Jean-Yves Theriault • Highlight

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 Old School Kickboxing 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟴𝟬'𝘀
Jean-Yves had a phenomenal fight record of 𝟲𝟵 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 (𝟲𝟭 𝗯𝘆 𝗞𝗢𝘀),
Widely recognized by his colleagues, he was named Full Contact Fighter of the Year in 1983 by the American magazine Black Belt
𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀! 𝟭𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁.
A few of Theriault high profile victories include two wins against future four time K-1 champion Ernesto Hoost and a draw against the legendary Don "the Dragon" Wilson. He has also fought world champions Rob Kaman, Jean-Yves has bad back problems and pain, so he had to end the fight prematurely.
Jean-Yves Thériault ruled of the world Full Contact Middleweight Kickboxing in the 80's.

[@IcemanSK]

When I started kickboxing in the early 90s, my trainer said, "I'm going to call you Iceman, like Therriault." I was honored and said, "Wow, do you really think I fight like him?" He laughed and said, "absolutely not. But you do kinda look like him." :D

[@patalpha3027]

😅👌

[@izzdin6228]

It's the thought that counts

[@jean-rochdion4898]

I'm a 44 years old french-canadian and that name still sound like a all time legend!!! He was the GSP of his time.... period!

[@stu3775]

80'-86' undefeated Middle Weight World Champion, fought the best of the era.

[@professorl.hilton.]

I am now 80 years old, and I’ve been in martial arts for 62 years, I watched John he Theriault fight in Detroit, and was honored to shake his hand and to this day I realize I shook the hand of a legend I believe the best of the best

[@popeyedoyle6360]

Would shake his foot if you could go back?

[@edwardfarmer4230]

Knocked out 61 people. Out of about 69 fights. One of the Greatest, easily.

[@Keboomrang]

3 decade champs end of 70's-80's and early 90's

[@DJK-cq2uy]

Pffft you bozo

[@jean-rochdion4898]

@@DJK-cq2uy you sound like a dumb *ss empty shell low brain!! go get a other boostha and find your genders!!! tabarnak de cave!!

[@steelwater3947]

​@DJK-cq2uy you are the bozo... Rufus was his toughest fight against the 40 years old theriault... he would never beat therriault at his peak...

[@Phantoman7]

One of the greatest kickboxers of all time. Theriault has a book he put out years ago, that helped me greatly to learn kickboxing many years ago. His boxing was so far superior to so many of his opponents. Along with great kicks of course too.

[@docfloyd2547]

Yes, great Book. Now I'll have to find and review. One thing I do remember the i used or tried to imitate. Do every strike as hard as you can

[@steelwater3947]

One of the most underrated of all sports

[@damonclark5742]

His boxing was so far superior to so many of his opponents along with great kicks AND the fact that he had God like power behind his punches. Oh, and I still have his book in my collection. I personally favor his book over "Complete Kickboxing" by Livingston and Sprague and that is possibly the most popular kickboxing book in existence right now.

[@DJK-cq2uy]

He was a good kicker for sure

[@penzman]

With glasses on, he looked like an innocent accountant. He sure kept those counting the KOs busy.

[@SoloDamon]

This story deserve a netflix series

[@benbarrios5200]

Perfect balance. Superior fighting IQ. Elite conditioning. Absolutely the best of his time. They should have called him the machine 💪🏼.

[@vicgodinet3379]

Agree..grt balance and technique.

[@palatindecorcelles]

the iceman was perfect...because in Canada we endure and adapted to crazy minus températures and lots of snow....we are the north....winter is coming lol like in game of throne lol

[@jbqu3142]

and a gentleman!

[@alainbrisebois8334]

J'ai 59 ans et je me rappel très bien de mon idole. Notre fierté Québequoise.

[@guttercreekofficial1596]

In a straight up kickboxing match....GSP wouldn't have dominated over this man....he truly was Canada's 1st full contact champion to achieve such a level of greatness.... An inspiration that continues to transcend generations

[@maxfedor1]

Straight up kyoshin fight, iceman ko’s gsp within 5 rounds, all day , everday

[@DJK-cq2uy]

​​@@maxfedor1just like he ko d Rodriguez?😂😂😂😂😂🎉😂😂

[@Daniel_Ilyich]

Wonderboy brought me here.

[@SERGIO-cr6uy]

I feel sorry that I never heard of him prior to this video. What a champ!

[@Keboomrang]

3 decades champs end of 70's-80's and early 90's...

[@GoodGame-du4ps]

Picture perfect punches, excellent kicks, and a tight defense. Beautiful fighter.

[@professorl.hilton.]

Wow Every time I watched his highlights, I get cold chills this man was a stone cold killer in the ring no doubt about it. I believe his legacy will live on for another 50 years.

[@hobocat33]

Put you out with any limb from any angle….he was so efficient at the same time. Unbelievable assassin from the future, all hail Jean-Yves!!!

[@professorl.hilton.]

They should have made a movie about this man, a true legend, and arguably the best ever at kickboxing

[@VolantPneu]

Le meilleur de tous, une légende !

[@williamoneill5498]

I remember back in the 80's in Taekwondo circles the fighter that we all followed was Jean-Yves, he was an amazing puncher, knew exactly when to throw a kick and when/how use the leading leg kick with punching combinations. He was knocking everybody TF out. When Rufus fought him, it proved his top side power was amazing. Nearly went out see him fight a couple of times, but it didn't come off, so it was the mags/VHS tapes. Would have loved to see him in K1 and try MT circuit too. A natural if ever there was one.

[@karlmayry4209]

BEST - CLEANEST TEXTBOOK FIGHTER !!! GENTLEMAN BEEN A HUGE FAN FOREVER

[@sevenman9672]

I always loved how Theriault walked them down and picked them apart like it was a doddle. If you could somehow combine him and Don Wilson you'd get pretty much the perfect fighter. As it is, it's extremely enlightening to compare and contrast their very different but similarly dominating in-ring styles.

[@omegasquad868]

its too bad they didnt rematch each other but then again Wilson beat all the type fighters even in his 40s and Wilson fight by international rules

[@jbqu3142]

Jean-Yves Thériault, Iceman, est indiscutablement sans équivoque et sans équivalent le GREATEST OF ALL TIME Full Contact Kick-Boxing guerrier! Fierté du Québec!

[@jimcameron9848]

The LEGEND!! THE MAN!!! THE KICK!!

[@OldSchoolCombat]

Годнота)

[@NobleAss]

Лол, только что вбил запрос в поиске по этому бойцу, услышав вскользь его имя в твоём ролике про Денниса Алексио.

[@THATNI99AJOHN]

I need you to make a video about him

[@elvedincatak9557]

What does that mean?

[@elvedincatak9557]

@Federal Bureau of Investigation im not russian u crackhead

[@davidtestawich781]

He inspired me to get into kickboxing 👍🏼

[@victortaylor7737]

I think he shoulda been called The Brick because thats what i think his knuckles& feet were made of.

[@Chrissss205]

He beat Rick roufus & Don Wilson, Ernesto boost surprised I never heard of him.

[@Keboomrang]

Roufus beat The Iceman but the iceman was 39 years old....

[@christianshreve9607]

This is a wonderful compilation, by the way. Superb editing choices.

[@niauser2684]

Damn! What a power house!

[@ArthuroQC]

Merci vive les Canadiens français GSP et JYT

[@canadianbacon9819]

One of Canada's Legends of Combat Sports and he truly is a shining example of Canadian grit, determination and fighting spirit🇨🇦👊🏻

[@sylvainlaurence1554]

More precisely Paquette ville Nouveau Brunswick

[@bodyboardingchronicles602]

Awesome edit! I love how he trys to keep elbows in. That power he generates from the hips. More Kickboxing please! One Team

[@1altruisticsoulatgmaildotcom]

You noticed elbows huh? Not many do it. One coach worked that with me working shovel hooks.

[@hobocat33]

Every square inch of him is thrown with knockout power, from every angle, at every distance...he is a tactical nightmare.

[@stevenpizzollo7821]

His power was insane, he practically put everyone in a coma that he knocked out. Jean Yves, Benny the jet Urquidez, and Paul Vizzio are the greatest kickboxers ever. youtube those other fighters you'll see.

[@dustinbarlow1623]

Best of all time!

[@6sangsue9]

J adore ce type . Quand j était jeune je l est vue combattre en vrai . Un idol , merci pour le vidéo .

[@alyours2889]

Was some belt in Jiu Jitsu before he started kick boxing....would have been nice to see him in MMA...great music!

[@askdslhsda]

He got his JJ black belt in 2008.

[@christianshreve9607]

His punching technique is superior, even by elite boxing level standards. His form rivals Joe Louis and Alexis Arguello. Astonishing. Even all these years later. Had he been a boxer, he probably would have been an undisputed champion.

[@mikescorpio13]

He seems to hit every time he throw a punch or a kick always always hahahaha

[@pierrel4525]

Actually, if he was a boxer he would never make it farther than the regional competition. Because of very few people doing this kick-boxing, he was able to be on top with such a poor technique and poor stamina. Moving around like a slow-motion film and having absolutely no killer instinct. If this is a performance of such a legend then I would not want to ever be one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIfPi6qVbLKbo6M

[@descendancedenoefilsdadam1028]

@@pierrel4525 Ernesto Hoost will whipe your arse even in pure boxing...

[@Keboomrang]

he made a old video of boxing lesson. It's on KZbin.

[@drose4138]

​@@pierrel4525what s your pro boxing or kickboxing record?

[@gj1234567899999]

I really think these videos are underrated. The editing, music selection, are all top tier.

[@andre-lucvezina291]

Un des plus grands combattent que le Québec aie eu . Mr thériaul, MERCI, Vous avez été une grande source d'inspiration pour plusieurs combattants / tes. MERCI pour c'est belles années de combat et d'avoir développé le Kik boxing. 👍🏼✊🏼. 👍🏼🎸🎶🤟🏼

[@askdslhsda]

Il est pas Québecois. Jean-Yves Thériault vient de la péninsule acadienne au Nouveau-Brunswick.

[@andre-lucvezina291]

D'accord, il vien du nouveau Brunswick ! Par contre, c'est au QUÉBEC QU'IL A DÉVELOPPÉ SONT ART ! VOILÀ. 😁😉 👍🏼🎸🎶🤟🏼

[@ajourneysaved4311]

I enjoy the fresh take on the music for these videos.

[@haroldbell4876]

Jean yves Theriault you are a great worrier. American admirer.

[@Oli777ful]

Merci pour cette vidéo. Très impressionnant !

[@Yurideoliveira602]

I love kickboxing

[@kroooassant9899]

Put a thai boxer in front of them and they cry about low kicks being gay. Well that was at the time, kick boxing is dead now.

[@Rich-ht5hw]

@@kroooassant9899 Lol, you think a kickboxer doesn't know how to kick legs?

[@professorl.hilton.]

Jean stone cold predator 🥋🥋the GOAT OF MIDDLEWEIGHT KICKBOXING

[@larryarbol4863]

Le plus grand champion !

[@aznycts]

Respect to all of Them 🙏🙏🙏 they left Somthing I can never Forget . im 65 years old now. I start 1978 45 years ago . Beautiful Time . sad 😥 . i love all those guys. 👈👊👊👊👊💪💪

[@donovanjones4175]

Francophone Canadian, our hometown legend, could not believe his skill level. Made us believe that we little Canadian boys could do it too. Hope he is living a good life. He probably didn’t even know how he changed our lives. I think GSP would agree.

[@dfgdfbsdfvv832]

PAQUETVILLE BREEEDS THE BEST, I WOULD KNOW 2 HAHAHA

[@donovanjones4175]

@@dfgdfbsdfvv832 must be something in the water mon ami. 😆

[@user-ez7ls2du9c]

thanks for the highlights brother

[@HomelessNinjaKennedy]

I freaking love your channel

[@kalthepsionicist6910]

The best, he inspired me to start learn martial arts

[@andrewbuelken8370]

I watched Theriault fight Rodney Batiste for the 2nd time in 1984. Extremely impressive.

[@enzosniper6815]

Exceptionnel une machine

[@user-co3ik5fm6p]

need MORE views!! awesome

[@stepan1968]

The Ice Man himself! 🙏💪

[@jean-francoisbordeleau1225]

merci pour cette vpublication...damn bon!

[@oversipelio983]

what a legend!

[@fourhorsemenmechanix757]

His power comes from his chest hair.

[@jkole1202]

I liked the comment but wrong I'm hairier than mfin big foot I cant generate half of those shots 😂 that technique is too crispy

[@HexenStar]

Nope. It is well known it comes from the mustache.

[@whenpigsfly860]

The scene where he’s signing an autograph on his chest hair.

[@jessecerasus9621]

And his precison from his stache

[@jimmybass375]

@@HexenStar facts.

[@dubiouscaesar3709]

That's a frightening KO ratio.

[@hydameca5828]

Perfect fighter,old school..

[@steveflynn7950]

I think The Iceman would of done as well in MMA as he did in PKA with some additional training in grappling / jui jitsu but it's hands and feet that you have to get by... that straight as an arrow focus of a tiger and he went straight in straight up n took care of business. A Canadian Sports Legend who deserved a lot more praise and appreciation. He was to kickboxing what no man in Canada has remotely accomplished in boxing....

[@jcvdmotivacao4714]

Esse cara é show

[@sgtboz9730]

He's the king of kickboxing as far as I'm concerned. Imagine him at fighting age today in the UFC. He would be the GOAT of that, too.

[@Keboomrang]

GSP idol

[@monroekelly9064]

Best full contact karate fighter ever.

[@enzosniper6815]

Exceptionnel 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@vivendocristo6247]

Vídeo show !👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@markreynolds2347]

Legend no doubt about it i wonder if there is Mike Miles kickboxing footage any where

[@fmills1583]

GOAT

[@shaunlottering2500]

Great fighter

[@miguelterivel9918]

c'est vraiment une grande légende selon moi.

[@user-nf2cr7sl3o]

Ещё одни усы смерти))) Крутой мужик.

[@kamiterror1597]

legendary

[@canadianbacon9819]

GOAT🇨🇦👑👊🏻

[@ripd444]

This guy would be mma champion too, The only ground work is the doctor picking up his opponent

[@esteban1487]

Monster!

[@kendannon4435]

I'm a fan.

[@maxv3208]

The Alexis Arguello of kickboxing!!!

[@patalpha3027]

Le plus grand 💪👊

[@childerico1426]

God bless full Contact karate

[@docfloyd2547]

Am I correct, if I recall that as it began, you were allowed almost any strike but you had to wear some type of pad like on elbows etc, this was befire it moved into boxing rings

[@esteban1487]

HEAVY hands!

[@stevensmith6542]

My sifu in NYC, who had fought on the pro circuit, pretty much summed it up.: "That's a bad white boy!"

[@professorl.hilton.]

Jean Yves still teaches in Canada!!

[@mikescorpio13]

2:22 and 2:30 those sledgehammer right would probably kill any of us instantly

[@jihadsa3dani595]

السلام. شكرا على المتعة

[@adnanyasir127]

After Benny he is the Man

[@ivanlaplante]

1:09 He's so much on the beat i could think he was hearing the music! 😂

[@professorl.hilton.]

He Theriault is the Goat👍👍👍

[@papamidnight7216]

The G.O.A.T. !!!

[@matpro2002]

Thé top one

[@raross6119]

Precision

[@bilbobaggins4403]

Lightning combinations

[@timotheuskazama8910]

He did my boy the dragon dirty

[@Grigorich-fv1tv]

Красавэло блин!

[@MKNinjaStar]

🎉

[@nickfaldouze8861]

A fuckin’ hurricane of bulls they take wow

[@user-hl7dm5qc1e]

80-е!!! Классная мода была тогда! И бойцы были классные!

[@dfgdfbsdfvv832]

PAQUETVILLE REPRESEENNTTT!!!! OLD SCHOOL !!!!!!!

[@whenpigsfly860]

Ned Flanders PKA LEGEND!

[@anthalas1]

I saw a few fight , plus he's brother Victor was my manager

[@xxpatxx9500]

Thats my dads former kickboxing coach

[@sourcryy2855]

If he French Canadian I’m pretty sure I’m related to him cause my last name is the exact same and I’m French Canadian so that’s really cool

[@alainr6219]

The Iceman 👍

[@rockyslack799]

Animal