Michael J. White is not a real fighter. He wouldn't last 30 seconds in a cage fight, and he dishonored Bruce Lee over live radio saying he could have defeated Bruce Lee which is laughable to say the least.
I recognized it immediately. Didn’t know that was what was happening in the movie though. I thought it was more of him testing his reach rather than throwing two fakes and then an actual punch from the already extended arm. And while I don’t think it looked like shit on film, I definitely haven’t seen it anywhere else.
Indeed. I've been doing that one and two other specific ones since childhood. In my 40 years, Its yet to be blocked once. As a filmmaker and fight choreographer myself, I completely vouch for him when he says, though it's great in real life, it looks like $hit on film
I love how MJW demonstrates that slow moves are underrated and have a place. Everyone concentrates too much on being explosive all the time. The slow punch clip he did with Kimbo is so good.
Rogan wasn't kidding when he said Michael Jai White was legit. I wish this man could've had a bigger career. His the legit polar opposite of Steven Seagal.
Yeah, but I think he prefers it this way. He has his health and plenty of money and ways to make more. I feel like he could have went pro but knew where the real money was.
I never got why he wasn’t bigger either. If you watch any of the low budget martial arts films he’s been in, he’s excellent on camera. Looks fast, fluid, powerful, believable. You’d think the sheer novelty of being a big muscular dude who can move like that would be worth a bigger career on its own.
@@Derpk-rt9byhis martial arts skill certainly isnt on the level of a pro fighter but he can still fight and he's got an amazing strength and cardio combination at least he used to. He could still easily beat most human beings in a fight.
He has achieved super saiyan 2 while everyone else is still using third grade. Getting bigger doesn't make you a better fighter, never sacrifice speed for power.
You can if you are going soft. Hard sparring means people are afraid to take risks and be creative. These flashy moves are waste of time because under pressure you only use easy moves saved into muscle memory.
Yep and can beat up Bruce Lee, Van Damme, Chuck Norris, Jet Li, Donnie Yen, Tony Jaa, Wesley Snipes, Iko Uwais, Sammo Hung, Jason Statham, Scott Adkins, Bolo Yeung and Steven Seagal all at the same time.
He's a humble guy. I met him thru another celebrity friend at the time. We chilled out until they started pumping iron add I just went to my side of the gym
I did a movie with him. Nicest celebrity I've worked with. He is beyond legit. He loves sharing his knowledge with people who want to learn. Can't say enough nice things about him.
Movies are a visual medium. The audience can learn something, but it's going to be limited to techniques that are surprising or can be conveyed in gross motions, because otherwise they can't see it or won't be paying attention anyway. I hope people know Bruce Lee's first screen tests as an adult featured movements so quick and short that, while likely effective in a real fight, they basically didn't show up on film; execs watched the footage and, to them, it just looked like people falling down. So, you've got to sell those gross motions and that visual component.
I've always thought Jackie Chan did real fight scenes too; I already know he does his own stunts, but do you think he has to exaggerate his fight moves as well? 🤔
More importantly is how Jackie shot his fight scenes. He wanted the camera to catch the impact of each strike, as well as the technique in its entirety. Jump cuts and shaky cam are truly the death of quality fight choreography.
In addition Jackie Chan's fights have a very strong sense of rhythm. He's a Greta fighter but what he shows on film is not about hitting people but using the medium of fighting to show artistic qualities as well
until you get kicked out of the gym, I guess. If you don't get kicked out of your gym for throwing axe kicks, I want your gym's address. Every single gym seriously frowns upon axe kicks.
@@KemalArdilGulez Tang Soo Do, and only light contact sparring, head shots were within an inch or so, no body taking out jaws and collar bones with thier heel.
@@teeemm9456 I'm obviously not out for someone's head either, but gyms still frown upon the concept of even a very well controlled axe kick. Reason is that it's very hard to control such the kick against gravity in an altitude. I mean, I kind of have to admit, it's a legit reason to frown upon the axe kick, but I still want to be able to throw it once in a few sparring sessions.
@@KemalArdilGulez Not sure what to tell you, I've been to many tournaments, including a national one, and no one ever indicated it was frowned upon. I broke a toe on a casual front kick because someone tucked their elbow tight, I've kicked someone across the room on a spinning side kick because the decided to lunge, and I've seen some pretty hard shots to the head from spilling, reverse round kicks. If you overuse axe kicks, a nice stiff block puts you at a disadvantage. I would imagine if people frown on axe kicks, they don't like looking stupid because they block for round or front kick or people have a history of doing them poorly. When you say gym, are you talking about MMA or some specific style? Kicks aren't huge in TSD like TKD, so I can't imagine them being tough on axe kicks either.
He's very good teacher, very knowledgable about Karates', Martial arts & fighting in general. Very cool down to earth guy, he does well in dramas where he has to act more & not fight.
Hes one of my favorite martial artist and actors. I would have been honored to have been able to have trained under this man and study his techniques perfect example of a true martial artist
I was in a street brawl, this dude was more versed in fighting than me, and he got me with this.😂😂😂😂I gave up instantly, tapping out doesn't mean you scared or a quitter.
Got you with what? An eye jab after 2 feint attacks? Slappy front kick? Or reverse crescent kick? You're lucky they didn't get you with an upside down spinning 360 helicopter kick like chun li does but real life life one is done breakdancing styles.. and by spinning on their head.
Lol man hit him wit so many feints in that final fight and I was like damn Johnny cage pick it up 😂 I love blood and bone, still one of his best works.
I love how much a TKD fighter can relate to Karate due to sharing techniques. The kick to the face Michael used to surprise Jesse we use it as well and is called "Bakuro Sewo Chagui". (ITF TKD, by the way).
It took way too long to see someone who actually knew what technique he's using. And what he's saying is subjective. That kick wouldn't hit me in a million years. At least not without a setup
@@AdamantiumNYC😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I can tell you it most definitely would. From an untrained ma? No. From a legit fighter, yes it definitely would land. Some of y'all let your 40 year old balding divorced Maestros convince you you can fight the Brock Lesnar's and chuck Norris' of the world and it shows
Go watch Blood and Bone he use that move in the last fight scene. Looks like a Superman punch but you have the option to kick or punch whichever is open for landing lol
Also I guess it’s like the Bo stick. When you thrust it towards the face you can’t really see it due to that tunnel vision making long objects small. And that is why I generally would prefer dodging the head out of the way like boxers do, rather than blocking it.
Mike Jai White is the man top artist after Bruce I watch all his movies sorry man it took me time! Your honesty and compassion as well as confidence top tear
@dantheman4838 Check your facts, please. He's a black belt in Kyokushin karate, which is the one karate style where they actually fight. They have to compete in bare-knuckle tournaments and before you can advance in rank. They also take on 5, 10, 20, 50, up to 100 opponents, one after another, on occassion.
I never thought of that. I especially like the last hand technique. I wish you could do a more in depth video on this. Thanks for just an amazing video
That's an excellent point. I addition to fight choreography there's also match psychology. The real fighter is trying to end the match as quickly and efficiently as possible, but for a dramatic battle between evenly matched opponents there has to be a visual demonstration of the give and take why the opponent can't be defeated swiftly, and then how you're actually going to win.
@@KasumiRINAYeah, I think it's more about saying a line that you didn't write as if you mean it. Show wrestling really doesn't have complex fight choreographies like fighting movies, but they do have a lot of lines they have to say convincingly. Also they can probably all do their own stunts.
@@terrelljenrette5122he never fought in the Olympics, why do people just randomly say anything. The dude has no record and has never fought professionally ever.
@@GoronsCaveactually he has 26 tournament wins including the US open the north American open and the new England grand championship. Idk about the Olympics but he has 7 black belts. So ya he's a real fighter.
I would never use a high kick cause if they get you in high flight your not only going down cause your balance will be off , your groin is exposed and so is the entire inside of your leg. I’ve never seen anyone use this in a street fight and win! Not to say it cant be useful in gaining distance but your body is working harder which means you will tire out quicker.
Respect for the guy. He seems like a decent man. I would suggest zooming out a bit more during the demonstrations however because it’s kinda difficult to see what he’s actually doing-especially since the video is primarily about variations to what is typically done.