Let's look at the IKF as though it is a ship. For the past 20 years it has wandered the seas not really going anywhere. Then the Captain asks for help in setting a course. All the ships officers who have kept the ship running are called together to make a plan. After all their inputs the ships captain says MUTINY! You know nothing of running a ship- I am the captain! The officers get into a life boat and leave the ship. The Captain immediately runs the ship into a rock and the ship starts sinking. What is there to do?
1. Repaint the ship and add new stripes to the sides?
2. Make the stewards all officers and get them to get the sinking ship off the rock?
3. Or drop the life boats and try to rescue as many people onboard as possible?
The ship is not repairable. The Captain has lost all credibility. The crew do not trust him anymore.
The Officers will not return to duty, but they return to the ship to rescue those who do not want to be on the sinking ship. Who is to blame? It does not matter- the ship is sinking and the main thing to do at this moment is to get everyone to a safe harbor. Then plans can be made for a new ship and a course set.
This is my take on the situation. To me it does not matter what forms you do, how you wear your patch, or what terms you use. You were all on that ship and you all are Kuntaw. Let's plot a new course and not make the same mistakes this time.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Global Kuntaw Legacy
Since the meeting in September of the International Kuntaw Federation, many top ranked people have decided to walk away from the organization. There are many reasons for this. They have chosen to establish their own paths and continue spreading the art under their own banner.
For this I am thankful that the art will go on.
GM Bud Cothern , who has been with the Kuntaw organization almost since it's conception, has established the Global Kuntaw Legacy and will continue to be the master of the original Kuntaw forms.
( this was the proposed emblem for the Legacy Organization, but due to the fact that GGM does not want to let anyone use the WM eblem without being with the IKF it has been scrapped.
GM Bais, who was also with Kuntaw from the beginning and who was the one who established Kuntaw in the Middle East, will continue to promote Kuntaw/Kuntao with his Bais Tres Manos organization.
Updates on these organizations will be forthcoming.
For this I am thankful that the art will go on.
GM Bud Cothern , who has been with the Kuntaw organization almost since it's conception, has established the Global Kuntaw Legacy and will continue to be the master of the original Kuntaw forms.
( this was the proposed emblem for the Legacy Organization, but due to the fact that GGM does not want to let anyone use the WM eblem without being with the IKF it has been scrapped.
Updates on these organizations will be forthcoming.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Merry Christmas
The AMKA is going strong and we have accepted new chapters into our ranks. We also are now affiliated with Grand Master Jon Bais and his Bais Tres Manos organization. The Constitution and By-Laws are being updated and more videos are in the works. So, it looks like the new year will be full of promise and hope.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Termination
The Kuntaw tabuli has been terminated. Due to the folding of the IKF council and lack of response from the new IKF council, the Tambuli is no longer going to be spreading the news of Kuntaw. Those wishing to get Kuntaw updates from GGM may go to the www.kuntaw.net website. This website is going to be turned over to the AMKA for their news and updates.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Aquinas Kuntaw
All AQUINAS KUNTAW-REPELON, please get your patches to your President, Kyud Alvin starting today. And please be inform (new members) that on Saturday all must be in proper uniform (white (kimono) & red (pants) ) with seal/patches of kuntaw and arnis repelon. Again our policy is “NO UNIFORM NO ENTRY” on saturday.
All KUNTAW ALUMNI (Instructors/ Blackbelts/ members) of Legaspi City/Port Chapter; Bonot Chapter; Ibalon Chapter; Aquinas Chapter; Bogtong Chapter/ Anislag Chapter/ Padang Chapter; Sto. Domingo Chapter and Sorsogon City Chapter (Pilar I & II). We will be having our general meeting on Saturday at Aquinas Gymnasium. The main agenda is the proposed Christmas Party & Kuntaw Alumni Homecoming. Thank you.
All KUNTAW ALUMNI (Instructors/ Blackbelts/ members) of Legaspi City/Port Chapter; Bonot Chapter; Ibalon Chapter; Aquinas Chapter; Bogtong Chapter/ Anislag Chapter/ Padang Chapter; Sto. Domingo Chapter and Sorsogon City Chapter (Pilar I & II). We will be having our general meeting on Saturday at Aquinas Gymnasium. The main agenda is the proposed Christmas Party & Kuntaw Alumni Homecoming. Thank you.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Words of Wisdom
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -George Santayana (1863-1952), U.S. philosopher, poet.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
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