ANTONIO GRACEFFO |
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After more than twenty five years of martial arts training around the world, Antonio Graceffo spent eighteen months in Cambodia, searching out and documenting Khmer martial arts. He was the first person to publish an article about Khmer Bokator and bring world wide attention to the Cambodian form of martial arts. Over the next three years, he continued studying with master, as well as filming and writing to help preserve the art. In 2007, he was the first foreigner promoted to the rank of Black Krama in Bokator fighting. Antonio is the Host of the web TV show, “Martial Arts Odyssey,” The Pilot episode, shot in the Philippines, is running on youtube. He is also an adventure travel and martial arts author, living in Asia. He has studied Kung Fu at the Shaolin Temple, China and a Muay Thai temple in Thailand. He is the author of four books, available on amazon.com. recently he has worked as a martial arts consultant for the Ameican TV shows, “Human Weapon,” and “Digging for the Truth.” His website is www.speakingadventure.com Recently, Antonio started working as a martial arts consultant for American TV networks. He has done two shows, “Digging for the Truth” and “Human Weapon.” Although he studies many arts, he especially concentrates on Khmer martial arts, Bokator and Bradal serey. Antonio now has a web TV show, called “Martial Arts Odyssey.” The Pilot episode, shot in the Philippines, is running on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3haZwrsY_oM |
