Kuntao and Silat: Sulu officials want to keep traditional martial arts alive

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MANILA - Authorities in Sulu are seeking to revive the traditional martial arts program “Kuntao" and "Silat” for young people in the province, the military said on Tuesday, as this would supposedly he

MANILA - Authorities in Sulu are seeking to revive the traditional martial arts program “Kuntao" and "Silat” for young people in the province, the military said on Tuesday, as this would supposedly help in instilling discipline and respect.

Photos showed that the event was attended by many young people and residents there, who were wearing face masks. Physical distancing, however, was apparently violated by the onlookers. 1st Lt. Jerrica Angela Manongdo of the task force’s Public Information Office said the spectators were repeatedly warned to follow physical distancing protocols.

“[According to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office] walang active case sa residents. And almost no movement ho sa area ng munisipyo,” she added. Based on the March 8 report of the Sulu Task Force COVID-19, the province has so far recorded 288, of which 7 were active.Watch more in iWantTFC Grandmaster Said pointed out that students of the said martial arts, the training of which he said was formalized in 1969, were mandated to review the Qu'ran.

 

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