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
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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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