Paddy Carson, 2nd Dan in Kyokushin and 5th Dan in international grading, runs Antonio and Robert Starkweather through their paces, as he grades them for their belts. The grading tests the two on their endurance, and techniques for Khmer Boxing. Hear Paddy Carson talk about his feelings about belts and gradings.
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Part 1

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Part 2

Paddy Carson tells the results of the belt test. Robert Starkweather was promoted to brown belt first class. Antonio Graceffo was promoted to black belt, first Dan. Paddy went on to explain what he expected of a higher grade and the kind of discipline that is necessary to excel in martial arts. Paddy explains that a hi…gher grade is a teacher and must strive to help students become better people.

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Part 3

Robert Starkweather and Antonio Graceffo listen to Paddy Carsons plans for the future and his dream of building a free boxing team for underprivileged youth in Cambodia.

About Antonio

Antonio Graceffo (a.k.a. "The Brooklyn Monk") is a martial arts and adventure author living in Asia. He is the author of 6 books, including including The Monk from Brooklyn, Adventures in Formosa, Rediscovering the Khmers, The Desert of Death on Three Wheels,Boats, Bikes, and Boxing Gloves: Adventure Writer in the Kingdom of Siam, and his latest book, Warrior Odyssey: The Travels of a Martial Artist in Asia. All his books are available on Amazon.com here. 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 (watch select clips here).

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