Host Antonio Graceffo, in the war zone of Burma, teaches practical military hand-to-hand fighting techniques to the soldiers of the Shan State Army, a rebel group, protecting the Shan people from genocide committed by the Burmese government. Practical fighting is a basic program of 18 strikes, beginning with the head, and working its way down, using each part of the body as a weapon. The system is very basic and easy for people to learn, even if they have no martial arts background at all. …
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Meet a wheelchair-bound special Olympian who can bench press the Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo. Back at the only weight-lifting gym in Laos, Antonio draws some inspirtation from his new Laotian friends, who overcome adversity and compete in international sports. Cross-training continues in the Muay Lao stadium, where Antonio endures a brutal session of jap ko, the stand-up grappling component of Muay Lao, kick boxing. Join Antonio Graceffo on facebook 
Its the only weight-lifting gym in Laos, so it must be the best. Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo, learns about cross-training, using weights to build strength for fighting. In this episode, we see a training day in Lao, back and forth between the Muay Lao fighting stadium, and the weight lifting gym. Join Antonio Graceffo on facebook.com