How Martial Artist Scott Adkins Trains for Action Movie Fights | Vanity Fair

Actor and martial artist Scott Adkins takes us through the 7 steps of his training to fight in action movies. From film study to intensive physical training, Scott breaks down the complexities of creating and staging a fight sequence.
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[@ronch182]

One of the most underrated performers in Hollywood.

[@Bendesho]

Why do you say that, what rating does he have

[@Chocobollz]

No. He is the most complete fighter in the world. Iykwim 😏

[@jaydanley]

Should've been the new Batman

[@priyamganguly]

@@jaydanley: I second to that. Way better than Ben Affleck or Robert Pattinson.

[@danijelamajic4231]

True...

[@kenjilee92]

Thank you Vanity Fair for giving Scott the exposure he deserves

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Scott Adkins is a humble and chill dude

[@SenseiDonGraham]

He's better than me in terms of fighting.

[@muhammedzulfikhar5929]

Hello again

[@melvina628]

I enjoyed watching him in this video.

[@vercingetorixavernian8978]

Funny how martial artists seem more chill than most :)

[@shinwenchen1894]

Michael jai white should take notes

[@Mharriscreations]

Adkins is so underrated.

[@greengamerguy623]

He deserves more big roles

[@melvina628]

His resume didn't sound underrated.

[@credibility63]

He's Undisputed

[@aaronrumph3291]

I don't think he is underrated, the guy has worked with Jackie Chan, a Marvel Movie, the rising Chinese martial arts star Wu Jing, Tony Jaa, and Donnie Yen he has become one of the most iconic martial arts stars, you want underrated look at Michael Jai White his most popular movies involve Scott Adkin

[@credibility63]

@@aaronrumph3291 Michael Jai White's best film, in my opinion, is Blood and Bone. If you haven't seen it, watch it ASAP. Scott Adkins isn't in it. Great movie.

[@boomshakalaka7396]

This is the Batman we deserve

[@Ottepeg89]

That would be awesome

[@jsanchez5890]

He definitely deserves to be batman, daredevil, punisher and any other major action role as the lead. He's super talented. I wish, hope and pray for Scott Adkins success!!!

[@credibility63]

He might make a good Batman but he'd be an awful Bruce Wayne.

[@isaacyeon6334]

credibility63 yeah I know, but he could’ve at least been a stuntman for the movie

[@davidsmith-uw2ci]

Would of been better than aflek he kind of looks like him too a lil bit

[@user-pg4mj6im7x]

I like the way Scott speaks, calmly, clearly with good articulation without "am, em, well, you know, eh" etc

[@stephensmith8454]

I love how he states all his influences and gives so much credit to others. Scott is the polar opposite of the ego of say Seagal and I respect his honesty about how things are done

[@aaronrumph3291]

The guy is a martial arts star legend for a reason

[@tylerdurdeniii4476]

@@aaronrumph3291 hopefully will be a legend. Sadly ppl will remember the same older action guys like segul and van dame or Stallone.

[@aaronrumph3291]

@@tylerdurdeniii4476 no he is a legend not as big has say Van Dam, Jackie, Jet, Donnie or Bruce, but as big as any other of the new stars like Tony or Iko, definitely bigger than Steven

[@zinhlawnghelp8469]

Seagal😂😂😂

[@aaronrumph3291]

@iamtheyack He had interviewed him awhile ago, he just uploaded that interview today though

[@murugankandiah7069]

12:26 : "Stay ready, then you never need to get ready" - Scott Adkins.

[@williamallen2565]

Point well taken. That's life overall.

[@mindya1799]

Along the adage of " it's easier to keep up, than to catch up"

[@justinpeck6015]

This guy's one of the best Martial artist I've ever seen in movies. Like to see him in more staring roles

[@isaacyeon6334]

He’s up there with Donnie Yen, Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Tiger Chen, etc

[@arjunna2364]

What about Bruce Lee?

[@frankpaws]

I did the sound fx on Undisputed 2, and the director was very much about a clean shot. Scott's acrobatics are amazing. I made the punches sound real, but the action was all Scott. Michael Jai White is equally amazing. I just became a fan of Boka after working on it.

[@mrbilly6274]

The most complete actor in the world - Scott Boyka.🙏

[@psychocuzwhynot642]

Yuh boyka

[@klaltlankimi542]

Yuri Adkins🤣🤣

[@aaronnicolas4781]

Scotta Clee

[@Mayra-jx7vq]

This makes me crave a "Jackie Chan breaks down his career"

[@juanvega653]

Already has newbie

[@juanvega653]

There already is one newbie

[@SleepingSoldier]

"breaks"... Yeah that word unfortunately plays a big part in that breakdown.

[@TheRivieraKid]

He has such a hypnotic way of speaking.

[@zodiac909]

The world has not grasped how much of a legend this man is yet.

[@jurgenmathiae6682]

I have 😉

[@nihalstallon7658]

Scott Adkins is underrated

[@greengamerguy623]

He deserves more big roles

[@Bendesho]

Why do you say that, what rating does he have

[@aaronnicolas4781]

@@greengamerguy623 Remember the Boyka Role

[@thexbigxgreen]

Omg thank you, I LOATHED the shaky cam in the Bourne movies, you couldn't even tell what was going on!

[@jrewing1512]

I hope he can make more movies as he possibly can. He's one of the best.

[@jessiewalker8547]

Very talented man, best martial arts actor in the world today

[@chriswilson1968]

Michael Jai White would destroy him in a fight.

[@klaviustanushi933]

@@chriswilson1968 I DON'T THINK SO... MJW is STRONG AF... but hey... this dude is Boyka... and if you have see Boyka's last movie you have see how POWERFULL is he now. I really think Boyka can even trow a Kamehameha... but he just don't want to finish it fast.

[@aaronrumph3291]

@@chriswilson1968 It is hard to say they are both extremely talented martial artists trained in multiple styles it would all come down to who trained more prior to the fight and whether one happens to have an injury or not

[@chriswilson1968]

@@aaronrumph3291 Assuming they were both 100% MJW would smash him. Not even close...

[@aaronrumph3291]

@@chriswilson1968 Are you saying that because Scott is British and Michael is American and you want the American to win...no just messing with you it would be fun to watch them have a real fight though

[@kingjames104]

I wish more people knew of Scott Adkins. For how great he is as a martial artist he just seems to dance under the radar when it comes to known actors.

[@AirbenderHawk]

As a martial artist like myself, Scott Adkins is the man the moment I’ve saw him in Undisputed! :)). He’s the most complete fighter in the world, especially if he doesn’t portray Boyka in other films, with the Guyver Kick in all of his fight scenes.

[@cervanno05]

On some angles, he looks like a younger Ben Affleck. Geez DCEU, you have your new Batman.

[@spirosbonis436]

Imagine an origin Batman movie with Scott as Bruce and Affleck as director!!!

[@JustGrowingUp84]

It's not that big of an age difference: Affleck is only 4 years older than Scott.

[@damusdeshi622]

Maybe because his voice couldn't be that of....Baats 😂

[@cervanno05]

@@damusdeshi622 well he can fake the voice just as they did in BvS.

[@jmac7034]

"Ukrainian Ben Affleck" 😂....if anyone knows

[@SoldierOfChrist..]

a very underrated martial artist

[@suzannerichardson6420]

Really interesting to learn the differences between real MMA fights and film fights. Thanks Scott.

[@Betoni]

"Not to kick Benedict in the face too hard" lol love that.

[@ABC-xp8bd]

9:48 I never realized Scott Adkins did his signature move in Doctors Strange!🤯😍

[@salmanahmed3346]

Scott Adkins is a humble and impressive personality..He's also a good fighter.. Thanks for entertaining the world.

[@Hyperian]

"movie fighting is violent ballet" so true

[@VicH8319]

This guy needs to perform the Batman we all deserve

[@j.wick.30yearsago48]

Y would someone even dislike this video. What a humble man. What a career. ❤️

[@sestoalternativeevo8884]

Haters

[@Nvlutey27]

This dude oozes professionalism.

[@markusseppala6547]

Subtitles are on point "little bit of krav maga, little bit of cheat condom"

[@gandalainsley6467]

do not insult cheat condom , its the strongest martial art

[@bunwat223]

One of the best

[@braveheart996]

קרב מגע

[@fitfirst4468]

Markus funny man, are you a comedian

[@damusdeshi622]

Lol, you noticed it too 😂😂

[@vercingetorixavernian8978]

I discovered him and just watched Boyka for the first time... He needs more LEAD PROTAGONIST roles!! James Bond I think :)

[@aaronrumph3291]

I like what he is doing at the moment working with all the best martial arts talents, I'm waiting for the second Accident Man that was teased to be worked on but there has been no production for it so far

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Adkins is awesome with these breakdowns and his analyses of fight scenes.

[@mohadesehshahoseini6321]

While I am a fan of the Bourne franchise, I do agree with Scott. I kinda wish that they didn’t do they whole shaky cam and we got to see the fight scene. One of my fave thing about Scott’s movies is the way he shoots fight scenes. He fills the frame and you see every technique and every detail of the fight.

[@martinbastian.c4856]

He is so underrated ,he is a beast and also cool

[@Tom_North]

Scott and Jason NEED to do a team up movie...would be sick!

[@rotisseriechickenlover-jb4cc]

This guy is the real deal

[@SixLowa]

You talk about underrated ... I'll never know why he hasn't reached the fame of his acting idol & friend JCVD. But besides Scott Adkins being a great fighter, he breaks down the fight scenes & behind the camera parts so well.

[@johnnygrandomstuff5882]

Scott Adkins would be an amazing james bond.

[@aaronrumph3291]

Yes, he would make a great Daniel Craig version of James Bond

[@brucef310]

No way. He cannot pull off the acting.

[@aaronrumph3291]

@@brucef310 I wouldn't say he can't pull of the acting but whether he works for the role which can be debated, his best acting as improved a lot since his Ninja days

[@kingofthering3343]

@@brucef310 His acting has definitely improved. He was fantastic in Avengement.

[@Shadow-bx8ri]

@@brucef310 Did you watch his acting in Undisputed 3 and Ninja 2 Shadow of a Tear????

[@samueldowney2806]

Legend! Fantastic to hear about how much goes into these fight scenes. Scott is so intelligent and charismatic too, could listen to him divulging action movie secrets all day. Have you got a book out yet Scott?!

[@muhammadizhambinismail3088]

What a great story teller too!! Love all his action scene.

[@Jopeymessmusic]

Just casually mentioning "windscreen wipers" literally the hardest core exercise I've ever seen. 😅😂

[@irmasil3]

You gotta love Scott. An amazing martial artist and a great actor as well...And he shares his knowledge on the web! For us For free!!! Can't get better than that!

[@Edenlcampbell]

Amazing how much skill goes into films 😍😮

[@MrParkerman6]

Not really. It's common knowledge by now.

[@blue_tree_meadow]

I love Scott Adkins, what a gentleman.

[@santoshesantos7766]

Thanx for sharing it . Lovely. Amazing

[@markflavell5782]

Love the honesty. I like the slow movements during exercise too. Learnt alot

[@KillerTacos54]

This man is so dam humble and chill. Love him so much

[@sportswarsfederation9754]

Many people said that scott adkin deserve to play batman but for me hollywood not deserve him first of all. He need to make movies himself in asian cinema's like hong kong, south korea, indonesia thailand and more.

[@csj3727]

Mohamed Anas A british batman?

[@tylerdurdeniii4476]

Hes already done that.the Hong Kong ones atleast so clearly that wasn't any better

[@louka3891]

Flying kicks with a torn ACL!! Adkins is a beast...

[@johnsmith.5783]

On the second day of shooting that scene he wore a knee brace and said he wished he had done it earlier but forgot lol

[@louka3891]

@@johnsmith.5783 hahaha, a real beast 💪

[@oodlesloodles8930]

There's nobody better than Scott at this! This guy deserves more recognition for his talent!

[@FiftyTailTV]

Fantastic video, Scott Adkins is a true legend.

[@chriswong8659]

This is actually a really good interview. More please :)

[@limeypride]

Excellent. Loved it... thanks for the insights, Scott! I think I've enjoyed every movie I've seen (or not seen) you in. Keep it coming...

[@luketomlinson2672]

Love these Adkins vids, what an awesome dude!

[@starkmoore2684]

He has worked with some of the best, I love how he is down to earth and how he takes the time to explaine how things are. In the movies he is a total badass and a great fighter... He will get his time in the big leagues, I have no doubt....

[@pandaumk3]

Favorite Martial Artist, Actor, fighter, performer! Wonderful man :)

[@Moshidoll]

Such a Great Great Martial Arts and Action performer/actor !!

[@robbieg4700]

love this guy.so under appreciated

[@padammalasi1063]

Scott is a great martial artist and made the fights which everyone loves.everybody always waiting for his movie. New style fights

[@dowayigu1277]

great discipline, great spirit, great appearance, great star

[@renaldsunset]

Thank you for pointing out how framing is done in action movies

[@TaekwondoLifeMagazine]

Fantastic Interview

[@odwaxashe3538]

Well explained...we are appreciate the infor man!!!

[@user-fq8ft8bl5k]

I always loved your style

[@triggahappyyt5420]

Most underrated action star in Hollywood! I love Scotts kicks!

[@tonyk4321]

Just love this guy. Real role model.

[@rekaadang]

What I love about Adkins, he really knows how to do the triple spinning kick, or whatever the name you call it.

[@neocloudmarts9613]

Great interviews with Scott Adkins Avengement my favourite film of his

[@melTiceTiger]

You tore your acl before the expendables fight with Jason, and you still were flying around kicking high and landing solid?! Wow... just... incredible.

[@iyad8774]

Great interview.

[@michaelkandathil275]

I love this man and trust what he says..he is one of the best action stars I have ever witnessed.

[@keegan4854]

0:35 that hit is just a blur Amazing

[@noperson78]

Really nice guy, Scott, total respect !

[@chrisrobinson-cj6tq]

This video is awesome!!

[@neilfield3229]

Amazing at his craft been one of the best for years

[@thundercat5213]

Scott looks sooo exhausted here! Man, you gotta sleep more! lots of love! Always enjoy your movies!

[@waynegreene9625]

He's an awesome martial artist actor I think he's one of the best

[@waynegreene9625]

Scott your are a cool actor,and the best Martial artist and I always wanted to learn your art because these guys in there 20s like to jump me often and I'm a good spirit person wanting to learn I'm 60 yes old but I wish I had the opportunity t learn your art .

[@josergz9004]

Love how he explains martial arts movies.

[@pablet2]

He's great! Criminally underrated performer...

[@earlhansen5711]

Brilliant insight and a nice person a real martial artist

[@hermesliteratus882]

A true martial artist always remains humble.

[@anit2021]

You sound very gentle guy, but in movies you look completely different, i love your mind blowing performances, i also train for takewondo, it is very hard to do leg spliting, every day it is painful, one of the reasons that i started very late at the age of 35.

[@cnoteambatha6280]

I use to hear ma big brother saying that martial arts it's about discipline and being calm I guess he was telling me the truth because really Boyka is so calm and he talks with respect he doesn't show pride or ego can we have more movies of him plz plz

[@ShaunsterTheMonster]

More Scott Adkins!!!

[@kathywhitaker11]

Fantastic dude! Love the guy and his films 😘

[@angfirefighter]

I would love to do karate in the garage with him! He’s awesome!

[@finc4164]

imagine being his neighbour, and seeing feet swivelling over the back fence.

[@TheStrataminor]

Yeah and they seeing your wife's moving at the same time with his...lol

[@haydn.oneill]

Guy is an absolute legend, massive fan!

[@cajs]

This is gold

[@natepoodle9132]

I have just as much respect for a MA movie star as a competition fighter (just simply for different reasons). They are good at 2 different things, and maybe one would not be able to do the other, but they are both skilled. Even the Choreography you see in things like WWE must take great skill. I really Like Scott Adkins' Choreography. I think he is very very skilled, cool to watch, and very athletic.

[@muhammadsufaidkhan8530]

You are very humble sir

[@MrJESUSISGREATEST]

This guy should star in more movies.

[@SamerMurad81]

this experience is perfect i think i have to change some plans :) thank you so much ^_^

[@tonyzepeda9]

Great actor and humble person 💪

[@splendid9529]

Its funny how he seems a ruthless guy with his looks in a movie but a cool lovely guy while doing interviews and onscreen explanation.

[@johnlone207]

Scott Adkins is legit badass dude! Underrated actor in HW!

[@RGK93]

I like how while he openly disagrees the way Bourne fights are filmed, he understands Paul Greengrass concept. He doesn't want the audience to enjoy the fight, he wants the audience to be stressed out and confused, as you would be on a real fight.

[@eliyalusato1913]

He is great and humble

[@karraanjameswilson2720]

We're two performers working together to create this violent ballet 😁...well said bro👍👍