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  • 44 years old
  • From New York, United States
  • Currently in Tainan, Taiwan

Martial Arts Journey

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

Martial Arts Odyssey: Tomoi Malaysia, Kru Jak (Parts 1 through 4 )

Malaysia Kuala Selangor, Malaysia  |  Aug 18, 2009
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Kru Jak tells host, Antonio Graceffo, about his own martial arts origins. He talks about his first teacher, who taught him Muay Boran on the Malaysian/Thai border. He goes on to demonstrate how the Malaysian blade techniques can replicate the elbow strikes of Muay Thai Boran.

 

Tomoi, A Malaysian word for martial art including Muay Thai and weapons. Kru Jak a former professional Muay Thai fighter and a recognized Silat Master learned the ancient art of Muay Thai Boran, as well as Thai and Malaysian weapons. He believes the Boran techniques are best in the fighting ring. He also sees the parallel between armed and unarmed combat, as he applies many of the same concepts with a weapon as without.

 

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Watch it for free on youtube.

Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxvtRv50iY0

 

Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H32EFh7W9eU

 

Part 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU2swiMzPhU

 

Part 4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n4XRFR2BZY

 

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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