Posts Tagged ‘san’
Martial Arts Odyssey: San Da (San Shau) Fighters (Part 1)
Fighting in the Malaysian Fighting Championships (MFC) Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo, cross trains with San Da champion and formidable MMA fighter, Raymond Tiew. San Da, Chinese kickboxing, has many advantages over Muay Thai. Since most MMA fighters have cross trained in Muay Thai, a San Da fighter has the advantage of looking different and surprising his opponent with unexpected attacks. San Da utilizes more straight kicks than most Muay Thai, with knockouts often coming from straight kicks to the head and face. San Da fighters are experts at catching an opponent’s kick and throwing him. Most MMA fighters would then follow the man to the ground and win by choke, submission, or ground and pound. Raymond prefers to remain standing and punch the downed opponent. One of the coolest techniques in San Da is the lift and throw, the body slam. The primary advantage that Muay Thai fighters have had over San Da fighters in MMA has been experience. There are more opportunities for Muay Thai guys to fight each year than there are for San Da fighters, unless they live in China. But the art, San Da, is worth taking a look at. Antonio Graceffo is self-funded and needs donation to continue his writing and video work. To support the project you can donate through the paypal link on his website, www.speakingadventure.com Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the author of the books, “Warrior Odyssey’ and “The Monk from Brooklyn.” He …
Martial Arts Odyssey: Bokator MMA Fight Prep (Part 2)
In the summer of 2011, Antonio Graceffo agreed to fight in Mayhem II MMA tournament in Malaysia. He trained the first two weeks in Thailand, then returned to Cambodia to do fight prep with the Khmer Bokator team and with Paddy Carson at Paddy’s Fight Club, Phnom Penh. Eventually, he arranged for the Khmer Bokator team to also send three fighters to Malaysia to compete. This would be the first time any of the four had fought in an MMA fight. An unconventional team, Antonio would be turning 44 a few days before the tournament. The four, Antonio Graceffo, Tun Serey, Kong Ravy, and Say Tevin trained together, grappling, every morning at the Bokator Academy, assisted by Sarin Sebire, the captain of the French Bokator team, who acted as grappling coach. After ten days of training, Antonio was offered the chance to prepare at K-1 Fight Factory, Phnom Penh. This three part video series shows the training at the Bokator Academy. The K-1 training will appear in a separate series. Antonio Graceffo is self-funded and needs donation to continue his writing and video work. To support the project you can donate through the paypal link on his website, www.speakingadventure.com Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the author of the books, “Warrior Odyssey’ and “The Monk from Brooklyn.” He is also the host of the web TV show, “Martial Arts Odyssey,” which traces his ongoing journey through Asia, learning martial arts in various …
Mayhem II MMA TournamentPart 3: Bokator Fighter, Say Tevin (Cambodia): preliminary fight
Mayhem II is a mixed martial arts fighting champions ship in Malaysia, sponsored by Muayfit in Selangor. On September 11, 2011, The Cambodian Bokator MMA team, consisting of Tun Serey, Kong Ravi, Say Tevin and Antonio Graceffo (The Brooklyn Monk) fought in the event. Antonio won his first fight, but lost his second. Tun Serey was the hero of the day, winning two bouts and earning a second place trophy for Cambodia. The event was highly significant because it was the first time the Cambodian Bokator team ever fought outside of Cambodia and the first time they ever participated in MMA. In Cambodia, they practice traditional Bokator which includes kick boxing and grappling, but the style had to be adjusted for MMA competition. Antonio owes his victory to both, the years of Bokator training as well as a month of intensive modern MMA training, sponsored by K-1 Fight Factory Phnom Penh and Team Minetti. Even participating was a great victory for the Khmer team as they were able to bring their art to the world. The whole team, including Antonio, plans to continue training and fighting MMA. Antonio Graceffo is self-funded and needs donation to continue his writing and video work. To support the project you can donate through the paypal link on his website, www.speakingadventure.com Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the author of the books, “Warrior Odyssey’ and “The Monk from Brooklyn.” He is also the host of the web TV …
Cambodian Bokator MMA Team at K-1 Fight Factory (Day 1)
The Cambodian Bokator team will be fighting in an MMA cage fight in Malaysia, Mayhem II, sponsored by Muayfit, on September 11, 2011. The team consists of four Bokator fighters: Antonio Graceffo, Say Tevin, Tun Serey, and Kong Ravy. David Minetti, of Team Minetti agreed to train Antonio for the fight. So, Antonio has been working full time with K-1 instructor Alvaro Lealdela Torre. The rest of the team has been training at the Bokator Academy. In this video, Alvaro invited the whole team to attend a special grappling seminar at K-1 Fight Factory, Phnom Penh. Antonio Graceffo is self-funded and needs donation to continue his writing and video work. To support the project you can donate through the paypal link on his website, www.speakingadventure.com Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the author of the books, “Warrior Odyssey’ and “The Monk from Brooklyn.” He is also the host of the web TV show, “Martial Arts Odyssey,” which traces his ongoing journey through Asia, learning martial arts in various countries. Warrior Odyssey, the book chronicling Antonio Graceffo’s first six years in Asia is available at amazon.com. The book contains stories about the war in Burma and the Shan State Army. The book is available at www.blackbeltmag.com See Antonio’s Destinations video series and find out about his column on www.blackbeltmag.com website www.speakingadventure.com Twitter http facebook Brooklyn Monk fan page Brooklyn Monk …
MMA Life – (Episode 2) – MMA Kids
MMA Life – (Episode 2) – MMA Kids A look inside the training and teaching of Kids in Mixed Martial Arts. Director: Bobby Torres YouTube.com/BobGenius www.MMALife.TV ———————————— Millennia Mixed Martial Arts www.MillenniaMMA.com * CALL US OR EMAIL US TODAY & REFER TO THIS VIDEO TO RECEIVE SPECIAL CLASS DISCOUNTS * 9 0 9 . 2 4 8 . 2 9 2 4 | TRAINING@MillenniaMMA.com Millennia is one of Southern California’s top Mixed Martial Arts Schools and home to fighters like UFC Veteran & BJJ Black Belt Romie Aram, BJJ Black Belt Betiss Mansouri, and World Muay Thai Champion William “The Bull” Sriyapai. Along with many other top Millennia fighters! —————– MMA Life Episodes #1 through #5 are posted on www.Youtube.com/BobGenius MMA Life Episodes #6 and up are posted on www.YouTube.com/MMALifeTV
Legend of Korra Martial Arts Demo
Taken at the “Legend of Korra” panel at San Diego Comic Con 2011. Please excuse any movement, someone kept sitting up straighter while I was filming and I tried to adjust to get her head out of the frame. twitter.com/jennySDCC
Brooklyn Monk in Asia: International Bokator Fight (Part 1)
In 2004, the Bokator association started. In 2007, the national champions took place for the first time. On July 16, 2011, Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo, traveled to Siem Reap to witness the first ever, international Bokator tournament, as the team from France, lead by Benjamin (Sarin) Sebire took on the Khmers in this ancient MMA style fighting art. Kicks, punches, knees, elbows, ground fighting, chokes, submissions, and tiny, MMA gloves. It was brutal. Antonio Graceffo is self-funded and needs donation to continue his writing and video work. To support the project you can donate through the paypal link on his website, www.speakingadventure.com Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the author of the books, “Warrior Odyssey’ and “The Monk from Brooklyn.” He is also the host of the web TV show, “Martial Arts Odyssey,” which traces his ongoing journey through Asia, learning martial arts in various countries. Warrior Odyssey, the book chronicling Antonio Graceffo’s first six years in Asia is available at amazon.com. The book contains stories about the war in Burma and the Shan State Army. The book is available at www.blackbeltmag.com See Antonio’s Destinations video series and find out about his column on www.blackbeltmag.com website www.speakingadventure.com Twitter http facebook Brooklyn Monk fan page Brooklyn Monk on YOUTUBE www.youtube.com Brooklyn Monk in 3D Order the download at 3dguy.tv Brooklyn Monk in Asia …
Martial Arts Odyssey: Bokator Siem Reap (Part 1)
In the shadow of Angkor Wat, Antonio Graceffo travels to Siem Reap, Cambodia to train with Pirum, the lead instructor at the first major Bokator academy outside of Phnom Penh. Grand Master San Kim Saen had a vision of sending emissaries to all of the corners of Cambodia, and eventually all over the world, to help spread and preserve the ancient Cambodian martial art. The school in Siem Reap is extremely important because Siem Reap enjoys more than twenty times as much tourism as Phnom Penh. The Siem Reap school is the one more likely to be visited by foreign students. If you go to see Angkor Wat, please stop by and see Pirum. You can take some lessons, see a demonstration or stay and do serious study, earning a first certificate in Bokator. Listen to the Brooklyn Monk in Asia Podcast, for free brooklynmonk.podomatic.com Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the author of six books, available on amazon.com, most notably, Warrior Odyssey and The Monk from Brooklyn. He is the host of the web TV show Martial Arts Odyssey, which has had over 160 episodes. Of late, he is starring in the world’s first 3D martial arts TV series, Brooklyn Monk. His website is www.speakingadventure.com you can contact him through his website and sign up for his newsletter, as well as order copies of his books or the DVD Martial Arts Odyssey, Volume One http Follow Brooklyn Monk on twitter twitter.com Join the Brooklyn Monk fan page on facebook Watch Martial …
Martial Arts Odyssey: Vo Co Truyen Part 2
Antonio Graceffo learns more of the Vo Co Truyen fighting applications with Teacher Bui Dang Van. Side kicks, face slaps, and groin strikes, Vo Co Truyen is very different from Muay Thai. Antonio meets Teacher Bui Dang Vans first teacher and knocks forearms with a guy hanging around the temple. Listen to the Brooklyn Monk in Asia Podcast, for free brooklynmonk.podomatic.com Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the author of six books, available on amazon.com, most notably, Warrior Odyssey and The Monk from Brooklyn. He is the host of the web TV show Martial Arts Odyssey, which has had over 160 episodes. Of late, he is starring in the world’s first 3D martial arts TV series, Brooklyn Monk. His website is www.speakingadventure.com you can contact him through his website and sign up for his newsletter, as well as order copies of his books or the DVD Martial Arts Odyssey, Volume One http Follow Brooklyn Monk on twitter twitter.com Join the Brooklyn Monk fan page on facebook Watch Martial Arts Odyssey on youtube www.youtube.com/user/brooklynmonk1
Martial Arts Odyssey: Vo Co Truyen (Part 1)
Hanoi, Vietnam, Antonio Graceffo seeks out the original Vietnamese martial arts form, Vo Co Truyen. Vietnamese martial arts competitor, Le Trung Linh invites Antonio to Quan Thanh Temple, where Teacher Bui Dang Vang teaches him the fighting applications of Nam Hong Son, a local style of Vo Co Truyen. Listen to the Brooklyn Monk in Asia Podcast, for free brooklynmonk.podomatic.com Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the author of six books, available on amazon.com, most notably, Warrior Odyssey and The Monk from Brooklyn. He is the host of the web TV show Martial Arts Odyssey, which has had over 160 episodes. Of late, he is starring in the world’s first 3D martial arts TV series, Brooklyn Monk. His website is www.speakingadventure.com you can contact him through his website and sign up for his newsletter, as well as order copies of his books or the DVD Martial Arts Odyssey, Volume One http Follow Brooklyn Monk on twitter twitter.com Join the Brooklyn Monk fan page on facebook Watch Martial Arts Odyssey on youtube www.youtube.com/user/brooklynmonk1