About

It was Brian’s vision to combine and blend all the different techniques and concepts of the various styles he’d learned into the creation of a blended system of ‘Chinese Boxing’, later adding also Escrima into the mix, being the first in the UK to train, teach and promote Escrima.

GM Brian kept teaching this evolved Fighting style which eventually became the

“Brian Jones Integrated Kun Tao System”.

Comprised of three major styles: Tai Chi Chuan, Wing Chun and Escrima.

Kun Tao Tai Chi Chuan

Is a Malaysian variation of the Long Form of the Yang Family, as it was taught by the late GM Leong Fu and our late GM Brian Jones.

First the empty hand forms and applications

108 moves on the right side, then on the left hand side which balances the body

Endless River: both sides at the same time

Two Person Set that employs the 316 applications of Kun Tao Tai Chi Chuan

Joint Hand Operations, fixed steps (Ting Pu Tui Chou)

Joint Hand Operations, active steps (Huo Pu Tui Chou)

Five Steps and Entrances of Kun Tao Tai Chi (Ta Lu - four corner exercise)

This is followed by the Kun Tao Tai Chi Chuan Weapons

Narrow Sword (“Fan optional for women”)

Broad Sword

Spear

Wing Chun

Is the system as it was taught to GM Brian by GM Wong Waichung / Greco Wong.

Additionally influences from the unarmed side of Escrima (Kadena de mano) have been implemented as part of the complete Integrated Kun Tao System.

The Traditional Wing Chun Syllabus comprises of:

Three solo person forms:

Siu Lum Tao (Little Idea Form), Cham Kiu (Spanning the Bridge) and Biu Ji (Flying Fingers)

Three sets of sticking hands:

Dahn Chi (Single Hand Sparing), Lap Sau (Warding Off Hands) and Chi Sau (Double Sticking Hands)

Weapons:

Six by One Long Pole and Butterfly Knives

There are also Wooden Dummy Techniques unique to the Wing Chun System.

Escrima

Is a Filipino Martial Art with focus on weapons such as sticks, machettes and knives, as it was taught by GM Rene Latosa

The Latosa system is simple and direct, it revolves around five strikes.

The five strikes gives the basis for all attacks and defences, combined with triangle footwork and eliptial motion of movements.

The system is taught in 12 student grades alongside a form. The form is GM Brian’s contribution to the latosa system.

Integrated Kun Tao

Has additional forms and techniques that GM Brian developed such as:

An unarmed two person set which integrates all three arts.

Two forms specially designed for the Kuntao knives

Basic self-defence techniques

Wild goose Chi Kung

Black Tiger Form

and more…

Grading

Gradings are optional. Brian seldom graded to pass an exam, his grades were awarded for constant practice and over sustained periods. This practise will continue to be used under the guidance of Master Ricky.