..::Fighter-Arts::.. - Videopodcast on martial arts

(originally published on Fighter-Arts on 13th april 2007)Exhibition of Capoeira in Milan - ITALY - Palalido 20th January 2007 by Mor ego (Anderson Da Silva) e Plastico (Alberto Leonardi). Fighter-Arts would like to thank Anderson Da Silva, Alberto Leonardi, Omar Vergallo, Gianluca Castaldo and Filippo Fontana.

(originally published on Fighter-Arts on 4th july 2007)In this clip Fabricio Nascimento shows us a basic Arms-Bar.Fighter-Arts would like to thank Fabricio Nascimento, Ricardo Vitorio, Gianluca Castaldo and Andreas Donati.

(originally published on Fighter-Arts on 9th may 2007)In this clip Fabricio Nascimento shows us a Gi-choke (a choke applied by using the gi of the opponent). Fighter-Arts would like to thank Fabricio Nascimento, Ricardo Vitorio, Gianluca Castaldo and Andreas Donati.

(originally published on Fighter-Arts on 18th april 2007)In this clip Fabricio Nascimento shows us a simple takedown, very useful for a fighter with good ground-fighting skills. Fighter-Arts would like to thank Fabricio Nascimento, Ricardo Vitorio, Gianluca Castaldo and Andreas Donati.

(originally published on Fighter-Arts on 24th august 2007)In this video we see the Song Dao Quyen (form of double blades). This footage was filmed in central Vietnam by SuTo Marco Guarneri during one of his journeys to study different styles of martial arts. Fighter-Arts would like to thank Marco Guarneri

(originally published on Fighter-Arts on 23rd april 2007)In this video we see one of the quyen (forms) of the Binh DInh (Vo Binh Dinh) style. This footage was filmed in central Vietnam by SuTo Marco Guarneri during one of his journeys to study different styles of martial arts. Fighter-Arts would like to thank Marco Guarneri

(originally published on Fighter-Arts on 1st may 2007)We start with this video a new serie showing some techniques of Aikido. In this clip: YOKOMEN UCHI SHIHO NAGE Fighter-Arts would like to thank Francesco Dess , Riccardo Tavolazzi and Gianluca Castaldo.

(originally published on Fighter-Arts on 7th june 2007)We continue with this video the new serie showing some techniques of Aikido. In this clip: YOKOMEN UCHI KOTEGAESHI Fighter-Arts would like to thank Francesco Dess , Riccardo Tavolazzi and Gianluca Castaldo.

(originally published on Fighter-Arts on 26th july 2007)We continue with this video the serie showing some techniques of Aikido. In this clip: YOKOMEN UCHI SUMI OTOSHI Fighter-Arts would like to thank Francesco Dess , Riccardo Tavolazzi and Gianluca Castaldo.

(originally published on Fighter-Arts on 6th october 2007)We continue with this video the serie showing some techniques of Aikido. In this clip: SHOMEN UCHI KOSHI NAGE Fighter-Arts would like to thank Francesco Dess , Riccardo Tavolazzi and Gianluca Castaldo.

(originally published on Fighter-Arts on 3rd april 2008) We continue with this video the serie showing some techniques of Aikido. In this clip: YOKOMEN UCHI IKKYO Fighter-Arts would like to thank Francesco Dess , Riccardo Tavolazzi and Gianluca Castaldo.

Trailer of the Marathon of Martial Arts, the event that will take place in Italy at the end of october 2008.

(originally published on Fighter-Arts on 13th april 2007)This video was shot in the desert of Sinai, a suggestive location for a beautiful clip that shows the spirituality of the practice of Aikido. Fighter-Arts would like to thank Francesco Dess .

Exhibition of Francisco Yakin Herrera Gonzales during the 5000$ tournment in Tuscany Italy - WTKA World Championships 2007.He is only 4 years old and he is already an excellent martial artist. We wish him good luck for the future. Fighter Arts would like to thank Francisco Yokin Herrera Gonzales, Eduardo Herrera Ortiz, WTKA World President Mr. Michele Panfietti, Cristiano Radicchi and all the WTKA staff; many thanks also to Gianluca Castaldo, Amber Kohl

Highlights of some demonstrations of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao, Lao Long Dao, Dong Wu Xue, and other styles. The event took place in Milan at Palaiseo in January 2008.A special thanks to the friends of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao who organized the event, in particular Master Garofalo and Cera, you can have a look at their site VovinamVietVoDao.it . Many thanks also tho the friends of Lao Long Dao and Dong Wu Xue.PS: sorry for not mentioning all the schools who participated, we have no info available, if you are amongst the participants send us an e-mail at events@Fighter-Arts.net we will add your school to the description of the video.

Terere of the Gracie Barra group shows us another flying triangle and an alternative finalization with arm-bar. Fighter-Arts would like to thank Terere, Alexandre Batatinha and the guys of his group in Milan, thanks also to Gianluca Castaldo for the camera work.

(originally published on Fighter-Arts on 30th may 2007)Speaking with Mor ego (Anderson Da Silva) we asked about the effectiveness of Capoera in a real fight. He told us about the nasty rodas that happen often in Brazil, nothing to do with the peaceful demonstration we're used to see around. We took this opportunity and asked him to show us examples of fighting techniques and some "dirty" moves (that are not allowed but happen in real Capoeira fights).You can contact Mor ego for demonstrations and seminars on both acrobatic and fighting Capoeira: +39 347.8427271 Fighter-Arts would like to thank Anderson Da Silva, Gianluca Castaldo.

(originally published on Fighter-Arts on 20th July 2007)A couple of weeks ago we met FedeZack and Neoago, two friends of ours who practice Lao Long Dao; it was a hot summer day and we had some fun making this short video ;)Fighter Arts would like to thank Marco Guarneri, Fedezack, Neoago and Gianluca Castaldo.

Exhibition of Steve Vigourous mixing traditional karate and freestyle at the WTKA World Championships 2007. Fighter Arts would like to thank Steve Vigourous, WTKA World President Mr. Michele Panfietti, Cristiano Radicchi and all the WTKA staff; many thanks also to Gianluca Castaldo.

We continue with this video the serie showing some techniques of Aikido.In this clip: RYOTE DORI TENCHI NAGE Fighter-Arts would like to thank Francesco Dess , Riccardo Tavolazzi and Gianluca Castaldo.

Amnon Aloni, Israeli Master of Karate and Krav Maga, shows a couple of techniques of self-defence with empty hands and with the use of kubotan. Fighter-Arts would like to thank Amnon Aloni.

Shiai competiton held in Milan Italy on the 25th of May 2008, organized by Associazione Amici del Judo.Fighter-Arts would like to thank Mario, Mara, Viviana and the Associazione Amici del Judo

Freestylers competing at the WTKA World Championships 2007.Music: Infinite Eldorado by Scrovinsky - Psydom RecordzFighter Arts would like to thank WTKA World President Mr. Michele Panfietti, Cristiano Radicchi and all the WTKA staff; many thanks also to Scrovinsky, Psydom Recordz and Gianluca Castaldo.

Alexandre "Batatinha" Vasconcelos of the Gracie Barra group shows a basic takedown. Fighter-Arts would like to thank Alexandre "Batatinha" Vasconcelos and the guys of the Gracie Barra group in Milan, thanks also to Gianluca Castaldo for the camera work.

We continue with this video the serie showing some techniques of Aikido.In this clip: MUNE (CHUDAN) TSUKI KAITEN NAGE Fighter-Arts would like to thank Francesco Dess , Riccardo Tavolazzi and Gianluca Castaldo.

Fighter-Arts live report from WTKA World Championships in Tuscany, Italy.Great success for the event that gathered martial artists from all over the world, athletes that took part to competitions in lots of disciplines (karate, kickboxing, submission wrestling, musical forms, weapon fighting, demonstrations, self-defence, thai boxe, kung fu and many others). Fighter Arts would like to thank WTKA World President Mr. Michele Panfietti, Cristiano Radicchi and all the WTKA staff; many thanks also to Gianluca Castaldo, Amber Kohl, Marta Banfi.----published on Fighter-Arts.net 06th November 2007

Did you know that some bats can fly even without wings? Fighter-Arts would like to thank Mor ego (Anderson Da Silva) and Gianluca Castaldo.

Hilights of competitions in self-defence and mixed styles demonstrations at the 2007 WTKA World Championships.Music: Get the Car by Bronco Fighter Arts would like to thank WTKA World President Mr. Michele Panfietti, Cristiano Radicchi and all the WTKA staff; many thanks also to Bronco for the music and Gianluca Castaldo for the filming.

Seminar held in Brescia (Italy) by SuTo Marco Guarneri. The seminar covered the study of some traditional weapons, both handling and traditional forms.