That Real Urban Wing Chun with Grandmaster Moy Wu Tony Watts Grandmasters of SWAM series

Martial Maze presents Modern Combatives. In today’s episode we travel to Peekskill New York to get together with SWAM Grandmaster Tony Watts/ Moy Wu as he’s refer to in Wing Chun circles. Grandmaster Watts martial arts journey started as a child at 8 seeking to defend himself against abuse.
He has a 2nd degree black belt in Kirokushinkai karate, and a 3rd degree black belt in Goju karate.
-His training brought him to study Ving Tsun under his Sifu Moy Yat. Moy Yat was the youngest to become a master under the legendary Yip Man from the movies. Ironically, just the same TONY WATTS became the youngest to become a master under Moy Yat Earning himself the name of "Moy Wu" (honorable, well off, wealthy) in the family.
-After 10 years serving our country as an Elite Army Ranger. Sifu Watts continued his study with the Supreme Grandmaster Dr. Moses Powell. Where he learned, and also mastered (8th dan) Sanuces Ryu Jui Jitsu! Received the title of Professor also during this time.
-Grandmaster Watts was also a famous celebrity bodyguard who has protected Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley, Guy, Blackstreet, Nelson Mandella, DMX, The Lox, Ja Rule, Eddie Griffin and the list goes on!!!
-With the guidance and blessings of his two legendary teachers(Moy Yat, Dr. Powell) Professor Watts created his own system combining the two arts called ChunJitsuRyu or the TOTAL Wing Chun JuiJitsuRyu Academy. Which he teaches today and has made many masters!
-Tony Watts is the 7th master of the SWAM family. Where he was awarded his title of Grandmaster!!! He currently teaches out of Be First Boxing Gym in the Peekskills NY and is welcoming all new students!!!!

[@josepphhayes4821]

I JP Moy Heese, a name assigned to me by my Sifu Grandmaster Moyat, met and became a disciple of Grandmaster Professor T Watts shortly after visiting the 2nd Fl Moy Gwoon on East Broadway and studying Internal Systems in Chinatown NY including Hung Ga. Professor Watts new my dedication and after a few months of training gave me the keys to his Gwoon to train Crrectional Police clientele during the day while attending his classes at night. After one year I was saddened that GM Watts had to leave for his career as a professional Body Guard in Beverly Hills California where he worked with celebrities around the world including Steven Segal and President Nelson Mandela. Sifu Tony has been one of the biggest inspiration’s in my Kung Fu life as a Martial Artist and truly represents the Moyat family, and finally led me to GM Moyats SSA, a Sifu and a brother for life! What a gift I am thankful, humbled and grateful! Grandmaster Professor Tony is a true living Warrior among us, a dedicated Martial Artist since he was a child, and a great teacher and role model for all Martial Artists, he is made of Steel with a heart of gold, anyone fortunate enough to be in his presence, learns this and knows this. Peace and love to you older brother and God bless you ! Joe Hayes

[@haisankaleak4938]

Eye to Eye, Heart to Heart Grandmaster Watts. Respect!

[@TheGhettoRev]

Peace b Upon sir still looking forward to finally meeting you.

[@jonlawrence4690]

​@@TheGhettoRev good 👍😊

[@pharyleboddie2625]

When I first met Grandmaster Watts, I asked if I could touch his hands because I saw his video when he was training strikes on a tree. Hands like iron. His disciple, Rev, solid! THEY TRAIN HARD AND THEIR WORK IS THE TRUTH. Thank you for this excellent feature on Martial maze, Modern Warriors.

[@TheGhettoRev]

Ossu big bro appreciate u look forward to next time get to train wit u!!!

[@7243598830]

I met both Grandmaster Moy Wu (Tony Watts ) Grandmaster Pete Pajil and Rev in Philadelphia at a ving tsun seminar in Aug 2022 It was an absolutely awesome time.

[@robertdreeben]

Great interview with Grand master Watts, my Wing Chun Kung Fu uncle. I first met Tony Watts back in the mid 1980’s when he was a guest instructor at my Sifu’s new Kwoon. At that time I was cross training in Pa Kua, Tai Chi and Shuai Chiao with another Sifu literally leaving one class to go to another in the same night. As a new student I was blown away by his skill level along with his physique having the body of a comic book super hero. Shortly thereafter Sifu Tony returned to the school to accompany Moy Yat and Pete Pejil for a wooden dummy seminar. Fast forward 40 something years later. Grand Master Watts is not a “user of mastered skills”. He has been working, polishing, and refining his Kung Fu to the next level through collaborating with many other grand masters, along with bringing his own insights into the Wing Chun through real world hands on application of the Kung Fu through his line of work. It was always my habit to get up at 4:30am to practice my Kung Fu before I would go to work, something I still do to this day. When my Sifu found out about my training habits he told me “The only other person I know who gets up religiously and runs their Kung Fu that early in the morning is Tony Watts”. Grand Master Watts is the real deal and if you are a student of his consider yourself blessed 🙏🏼

[@michaelellis141]

Much Respect Grandmaster Watts. When I first saw you going through your movements in the snow while visiting your Wing Chun Master's grave I could feel your hard-core training and serious dedication. You remind me of my Martial Instructor. Keep up the excellent work. Each One Teach One. Osu!

[@odetterussell6259]

Love this episode, big respect to Grandmaster Watts and dedicated students, family always 🥰🥰🥰

[@TheGhettoRev]

👑🤲🏾❤

[@crystalbanton8174]

Respect to Grandmaster Watt for having the wisdom to combine knowledge from differnt styles and passing this cup to his students.

[@paulsmith8855]

He is cool , but more respect to the legendary Ron Van Clief ,the original Black Dragon and World Champion, him and Professor Tony Watts are both soldiers but Ron Van Clief teaches his students to respect themselves. Plus he did movies over seas and choreographed fight sences for motion pictures. I studied Multiple Martial Arts and one was Wing Chun so I know the real deal when I see it Tony Watts is serious and Ron Van Clief is very serious especially in his youth. 7 times world champion in full contract. They both know many of the same people in the arts. But they had different Wing Chun Sifu's.

[@ShogunKaye]

Wow This Was Dope!!!! Respect To The Grand Masters!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@JEM-fo6rs]

Love to see these brothers do their thing! Great episode. Also I can relate to the brother understanding and absorbing the WC approach. I had the same face when it hit me 😄

[@carltaylor5251]

To see these great martial artists in action is so inspiring. It's self defense at its finest. To see the martial arts to be taught in its purest form raw and uncut. This is the real deal and the masters taught them is smiling down on them right now.

[@erikk2687]

Man I remember commenting to this channel to have him grace y'all platform and y'all didn't disappoint. Thanks to y'all brothers for giving a voice to our living legend.

[@michaelfaulkner5839]

Beautiful teaching and mindset Grandmaster Watts!

[@TheGhettoRev]

U did a great job wit this IZZY!!!!!

[@davidburton2900]

Not surprisingly, none of the naysayers, haters, and keyboard warriors have the temerity to question or challenge Grandmaster Watts in person.

[@anthonysylvia8213]

If all Chinese sifu’s taught the way professor Tony Watts teaches Martial arts would no longer be a joke!!!

[@Budoray85]

I live on the east coast of Canada and study the history of M.A along with being a student / instructor for 47 years. I saw the original “way of the warrior” VHS tape way back in the late 80s and found not only everyone in the video fantastic and inspiring I enjoyed Mr. Powell Philosophy on fighting especially when he says he has seen “people do fantastic demos, bend swords, or spears on their throats but can they actually fight” I still use that comment to this day when teaching my students. So as a white guy from the east coast of Canada his Philosophy still resonates with me today, even though I’ve never trained before.

[@Budoray85]

I meant to say his philosophy still resonates with me today, even though I’ve never trained with him before. 😆😆

[@1370giga]

Osu! My Brother Grandmaster Watts

[@Magnanimousman]

Nice training!

[@ATACXGYMCAPOEIRA]

New. Subscriber. Great job, bruthas.

[@Poetry503-u4m]

Im a brotha from oregon ❤ wish i was in the neck of the woods might drop vy the dojo show some love Jah

[@ropongi1008]

Great interview, can you also interview Michael De Pescauli....and can you also interview John Danaher

[@hudatfilmz3337]

Excellent coverage

[@louisrodrigues4099]

Can you guys please interview professor David james I'm a student and would love to see him featured love your content

[@ropongi1008]

Great episode!! It looks more like he teaches in an MMA gym.

[@kipwonder2233]

I recall there used to be a SWAM (Strong Wise Achieving Minds) center in southside Queens (Sutphin Blvd)...with Master Mutakabbir. Is this the same group???

[@TheMartialMaze]

Yes

[@chiefpriestmalakyaahlahada6748]

He has a good lineage!

[@nygroover397]

I'm looking for Kung Fu training in NYC area. I am interested in Xingyiquan or Wing Chun quality instruction. Or any leads to follow to hopefully begin training right away. I'm older and have nothing but time to train these days. Thanx in advance

[@louisrodrigues4099]

Check out sifu William murray Brooklyn ny offers private classes but may be busy

[@louisrodrigues4099]

He teaches taji wing chun

[@louisrodrigues4099]

Coney island area

[@thamzig1]

Love Grandmaster Watts' unique expression of his art. How can we view his story as I've tried on ign?

[@Rusty-i7g]

Greetings martial artists from the 918 🙏

[@anthonysylvia8213]

Most just focus on Chi Sau without application it’s useless!!! Watts breaks everything down I’ve said it before one of the greatest Sifu’s I’ve ever seen!!!

[@kayflock6189]

Tony watts that’s my grandpa

[@jeffking9202]

Perhaps you guys criticisms of Professor Watts skills, are totally valid. Perhaps not. There are four things that I will say. Anyone that got a teaching license from Professor Moses Powell, is not someone to be taken lightly, under any circumstances. It's easy to talk smack from behind your computer, about people you've never crossed hands with---there is a reason that he has the reputation that he does. There is a big difference between martial sports & martial arts (no offense intended) And finally, I believe his school is still open. My feeling has always been that direct experience is the best teacher. If you make the journey to his school, go in with an open mind to whatever he may share with you, and leave the attitude at home. You might learn something about yourself.

[@kayflock6189]

That’s my grandpa

[@xLiveFreeDieFreex]

Alot of spelling mistakes in the video description, including Ip Man's first name. Would like to see that corrected. This being said, this video was great and I really enjoyed it.

[@TheMartialMaze]

It is our understanding. That the spelling of Ip Man can also be spelled with a Y. As in Yip Man. But we are definitely looking into making those corrections in the description thank you for your constructive criticism.

[@xLiveFreeDieFreex]

If that is the case then I apologise. I honestly am a fan of the ongoing series and have watched every episode. I wouldn't care to suggest corrections otherwise. I look forward to seeing more!

[@齋華魏]

@@TheMartialMaze They are both correct. I will explain how this works, it isn't complex. Any Chinese word can be written in English. Different areas in China [or even in the same place], spell the same word differently, Even today, there is no one "correct" system on how to write these words according to how they sound in Chinese. So "Yip Man" in a certain area of Canton Province may be said "Ip," because the Cantonese language has many dialects, and "Ip" is how it is said in that location. Look at this example, 陳, a last name , is written Chan, Chen, Chin, Cheung, even Tsan, Tsin, depending on how one says it in their dialect, but it is the same word, 陳, a last name. This is Jackie Chan's last name. And Ving Chun or Wing Chun? Both. Somewhere in Canton Province, Wing is said like Ving, so they wrote Ving. Chun or Tsun? Same thing, someone said, " the "ch" sound in Chun should be written "TSun,"" for long, other reasons that make it more confusing that need be understood now. I hope this helps, I'd choose any spelling as it has been used in the school's lineage in the past. The video is awesome.

[@TheGhettoRev]

Any of u Novices, Book and KZbin Masters, and MMA Buffs that wana test out me or Grandmaster Watts abilites is more then welcome to come to any one of our classes. Just let me know when u want to come so i have your waver form ready CUZ U PAY UR OWN MEDICAL BILLS. Dnt let ur arrogance lead u to different body functions then ur normal life. Be First Boxing Peekskills NY 200 N Water Street. Come holla any keyboard warrior.

[@TheMartialMaze]

Rev anyone who’s ever met Grandmaster Watts knows better……. Also, Merry Christmas. 🎄

[@TheGhettoRev]

@@TheMartialMaze Merry Christmas brother🤲🏾🎁 Hope u and the Family are enjoying.

[@dahirouhann9875]

Stop, thats not how you represent, no need to go back and forth here speaking that way.

[@TheGhettoRev]

@@dahirouhann9875 Hear me the first time. Dnt tell me how to represent my family. I stand on whats said. And back up every word. Come one come all. But be SURE.

[@dahirouhann9875]

@@TheGhettoRev Pity, That attitude will do you injustice. Sad

[@Brooklyn7savior]

Top of the morning, yo sun I have a question well, a couple of them. 1 is the Peekskill boxing gym the same, building as the dojo of the brotha u was talking to in the beginning? And 2, u said u train in the stuy I’m trying to train do u have, info for your school?

[@TheMartialMaze]

Good afternoon, to answer your first question. You are correct you can find Grandmaster Watts at the Peekskill boxing gym. as for your second question. I think you might be trying to reach out to Barak Yalad Shidoshi at Tenraiseishitsudojo.com. I hope this answers your question And enjoy the rest of your day.

[@Brooklyn7savior]

@@TheMartialMaze yo sun thanks a lot you’re changing, lives and don’t even know it. 👍🏾👍🏾‼️

[@3.7Khy]

🔥

[@resilientkid]

Is Grandmaster Watts still teaching at the Peekskill gym? How often?

[@TheMartialMaze]

Yes, he is

[@kcole6069]

Please remember me, Si Bok.

[@ebk9056]

Grand master tony watts is my grand father

[@raymondwalker4]

Your Grandfather is the TRUTH! He's been a friend of the family for as long as I can remember. Much love from Yonkers New York!

[@user-mn3vt2sl1m]

I learnt this in Wakanda

[@Tekionemission]

(20:55) this is good.

[@thebaneking4787]

This guy has multiple names and nobody is calling bs?

[@dahirouhann9875]

No. Perhaps you need a lesson on the fact that not every comes a culture like yours. Not to mention names are given a different points and for various reasons.

[@bigwavesun]

I met him at a seminar in Atlanta and I swear he had sniffed some powder before it started. He was sweating profusely and jumpy. The guy named Eric that went before him was way better, but they cut his demo short because it was a " Grandmaster Tony Watts" seminar 🙄. Wayne Belonoha should have gave that guy Eric more time because people actually got to participate whereas Watts just talked loud like a WWE promo and walked around giving random people slaps to the chest 😂

[@paulsmith8855]

​@@bigwavesun Grandmaster means you have students that are masters and those students now have students, if a guy doesn't have any one who he has taught to a masters level he is no Grandmaster,but a grand scammer. Not to say Professor Watts is a scammer because he knows his stuff,but knowing and teaching are too different gifts. He said that his self ,he even said his teacher in Wing Chun was a gifted teacher but not a fighter. Tony Watts is good at demonstration in groups of novices.

[@paulsmith8855]

Can he fight , I'm sure he can and has kicked some @$$ , especially in the pass. I respect him and has only seen him on You Tube over the last 8 or 9 years from time to time.

[@kalikaputra]

Does he speak with a Cantonese English 1980's voiceover accent? Lol

[@StevenLashonWilliams]

Student of Abdul Mutakabur

[@fabchi4597]

Osu!!!

[@leifodinnson]

The only true grandmaster was Ip Man. Too many people are using this term falsely

[@GreenLighterStudios]

If the Art has no actual function, then what is the point of training it?

[@TheMartialMaze]

I am very curious to the point you’re trying to make here. Are you claiming that this is not an effective martial art system? Or are you thinking of it in the sport context?

[@GreenLighterStudios]

@@TheMartialMaze in the video a guy makes a distinction between 3 types of martial artists. A focus on Art, Sport, and self defense respectively. This video showcases nothing but "Art". We as a species know that this way of fighting is just objectively less effective than things that are commonly used in sport. So if what you are training doesn't work against committed resistance, then why train it?

[@TheMartialMaze]

@@GreenLighterStudios I guess this is where I’m confused. Because the principles and concepts utilized in this video has been battled, tested. meaning it has worked against committed resistance effectively. And not just him but his students as well. So respectfully I guess my next question would be. Have you ever trained in this Martial system?

[@torpedohost]

is this kung fu mo fo?

[@christking85]

LMAO!!!

[@bighawkyonkersnativesysbmt8991]

Could somebody please give me the information of the school where it's at or the phone number where I can call

[@TheMartialMaze]

The location of the school can be found in the description in the episode below