Martial Arts Entertainment

Jay Perez is the Founder and Creative Producer of Scenic Fights. His love for martial arts started early, watching Way of the Dragon with his dad. He created Scenic Fights in 2015 while making martial arts short films inspired by his favorite movies like Kung Fu Hustle, Fist of Legend, and The 36th Chamber of Shaolin. It became a way for him to reconnect with his childhood after the passing of his father.

After meeting Nick in 2017 at a major digital media agency in NYC, the two transformed Scenic Fights from a small indie project into a leading social media martial arts brand, a space where martial arts entertainment is smart, fun, and welcoming.

An avid gamer, Jay’s favorite series include The Legend of Zelda, Resident Evil, Chrono Trigger, and Earthbound.

Nick deGrazia is the Co-Founder and Creative Producer of Scenic Fights. What started as a childhood obsession with Jackie Chan and action movies like Beastmaster and RoboCop eventually pulled him into the entertainment industry.

Along the way, Nick has worn many hats, working as a director, editor, colorist, motion graphics artist, and VFX artist before becoming a VFX producer for film and television.

Scenic Fights is a labor of love and a creative outlet, a place to explore martial arts and make things purely for the joy of it while navigating life inside the film industry.

As Scenic Fights' Judo and Wrestling specialist, Pak grew up training in Boxing and Taekwondo before leaning fully into grappling. Along with his years of wrestling and Judo experiences, he has also trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA since 2008, where he first met and began his friendship with our very own Chad.

His breakdowns blend realism, control, and unapologetically hard-nosed technique. His inspirations include Roberto Duran, Won Hee Lee, Miguel Cotto and the film series, Best of the Best.

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Logan Lo started his martial arts journey when he was in his teens, first learning northern kung fu, briefly, before focusing on Hung Gar and the Old Yang-style Taiji, teaching it for a limited time in the early 2000s. He then studied Kosen judo, which unfortunately stopped after a serious shoulder injury.

Logan turned to Pekiti Tirsia Kali under Mataas Na Guro Agapito Gonzalez, for rehabilitation and that pivot became almost 20 years of study and teaching. During this time, he also acquired a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Renzo Gracie.

Logan continues to practice both Kali and BJJ regularly in NYC and teach Kali as a student-instructor for MnG Gonzalez. His idols are Jackie Chan, Tom Bisio, and Donnie Yen. Favorite movies are Drunken Master, Iron Monkey, The Bourne Identity, and The Man from Nowhere.

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Genaro “Nero” Colón is a Filipino-Puerto Rican lifelong martial artist who began training in Boxing and Taekwondo as soon as he could stand on two feet. After earning his 2nd Dan in Taekwondo, Nero expanded his training across multiple disciplines to develop a well-rounded skill set, eventually finding a particular passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Calisthenics, and Powerlifting, all of which he pursued competitively.

When he’s not training or working on set, Nero works full-time as a Strength Coach, helping corporate clients across NYC build strength, improve performance, and develop healthier lifestyles.

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Chad Vazquez first fell in love with martial arts through anime, especially Dragon Ball Z. In 2007, the rise of the UFC introduced him to Jiu-Jitsu, and a friend led him to a free youth program in White Plains where he began training at 17. After high school, he moved to New York City, trained while in college, and eventually left school to pursue fighting full-time. His second coach introduced him to MMA-style Jiu-Jitsu, which brought him into the Underground Combat League in the Bronx, a raw environment filled with fighters of every style.

His amateur career peaked with a sanctioned fight at Madison Square Garden as MMA was being legalized in New York. After that milestone, Chad shifted into coaching and eventually met the Scenic Fights team, blending his passion for teaching with breaking down fight scenes. In 2021, he started his own gym, Paxibellum BJJ, building a space that reflects his approach to training and community.

Chad teaches with precision, energy, and the same enthusiasm that first hooked him as a kid watching Kamehamehas on screen.

Fattaah grew up in the raw landscape of Harlem, born in 1966 and shaped by a neighborhood battling gangs, drugs, and violence. At thirteen he discovered martial arts, a lifeline that became a lifelong discipline. What began as survival evolved into mastery of Tai Chi, Buddha Palm Wing Chun, and Pekiti-Tirsia Kali. A retired police officer and devoted father, he shifted from protecting the streets to teaching the skills that once protected him.

His approach reflects the precision of Bruce Lee, the charisma of Muhammad Ali, and the soul of James Brown. His greatest inspiration was his grandmother, who taught him to “overcome fear with action.” That lesson carried him through hardship and now fuels his mission to guide others.

Fattaah brings the grit of Harlem to the artistry of Scenic Fights, transforming a lifetime of struggle into a legacy of discipline and purpose.

Johnny is a child of the 80s, raised in the OG era of The Karate Kid, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. Being an overweight, nerdy kid, he did what any self‑respecting 80s nerd would do: he dove headfirst into martial arts at age 9.

He spent the next two decades training in every style he could reach, earning high ranks in Kempo Karate, Northern Shaolin, Hung Gar, and Southern Black Tiger Claw, along with experience in Jiu Jitsu, Kenjutsu, and Muay Thai.

After running his own Connecticut dojo for 11 years, he realized his true passion was storytelling through violence, which pulled him into indie pro wrestling, Renaissance Faire swordfighting, and a run as a Musketeer in the “All For One” stunt show at Busch Gardens.

He later immersed himself in historical fencing and stage combat, performing rapier duels and black‑powder pistol shows for live audiences and committing fully to life as a professional fight artist.

In Johnny’s incredibly rare free time, he is a Forever DM, Stage Director of the Lothal Temple Lightsaber Guild, and a sailor who is absolutely convinced the Golden Age of Caribbean Piracy is due for a comeback.

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Thomas Jezik is an award-winning New York City-based cinematographer, gaffer, and editor with a deep passion for movies and visual storytelling. He has a versatile background capturing feature films, short films, branded and editorial content, and music videos, bringing a refined eye for lighting, camera, and edit work across projects for major editorial outlets and commercial clients.

His disciplined, physical approach to filmmaking is shaped by his years as a hockey player, where teamwork and awareness became core strengths on set.

His love of cinema comes from films like Terminator 2, Slap Shot, Back to the Future, The Shining, and The Dark Knight, which continue to influence his visual style and storytelling.

Rob Acocella, MPSE is a sound editor, sound designer, and re-recording mixer with over a decade of experience in audio for film and television. His work has spanned a large range of categories and outlets including everything from indie to national, shorts to feature length, and documentary to narrative.

A lifelong student of martial arts, Rob has trained in Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Bujinkan Ninjutsu. From the very beginning, Rob knew that Scenic Fights would be a natural fit, combining his skills and career goals with his passion for martial arts and self-defense.

His favorite movies include: The Dark Knight Trilogy, John Wick, Rocky 4, and Die Hard.

Kyle Tanner is a New York based filmmaker with a background in camera and production, including work as an Assistant Camera for renowned media agencies in NYC and extensive freelance experience across films, commercials, and engagement shoots.

He is inspired by stories like A Bronx Tale, Breaking Bad, and Taken, he’s drawn to projects that balance grit, style, and emotional weight.

In his free time, Kyle enjoys riding motorcycles, playing competitive shooter games, and spending time with his wife and son. He takes creative motivation from Kobe Bryant’s humility, work ethic, and drive to improve, bringing that same mindset to every project.

Interested in joining Scenic Fights? We’re always open to hearing from talented performers, creatives, and crew who align with what we do. Complete the form below and a member of our team will get back to you shortly.