The mission of the American-Filipino Kun Tao Federation (AFKTF) is to oversee and organize the teachings of our late Grand Master Joseph Rossi. The Board of Directors have, and will continue to teach the techniques and concepts as they were taught to us directly through Grand Master Rossi.

The Filipino Kun Tao System is an art in itself, but is very adaptable to any style of Martial Art. It is based on practical self-defense training, the strengthening of the body and the heart of the practitioner, and the survival mentality needed to succeed in a real life confrontation. We remain open-minded to other styles and organizations, put plainly there are no "egos"; we are always ready to share our art with any practitioner who is willing to learn.

Below is a brief history of the formation of the AFKTF:

March 21, 1998 - Grandmaster Rossi states to leading black belts in his art that his son does not wish to carry on his art and tradition. At this all-important meeting a board of directors was selected to carry on his teachings. It was the last meeting that our Grandmaster would direct. Grand Master Rossi has always admired the organization that Professor Wally Jay established for Small Circle Jujitsu. He has also seen the dilemma in the death of Ed Parker, where many followers claim to be the chosen one, or soke - dai. Grandmaster Rossi was also considered a renegade, and very different in his approach to martial arts. His approach left some very accomplished martial artists and an organization that needed to be continued. Like the blending that defines Filipino Kun Tao, he believed that blending the knowledge of these inheritors will enhance the future of Filipino Kun Tao.

November 5, 1998 - Grand Master Rossi passes away. We will truly miss our leader, our mentor. We the members of the American Filipino Kun Tao Federation vow to carry on in the way he has chosen.

June 1, 2003 - American Filipino Kun Tao Federation Board Members

Mel HeBert Realistic Training Concepts Grass Valley, CA	Ralph Bergamo Bergamo Martial Arts Center Naugatuck, CT	Drew Serrano East Coast Training Systems  Waterbury, CT	Jon Gentile American Filipino Self Defense Las Vegas, NV

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