a small gym, in Tainan, Taiwan, Host Antonio Graceffo meets 62 year-old Chen Ging Hway a former champion of boxing and San Da (Chinese kickboxing). He teaches Antonio some old-school professional fighting and tells stories about the early days of Syo Bodji, free fighting, in Taiwan. Still active, Chen Ging Hway is an official in the Taiwanese Kudo association and trains Taiwanese fighters who go to competitions in Japan. Kudo is a new form of MMA from Japan which is sweeping Asia. Join Antonio on facebook Watch it for free on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbCI0bbrh38 Martial Arts Odyssey: OLD SCHOOL Taiwan Part 2 Antonio helps train a young Taiwanese Tae Kwan Do practitioner who wants to fight San Da and MMA. Sixty-two year-old Chen Ging Hway a former champion of boxing and San Da (Chinese kickboxing) Teaches Antonio the painful wedge-hand strike that he used to use to lay his opponents out. Join Antonio on facebook Watch it for free on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp2FZRx3SXo Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the host “Martial Arts Odyssey,” a web TV show which traces his ongoing journey through Asia, learning martial arts in various countries. His books are available on amazon.com Contact him: Antonio@speakingadventure.com Join him on facebook.com His website is www.speakingadventure.com This episode was edited by Antonio Garceffo and features the official Martial Arts Odyssey intro and outro by Andy To. muay,thai,kick,boxing,kickboxing,martial,arts,odyssey,Brooklyn,monk,brooklynmonk,Antonio,Graceffo,china,Chinese,san,da,Taiwan,ROC,mixed,traditional,CMA,TMA,grappling,striking,clasic
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Martial Arts Odyssey: OLD SCHOOL Taiwan (Parts 1 and 2) In
April 30, 2009Martial Arts Odyssey: Master and Soldier
April 19, 2009
Calling attention to the genocide with a martial arts video
Martial Arts Odyssey: Master and Soldier
In the war zone of Burma, Antonio Graceffo meets Mater Kawn Zanie, a legendary, undisputed master of Lai Tai, Shan Kung Fu, a soldier with decades of combat experience who often goes out on patrols armed only with Shan double swords, and no gun. The Shan have been fighting a defense war against genocide and oppression for more than forty years. Mater Kawn Zanie a veteran of countless battles said he training kept him alive.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg_R65F3mxw
Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the host “Martial Arts Odyssey,” a web TV show which traces his ongoing journey through Asia, learning martial arts in various countries.
His books are available on amazon.com
Contact him: Antonio@speakingadventure.com
Join him on facebook.com
His website is www.speakingadventure.com
This episode was edited by Antonio Garceffo and features the official Martial Arts Odyssey intro and outro by Andy To.
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Martial Arts Odyssey: Military Fighting (SSA) Part 1
April 11, 2009
Calling attention to the genocide with a martial arts video
Martial Arts Odyssey: Military Fighting (SSA) Part 1
Host Antonio Graceffo, in the war zone of Burma, teaches practical military hand-to-hand fighting techniques to the soldiers of the Shan State Army, a rebel group, protecting the Shan people from genocide committed by the Burmese government. Practical fighting is a basic program of 18 strikes, beginning with the head, and working its way down, using each part of the body as a weapon. The system is very basic and easy for people to learn, even if they have no martial arts background at all.
Using martial arts to educate the world about the plight of the Shan people of Burma. A lot of fight fans don’t get very involved with international politics. Hopefully featuring the Kung Fu of the Shan people will help call attention to the genocide in Burma.
Watch it for free on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXO-jaiNbA4
Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the host “Martial Arts Odyssey,” a web TV show which traces his ongoing journey through Asia, learning martial arts in various countries.
His books are available on amazon.com
Contact him: Antonio@speakingadventure.com
Join him on facebook.com
His website is www.speakingadventure.com
This episode was edited by Antonio Garceffo and features the official Martial Arts Odyssey intro and outro by Andy To.
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Martial Arts Odyssey: Bokator Radio
April 5, 2009
The art was almost lost in the Cambodian genocide, but it is making a comeback in Phnom Penh, thanks to the efforts of Grand Master San Kim Saen.
Martial Arts Odyssey: Bokator Radio
See it on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/user/brooklynmonk1
“Martial Arts Odyssey” host, Antonio Graceffo, was the first foreigner to ever train in or write about the Cambodian martial art, Khmer Bokator. Since his first story about the art appeared in “Black Belt Magazine,” five years ago, the art has been featured in various international TV shows and documentaries. Antonio’s own efforts to film the art and make it available to the world have been fraught with difficulties. The release of the full-length Bokator film he was involved in is two years behind schedule. The Six episodes of “Martial Arts Odyssey” he shot in Cambodia were done on a borrowed camera, in some strange HD format, which he has been unable to edit.
This compilation video was done from various Bokator clips, filmed over a period of five years, combined with audio provided by a radio interview Antonio did with DJ Julian of Love FM in Phnom Penh, during the filming of the movie, “Brooklyn Bokator.” Viewers will get a real treat as they will see the Antonio get fat, get fit, get fat, and get fit again, as the video clips were shot over a period of years.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1Yb5LTYSFg
Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the host “Martial Arts Odyssey,” a web TV show which traces his ongoing journey through Asia, learning martial arts in various countries.
His books are available on amazon.com
Contact him: Antonio@speakingadventure.com
Join him on facebook.com
His website is www.speakingadventure.com
This episode was edited by Antonio Garceffo and features the official Martial Arts Odyssey intro and outro by Andy To. Some of the video was shot by Tim Pek of Transparent Pictures, and it features a radio interview courtesy of DJ Julian and Love FM of Phnom Penh.
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Learning History and Culture Through Martial Arts
April 4, 2009
David Calleja talks to Antonio Graceffo, host of web TV show, Martial Arts Odyssey, and leading kuntaw instructor Grandmaster Frank Ayocho. about the importance of history, culture and identity within lesser-known martial arts. It’s all about discovery.
Read it on Foreign Policy Journal;
http://www.foreignpolicyjournal.com/articles/2009/04/03/calleja_martial-arts-odyssey.html
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Martial Arts Odyssey: Behind the Scenes at Martial Arts Odyssey
March 24, 2009A show about the show.
Watch it for free on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1fVfH6iCzs
This is a look into the new web TV show, “Martial Arts Odyssey” hosted by Antonio Graceffo. In this short overview, Antonio explains how the show came about and what the basic premise is. Host Antonio Graceffo has been living in various countries in Asia, studying martial arts, for nearly eight years. Along the way, he was writing articles and books about martial arts, available on amazon.com, now, equipped with a video camera, he has been retracing his steps, so you can meet the masters and see the various martial arts. The basic format of each show is that Antonio goes to some interesting location and trains with a unique master in an obscure or well known martial art. Episodes have been filmed in Burma, Lao, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines, Taiwan, and more. Some of the featured arts include: Bokator, Yaw Yan, Kuntaw, Lai Tai, Thieu Lam, Bradal Serey, MMA, Arnis, Muay Boran, Boxing, and Muay Thai. The show is completely non-commercial. Whatever Antonio wants to shoot, he shoots. If you want to have your art or your school featured on “Martial Arts Odyssey,” just contact Antonio. Send him email or join him on facebook. The episodes run for free so everyone can watch them. Antonio used to live in Brooklyn and work in Manhattan. “My show might be the only chance some people back home get to even see Asia. So, for ten minutes they can take an exotic holiday and maybe learn something about a foreign culture.” A lot of martial artists dream of coming to Asia to train. Antonio hopes that “Martial Arts Odyssey” can give them a small glimpse into their dream. On practical note, Antonio hopes the show will inspire people to take chances in their lives and follow their dreams, whatever those dreams might be. Join Antonio on facebook Watch it for free on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1fVfH6iCzs Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the host “Martial Arts Odyssey,” a web TV show which traces his ongoing journey through Asia, learning martial arts in various countries. His books are available on amazon.com Contact him: Antonio@speakingadventure.com Join him on facebook.com His website is www.speakingadventure.com This episode was edited by Antonio Garceffo and features the official Martial Arts Odyssey intro and outro by Andy To. muay,thai,kick,boxing,kickboxing,martial,arts,odyssey,Brooklyn,monk,brooklynmonk,Antonio,Graceffo,china,Chinese,san,da,kung,fu,monkey,fist,Taiwan,ROC,MMA,mixed,traditional,CMA,TMA,grappling,striking,bokator,kuntaw,arnis,kali,lao,lai,tai,yaw.yan,thieu,lam,bradal,serey,pradal,khmer,boxkator,boxcator,Cambodia,cambodian
Martial Arts Web TV Show Inspires and Educates
March 19, 2009
By David Calleja
Martial arts enthusiasts of all levels can now learn from the best trainers and
fighters in the industry by watching Martial Arts Odyssey on the internet.
Hosted and produced by Asian-based New Yorker Antonio Graceffo, Martial Arts Odyssey
has gained popularity by taking viewers into the heart of Asia, providing details of
fighting techniques across a range of disciplines. The show also emphasises the
importance of cardio and strength training.
Originally shot as a pilot in the Philippines two years ago, Martial Arts Odyssey
has expanded to cover a number of countries throughout Southeast Asia. There are now
over 20 episodes on the internet, with the promise of more to follow.
In addition to researching and filming martial and combat arts that are popular
amongst westerners, Martial Arts Odyssey places the spotlight on lesser known
fighting forms and others thought to have been extinct or are in danger of dying
out. Antonio discovered Bokator in Cambodia and Shan Lai Tai while in Burma’s
warzone with the rebel Shan State Army, and believes that he may have the only
footage of Master Kwan Wan to date performing this unknown art.
According to Antonio, the aim of the show is to encourage people to be the best they
can be through a combination of fitness, education and reaching goals in life. “I
hope to inspire them (people) to take a chance and go back to school, finish a
degree, start a business, change jobs, get a promotion, and (if possible), travel
and study martial arts and languages,” Antonio said.
With an extensive three decade career competing professionally in triathlons, boxing
and numerous martial arts (including the last eight years in Asia), Antonio
maintains a sharp focus and plans to extend Martial Arts Odyssey into Central Asia,
the Caribbean and Africa in the future.
You can subscribe to Antonio’s channel on YouTube and follow his trail around Asia
watch with Martial Arts Odyssey for free. The address is:
http://www.youtube.com/user/brooklynmonk1
Contact Antonio by emailing: Antonio@speakingadventure.com
Visit his website, Speaking Adventure, by typing: www.speakingadventure.com
Martial Arts Odyssey: Muay Surin Part 1
March 19, 2009
Tracing the footsteps of martial arts legend Tony Jaa, Host Antonio Graceffo, travels to village where Jaa was born. He continues learning Muay Boran from Jaa’s first trainer, Adjan Sok Chai, and he explores the world of the Kuy tribe, Jaa’s people, who live with the elephants. Join Antonio on facebook
Watch it for free on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9KG5jKWolI
See all of Antonio’s videos on his youtube channel, brooklynmonk1, send him a friend request or subscribe.
http://www.youtube.com/user/brooklynmonk1
Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the host “Martial Arts Odyssey,” a web TV show which traces his ongoing journey through Asia, learning martial arts in various countries.
His books are available on amazon.com
Contact him: Antonio@speakingadventure.com
Join him on www.facebook.com
His website is www.speakingadventure.com
This was among the first episodes of “Martial Arts odyssey” edited by Antonio Graceffo. So, please excuse the quality, he is still learning. But, it still features the official Martial Arts Odyssey intro and outro by Andy To.
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Martial Arts Odyssey: Kuntaw Fighting 1 and 2
March 7, 2009
Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo, is back in Manila, learning Kuntaw, the Filipino traditional art of hand and foot fighting. The art includes grappling, striking, stick, and knife. Master frank Aycocho, a living legend of the art, demonstrates some techniques and explains his philosophy of martial arts practice.
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See it on youtube
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See all of Antonio’s videos on his youtube channel, brooklynmonk1, send him a friend request or subscribe.
http://www.youtube.com/user/brooklynmonk1
Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the host “Martial Arts Odyssey,” a web TV show which traces his ongoing journey through Asia, learning martial arts in various countries. His website is www.speakingadventure.com
His books are available on amazon.com
Contact him: Antonio@speakingadventure.com
Join him on facebook.com
This was among the first episodes of “Martial Arts odyssey” edited by Antonio Graceffo. So, please excuse the quality, he is still learning. But, it still features the official Martial Arts Odyssey intro and outro by Andy To.
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Martial Arts Odyssey: Kuntaw Knife 1 and 2
March 7, 2009
The Filipinos love knife fighting arts. Kuntaw is the grandfather of all Filipino martial arts, including knife fighting. Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo, is back in Manila, learning Kuntaw knife fighting, with Kuntaw Master frank Aycocho. Return to sender, disarm, control and leverage. Turn your opponent’s weapon against him.
Watch parts 1 and 2 on youtube.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5u5r3nbd5o
See all of Antonio’s videos on his youtube channel, brooklynmonk1, send him a friend request or subscribe.
http://www.youtube.com/user/brooklynmonk1
Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the host “Martial Arts Odyssey,” a web TV show which traces his ongoing journey through Asia, learning martial arts in various countries. His website is www.speakingadventure.com
His books are available on amazon.com
Contact him: Antonio@speakingadventure.com
Join him on facebook.com
This was among the first episodes of “Martial Arts odyssey” edited by Antonio Graceffo. So, please excuse the quality, he is still learning. But, it still features the official Martial Arts Odyssey intro and outro by Andy To.
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