"Pete Pukish is one of the most knowledgeable, versatile and disciplined martial artists I have ever known.
His "visionary" approach to training and realism, together with his articulate and in-depth method of teaching, makes him one of the premier Instructors in his field today.
Not only does he talk the talk, he most certainly walks the walk."
Hakka Kuntao
Willem (Uncle Bill) deThouars presents his first video release of Hakka Kun Tao.
The Hakka culture is rich in art, music and literature. Hakka Kun Tao contains many elements of other Kun Tao styles because the
Hakka were nomadic people. Uncle Bill's original training was from Chinese and Indonesian masters
on his home island of Java.
In his presentation, he teaches his first Hakka form, including applications. Hand positions
representing the various animals within the form, are also shown in detail.
Hokkien Kuntao
In this DVD, Uncle Bill demonstrates his unique interpretation of Hokkien Kun Tao. With over 60 years experience, he is one of the great masters of our time.
Hunan Kun Tao
In this DVD, Willem demonstrates his unique interpretation of Hunan Kun Tao, including a form, technique application, and an interesting conversation on his perspective of the higher level of the arts.
Old Pentjak Silat forms of Juru Satu & Juru Dua
Willem (Uncle Bill) DeThouars is one of the foremost teachers of Kun Tao and Pentjak Silat in America. In this video, he demostrates his
reknowned versions of his forms, Juru Satu and Juru Dua.
This video contains rare and treasured footage of Uncle Bill back in 1969.
Monkey Boxing
During Willem's early years in Java, his playmates were real monkeys. After enough bites and scratches, he learned to play
their game. He developed his own ideas for application. You will be impressed by how easily he manipulates and moves his attackers.
His opponents in this video are none other than the great Tai Chi push hands champion Don Miller, and longtime student Matt Cohen.
Principles of Kun Tao
In this video, Uncle demonstrates many techniques and several forms, some with detailed explanations. Even after 60 years of training,
Uncle has still maintained much of the speed and power of his younger days, but has internalized and refined his art, to the level most
practitioners dream about.
Uncle Bill is being assisted in this video by some of his longtime students. The video was shot on lication at Guru Keith Moffet's
Kun Lun Pai, in Westminister, Colorado.
