunk

    • Eye Jab

    • BackFist

    • BackFist - Spinning

    • Elbow - Horizontal

    • Elbow - Diagonal

    • Elbow - Vertical

    • Elbow - Reverse

    • Elbow - Putting it Together
  • 3

    LEVEL 1, Section 3 - Lower Body Weapons

    • Front Heel/Thrust Kick

    • Front Snap Kick

    • Stomp Kick

    • Pendulum Kick

    • Double Pendulum Kick

    • Side Kick

    • Back Kick

    • Heel Kick/Horse Kick

    • Toe Kick

    • Inverted Toe Kick

    • Double Toe Kick

    • Shin Kick
  • 4

    LEVEL 1, Section 4 - Footwork

    • Circular Stepping

    • Half Circle

    • Forward Angle

    • Forward Angle Application

    • Reverse Angle

    • KunTao Triangle Pattern

    • Diamond Pattern
  • 5

    LEVEL 2, Section 1 - Training Drills (Ground Kicks & Sweeps)

    • Ground Kicking - Front kick

    • Ground Kicking - Stomp kick

    • Ground Kicking - Round kick

    • Ground Kicking - Four Kick Drill

    • Ground Kicking - Front kick, Side kick

    • Ground Kicking - Front kick, Round kick

    • The Use of Triangles and Takedowns

    • Ground Kick Partner Drill - Toe Kick

    • Ground Kick Partner Drill - Stomp Kick

    • Ground Kick Partner Drill - Side Kick

    • Ground Kick Partner Drill - Front Kick

    • Fast Hands, Kneeling #1
  • 6

    LEVEL 2, Section 2 - Traditional Training Drills

    • Arm Toughening Drill #1

    • Arm Toughening Drill #2

    • Block/Chop

    • Triple Punch

    • Wheel Hand

    • Standing Sweep

    • Applying the Standing Sweep

    • Standing Sweep Partner Drill #1

    • Standing Sweep Partner Drill #2

    • Standing Sweep Partner Drill #3
  • 7

    LEVEL 2, Section 3 - Training Drills (Hands)

    • BackFist - Speed Training

    • Fast Hands - Outside

    • Fast Hands - Inside

    • Hammer Fist Pad Drill

    • Hammer Fist Application #1

    • Hammer Fist Application #2

    • Hammer Fist Pad Variation

    • Wedge Drill #1

    • Wedge Drill #2

    • Wedge Drill #3
  • 8

    LEVEL 2, Section 4 - Finger Jab Training Drills

    • Snake Strike/Eye Jab Drill

    • EyeWipe #1

    • EyeWipe #2

    • Finger Jab #1

    • Finger Jab #2

    • Finger Jab #3

    • Finger Jab #4

    • Finger Jab #5

    • Finger Jab #6
  • 9

    LEVEL 2, Section 5 - BLOCKING (Hands)

    • Lead Hand Block

    • Windmill Block

    • Double Backfist Block

    • Windmill Block w/Counter Punch

    • Windmill Block w/ Elbow Strike

    • High, Low, High - Attacking

    • High, Low, High - Defending

    • Block, Check, Hack #1

    • Block, Check, Hack #2

    • Block, Check, Hack #3

    • Block, Check, Hack #4

    • Block, Check, Hack #5 - Application
  • 10

    LEVEL 3, Section 1 - Trapping

    • Trapping #1

    • Trapping #2

    • Trapping #3

    • Trapping #4

    • Trapping #5

    • Trapping #6

    • Trapping #7

    • Trapping #8

    • Trapping with Destructions #1

    • Trapping with Destructions #2

    • Trapping with Destructions #3

    • Trapping with Destructions #4

    • Trapping with Destructions #5

    • Trapping with Destructions #6

    • Trapping with Destructions #7

    • Combination Trapping #1

    • Combination Trapping #2

    • Combination Trapping #3
  • 11

    LEVEL 3, Section 2 - Street Attacks (Windmill Block)

    • Windmill Block #1 - Elbow Strike

    • Windmill Block #2 - Hack, Knee, Hammerfist

    • Windmill Block #3 - Knee to Thigh

    • Windmill Block #4 - Weave Takedown

    • Windmill Block #5 - Chair Takedown

    • Windmill Block #6 - Arm Drag Takedown
  • 12

    LEVEL 3, SECTION 3 - STREET ATTACKS (HAMMER FIST)

    • HammerFist #1 - Dragon punch

    • HammerFist #2 - Dragon punch 2

    • HammerFist #3 - Hip Flexor Takedown

    • HammerFist #4 - Rear Choke

    • HammerFist #5 - Trapizius Takedown
  • 13

    LEVEL 4, SECTION 1 - CHIN NA (JOINT LOCKING)

    • Wrist Bind (Small Wrap) - Inside Grab

    • Wrist Bind Counter #1

    • Wrist Bind Counter #2

    • Wrist Bind (Large Wrap) - Inside Grab

    • Arm Bar

    • Lifting Wrist Twist

    • Flow #1

    • Wrist Bind - Outside Grab

    • Finger Wrist Bind - Outside Grab

    • Reverse Finger Break - Outside Grab

    • Lock Flow #2 - Outside Grab

    • Wrist Flex - Punch

    • Wrist Flex - Grab part 1

    • Wrist Flex - Grab part 2

    • Reverse Wrist Flex - Grab

    • Come-A-Long

    • Lock Flow #3
  • 14

    LEVEL 5, SECTION 1 - FORMS/KATAS/SETS

    • Six Harmonies Elbow - 1st half, sections 1 & 2

    • Six Harmonies Elbow - 1st half, sections 3 & 4

    • Six Harmonies Elbow - 2nd half, sections 5 & 6 (end)

    • Pa Chi Chuan (Baji Quan) - 1st section

    • Pa Chi Chuan (Baji Quan) - 2nd section

    • Pa Chi Chuan (Baji Quan) - 3rd section

    • Pa Chi Chuan (Baji Quan) - 4th & Final section
  • 15

    LEVEL 1, Section 1 - Tomahawk Basics

    • Parts of the Tomahawk

    • Blocking - Long Range

    • Blocking - Middle Range

    • Pass & Scoop

    • Entries

    • Stop Hit

    • Evade or Duck

    • Fast Hands

    • Block & Counter - Long Range
  • 16

    LEVEL 1, Section 2 - Tomahawk Combatives - Sword Attacks

    • Combatives #1

    • Combatives #2

    • Combatives #3

    • Combatives #4

    • Combatives #5

    • Combatives #6

    • Combatives #7

    • Combatives #8

    • Combatives #9

    • Combatives #10

    • Combatives #11

    • Combatives #12

    • Combatives #13

    • Combatives #14

    • Combatives #15

    • Combatives #16
  • 17

    LEVEL 1, Section 3 - Tomahawk Combatives - Knife Attacks

    • Knife Attack #1 - Thrusting Attack

    • Knife Attack #2 - #Angle 3 Attack

    • Knife Attack #3 - Angle #3 Attack

    • Knife Attack #4 - Angle #3 or #7 Attack

    • Knife Attack #5 - Thrusting Attack

    • Knife Attack #6 - Thrusting Attack

    • Knife Attack #7 - Thrusting Attack

    • Knife Attack #8 - Vertical Downward Stab

    • Knife Attack #9 - Vertical Downward Stab

    • Knife Attack #10 - Vertical Downward Stab

    • Knife Attack #11 - Angle #1, #2 Slash

    • Knife Attack #12 - Angle #1, #2 Slash

    • Knife Attack #13 - Angle #1, Left Cross

    • Knife Attack #14 - Angle #1, Left Cross

    • Knife Attack #15 - Angle #1, Left Cross

    • Knife Attack #16 - Angle #1, Left Cross

    • Knife Attack #17 - Angle #1, Left Cross

    • Knife Attack #18 - Angle #1, Left Cross, Angle #1

    • Knife Attack #19 - Angle #1, Left Cross, Hook
  • 18

    LEVEL 2, Section 1 - Short Sword Basics

    • Attacking Angles

    • Blocking Drill #1

    • Blocking Drill #2

    • Countering Drills #1

    • Countering Drills #2

    • Countering Drills #3

    • Countering Drills #4

    • Countering Drills #5

    • Countering Drills #6
  • 19

    Forms/Katas/Sets

    • Slashing Dragon Short Sword - section 1

    • Slashing Dragon Short Sword - section 2

    • Buddha Staff - part 1

    • Buddha Staff - part 2

    • Buddha Staff - part 3

    • Buddha Staff - part 4

    • Buddha Staff - Ending
  • 20

    PDF's

    • Harmonious Fist Test Requirements

    • KunTao Certificate