Best of the Best - Tommy Lee vs. Dae Han

[@schmuelsonsradang4301]

I'm 50 today and this movie still touch me as it was when I was a teenager. I love the skill of both men but the end was unexpected. It taught me in life that there is a time when we need to just hold back, and let it go. Revenge is sweet but mercy and compassion is so much sweeter. What a movie, perhaps the best fight amd the best storyline I have ever watched.

[@paxonPL]

well said man

[@veronicacorningstone8059]

yep, great movie, true 80s spirit. i watched it as a kid back then, numerous times, and yesterday i introduced my son to it. he loved it as well.

[@jason13jason93]

Hahaha, me too, well 49. This movie had a huge impact on my as a teen. Watched this movie with my kids 4 years ago, and got back into martial arts because of it. Why I ever stopped I don't know.

[@JasonNapier-xt5xf]

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[@ZackMorris1]

Man, this movie just hits. You can't really explain why it's so good. It's just magic. Everything in the last 20 years has been such trash, and I don't know why. It's not the internet, it's not society, people want good movies like this no matter how ridiculous they seem. It's almost like they want to demoralize us or something. Man what a bleak future.

[@essamgossiel6377]

The ending was so great when Dae Han approaches Tommy and he says, "to save a life in defeat is to earn victory and honor within, your brother too was a great fighter and I deeply regret your loss and I offer myself as your brother".

[@madmax6654]

Just reading it brought a 😢

[@johndixon462]

What are movie.just what real karate is about

[@charms501]

When Dae Han approached Tommy and he says, "to save a life in defeat is to earn victory and honor within, your brother too was a great fighter and I deeply regret your loss and I offer myself as your brother" meant he was truly remorseful for his actions against Tommy and his family all those years earlier. Tommy hugging and forgiving him released all the anger that they both were and had been experiencing for years.

[@XeroFailGames]

​@@johndixon462 Tae Kwon do....

[@kickboxerforever00]

And IRL they are REAL Brothers 🥋💪👊

[@jacklemon3805]

"You won that match, dont ever forget that" Rest in peace James earl Jones.

[@Cowboysgames]

He's the reason I watched this movie

[@michaelbidey5847]

When my kids act up I play the "no" part of this clip

[@teletranoats7491]

I cant reckon how many times I had cried like a little girl while watching this movie, this scene more specifically. I cried...I cried..I cried...and till today I still have the same feeling about....same compassion so as much as a strong wake up call feeling towards people and what they do to us. Embracing someone who hurt you bad as a brother is not for everyone. The background score used in this film makes you cry !! Masterpiece film !!! whos with me?

[@chrisbarrett192]

Totally with you! Love the whole big emotional ending. Classic!

[@buggeazy102]

word up im crying now the Alex fight really got me and when Alex said tommy nooo! coach hes gonna kill em ...i can never hold back any tears

[@mfeld418]

Facts!!!

[@mikehandymathurin405]

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[@marklupo3441]

@@buggeazy102 the acting in this scene is soo underrated. That exact line you wrote. There was so much emotion god this movie is great

[@articulatedhero8611]

One of the saddest and most humbling ending in an action film! I don’t think I’ve witnessed a better ending.

[@bucketfan4life]

what makes it sad is dae han was hoping tommy would finish him off. he had no way of defending himself, he was just standing up because he knew what he did to tommy's brother was wrong and was hoping tommy would get revenge, such was dae han's guilt.

[@owen7185]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@JuanRodriguez-wg4vh]

I wanted Tommy to rock em man is a sport and he killed his bro

[@tadrobinson7709]

tommy and dae hon are real life brothers

[@YELLOW08Z06]

I’m a 40 year old man and literally weep every time I see this.

[@inummarik]

I am now 40 yrs old, but why do I still cry over this? I remember when we used to watch this as a whole family. My dad was really into kung fu movies. Damn! How time flies! I'm 40?! Holy shi+!

[@Sooners0561]

Shit I’m 39 haha I remembered that movie really well too

[@praisethelord77777]

Me to

[@jackstar6018]

Im 43, and I used to watch this back in the days as well.

[@Adino1]

Same bro. I was 10 when this came out at the box office and on VHS. The first time with my mom and dad still stands out to me. Watching Cobra Kai I've been noticed all the subtle references to this movie from as far back as Season 2, that only a fan would recognize.

[@llleahy1202]

Not only are they brothers, they also choreographed the whole scene. Truly, truly talented men.

[@sandisilesilvestermatroshe8980]

Wow! Seriously?

[@Marvellous132]

@@sandisilesilvestermatroshe8980 Yep. Simon and Philip Rhee.

[@johnfowler6004]

Loved the 2nd movie,and was great when Day Han and his buddies helped out Tommy and Alex in the coliseum

[@Rockyinlp]

@@johnfowler6004 Hoooston!

[@buddry538]

The 3 hit kick combo! ??!!! So awesome!

[@foxcole2006]

Another great extremely underrated classic. Glad it was part of my childhood

[@BaiLong45]

Definitely my favorite scene of the movie. While all the other fights were ok, the techniques demonstrated by these two were amazing. 20 yrs. later, it still holds up.

[@gmshadowtraders]

Bro, fight scenes today are shit compared to this. This movie is the gold standard.

[@nyg_dbone]

32 years later now still holds up Holla

[@driftking1434]

@@nyg_dbone Amen 🙏

[@Adino1]

Those actors were the real deal

[@kickstand9952]

These guys are brothers in real life and black belts in taekwondo so that shit was real

[@bryguysays2948]

The flashback scene of Dae Han killing Tommy Lee's brother, the sad music in the background and Tommy Lee's intense, laser focused stare towards Dae Han gives me shivers every time. have this DVD still.

[@jeffgallant649]

As a kid this was one of the best movies I've ever seen it actually taught me alot about life

[@r6-AgentScorpionParkerKRider23]

“To save a life in defeat is to earn victory and honor with it…..I deeply regret your loss and offer myself, as your brother.” A line that always brings a tear or two

[@MikEEEB32]

I’m not crying your crying!😭

[@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074]

And the award for “best male crier” goes to Eric Roberts. He channeled his inner 10 year old girl to bring those tears to life.

[@Adino1]

Some say Eric was overacting throughout the entire movie. His energy made the movie imo.

[@CharlieAligaen]

The Rhee Brothers are Awesome! Great scene. Forever embedded in my memory. That part where Tommy wants to avenge his brother but didn't is still so emotional for me.

[@zackbleecker7630]

Tommy...NOOO, this scene has stood the test of time though. be strong enough to be gentle and humble.

[@Jch79]

The first time I saw this I was 14 and it was on late night cable on a Saturday night. The end surprised me and I cryed my eyes out. This movie is a hidden gem for martial arts movie lovers...

[@irh1738]

Superb fight and film. Loved this. Watched as a young kid and has never left me as a 40 year old.

[@Corellian]

Best of the Best was Karate Kid for grown-ups, Dae Han gave us chills as kids in the 80s, all the times we fell flat on our asses trying to emulate the jumping side-kick-to-back-spin-kick he pulls in the beginning. When he joins the good guys fighting in BotB 2 it was like seeing Darth Vader joining the Rebels.

[@r6-AgentScorpionParkerKRider23]

It really was...."*country accent" "Where you from??" Dae Han "Hoostin!"....."Houston?!?"...cracks me up still...now I'm gonna find that clip on YT 😂😂🤣🤣

[@3912James]

The fact that Dae Han knew he didn't deserve the medal was enough to get me choked up....but his words to Tommy Lee combined with that damn sad music made my eyes downpour with tears.

[@bucketfan4life]

such was dae han's guilt. he was hoping tommy would finish him off, get revenge for what he knew was such a horrible thing years ago.

[@AdamPecoraroVideos]

Oh man, I love this movie.

[@andrewcase1640]

same

[@alvinpangilinan1068]

Same

[@rickyvalentine5779]

Even though this part was a little emotional

[@yaelcortez5314]

I like the movie because it was great

[@lauraluffman6177]

Sane here

[@David-fanboy]

That 3 section kick by Tommy was fantastic!

[@jaredphillips129]

The way it was shot was fantastic

[@Familychannelhappy-m9c]

The elevation!!!

[@midoribishithegamer]

Ever since I watched this for the first time as a kid. Tommy Lee showing restraint like that alone makes him the real winner.

[@Ivan-02]

When bros just battle cause their bros, this is just my childhood. Man i love this. The youngsters will never know.

[@vladsolovejv8382]

О

[@romeorogers9314]

definitely

[@ninji5226]

Finding out they were brothers was the martial arts movie equivalent of finding out Vader was Luke's father, blew my mind

[@nmaltas4836]

The way James Earl Jones can predict the Koreans move and counter with the ridge hand was magnificent but the emotion that Erick roberts shows combined with the crying and almost crying in EVERY single scene he’s in is unprecedented. I’m not crying, you’re crying.

[@igorgajic8346]

Eric Roberts was pathetic, crying and yelling all the time, a horrible example of overacting, besides, guy has no clue about martial arts, let alone TKD. James Earl Jones is a fine actor, but no clue about martial arts neither, you can tell in almost every scene, should have prepared them better for their roles. Kudos to Philipp Rhee and the Koreans, bad ass performances.

[@kevinrenadette6842]

And yes. A wonderful message of sportsmanship, class and dedication to ones art

[@Charmayne-q2o]

I love how the Rhee brothers are soo close, they know/love each other. Only way the epic fight scenes between them is possible at the end of the movie. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@alexreid4131]

Them being real life brothers is what made this so magical. Amazing chemistry.

[@shaunebbs7350]

One of, if not THE greatest and most underrated karate films of the 80s/90s. I used to compete in full contact on the European circuits (Shotokan and Tae Kwon Do) and this film is pretty representative of ‘proper’ full contact karate at the time. unfortunately, it’s a lot different now, with the ‘contact’ not being so much and a lot more restrictions in place

[@blacjazzz]

Agreed. This was good, classic Tae Kwan Do

[@gironda11]

That ax kick to Dae Han's right shoulder is just brutal. Gets me every time.

[@TheAlphaSullivan]

I know Bruce Lee is the greatest, but this is the best fight scene ever. Simon and Phillip Rhee are amazing

[@brandonmedlin6703]

One of the best fights scenes ever

[@uberathlete]

Loved this scene. You can really see how well the two "work" together. They both know how to receive each other's kicks with maximum effect ... they're brothers after all so their "feel" for one another is better.

[@tiadaherrera3967]

I gotta give it up to these two brothers I my opinion they had the hardest roles of all no matter what they were able to complete this movie and still show that brotherly love for each other thank you Mr. Phillip and Mr. Simon Rhee

[@Music_and_FightingGames]

Damn man. So nostalgic. I used to cry even as a kid at this scene. I wish they would have put the part where dae han talks to him. Even as a grown man this scene still makes me tear up a little.

[@I_like_turtles_67]

I am happy to see I am not the only one who gets hit in the feelz with this one.

[@TheBladerunner73]

Still my favourite martial arts film. I hold 3 black belts and always get so frustrated when I see a lot of martial art films and the technical side is always not quite right but this film is just so bang on the money. I watched it so many times and I never tire of this scene

[@jinpark2223]

good old days of 80's and 90's when you can see the whole body movement when actor does nice kicks. These days they zoom in so much that i don't know what the heck is going on and I can't really enjoy watching those beautiful kicks that may look easy but takes years to master. I did taekowndo on and off for about 10 yrs and not all the kicks may be useful in real fight but I love watching and doing that double front and back kick that daehan did at 1:40.

[@speedibusrex]

Poke out his other eye. Done.

[@theOnlydillweed1]

“Another low blow and the ref didn’t see it”…. He was standing right there!! That part has always made me laugh

[@randellgoering1014]

It wasnt a low blow it was and illegal elbow to the face

[@stealth_mode_8313]

One of the few movies that showed what true martial arts is all about

[@anthonywhite533]

Awesome fighting scene 😊

[@LordTalon99]

27 people missed the like button. This is one of the greatest fights in cinema history.

[@dtyodeller]

RIP James Earl Jones. You’re already missed by your thousands of fans.

[@mikevargas1079]

Even though they are brothers in real life' it is very emotional at the end of them embracing each other as more then rivals but as brothers' that's one've the reason I love this movie!

[@LuckeLady1980]

this is one of my all-time favorite martial arts movies. The Rhees are some BAD BOYS!!! I love this movie!!

[@backthemack]

my favourite martial arts film ever. very emotional and im very glad im not the only one who cried.i love the team camaraderie spirit and supporting one another. they start of with differences then become a family unit. love how tommy forgave dae han. great moment. JESUS WOULD BE PROUD! eric roberts also played a very good role as the loving father..... i cried at the hospital scene too! its a shame they dont make fils like they used to. anyone agree?

[@bronzetiger6360]

Two kicking Masters were at work AND IT SHOWED. Still one of THE BEST EVER, fight scenes.

[@AldenRDavis]

8:04 - “You won that match. Don’t ever forget that.”

[@rvcklvss]

That gave me chills! You don't see endings like this anymore in contemporary Hollywood action films

[@vincentmccauley4099]

@@rvcklvss No u certainly dont. Everything is superficial now

[@sabinehannekum3205]

Rest in Peace James Earl Jones 🖤🙏🕯🥀🕊

[@ELCLAVE300]

One of my favorite movies. The music in this scene is remarkable.

[@lukeskywalker3720]

Love it!! Music starts back up, he’s hyped, POP. Music fades, illegal hit🤣🤣🤣

[@PeaceOnEarth2025]

Kedvenc filmeim egyike! Nagyon sokszor làttam!

[@rushrush1209]

It's amazing that Tommy Lee would continue with the sport, after what happened to his brother. It would be really hard for me to do that.

[@Soterius]

Wow, this brings back childhood memories... I remember the impact this made on me when I was 10 years old or something. Awesome.

[@larrywoods8805]

Hell yea

[@Ken_En]

One of the last true movies without special effects ... loved ut 20 years ago . And still love it

[@Carnax6969]

The double kick that Dae Han did at 1:42 is something I've always wanted to accomplish. When I was actively training in my youth, I spent about 3 months steadily practising it, but unfortunately, my muscle memory never clicked and I couldn't perform that beautiful technique. And now that I have physical health issues, this kick will now just be a fantasy for me.

[@prestochange-oh9243]

I can pull it off on a heavy bag...never attempted while sparring. My first kick is almost a push...while the second one holds all the mustard ;)

[@seansanchez9769]

I could pull it off with Hwoarang and Baek in tekken.

[@theiran]

The 3-hit kick that Tommy delivers at 5:00 is what amazes me. Is that something that is an actual kick technique or just hollywood BS?

[@raquelsolis2275]

All the kicks in this fight are doable

[@raquelsolis2275]

A blackbelt in taekwondo should be able to do them all

[@accuser_of_the_brethren7816]

This was the SHIT back when I was like 6 or 7 😆 great to come back and be reminded of what got me and my brother so pumped up afterwards 😆

[@leechrec]

I still remember the speech Coach gave to the American team. Used to recite it with my bro back in the day. haha

[@theradgegadgie6352]

Shame it didn't show the ending where the Korean team put their medals over the Americans heads in acknowledgement that their win was only technical and Tommy could've won it if he'd been willing to really damage Dae Han. That was a pretty original ending for an American martial arts film, which are very rarely, if ever about magnanimity. Even better is the bit where Dae Han walks up to Tommy and tells him that he grieves for the loss of Tommy's brother and offers himself as a surrogate. Real emotional stuff.

[@robertzajkowski9570]

What most westerners do not Understand, is that kind of spiritual brotherhood emotions are common amidst Martial artists.

[@theradgegadgie6352]

@@robertzajkowski9570 Amen.

[@rocketraccoon1976]

Dae Han never grieved once about killing Tommy's brother. He was smirking at Tommy most of the time. And a guy with a guilty conscience doesn't laugh as he illegally hits his opponent multiple times. The part of the movie where he apologizes was totally contrived & unrealistic. Dae Han was a cold-blooded bastard.

[@strength45]

@@rocketraccoon1976 Have you ever seen a bully get put in his place?? It either changes the man or makes him more angry. As there is a yin and yang in everybody. Or in other terms a rude awakening.

[@franciscopuentes6049]

@@rocketraccoon1976 I see what you’re saying. Maybe it would’ve been realistic if he was not fighting dirty and was totally serious instead of cocky

[@tombaker8481]

It's just amazing how at 6:32 both the coach and Alex saw Tommy's power build up for whar would be a lethal blow...they could sense that a killing shot was what was about to happen.

[@gchokmet]

In my opinion this may be the best taekwodo fight played on tv

[@Oulde]

When Darth Vader says "NO", it's "NO"! and he gets it !

[@therdesell25]

This is some of the best fight choreography ever. We all can respect that.

[@kastaagir]

A masterpiece !

[@leonidas7692]

What the Korean coach said has always stuck with me over the last decades. He said, "Hajubayahyuhysha". Never forgot that important advice.

[@LDU1982]

Haha me neither

[@MadMagicPaul]

The coach is Master Hee Il Cho. Former chief instructor to South Korea special forces.

[@OhTylerB]

What an ending, what a movie! Dae Han looked like an absolute bad ass all movie, then right at the end we see a very human side, one full of remorse. He and Tommy Lee kicked ass in these films! Phillip Rhee should have become a superstar with his looks and moves.

[@azzur]

If TKD was like this, this sport would be the most watched sport in olympics

[@bwoods0811]

Dae han did the Superman punch before it was a thing he should be credited with that for real!

[@paulz4667]

Itf jumping punch is key technique

[@lindaquemasda5927]

It's a Taekwondo punch..

[@paulz4667]

@@lindaquemasda5927 very common itf Taekwondo just not used in wtf Taekwondo. Albeit wt have more kicks and better technique and I practice itf myself.

[@lindaquemasda5927]

@@paulz4667 yeah me too. 👊👊👊

[@paulz4667]

@@lindaquemasda5927 Taekwon! Where are you based. I realized alot of wtf Taekwondo kicks don't translate well into itf, I cross train at university. They do a flicking motion

[@edwardclayton4738]

This is what I expect from taekwondo, instead in the Olympics we get people playing pattycake with their feet 😅

[@Daniel-dziolo]

Wracam tu co chwilę. To jest klasyka

[@Daniel-dziolo]

To był film mojej młodości. Do tej pory wracam tutaj. Mam gdzieś cały film na VHS. Pozdrawiam

[@mr.somethingwithsomething]

This was the reason for me to start dooing taekwondo The sport, the atletick, the discipline, the friendships....

[@JosephMartin-yk5zr]

After 35 years this scene is still touching as it came out in 1989.

[@cookiesmile8]

philip rhee (tommy) has changed alot since the early 1990's! he's my dad's friend and he's a really friendly man in real life.

[@pha-thama976]

Yeah my dad told me the same.

[@gerryd7027]

Hold its own as one of the best displays of martial arts. Respect 😎🥊

[@cjmags4944]

When Darth Vader is on your side, you are with the winning team. I was surprised he advised him not to push through with the hit :D

[@ricardomoronestorres7850]

Watching this in 2021, and it is still an awesome movie.

[@Oz1x]

i love this fight scene, was in high school when i first seen it, still chokes me up like a little girl.though especially when they hand over their medals

[@youssefdhouibi403]

I keep coming back to this old mocie clips. Real good movies

[@adrian24]

love how they avoided the typical "good guy wins the last match" ending.

[@michaelbighomiephillipsjr]

Philip & Simon Rhee we’re beasts wish they made more movies together

[@howardhollis3533]

All I can here is " Finish Him!!" In sure Tommy heard it too

[@ricros891]

Announcer: Why doesn't Tommy Lee just finish him Tommy Lee: Because if I hit him its gonna be the last headache he'll ever have. LOL

[@deyeneicowilliams8218]

R.I.P. James Earl Jones!!! I yell “No” and shake my head at my coworker Tommy because of him!

[@jgone1433]

4:08 that music when Tommy Lee stands up is very moving

[@mattrodgers2911]

If Darth Vader says it’s an illegal hit, then you’d better listen!

[@AntarticFreeze00]

I love this movie! Part 2 was good also with Tommy Lee vs Baracus

[@OswaldoSteiger]

Golden age of Tae Kwon Do, now it's is more like ballet, just listen the sound the Olympians made.

[@malikmalik-ny7tv]

I never forget the first time i watched this movie it was in my moroccan village in an old western kind of pub, such great memories, every day we went to watch karate movies

[@Yourneighborhoodsushichef]

Dae Han's signature "flying punch" and "double kick" Alexis's signature "ridge hand" They both did those techniques in Best of the Best 2👌🏽

[@michaelmike6595]

I like this movie please upload in full

[@MegaFCKforever]

5:00 Love Tommys Trible kick to the front of Dae Han and also in Best of the best 2 on the 3rd gladiator right before meeting Brakus

[@henriremander435]

Goosebumbs always when Tommy stops holding back and puts God Mode on. He is unstoppable after that.

[@slanetroyard92]

I was torn watching this scene growing up. Part of me said finish the fight. He killed your big brother and made your mother cry. While the other half said Tommy don't do it man. David wouldn't want you to become a killer it's not worth it.

[@codyrom2605]

love this movie! inspired me as a kid to take martial arts .

[@jeremybryant5097]

Best of the best it's awesome.😃👍

[@Channelminu]

33년 전의 영화이지만 태권도의 미래를 제시하고 있다. 여러 액션영화를 봤지만 발차기는 이 영화가 최고다.

[@ghmachiti]

Still here in 2024? I just asked AI for the movie's title. I miss watching it 😘.

[@maaretired5238]

The movie is called Best of the Best.

[@rickyvalentine5779]

I usually dont cry over villains but this part was really sad at end when Dan Han Redeemed himself after Tommy was trying to kill his own brother that's really sad 🥺

[@davidh9823]

WOW, I had forgotten about this movie, I remember renting it from Erol's video in DC. RIP James Earl Jones!

[@JaybayJay]

It was such an honor to be told he won a match by Darth Vader...

[@liahfox5840]

It's been a while, I'll need a refresher on the whole movie now:)

[@TonyJBroni]

Tommy: I want to kill him. Coach: Don't kill him. Alex: Don't kill him. Ahmad Rashad: Why isn't he killing him yet?

[@josephfuselier]

As a martial artist; I am in aerof these two brothers. They run a school in Los Angeles, California. It would be an honour to be able to get instruction from both! I am fourth degree blackbelt and love the art and teaching kids classes.

[@gynthagh]

My fave movie as a kid. Loved this and the second. Others weren't anything to do with them just had Tommy lee in them