Cuntao is a advanced self defense system. Some people achieve a black belt in just Cuntao and feel they have made a huge accomplishment. When working in the Cuntao phase you learn the basic physics of the body. Center of mass, leverage, pivoting, and pressure are just a few concepts you explore in this phase. On top of the human physics you also learn what some would consider fundamental concepts in the martial arts. These would include proper breathing techniques, how to properly fall and roll on the ground, and bodily control.