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  • From New York, United States
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Martial Arts Journey

For six years I have been traveling through Asia, studying martial arts, looking for that perfect fighting system

Martial Arts Odyssey: Silat “Because of God” (Parts 1 and 2)

Malaysia Kuala Selangor, Malaysia  |  Aug 18, 2009
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Guru Dr. Zahalan Bin Man shares his Islamic martial art and his fascinating life philosophy of peace and gratitude with Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo. “We eat because of God. We drink because of God. We practice martial art because of God.” Guru Dr. Zahalan Bin Man wants people to remember how lucky they are that they can practice martial art, that they can walk, and speak, that they are not ill or suffering. He says that if we always remember to be grateful, we will be happier, healthier people.

 

In a Muslim community outside of Kuala Lumpur, in Selangor, Malaysia, Antonio explores a version of Silat, the many faced Malaysian martial art. Silat, as taught by Guru Dr. Zahalan Bin Man is a solid self-defense and combat martial art which uses a lot of stand up grappling. In Dr. Zahalan’s martial art, you never attack, but when your opponent attacks, you tie him up with his own limbs and kick him into submission.

 

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Watch it for free on youtube.

Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGLs-Xqj39Q

 

Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Doy_-kudvv8

 

Antonio Graceffo is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the author of the book, “The Monk from Brooklyn” and the host of the web TV show, “Martial Arts Odyssey,” which traces his ongoing journey through Asia, learning martial arts in various countries.

 

See all of Antonio’s videos on his youtube channel, brooklynmonk1, send him a friend request or subscribe.

http://www.youtube.com/user/brooklynmonk1

 

His books are available on amazon.com

Contact him: Antonio@speakingadventure.com

 

His website is www.speakingadventure.com

 

This episode was edited by Antonio Graceffo and features the official Martial Arts Odyssey intro and outro by Andy To.

 

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