Martial Arts Workout

Wudang Priest Zhou Xuan Yun (Mysterious Cloud), grew up on Wudang Mountain training both martial arts and Daoism. After relocating to Boston, I was blessed with the opportunity to train again with him, and this time shoot a few videos of his forms.

This highlight video is a sample of Wudang Arts he performed for us over the weekend, from forms, to weapons, to application.

For more information on Master Zhou Xuan Yun, do check out his website @

http://www.DaoistGate.com

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Learn Shaolin kung fu stretching techniques and how to become a Shaolin Master in this free martial arts instruction video from our Marital Arts expert.

Expert: Bruce Wen
Contact: www.shaolinca.com
Bio: Bruce Wen has studied in China with Tibetan monks and runs his own Shaolin Kung Fu studio in California.

Filmmaker: Nili Nathan

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MMA Filipino style: Host, Antonio Graceffo, takes us to Manila, Philippines, to learn Yaw Yan Hybrid, a deadly martial art, which is winning MMA competitions in Asia, Yaw Yan. Traditional Yaw Yan was a Filipino kick boxing art, similar to Muay Thai, founded by Napoleon A. Fernandez in the 1970s. The founder of Yaw-Yan Hybrid is Sir Henry Kobayashi, who added ground fighting to the Filipino kickboxing and built one of the most powerful MMA teams in the Republic. Meet Sir Henry and his assistant, Sir Jerry, who beat up the Brooklyn Monk and demonstrate the power of this composite combat art.

Antonio’s books are available on amazon.com
Contact him: Antonio@speakingadventure.com

Join Antonio Graceffo on facebook.com

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MMA Filipino style: Host, Antonio Graceffo, takes us to Manila, Philippines, to learn Yaw Yan Hybrid, a deadly martial art, which is winning MMA competitions in Asia, Yaw Yan. Traditional Yaw Yan was a Filipino kick boxing art, similar to Muay Thai, founded by Napoleon A. Fernandez in the 1970s. The founder of Yaw-Yan Hybrid is Sir Henry Kobayashi, who added ground fighting to the Filipino kickboxing and built one of the most powerful MMA teams in the Republic. Meet Sir Henry and his assistant, Sir Jerry, who beat up the Brooklyn Monk and demonstrate the power of this composite combat art.
Antonio’s books are available on amazon.com
Contact him: Antonio@speakingadventure.com
Join him on facebook.com

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Host, Antonio Graceffo, travels to Khmer Suring province of Thailand to study Muay Thai Boran with Adjan Sok Chai, the first teacher of film star Tony Jaa. Adjan sok Chai is an ascetic, a kind of Brahman Holliman, who lives a life of meditation, suffering, training and helping. Khmer Surin province used to be part of Cambodia, and Antonio explores the connection between Khmer Bokator and Muay Thai Boran. His books are available on amazon.com
Contact him: Antonio@speakingadventure.com

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Inside Martial Arts TV just did a documentary/interview with Antonio Graceffo, tracing his eight year journey through Asia, studying martial arts and languages, moving from country to country and studying with master after master. The Odyssey began in Taiwan, led to the Shaolin Temple, in China, and then on to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Lao, Burma, Korea, and the Philippines. Along the way, Mr. Graceffo published five books, wrote for major magazines, made several movies, appeared on TV and radio shows, and created youtube videos, documenting his travel.

The interview gives some insight into Antonios web TV show, Martial Arts Odyssey, which now comprises more than 70 episodes, shot in twenty or more locations across Asia.

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A show about the show.

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. 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.

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Learn how to use Shaolin stretching techniques for self defense and fitness in this free martial arts videos series from Shaolin Kung Fu Master Bruce Wen.

Expert: Bruce Wen
Contact: www.shaolinca.com
Bio: Bruce Wen has studied in China with Tibetan monks and runs his own Shaolin Kung Fu studio in California.
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan

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Learn how to use Shaolin stretching techniques for self defense and fitness in this free martial arts videos series from Shaolin Kung Fu Master Bruce Wen.

Expert: Bruce Wen
Contact: www.shaolinca.com
Bio: Bruce Wen has studied in China with Tibetan monks and runs his own Shaolin Kung Fu studio in California.
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan

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Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo heads to Malaysia to explore the martial arts of this fascinating peninsula. The population of Malaysia is composed largely of Chinese, Tamil, and Malay people, all of whom have their own distinct brands of martial art. Silat is the Malay art, but each guru teaches his or her own, unique brand of the arts. Some focused on grappling, some on knife fighting, some on meditation, others on striking.

In Kuala Lumpur, Guru Azlan Ghanie teaches an internal style of Silat which stresses an complete exercise program, similar to Tae Chi, which works all parts of the body, the joints and muscles, and includes breathing exercises. At higher levels, students work with the curved Malaysian blade, the Kris (Keris or Kuris). Azlan also teaches simple, effective self-defense techniques which require little or no energy. The art is extremely good for women and older people, but the health benefits are invaluable for anyone and everyone.

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