Martial Arts Odyssey: Strength Training in Lao Part 1

It’s the only weight-lifting gym in Laos, so it must be the best. Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo, learns about cross-training, using weights to build strength for fighting. In this episode, we see a training day in Lao, back and forth between the Muay Lao fighting stadium, and the weight lifting gym. Join Antonio Graceffo on facebook.com

Martial Arts Odyssey: Behind the Scenes at Martial Arts Odyssey

A 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.

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Martial Arts Odyssey: Shan Kung Fu

Inside the war zone of Burma, under protection of the Shan State rebel army, Host, Antonio Graceffo is one of the first foreigners ever to experience Lai Tai or Shan Kung Fu. The Shan are one of Burma’s many ethnic minorities being subjected to genocide at the hands of heir own government. Meet young Master Kawn Wan, whose parents were murdered by the SPDC Burmese government army. Now, he lives on the Shan State Army base, teaching Lai Tai Kung Fu to the war orphans in the hopes of preserving the Shan culture. One of the Shan army lieutenants ominously told Antonio, “If the world doesn’t come to help us soon, your video will be the last record of our people.”
Join Antonio on facebook

Watch it for free on youtube.
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.

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Martial Arts Odyssey: Behind the Scenes at Martial Arts Odyssey

A 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.

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Martial Arts Web TV Show Inspires and Educates

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

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: Muay Surin Part 2

Footsteps of Tony Jaa

Antonio Graceffo


Adjan Sok Chai

Monks live and meditate deep in the jungle.

Monks make statues of the gods

Even dwellings are made to look like elephants.

The hammer fist can be used to keep from injuring your hand.

Hanuman presents the ring
sweeping the leg

End Part 1

Special thanks to Prah Sameth
And
Adjan Sok Chai


Antonio Graceffo

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Hanuman techniques

New video series: My Bokator Story (Parts 1 through 8)

My Bokator Story (Parts 1 through 8)

Searching for Traditional Khmer Martial arts

In this eight part documentary, Antonio Graceffo, the host of the web TV show, “Martial Arts Odyssey,” describes how his Asian martial arts adventure began in Taiwan, then lead to the Shaolin Temple, followed by Thailand’s last Muay Thai Temple, studying with Kru Bah and eventually took him to Cambodia, where he was the first westerner to study Bokator, traditional Khmer martial art, Bokator, with Grand Master San Kim Saen. Along the way, he also learned some Khmer traditional wrestling, and studied Bradal Serey and trained in professional boxing with Cambodia’s lead international trainer, Paddy Carson. The story is also mapped out in greater detail in his books, available on amazon.com

See all 8 parts on youtube.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrdhn1GQlWE

Antonio asks you to join him on www.facebook.com

Antonio Graceffo is the author of five books, available on amazon.com. He is also the host of the web TV show, “Martial Arts Odyssey.” To see Antonio Graceffo’s Burma and martial arts videos, check youtube. His book, “The Monk from Brooklyn” and all of his books are available on amazon.com see al of his videos on his youtube channel brooklynmonk1 http://www.youtube.com/user/brooklynmonk1


Contact him; Antonio@speakingadventure.com


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Martial Arts Odyssey: Kuntaw Fighting 1 and 2

Martial Arts Odyssey: Kuntaw Fighting 1 and 2

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.

Watch the

See it on youtube
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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My Bokator Story (Parts 1 through 8)

Searching for Traditional Khmer Martial arts


In this eight part documentary, Antonio Graceffo, the host of the web TV show, “Martial Arts Odyssey,” describes how his Asian martial arts adventure began in Taiwan, then lead to the Shaolin Temple, followed by Thailand’s last Muay Thai Temple, studying with Kru Bah and eventually took him to Cambodia, where he was the first westerner to study Bokator, traditional Khmer martial art. Along the way, he also learned Bradal Serey and trained in professional boxing with Cambodia’s lead international trainer, Paddy Carson. The story is also mapped out in greater detail in his books, available on amazon.com

See all 8 parts on youtube.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrdhn1GQlWE

Antonio asks you to join him on facebook.com

Contact him; Antonio@speakingadventure.com

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Filipino Knife Fighting on Martial Arts Odyssey

Martial Arts Odyssey: Kuntaw Knife 1 and 2

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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