How to Fight like Rock Lee

[@TheNinjaEveryDay]

I love the way the video turned out! Thanks for letting me be part of this project!!

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Thanks so much for helping me out! I had a blast

[@moneyfornothing3264]

Thank you for being part of the video!

[@Haywood-Jablomie]

@TheNinjaEveryDay We should all train like Broccoli 🥦 !!! Farts are secret Ninja techniques that used to be in Togakure Ryu but were removed from the scrolls during the droughts that destroyed Japan's supply of broccoli. 😃

[@Haywood-Jablomie]

I think that was Gyokko Ryu kata called Dan Shu ?

[@thomas_lale]

I got chills every time I saw Rock Lee open the inner gates.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Same. Especially when he screams "To carry through and protect one's ninja way!"

[@desireefrench3956]

Exactly bro If I saw 5th gate lee I would be GONE I don't care I'd be running outta there like flash

[@barrettdowell3985]

Rock Lee's story always brings me a secondhand sense of pride, like, "you can throw fireballs? Shame I can't, but watch this" Go get em, Rockstar

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Definitely

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Another great one, brother 👏

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Thanks so much!! 🤜💥🤛

[@thejanitorssweeps5883]

I like that your keeping it real, a personal touch goes a long way, just talking about techniques, strategies and theories gets old that's 99 percent of the martial arts videos out there.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Yeah, I like actually trying it

[@bw5020]

I wish they showed even a semblance of this when I was attending bujinkan. I actually dig what I'm seeing. I don't think what you were taught was bad but I definitely think it works as something that isn't used super often as it's easy to see set up. But I like that you tried to make it work with the time you gave yourself. Lee's hand behind the back is definitely rule of cool 😆

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Yeah I was thoroughly and happily surprised

[@FreestyleMartialArtist]

Uke nagashi was my favorite move back in my taijutsu days

[@metrolinamartialarts]

That's a cool name of a move

[@FreestyleMartialArtist]

@@metrolinamartialarts that’s what the ninja was doing to you when he was back knuckling your arm

[@enby_kensei]

I wasn't physically active at all until I got into martial arts as a late teenager. So when I finally got into JKD, wing chun, silek harimau, etc, I was at a severe disadvantage with my poor cardio and lack of flexibility. But like Rock Lee and you, through sheer passion and hard work, I've managed to overcome some of my hindrances and use some others to my advantage. I can kick higher and fight longer, but I can also use my size to my advantage when grappling or throwing my weight into a strike. Hard work and discipline will always outlast raw talent; it's a really inspiring mantra.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

That's awesome!!!

[@selakforn]

You definitely made the better rock lee its not about who looks most like the character or if they can do the leaf hurricane, its about determination the will power not to give up and trying your best. Awesome video!

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that.

[@Dethiro]

Quality content as always! 👍 You inspire people just as Rock Lee inspired you. 😁

[@metrolinamartialarts]

I try - thanks so much for watching

[@SpectrumSwordtails]

Rock Lee's drive is contagious and it makes him then just an incredible fighter. It makes an ideal, an inspiration.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

💯

[@prosdad6438]

Love this kind of video! Never cared for Naruto but always loved Rock Lee. I think you shortchanged the willpower aspect of Rock's training. I admired the way he set up an impossible goal, then punished himself with an even more impossible goal. "If I fail do 100 perfect kicks, I must do 500 pushups!" Also, follow up video on drunken boxing please!

[@metrolinamartialarts]

The willpower thing a lot of people did, so I kinda skipped it. But drunken boxing is definitely on the list

[@benjaminpujols1914]

Yeah I thought it was cool you tried your best and you had a lot of fun that was awesome and Hardy yes I've always loved ninjas and I would like to see more of him as well in your vids

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@BMO_Creative]

Ed, You have very fast head movement! and you don't telegraph strikes! Great job!

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Oh thank you!! I appreciate you watching

[@TheVulgarSkill]

In my experience, the quality control at the Bujinkan and Bujinkan derived schools is super hit or miss. So it’s awesome to see a teacher like this in that tradition who is quality.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Yeah he's awesome 👌

[@pluckyleon6640]

Should Do Kenichi From Kenichi The Mightiest Disciple.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

A lot of people have suggested this one!

[@pluckyleon6640]

@@metrolinamartialarts Its so #2 Martial Arts Anime after Hajime No Ippo so ofc!

[@luunchbox]

Looking trim king 💪🏽

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Thanks man!

[@danielaldridge8851]

Loved this video! Good job man

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Thanks brother

[@malkomalkavian]

I like this ninja guy. He seems sensible and real :)

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Me too - Hardee is awesome

[@desireefrench3956]

Those are some strong taijutsu kicks and punches

[@gingercore69]

A good advice is to learn the 360 crescent kick instead ofnthe hook kick or round kick... It looks close enough to rock lee fighting and is much easier to use

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Yeah, I definitely started with a hard kick 🤣

[@MichaelRaptis]

Hardee Merrit is great. let's see more!

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Let's do it!!

[@darthwolfX2]

I love these types of videos you are putting out recently. Making me train hard

[@metrolinamartialarts]

That's what I'm talking about!!

[@moneyfornothing3264]

Another Great Video!!! Thanks again 🙏🏽

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Thank you for watching!!

[@deadmeatgames2]

Nice work

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Thank you!!

[@RodieLEE]

this guy is so underrated

[@metrolinamartialarts]

🤜💥🤛

[@EnigmaticPeanut]

i dont try fancy kicks, im scared of hurting myself. i like to use what i call "the old man style", which is focusing on simple, low risk moves and not putting strain on my own body if possible. i do that assuming that if i need to fight for real, i probably wont be warmed up and i will have my body and legs shot with adrenaline.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Fundamentals work - you don't need fancy.

[@nathanarmstrong7636]

Good vid. Love ur channel.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Thank you so much!

[@gingercore69]

I actully won a pointstyle tournment by copying rocklee combos obviously no specil attacks, but it ws lot of fun!

[@metrolinamartialarts]

That's awesome!!

[@toadmastakillah]

Love the video as always one of my other favorites

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Thanks so much!!

[@toadmastakillah]

@@metrolinamartialarts man rock lee is my other favorite character

[@toadmastakillah]

@@metrolinamartialarts can you do huey freeman next no one never talked about his martial arts

[@metrolinamartialarts]

@@toadmastakillah oh yeah I can try that

[@toadmastakillah]

@@metrolinamartialarts bro thanks i will be waiting a video never been done and huey is in my list to

[@robertb8673]

I'm sure i can see a little bit of gate opening there already Ed. 😏

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Trying my best!

[@dvldgz6306]

You should take a fight scene he was in that seems doable and use it as a drill for shadow boxing. Like a kata or form. That would be fun to watch

[@metrolinamartialarts]

That's a great idea!!

[@repressivethoughts]

I'm a little disappointed you left out the level change to squatting side kick launcher into a juggle before ending with the air throw into stun. I know it's hit confirm but you do about 30% from neutral and it builds a lot of bar. Seriously, though, Rock Lee was always my favorite character in Naruto (tied with Choji cause I'm fat) and seeing him brought to life is simultaneously deeply surreal and oddly comforting. Like child me is at peace knowing there's a video tutorial on how to fight like Rock Lee. This video rips.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

I know - I should've totally done that since my special move is predicated on filling that bar

[@makaiev]

Leaf hurricane always seemed more like a sideways axe kick from the "dragon tail" set up (its a wushu move, ironically used by the character king from tekken who is a Lutchador). Also: Rock Lee does look more like a mix of modern sports savate and muay boran tbh....

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Yeah he does lol

[@3nertia]

Just one more reason to love ya!

[@metrolinamartialarts]

🤜💥🤛

[@guywithtrash231]

What brand are the gloves the ninja guy is using? Love the look of them

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Not sure - I'll ask him

[@jkrisanda2011]

That first technique is brilliant.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

It's so good

[@rational_believer974]

Nice study :)

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Thank you!

[@SparrowShimada9522]

From what it looks like, the Leaf Hurricane is what they already call a "hurricane kick". At least thats what we called it when I first began Tae Kwon Do, and looks a lot like Van Damme's famous aerial kick

[@metrolinamartialarts]

That's cool - it seems everyone has different names for these kicks

[@shindoplayer6248]

Hi Coach edd it’s me Michael Rosales. I have became I rouge ninja but still train with you

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Thanks for training with me Michael!!!

[@EnigmaticPeanut]

My favorite character in Naruto is.. Neji ! He certainly is not as popular and cool as Rock Lee, but he has an interesting style that could make a good and original subject for a video, i bet. "the gentle fist" style. i relate to that because i value accuracy over every other attributes and skills.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

He's an awesome character who had a lot of development. His style, too, is pretty sweet

[@lady_draguliana784]

while i love the whole coterie of MA youtubers that you coordinate with, i ofen find that I'm most excited about your new vids! You do things that are right up my alley and I'm so jeallous of your teachers! As you noted in a prev. vid, you're Coachable, and that makes me wish that i could teach you as you teach me! If you're ever going to be in the Phoenician Valley in AZ, I'd love to do a mini-workshop/exchange with you!

[@metrolinamartialarts]

That'd be awesome!! Thank you so much for the kind words

[@aboseman0908]

Who are you gonna fight like next?

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Great question 🤔 Maybe Majima from Yakuza 0?

[@RodieLEE]

my rolemodel for martial art is rock lee, im literally him

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Rock Lee is the man

[@RodieLEE]

@@metrolinamartialarts for real

[@terencebewa8755]

Where did you find the short ?

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Just Saiyan Gear!

[@scottrussell876]

Rock Lee always been my favorite character throughout the entire series… As you said he’s the epitome of hard work and dedication… And the fact that he’s based off Bruce Lee makes it even better (hence the JKD techniques in his taijutsu) idc what anyone says… Rock Lee is a real ninja… Everyone else is pretending lol I’m playing… Good stuff even though I’m late to the video ✊🏾🔥✊🏾🔥

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Thanks so much for watching

[@thithtoonyan3279]

Me too

[@nyclee9133]

Rock lee is based off of jeet kune do and Tai Justu different forms of southern styles and drunken fist

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Makes sense why I love him

[@nyclee9133]

@@metrolinamartialarts you'll also see him with pair of nunchucks ironically

[@metrolinamartialarts]

@@nyclee9133 I saw that in one of the movies and in his off-shoot series. Very cool!

[@conradsparnroft6459]

Kevin is Rock Lee's uncle!!!

[@metrolinamartialarts]

He is pretty cool lol

[@gerardocovarrubias3058]

You know the original martial arts that I want to train as a kid were kung fu karate Taekwondo and the number one best most well-known used and practice styles are Wing Chun Kung Fu kyokushin karate Taekwondo itf effective and work in self-defense street fighting can I still want to learn them because they are the strongest most direct Kung Fu karate Taekwondo styles

[@metrolinamartialarts]

You totally can and should

[@notevenalex]

Bro is delusional

[@metrolinamartialarts]

@@notevenalex he's definitely passionate

[@notevenalex]

@@metrolinamartialarts he's a bit lost,but he's got the spirit

[@metrolinamartialarts]

@@notevenalex agreed

[@JoanieDoeShadow]

Kevin vs Ed Costume & Appearance - Point Kevin Video Usefulness - Point Ed (You went into your research, demonstration, and practical applications. Kevin may have done the research, but it wasn't in his video) Fighting - Point Kevin (Sorry) Winner = The Viewers! Also Sensei Seth for being in two videos with minimal effort.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Thanks so much!! That's definitely the real winners- the viewers!

[@AndersAnvil]

His stance does have a purpose. Intentional or not ? No clue but it's a sword and shield position/guard. Can elaborate.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

But no purpose in his universe or ours in Kickboxing

[@shaolinkungfu861]

@@metrolinamartialarts his stance probably just based on the "arrogant kung fu" stance which they have one hand in the back just to emphasize that they only need one arm.

[@gutts1405]

How come everyone loves Rock Lee so much when Might Guy exists.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

So secretly as I get older, Might Guy is the best. But if he had died after the 8 gates, he'd win. Hands down

[@gutts1405]

@@metrolinamartialarts I do love Rock Lee's story but then when you watch the whole thing you realise it's just a partial tale compared to Might Guy. The self rule like walking around the village on hands after losing the bet is one of the only things in Naruto you can apply to real life

[@nickdavis5420]

I feel you those auto immune disease suck got that ankolyzing spondylitis .

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Dang bro we got this

[@MonkeyFist]

I am not really naruto fan... BUT! Rock Lee was my favorite there!

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Absolutely!!

[@ComicusFreemanius]

I can show you how to do that kick.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Woo!

[@philosopherboy]

I'm aghast that you didn't do Lee while under the influence of his "medicine." You know the internet wants to see you do drunken fist.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Coming soon

[@flashwebby]

U still hearting comments?

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Yup!

[@masoodk9954]

I like your video but the music background that you have it’s kind of annoying because it distracts you from watching your technique in the same time listening to the background music it’s really annoying

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Interesting

[@desireefrench3956]

Taijutsu is more reliable!

[@granddaddy_funk]

Yo your pull ups and sit ups look kinda lobsided. Idk if it's the camera or muscle imbalance. Makes sense if you fight alot I guess.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Yeah they are because of my f'ed up arm and range of motion. I do my best lol

[@granddaddy_funk]

@@metrolinamartialarts aye it's the effort that matters good shit

[@adlwon1197]

I like Deidara😄

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Hard to fight like him 🤣

[@barrettdowell3985]

Hold up, why are you acting like this was an L? You were sticking that lead hand on them on repeat, just cause you couldn't throw a leaf hurricane against live resistance doesn't mean you took an L, you made the Rock Lee knife-hand-stance-thing an operable opening, and you did the workouts aside from the techniques. Way more than most man, I think it's awesome. Also, if you CAN throw a leaf hurricane against live resistance, get off KZbin and call Dana White 🤣🤣🤣

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Thanks for that!! I really appreciate it. I enjoyed doing the lead hand trickery

[@alexanderkappelhoff2819]

oh no, you watch Naruto with English voice-acting? BETAH!

[@metrolinamartialarts]

🤣🤣🤣 I actually watch it subbed, but finding all clibs subbed is difficult

[@alexanderkappelhoff2819]

@@metrolinamartialarts ah then I retract my critique, good sir. Love the work. I used to Eskrima en JKD, which seems to be a common combination in mulitple places around the world. But a lot of JKD practice seems to be very related to Pantukawan (if I write that correctly), filipino dirty boxing, including trappings and takedowns. I am a bit confused on which is which, I'd love to know what you think.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

@@alexanderkappelhoff2819 there is a lot of blurring but there are a lot of similarities

[@gamers4life83]

Just reply me...

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Replied! 🤜💥🤛

[@gerardocovarrubias3058]

And also Krav Maga vs mma you know who wins who's better and more effective Krav Maga the best military martial art of all-time in history plus it's called militarized MMA for a reason no rules MMA has rules Krav Maga does not but look out of everything that I told you so far Bruce Lee inspired all of us to do martial arts and I know I can do it no matter how old I am I will do it with Krav Maga wing chun kyokushin karate Taekwondo itf muay thai these five combined alone are the best martial arts of all time in history effective and work in self-defense street fighting look I leave it all in the hands of GOD 🙏 ALWAYS

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Sure man. Also learn punctuation please

[@Protectororiginal]

so taijutsu is basically rip off kung fu and karate

[@metrolinamartialarts]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bewarethegreyghost]

Great stuff! Co-lab with @jaxblade !

[@metrolinamartialarts]

I'd love that!!! He's awesome!!