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Tony Effe trains in Shaolin kung fu in China
Italian rapper Tony Effe travelled to China to train in Shaolin-style martial arts and share videos of the trip.
He went to Zhengzhou with his friend and YouTuber Ale Della Giusta, and the trip included early-morning runs as well as kung fu practice.
During training, he tried and failed to break a brick with his bare hand, injuring it.
The brick-breaking stunt is commonly associated with karate, although its often-used name comes from Japanese tradition.
Effe has said that regular exercise helps him manage hyperactivity, stay focused and keep away from substances.
He has also described running as a way to resist returning to old habits, after saying he had quit smoking following about 20 years.
The coverage does not say what he plans to do after the trip.
Tony Effe travelled to China to train in Shaolin-style martial arts, including an attempt to break a brick with his bare hand.
Il Fatto Quotidiano reported that he hurt his hand during the unsuccessful attempt.
La Gazzetta dello Sport said he trained in Zhengzhou and also ran at dawn.
Effe said regular training helps him manage hyperactivity, stay focused and keep away from substances.
He travelled with his friend and YouTuber Ale Della Giusta, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
- Who
- Italian rapper Tony Effe travelled with his friend and YouTuber Ale Della Giusta.
- What
- He trained in Shaolin-style martial arts and tried unsuccessfully to break a brick with his bare hand. Il Fatto Quotidiano reported that he hurt his hand.
- When
- The reports were published on October 29 and November 2, 2026. The exact dates of the training are not stated.
- Where
- Zhengzhou, China, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
- Why
- Effe said regular training helps him manage hyperactivity, stay focused and keep away from substances.
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Effe had said he stopped smoking after about 20 years and went running when he felt the urge to return to old habits.
La Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Fatto Quotidiano reported on Effe’s training in China and his attempt to break a brick.
Tgcom24 published a headline reporting Effe’s Shaolin retreat in China.
- Destination
- Zhengzhou, China
- Training
- Shaolin-style martial arts and running
- Brick attempt
- Unsuccessful; Il Fatto Quotidiano reported that he hurt his hand
- Travel companion
- Ale Della Giusta, friend and YouTuber
- Published
- October 29 and November 2, 2026
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