In it's more traditional application - in formal competition - it is comprised of the following : - Pacah Ampat: A signature opening bunga kuntao (form) that is executed in a manner that addresses the four cardinal points. - Pacah Satu: A bunga kuntao (form) that is executed in a straight line; a preliminary form executed after the Pacah Ampat. And, - The Rangkaian Tiga Kuntao: The three formal attacking techniques that the attacker uses, or the defender responds to. Characteristics of Kuntao,
Most of the stances in Kuntao - when in sparring mode - is high up and close together. This facilitates quick movement in punching and kicking. The kicks are almost always waist level, and is limited to the front snapping kick. No side kicks or crescent kicks. And, Punching is of the standard type, no exotic applications here either. These three characteristics of Kuntao is the hallmark of most effective martial arts: Simplicity. Kuntao in it's aesthetic and traditional form can vary slightly from the above. The stances can be slightly longer and there are more examples of different types of strikes/kicks. You can see this in the signature Pacah Ampat representative of the different schools/styles.
