Martial Arts Odyssey: San Da (San Shau) Fighters (Part 2)

Fighting in the Malaysian Fighting Championships (MFC) Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo, cross trains with San Da champion and formidable MMA fighter, Raymond Tiew.

San Da, Chinese kickboxing, has many advantages over Muay Thai. Since most MMA fighters have cross trained in Muay Thai, a San Da fighter has the advantage of looking different and surprising his opponent with unexpected attacks. San Da utilizes more straight kicks than most Muay Thai, with knockouts often coming from straight kicks to the head and face. San Da fighters are experts at catching an opponent's kick and throwing him. Most MMA fighters would then follow the man to the ground and win by choke, submission, or ground and pound. Raymond prefers to remain standing and punch the downed opponent.

One of the coolest techniques in San Da is the lift and throw, the body slam.

The primary advantage that Muay Thai fighters have had over San Da fighters in MMA has been experience. There are more opportunities for Muay Thai guys to fight each year than there are for San Da fighters, unless they live in China. But the art, San Da, is worth taking a look at.

Antonio Graceffo is self-funded and needs donation to continue his writing and video work. To support the project you can donate through the paypal link on his website, www.speakingadventure.com

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

Warrior Odyssey, the book chronicling Antonio Graceffo's first six years in Asia is available at amazon.com. The book contains stories about the war in Burma and the Shan State Army. The book is available at http://www.blackbeltmag.com/warrior_odyssey

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[JDPKRevolution]

im just curious you travel all around asia, whats your primary source of income if your all over the place?

[brooklynmonk1]

@JDPKRevolution My full time job is Antonio Graceffo. I get money from book royalties, magazine articles, TV shows, movies, and seminars. I dont earn a lot, but with sponsorship i am able to live. currently sleeping in an MMA academy in Malaysia. hardcore, but free.

[brooklynmonk1]

Five Ancestors San Da is located in Puchong, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. next to Tesco Lotus, upstairs from a car dealership.

[Benbanme]

oh one question, so Sanda usually won against Muay Thai in K-1 with the point system rule. What would happen if you pitch a Muay Thai dude against a Sanda guy fighting by MMA rules?

[brooklynmonk1]

@Benbanme San Da wins again because san da has take downs and throws and muay thai doesnt. muay thai does have throws from the head but no shoot or toss or suplex like in san da. but this question is not hypothetical. both raymond and i are mostly winning in MMA.

[MechPhantom]

@brooklynmonk1 how much USD u get ,just curious if u get money from books, magazine tv shows etc?

[MechPhantom]

@brooklynmonk1 sanda= best kung fu style right now ,most practical too

[JDPKRevolution]

@brooklynmonk1 sounds like the life lol

[shoulung]

very nice. I wish San Da would get more exposure around the world. it really is an excellent style of martial arts.

[Benbanme]

the shifu reminds me of Jackie Chan for some reason.