"Japanese MMA & The Yakuza" with Enson Inoue (from Joe Rogan Experience

[@baku5817]

The Yakuza = The IRS with samurai swords.

[@Cyge240sx]

Never thought of that lol great point

[@adams1458]

+Adam Von Stroheim more honest @ least

[@sisepuedemaybe]

Lmaoooo

[@kimjongfun1705]

more like tatoos and uzis, I guess the only real difference is the tatoos

[@slamdunktiger]

Wow, this is a rare witty insightful KZbin comment. Usually it's so much trash, but god damn, you are epic Baku.

[@tonyoneillinc]

unreal how joe's podcast has evolved

[@BennyNegroFromQueens]

How so?

[@TTIOTT]

@@BennyNegroFromQueens just camera quality.

[@pjotarendewolf2195]

Devolved

[@Hellohallo]

and devolved with the texas can interior

[@justinpaul8160]

So true. The Matthew Mcconaughey cast changed my life, so inspiring .🤖

[@Gollywog]

Tuf Japan vs China. Winner gets that disputed island.

[@andrewkoh776]

That's Korea vs Japan dude, look it up. It's the island known as Dokdo

[@Gollywog]

NO... I'm talking about these islands: Senkaku Islands. Look it up

[@munobasho9]

Make it a three way.... add North Korea and if North Korea wins they get to abduct the Japanese fighters.

[@flowaeater9489]

Lol, Japan is underrated bro. They secretly own the world. Their technology surpasses anything China can invent by 10000 years. All they have is man power. The deficit with China/Japan, the respective 1%er's in contrast with their 99%er's. Is laughable in comparison. In other words. Look at poverty in Japan versus poverty in China. It's like comparing america's economy to a third world countries economy.

[@Gollywog]

Flowa Eater You have obviously never been to China. Japan's economy has not grown in 20 years and China is a major powerhouse now - with the tech to back it up. All the hack attacks come from China so they obviously have the brains and computing power to hack the USA government

[@nr1341]

I had a professor that toured in Japan for a bit in the 70's. In the airport, his guide left his luggage where they were standing to walk across the room. My professor asked why he felt comfortable leaving it. His guide said "In Japan, no one will steal. We respect other's property." And we give them a bad rap for tentacle porn and underwear fetish.

[@aerobars9227]

nr1341 They don't allow really any immigration at all. Smart people. Keeps crimes under control and keeps the society intact.

[@styan9]

Brett Tri Very smart. Otherwise they'd have to deal with stupid shit like BLM.

[@alldayeveryday20able]

nr1341 but the airport is full of other non Japanese who will have no problem taking that luggage.I'm

[@withazmundlowenpecetiandfr6800]

Dude child pornography is perfectly legal in Japan. And the reason why crime rates are so low is that, if you are accused of a crime, no matter what it is, you are deemed guilty immediately upon arrest(there is no true justice, just go to prison, do not past go). The punishment for even petty crimes is severe and/ or steep. Japan does allow immigration and/ or problems as a result of the said influx of immigrants, it allowed several hundred thousand Brasilian born Japanese(and their diluted ilk/ issue) to repatriate in the 1980's.

[@mongolchiuud8931]

"Child pornography laws in Japan prohibit and outlaw child pornography. The production, sale, distribution, and commercialization of child pornography is illegal under Article 7 of the Act on Punishment of Activities Relating to Child Prostitution and Child Pornography, and the Protection of Children[1] and is punishable by a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a fine of ¥5,000,000.[2] Possession of child pornography with any intent of distribution and sale is also illegal.[1] "

[@bearstriker1695]

The Japanese crowd was so amazing. They cheer for foreigners and not anywhere near as obnoxious as us Americans or other countries for that matter. Go Japan!

[@yodaguy6956]

Bear Striker as an American, I was always impressed by Japanese crowds. At first it felt weird to me to hear such silence during fights, but it quickly became obvious they just weren't into random hysteria, they seem to cheer the athletic prowess more than the fighter they prefer. I love seeing how a crowd that heavily supports one fighter actually claps when the other does something impressive. Over here in the US itight get loud, but the actual clapping as a sign of respect is awesome

[@glenn1001]

@@yodaguy6956 Its worse in Britain. They sing songs in middle of the fight. Very biased and have zero respect to fighters

[@waragainstmyself1159]

Wtf are you talking about? Every American I ever knew has usually had respect for Japan. In fact you are full of shit dude, America is like Japan's big bro now we love them. We scuffled, but that shit's over. How many Americans wanted to be badass Samurai? Every. Single. One.

[@CuriousConnoisseurs]

LOL and you think that shows the real Life for Foreigners in Japan?

[@gronkiusmaximus]

The part about him being respected and he could stand up for Dana isn't bullshit, being a strong fighter is extremely respected by the Yakuza, if you are good with your fists, you will get a LOT of respect and admiration and you could easily create a lot of connections

[@saucepoisfosse]

Soriki not extremely lol go to 🇯🇵 and try to open a little business lol it’s not expensive lol

[@gronkiusmaximus]

@@saucepoisfosse Hahahaha, that's bullshit, I've learned enough about Japanese culture and Yakuza to know this Japan already gives great respect to warriors, legendary fighters, etc; The Yakuza takes that to an even greater level, with even more respect, admiration, and want to be like them If you take a Japanese guy, and then he turns into a UFC Champion, let's say the heavyweight, boy, he's set around the Yakuza, he'll be treated like an important figure, someone not to fuck with unless the Oyabun or someone of very high authority decided he did something that demands him to be fucked with/killed/beat up/robbed/etc

[@gronkiusmaximus]

@@saucepoisfosse And I've no idea what you meant by a business and.. Expenses

[@danielgrinnell9998]

Or is he just secretly in the yakuza....

[@petermendez5184]

Soriki Can't put the mafias business out there or The Mexican Mafias....you will be dealt with....i dont know how Enson gets respect from the Yakuza...other organizations would kill him for putting their business out there....

[@adrielarcher2151]

The comments on this video are so full of insecurity and jealousy. The Yakusa really are that involved in Japan, that guy isn't "bragging", he's just telling what happens when a gangster organization becomes the establishment. The Yakuza have all the power of a government branch, and the PR to boot. They're not just tolerated because of fear, they're tolerated because they take care of small fry better than the police, and respond to disasters better than the government.

[@kyleduncan1724]

The way Japan works as a whole shows they must be doing something right

[@kyleduncan1724]

+Brian Crawford that to me isn't a bad thing

[@josuesays]

+Kyle Duncan Uh, I love learning about Japanese culture and I am fascinated by the country, but it isn't unique in the sense of being perfect. There are many problems that exist in Japan, and it has just as much beauty as maleficence.

[@kyleduncan1724]

+Joshua Zapata I agree perfection isn't attainable, however we can progress and make good of what's wrong, I understand Japan will have problems just like all countries, it's just I believe we could take note of all the good things we can look up to Japan for and perhaps put into place in our own societies :)

[@josuesays]

Kyle Duncan Sure, and they are doing somethings right, we should take that into consideration. However, if we're talking about American culture, I think we kind of share the same problems: a huge economic wage gap, violence in youth, issues with conformity, very strict norms and social hierarchy, strict gender expectations, high amounts of discrimination, high suicide, high depression, etc. Everyone in the USA admires Japanese work ethic, all the while ignoring the fact that Americans work more than most other countries in the world and for less. It's really stupid, Americans(just like the Japanese) both generally need to learn what it means to actually enjoy life. Both countries have a huge problems socially and its evident by the statistics (as i said look at suicide rates, economic income disparity, government corruption, how they treat women, etc). I love Japanese culture but I really find it scary/ironic that Americans find it so foreign and different, when, really, there are a ton of parallels.

[@sethburleigh8967]

"theyre child pornographers, but theyre honorable child pornographers" lmao wut

[@scottcantdance804]

Japan didn't even make child pornography illegal until the early or mid 2000s I think. They still openly sell "soft" versions openly apparently, although I have no idea WTF that even means and don't want to know.

[@REVENTONAtilla]

You misconstrue his words. For that you owe 9 fingers. Don’t get it twisted as if your perfect because you aren’t. Do you consider the fact these proud people are the ONLY to survive a Nuclear Holocaust in 1945 and your trying to put words in his mouth in 2020. LMAO wwwut would you say for BIIL CLINTON HIMSELF ? Or The ROYAL Prince Andy..?!? Innocent pedophiles, or Honorable bystanders ??

[@REVENTONAtilla]

mshesh16 you specialize in criminology ? Or you extracting the best and worst, out of your bright hairy hole ???

[@REVENTONAtilla]

Alex Amaya Who taught/allowed such a fall from glory/grace ?!? These are the true Animals. Can you begin to fathom what breed of inhumanity would pursue such extreme course of action.?

[@REVENTONAtilla]

ScottCantDance You seem familiar with assuming faults of a people far from your sphere of influence. Exactly WHEN did your local community/government Officially declare a total reversal of VIEW on this subject ?? Do you Presume Hollywood to be all it dares to deny..?? Have you heard of sanctuary cities, that open their borders to welcome AND protect all the vile participants and rotten individuals that support and follow this Dark and Deadly Practice. The UN proudly profits directly from scenarios like these and The loyal subsidiary ‘W.H.O’ takes the headlines as usual with performances to rival cirque de’ soleile for entertainment. For inconvenient truths are withheld by all means until there is no other way. The reason for this is Fear of embarrassment and Bliss through ignorance.

[@kopxpert]

UFC should do TUF Japan vs Korea. That would be huge (in Asia at least)

[@kevinahn5875]

kopxpert People would actually die. Haha.

[@LaMiGrAFrAnK]

***** In for Death

[@yangtroy1]

kopxpert shit would get real

[@joesmo4729]

Dana a scumbag but he doesn't want people stabbing each other

[@notgivingmyrealname1013]

THIS WOULD BE SO AMAZING

[@PackagedDuck]

lmao he passed the speech check at 10:20

[@stephenthedude4383]

😂

[@josephsuh8934]

Enson's legit - Kid Yamamoto was going for Olympic Gold but couldn't 'cause he in trouble with the Yakuza.. Enson got him out of major trouble /because/ of his connections with the Yakuza.

[@HuyNguyen-vj1uw]

Gold in what

[@LonnieLawless]

Wrong, Kid fucked up and was losing focus and was blinded by fast money and shamed his father by hanging out with fuck ups like.... . Also Enson was married to his sister.

[@dru7277]

@@HuyNguyen-vj1uw - Kid was a Olympic wrestler in japan who went to MMA and got very good very fast then.... I do know he had a freak accident in a match and broke his arm

[@JUSTINOELDRAGÓN157]

Rip kid..

[@_Josh___]

Rip...

[@Maxzilla33]

Loved this episode, never heard of Enson before but I really respected the things he said. Really cool to listen to the older fighters talk.

[@geekdiggy]

4:29 while the yakuza influence most facets of everyday life in japan, they do have a vested interest in not allowing lawlessness or fear to permeate the psyche. a positive public image helps prevent public backlash, and encourages people they "do business" with to be straightforward, it's just easier that way. it also pays dividends as a recruiting tool. their branding effort often manifests itself in times of crisis. after the tsunami in 2011 and the hanshin earthquake in 1995 (two of many examples), the yakuza were quick to respond by funding and coordinating rescue efforts and airlifting supplies to effected areas. this obviously doesn't dismiss they're still a ruthless criminal organization, it's just they really would rather the everyday citizen trust their presence. the only ones the yakuza want fearing them are their financial and territorial rivals.

[@SkywalkerExpress]

one thing Enson didnt say that among that Yakuza's offices, one them is his office.

[@JesusSandoval-zc5ot]

Inoue is a true gangster, you can tell this guy is the real deal.

[@Pand3miCSK]

I dont respect the yakuza you cant hide the fact that they do child porn and extort young women for money its Shameful Dispray! There is no good or evil with a gang its either bad or really bad

[@yoyoholck]

+John D your own government does it.

[@benher6934]

+John Lennon yes sir

[@Pand3miCSK]

+John Lennon what are you talking about?

[@gregodonnell1570]

Is that a hint of shitty wok with the dispray haha

[@pokemorgasm7157]

John D I hope you know the age of consent in japan is 13

[@paullytle246]

imagine Wanderlei being a mob enforcer

[@flishnizadifad]

I get the impression that Enson was that kid you could never take seriously because he exaggerated about everything.

[@TakticalTekniq]

That was awesome! Learned SO MUCH! And from someone who has real knowledge of who they're talking about.

[@warheit13]

yakuza is nothing to respect. human trafficking is not cool bro

[@Bouchon211]

+warheit13 I hate traffic.

[@banditpsycho3573]

Different yakuza choose to do different things some use their power to do fucked up shit

[@BLUDDYknucklez]

You shake your finger at the Yakuza but respect the Mafia.

[@CrazyCircles1]

The Yakuza is a weird anomaly. They kind of earned their place by forming work groups in Hiroshima and Nagasaki to reinforce the infrastructure. That's why they are accepted by the government but still frowned upon, because they are mafia.

[@Gaboxxy96]

CrazyCircles1 The situation its like: "if organized violence will exist regardless, it may as well be regulated". That's why its existence and influence is "accepted", as long as they keep in line.

[@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y]

8:51 "It's OK, ma'am, it's official Yakuza business."

[@liamdonaldson3393]

Maybe this is why dana white bought $70k worth of ancient japanese samurai swords... he wants to gift them to the yakuza and get the ufc widespread into japan

[@Mossy_Dahlia]

14:33 Joe's face lit up when he heard 2 on 2

[@efrainrodriguez4574]

I will say this to people doubting enson. I can tell you first hand that he does not say something he does not mean. He is as real as it gets.

[@captchagod64]

this honestly may be the most impactful story i have heard in my life. i remember listening to this when it came out and thinking that this dude lives in a whole different world from what i know. mad respect

[@D1E5ECT]

admits to kidnapping and torture, like a boss

[@boomshizzIe]

LOL

[@HendersonHinchfinch]

An ass whooping is hardly torture.

[@nikopipo2643]

@Entropy lol you are dumb xD.

[@ProjUltraZ]

Shogunate used to tatoo criminals on their forearms for their crimes...cuz there was no databases and every checkpoint you lift your sleeves and show your bare forearms, no prob

[@dnicaraos7485]

yeah Americans stand up to anyone in the world. ....except thier own corrupt government who has completely slaved them in a fake free society.

[@Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights]

+wowalinbie You are so deluded.

[@MasterDrewboy]

Where are you from?

[@timnanos516]

+Garrett And when robots reeeeeally get going in replacing millions of jobs, then what do you see as the most likely outcome?

[@timnanos516]

Garrett On what level, scale or to what degree, do you think? And I am not so sure they will always feel a need to keep poor people around. If the world, as we know it, itself is still around in 30 years, and society hasn't completely collapsed into chaos, anarchy and a dystopian nightmare, it appears that it will be quite a magical place for those at the very top of the economic ladder. Such that I see them feeling quite content without the need for any poor people to be around to remind them just how rich they are. They generally already live in a completely separate world, anyway, right now. Most of them, save Warren Buffett, Bill Gates and a few others, are quite content being completely obvlivious as to even the existence of the poor, much less any of their struggles. But you still believe otherwise?

[@libraryofpangea7018]

smoking a legal bowl 10 feet away from my gun safe, instant access to any music, movies, porn, I can talk to almost anyone in the world and I can eat and travel almost any where. I can petition my government for change on the local level, and I can choose not to participate in government at all. Feeling Pretty Fucking Free Right Now.

[@hoffman117]

Watched the dude in a doco about fights in Japan he definitely is for real.

[@Slumpgodslimey]

gareth williams which doc

[@funkyboodah]

this guy is so friendly and seems a good guy but MAN is he fucking scary

[@georgemargaris]

well said, lol

[@LonnieLawless]

Look up some candid footage of him not on big worldwide podcasts like JRE. He is a racist who manipulates and exploited young fighters that don't know any better. I saw a video of him bragging about his "special remote control". The remote control for his TV was one of his fighters.

[@milker6670]

“You fool! I was only using 10% of my power”

[@GreenGearMood]

14:36 Oh my god. Look at Joe just LIGHT UP. Haha

[@patrickcurran6054]

These are the hidden 💎 episodes I love to find!

[@danielgrinnell9998]

Patrick Curran same

[@kilgoreclayton]

"I'm retarded..." Joe rogan -UFC 169. Lmao. Shit was hilarious

[@lyricalstyles]

This dude just incriminated himself on camera.

[@nanayawberko3212]

No one can do shit

[@shfgafdksljfgna]

most underrated podcast

[@shfgafdksljfgna]

podcast episode*

[@rageagainsttheworld]

Goddammit this episode is so good! Would love for Enson to be back on.

[@aqdjbcr]

joe rogan's people do a phenomenal job of making the ad things where I can't close them.

[@kealiicamara9027]

Him and his brother eagen both bad ass fighters from hawaii back in the days.

[@fractalspace1111]

I find the "underworld" in Asian culture pretty fascinating. Triads and Yakuza are both pretty intense organizations. I would love to find a good book to read about the history of these two groups even though I think they represent different countries in Asia. Another thing that is interesting is the drug policy of japan. If you have a small amount of a illicit drug in Japan you are risking 1-10 years in prison and a fine of up to 5,000,000 yen. That is crazy. Ironically that is a country that makes research chemicals that are in headshop highs like bathsalts.

[@MrNunye]

Try " Tokyo Vice" by jake adelstein. Its a good one.

[@DeathByMercy]

MrNunye jake adelstein is a punk jew who doesn't know anything about anything. Just likes to stir the shit to get media attention. Any book worth it's salt will have to be one from the 90s. That will be the most accurate read you will get.

[@thelimetownjack]

DeathByMercy thank you for taking the time to shit on his recommendation. i'll make sure to avoid adelstein and read "from the 90s" instead.

[@flowaeater9489]

The Japanese invented crystal meth for kamikaze pilots.

[@Kryptdegen]

the triads are the one that wear suits right? the ones that dress like businessmen

[@johnafirth]

I'd heard the UFC got a lot of hassle from the Yakuza.

[@KatyLee]

8:40 that badass lady.

[@BMT000]

Its not badass for a woman to come inbetween a fight, its just taking advantage of you being a woman and that you cant be hit. Soon as a woman gets hit trying to break a fight they start crying, so i dont know what is badass about doing something with no risk 🤔😂

[@MaliKali-po9su]

@@BMT000 she was an old lady and she was doing what was right. Some assholes won't mjnd hitting a lady so getting involved is always risky and commendable.

[@T25de]

Joe's face when he heard you can have 2 on 1 or 2 on 2 fights!

[@foxibot]

The Yakuza started up historically right after WW2 because people needed food, goods, etc. They came back in power because of that.

[@maikeru01]

meh idk, i lived in tokyo for a while. hung out in kabukicho all the time. never once had any kind of confrontation. never saw any problem. i'm guessing theyre more a problem if you open a business and then theyll demand some kind of ridiculous tax from you in exchange for "protection." but compared to living in america, the way we think of crime is like, theres a suspicious guy across the street who looks like he might be crazy, he might rob or kill me. in japan, it just doesn't happen like that. civilians have nothing to worry about in tokyo.

[@thedarkknight646]

You mean the streets aren't really littered with yakuza and gang members just standing around looking to single out people for brutal street fights?

[@thedarkknight646]

+maikeru01 lol I was making a reference to a video game series called yakuza that takes place in a city based off of kabukicho

[@maikeru01]

oh haha didnt know

[@sumeahsking8019]

I have a lot of respect for the Japanese..when whites arrived and surpassed them they didn’t complain and stagnate, they realized they had to become like us. They work hard and are very honorable. I would love to go to Japan one day.

[@deshdesh3383]

What most people don't understand is that Japanese speak the truth without much drama. Which is why he sounds as if he is lying but their culture is straightforward which is not common elsewhere. Ask anyone who has lived in Japan for long.

[@olivereckert2492]

Japan is the Germany in asia

[@mauricelangley5033]

@@olivereckert2492 😆😆

[@mauricelangley5033]

@Espada kurosaki They are known for their courtesy, & humility, if I'm not mistaken. I took a photography class & there was a Japanese man in there who was always complimentary to other classmates' photos( even when they were avg or below avg) & self deprecating to his own (even when his were obviously better). He was a nice dude.

[@mauricelangley5033]

@Espada kurosaki Are you saying that they're outwardly polite , but actually, what? Arrogant & "?" I ask out of genuine curiosity?

[@Xeres2012]

Nice try, but Enson is AMERICAN, even if you didn't know that, you could tell by his American accent, complete lack of Japanese accent, and that he pronounces Japanese words like a foreigner. IF you know Japan, even people who are of Japanese extraction are almost considered as gaijin. I would seriously doubt that he would get that level of respect. Although being a great fighter def has pull there. NO REAL criminal would admit to crimes on camera! Typical tall tale teller! He's more like the only Black kid in a White school, who sells all the rubes (who don't know shit) on him being Tupac, but if he even came from the hood he'd be Urkel.

[@newonevery740]

that guy just admitted that he is a mobster

[@yvngrey9092]

He cant get arrested over here so he's safe for now

[@Unnatural09]

Now I understand why I see hear and see these random mma events where they have like 4 random guys in the ring all fighting each other...they got the motivation from gangster events in Japan.

[@bipolarized979]

Joe, I love your show man. Great interview here!

[@markwick11]

Japanese People are literally the most honorable and respectful out there.

[@americangangster1911]

They are very nice people but its just crazy to think how recently they were not. Like the Rape of Nanking only happened in 1937-1938. They had to be forced into submission so now they are nice. But I think most people are good people, sometimes there are just really bad leaders that create fuck up situations like that.

[@GreenMorningDragonProductions]

This impressed me so much I want to live in Japan now.

[@alkafif]

I'd like to see joe rogan commentate those Yakuza events, that'd be something new lol

[@jordanbaker1991]

That would be hilarious

[@ToddAtkinsShow]

The Yakuza’s name that opened Purebred Tokyo was Eiji. He was a young gang member that occasionally worked out at the gym but I didn’t see him doing a lot of mma training really. One time he invited me to a party and got angry with me when I said no. I had a kidney infection at the time so he eventually understood.

[@AX-fx7ng]

How did you convey that to him?

[@ToddAtkinsShow]

A X A Ryan bow explained it to him. Ryan Bow got hired at Purebred Tokyo because of my connection to Enson. If you listen to my podcast with Enson we talk about this.

[@AX-fx7ng]

@@ToddAtkinsShow ha ha! And I dont even drink alcohol, I wonder how I'd convey that to a Yakuza who invites me ha ha! .. without him getting offended.. or if I just had a soft drink

[@AX-fx7ng]

@@ToddAtkinsShow - Which episode? Trying to find that one

[@ToddAtkinsShow]

A X Episode 3.

[@hintonoriginal]

Ultimate Fighter Japan? .. That shit needs to happen!

[@WarElephantTactical]

Ufc asia!

[@Veneck0]

"3 days.. 3... .3.. 3 weeks" ... "old lady comes up and complains about the noise". stop touching your nose and give me an even better story i will believe.

[@edp6619]

He speaks about Yakuza like it's separate from him....when actually.... he IS Yakuza.

[@N3VIUS]

Joes about to get paid for the idea of Enson being a coach

[@danfrombuffalo5007]

More podcasts please:)

[@alexanderg7790]

I only lived in Shinjuku for 2 years and trust me I felt the shadow presence of the Yakuza influence in certain places. They own or have shares in a lot of restaurants. But if you just mind your business and just be respectful to people you really don't have to be concerned. If you're not about that life or looking for that side of life they don't care about you you're just an everyday person to them.

[@bunating]

great upload, really interesting about mafia involvement in mma in Japan. it's also crazy to think the multinatonal companies involved with yakuza there

[@WinstonCorneilius]

I loved this podcast back then

[@13Cepi]

is there any chance joe can do a podcast with this guy again or die he lose connection with him?

[@AdrenalineVideos1337]

AWESOME CLIP!

[@Mendozamosca]

at the end of the video, Rogan looks like he felt in love with the guy :D "oh, you would be so perfect for that"

[@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y]

Someone should tell Joe about the Team Fighting Championship, if he doesn't know already.

[@yunggloboxing4718]

Idk why but he should be on the podcast agian

[@chrishartley6411]

Plot twist , he's in the gang as a high ranked member, that's why he feels free to talk about it . He said he lived that side 11:35 and he believes in the same stuff they do , his words

[@Plague_Doc22]

I remember being in Japan and since I have a half sleeve and was wearing a t-shirt, I was wondering why people looked at me. And then some old man said yakuza very silent but I heard it. And I was like "oh shit"...lets just say from that point on, I wore long sleeves during my vacation lol

[@Plague_Doc22]

***** Got him charlie.

[@brianlaw1524]

you are full of shit

[@herbertgrabbottom8060]

That story is bullshit. No way someone would say Yakuza to you if they thought if you were a member. It's like saying "look there's some Crips." in front of gang members in LA.

[@weed22k]

+Herbert Grabbottom haha nah man. look up Enson& his Vice journeys. plenty of Yakuza for you to see.

[@michaelwall1721]

I grew up on these stories.

[@DJJimCowley]

never seen joe so intrested .... wen he was on about the two vs one fights

[@chrisglover7427]

this dude is his own biggest fan....im so respected over and over....get over yourself

[@CliffHuxtableSweater]

11:47 "yakuza gets a bad rap because of child porn, and drugs, and-" Hold on chief... Did u say "child porn"? But then goes on to talk about loyalty and what he admires about yakuza😒 This is like a interview w/ a washed up hiphop artist who supposedly has the "real story" about what "went down" w/ tupac and biggie: story feels heavily buttered

[@stupidcommentmaker]

The "honorable Yakuza" shit is all fake. They traffic women, extort businesses', and beat people up who owe them money like any other criminal organization

[@Makai-]

CliffHuxtableSweater Amongst most people in any gang or mafia, that stuff is frowned upon but there always groups of people that do it. And because of that, that’s why he says “yakuza get a bad rep because of child porn.” he’s not talking about all of the yakuza, but the ones that do it that make the other yakuza gangs look even worse.

[@cjk2761]

It's awful, but it isn't something that only happens in Japan. The modern day mafia in America as well as many other organisations all delve into shit like trafficking women and children for sex. I know people from North Carolina who have an advisory curfew due to the sheer amount of sex trafficking that goes on.

[@Martial-Mat]

Yeah, I mean apart from the child pornography and racketerering, they're a lovely bunch of guys. FFS.

[@mongolchiuud8931]

The biggest consumers of it are western white men. ironically.

[@glenn1001]

@@mongolchiuud8931 Pretty sure most of consumers are Indians and Arabs. Barely any westerners watch it

[@Ms.Fowlbwahhh]

Kama Jiu-jitsu lol there’s not enough white men in japan to buy it dumbass.

[@rustyshackleford3286]

@@glenn1001 did you just defend kid diddlers bc they're white? Disgusting

[@glenn1001]

@@rustyshackleford3286 You're an asshole

[@CyberSkate]

wow Joe, you have some really good content!

[@juliolui7517]

great interview

[@whoispriest]

like to see them come to ontario try that shit down here.

[@M2M774]

Douche Factor is super high with this guy........

[@BarraLibre]

i lost some respect for enson after i saw him spit on zulu after he beat him and zulu was like 60...good thing Igor humbled his ass

[@AmericanBulldogFit]

Enson Inoue The man who got me interested in Pride Fighting He was so awesome, and very tough in the ring

[@TonyMon16]

enson " i am so respected in that world" inoue..

[@brandonschroller9277]

The Diet Butcher! Lol

[@benb.8550]

Only in Japan can you beat the fuck out of somebody's minion for twenty minutes and claim it was out of respect for his boss.

[@jpoconnor2857]

The Yakuza started and continue to be mediators. Westerners do not understand the importance of Saving Face in the east. The Yakuza acting as mediators on both the legitimate and darker sides are able to maintain that face to maintain a very nice Society to live in.

[@kershaw1450]

seems like the right idea, to bad the west doesnt do the same today

[@Americansikkunt]

This guy tells classic japanese stories. Long winded and lots of explaining

[@penhdog2207]

This guy just confessed to violent assault against a defenseless guy.

[@MrMaltasar]

Awesome insight into yakuza culture.

[@gan102]

I guess Sakuraba also has a a lot of respect in the Yakuza world.

[@SupaSaulito]

His yakuza gym story sounds like when someone who's making up a story as he goes

[@Gaboxxy96]

Saul Cortez what? It wasn't even a story, it was just an example of what may happen in a certain situation...

[@mu0FFpu0FF]

You sound poor. And stupid

[@DarkKnightofThrones]

Joe "What's up freak bitches" Rogan. Oh, we're not doing that anymore? Well...thanks.

[@blakecrawford-3204]

At least from what I can see is that Japan has a Caste system when you are OUT it's a Frontier kind of mentality on a level and on the next Salary types.

[@STR8_SAVAGE]

How did the whole floor not collapse with this guys huge balls.

[@compookiie]

Yakuza is like the mafia except they didn't get fucked over for working for the CIA lol

[@blueberrymcphuckerson9821]

09:30 Dayum, fucking great argument.

[@downsyndromehitler8039]

Japanese need a home town hero that is competitive

[@ulisessolis3]

UFC didn't end up paying 65 million for pride up front, they're not stupid, they made an initial payment of around 20 millions and were supposed to pay the rest but after they saw the huge mess they didn't.

[@aaron2157]

The yakuza are really intriguing but they scare the fuck out of me

[@Linkz03]

So basically yakuza is like colombias pablo Escobar

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

I so badly want to tell Joe to just take that microphone and just put it about one fist away from his face

[@richardbursey6308]

“I have respect in that world” that’s scary