Jim Kelly Interview 2010 (Part 1): Talks John Saxon, Internet rumors, The Gracies, Bruce Lee

[@7SKYBALLER]

As a adolescent in he 70's, Jim Kelly was 1 of my & still is a ROLE MODEL. Bro. Kelly, may your TRANSITIONAL JOURNEY BE PEACEFUL & BLESSED. 1 LOVE,

[@jazzyjordan5919]

I use to have such a crush on this man. I will always remember your talent and your skills. You and Bruce Lee are two of my heroes. Rest in Peace, Mr. Kelly.

[@chefuemaricon]

l admire Jim Kelly, he has class.

[@robertquentincobb]

One the most Exciting Martial Artist on the Big Screen! Thanks Jim! RIP.

[@Mr786Addzy]

R.I.P Jim Kelly wow what a great humble Human Being. Awesome Gentleman Gone But Never Forgotten. Those stories Jim told about Bruce are really treasures and it's always good to hear Bruce's friends tell stories about him :)

[@barbaravire6439]

LOVE THIS GUY A REAL DOWN TO EARTH GUY GOOD GUY SO SAD WILL BE MISSED BY THIS GUY I WISH WE HAD MORE PEOPLE LIKE HIM. JIM KELLY TRULY BE MISSED.

[@AMER1C0]

Thank you so much Jim Kelly for your clear words about Bruce Lee. Your words tell us very well about who you´ve been !!! RIP Gran Master !!!

[@MrMustard2U]

Who doesn't LOVE JIM KELLY...RIP JIM...I'm sure You & Bruce are together again in Heaven...

[@KatoFilms]

Thanks so much. It was great that he generously agreed to share so many never before discussed thoughts and comments with the fans. It was a privilege and honor to work together with him.

[@caramesq]

As great fan of Enter the dragon and Bruce Lee I still remember Jim Kelly's role in that movie very well, although the length of his role was rather short... Sad to realise that only three years after this interview (in 2010) he died of cancer... A great sportsman has gone to his maker 😊 👌

[@Liberate666A1]

VERY SAD!! HE WAS ONE OF THE GREATS!! ALL OUR DESTINATION IS THE SAME NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE. MAY HE REST IN PEACE!!

[@Euadam]

R.I.P. Jim, true legend.

[@KatoFilms]

Thanks bro. Glad you enjoyed it. Everything was about him feeling comfortable and relaxed during filming and that was important to me because I cared how he felt.

[@johnbismark1154]

GREAT MAN WITH INTERGRATY THAT WHICH IS LACKING TODAY IN MANY HOOLYWOOD'S ACTOR. R.I.P. JIM.

[@houmandehdashtidmd9078]

What? He passed?

[@Pazzoal]

+houmanDMD dehdashti He died in 2013 from cancer.

[@houmandehdashtidmd9078]

+Pazzo Italiano thank you. So sad to find out he has passed away..

[@Aristeia48]

Respect for Jim Kelly, Bruce Lee, and you for this interview!

[@MAllen-ng8pl]

Man, he seemed so nice. A classy guy.

[@lynoramiller1566]

What a great guy, he was my tennis friend years ago, we had many fun battles on the court and great discussions!!... I know you are in a better place!

[@ninjanizzle]

thanks for posting this, good to see some of the old legends again in 2010!

[@MarcAntomattei]

Wow, this interview is just... AWESOME! This is some really awesome stuff here. Great seeing this humble guy speak out about his past and current doings. Wow, loss of words finding this gem.

[@z31rider24]

Sad to say I only recently found out Jim passed away. On a bright side, my Instructor new Master Gordon from Okinawate Karate in Eagle CA. I also cross trained with Master Gordon on and off from 1992 thru late 90's. I really like Jim's Character, demeanor and not bragging about things, but being truthful and sincere. reminds me of my self. Thank you for this wonderful interview and video. May Jim rest in eternal happiness and peace.

[@TOYMASTERFUL]

This guy is a living Legend.....great interview!!!

[@SithV1]

Thanks for uploading this video. I like Jim Kelly, he's one of my idols.

[@Vishonov]

"Man, you come straight out of a comic book!"

[@operasinger2126]

Believe that's where my dad got that phrase when he got mad at me. Or Jim got it from my dad. Not sure.

[@tivone13]

Rip Jim Kelly...truly one of my favorite action heroes...god bless

[@zosmanthebirdman]

I met him last year at the supanova and Jim Kelly is a one of a guy that is truly appreciated when he meets his fans and constantly smiling. Wished I met him again

[@jaylaaustin5698]

rest in peace jim kelly h I loved all your movies.

[@megadago100]

Love Jim Kelly in "Enter the Dragon" very humble person for I can see."god bless"

[@musiclover3928]

This is a 63 year old martial arts legend!! and he looks younger and in excellent shape. Jim Kelly is such a great person and an incredible martial artists. Thanks a bunch for sharing this video with us!

[@teesmith2983]

~R~I~P~ Jim Kelly...You was simply beautiful....

[@TokyoJoe703]

What a nice guy

[@GarrickMarchena]

Big Respect for this amazing man. Rest in Power!

[@berealaboutit1]

RIP JIM YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A LEGEND.

[@antoniosaxon8605]

RIP Jim Kelly. 100% Class Act, Incredibly intelligent and an extraordinary overall athlete, not just a great martial artist. Beginning of the interview where Jim Kelly says he next saw John Saxon at the Garcie's studio in early 1990's is 100% accurate.

[@moonfairy777]

THANK YOU MR. KELLY. I'M HAPPY WITH HOW YOU PICK AND CHOOSE YOUR SCRIPTS AND ROLES. THANK YOU. I'M A FAN OF YOURS AND ALWAYS WILL BE. MUCH LOVE AND MANY BLESSINGS FROM GOD.

[@jonathanvince8173]

Jim was such a nice guy wish I could had been trained with him.

[@houmandehdashtidmd9078]

Thanks for the upload.

[@swans1997]

Awesome. This is a real pleasure for me to see, interviews with Kelly. Hard to come by. Seems like a nice humble guy, none of the airs of self importance. Always great to see that in people I admired over the years. Gotta get the book. Hey, thanks for sharing with us fans, Kato Films.

[@edwardhurd59]

What an upstanding gentleman...and respect for the art...May you RIP Jim...

[@mdigitalman]

Great interview man.

[@didymuss621]

Man,you & Bruce were really somethin' up there on that screen all those years ago!!! R.I.P. Mr.K.

[@theruddyone6443]

TRUTH

[@MILLTICKET7]

Rest in peace Jim Kelly

[@68blownpony]

I had no idea he was such a good tennis player. What a great athlete and a great guy!

[@BradYaeger]

mr. kelly is a class act in all sense of the word. shares his knowledge to those that ask, truly humble and generous with both his time and wisdom.

[@davidsipho2129]

suddenly i want to leave your island mr. hand man

[@satishrobertson8771]

"Bull**** Mr. Han Man!!"

[@stacyharris9008]

Bullshit Mr Han Man!!!

[@stewsretroreviews]

Love it, Mr Handman😂

[@laftw93]

Man, You come right out of a comic book !!!

[@KatoFilms]

@dalhaji Thanks for sharing the info. I plan to ask Jim more on Gordon Doversola more on our follow up interview in the future.

[@Tenrai84]

Thank you brotha and god bless you RIP

[@KatoFilms]

@JustThink00 Yes that would be me. Nice to meet you. A good friend introduced me to Jim at the event and we spent some time chatting off camera. I can honesty say that Jim is a down to Earth genuine person. What you see is what you get. I hope to talk to him again soon.

[@KatoFilms]

Thanks I appreciate it.

[@BrotherPatriot]

So missed...these great men of that era. Thank God we had camera's to record them for posterity. HOO-YAH & God Bless ALL the greats who are no longer with us.

[@toqir-dar]

Comes out as a great gentleman. He had such talent that he transitioned between martial arts and tennis! Wow. Looking at this interview and others recently I just think it was a travesty that he didn’t appear on the big screen more often. He has such charm and charisma. Bless him.

[@daabbot]

enjoyed the interview. he was very candid in the interview. he normaly was know (which could just be a myth)for not talking much so kudos for the interview frank.

[@demonfox13]

I think is so awesome jim kelly is a awesome guy and i love the fact that he never forgot about shihan Gordan Doversola and Okinawa-te hes system of fighting i bet jim kellys back hand was amazing fast :) had to say something about Okinawa-te is the art i been training under sensei Richard Tripplet and is just amazing.

[@stewsretroreviews]

A decent human being, and so humble about Bruce and all his stories.

[@pittypat65]

Love Jim Kelly Thank You, Man of Integrity

[@djoneforever]

Jim Kelly is very, very respectful and a legend. He will be missed.

[@charliekkendo]

Fantastic interview! Subscribed!

[@HornetNest1000]

Great upload!

[@terryroby3297]

My Favorite, Him and Bruce lee. Rest in Power both of you!!

[@tcbtcb7553]

GOOD MAN!! ONE OF A KIND!!

[@khalsted]

Loved him in Enter the Dragon and after seeing this interview I'm a big fan. RIP bro!

[@stacyharris9008]

Damn I can't believe that brotha is gone...became a martial artist cuz of him & Bruce...changed my life...fo real..

[@willie7554]

THANKS FOR BEING A REAL STAND-UP BROTHER!! 'RIP'

[@ramrod20042000]

A living legend!

[@vxenon67]

He had some good action scenes.

[@icegirl71388]

R I P Jim Kelly, love you

[@daddybigt]

R.I.P. Jim Kelly, another reason to watch some of the films he was in....

[@NaturalTahuti]

Classic black man!!!

[@theruddyone6443]

TRUTH!

[@mig1017]

What a class gentleman Jim is. Old school cool. Rip Jim

[@profeso07]

Great video !

[@HilaryMG]

Oh so good to see Jim Kelly looking "so good" a real gentleman ! I always cry when I see that awful scene in Enter The Dragon..Oh and Jim, I`m sure gonna buy that book, can anyone tell me if its out yet? Jim Kelly Grreat!

[@CascadeSports]

We love Jim Kelly a real pioneer class act

[@loranfrancisco31]

RIP Jim Kelly

[@KatoFilms]

@major731, Thanks and it's great to see you here my friend.

[@gerrymorin9507]

Loved jim Kelly's character in enter the dragon

[@fishouttawtr]

Such a good man, decent, kind, respectful, and actually has principles which are more important to him than fame and fortune, wonderful guy!!!

[@SirSwiftusFunkellwerk]

RIGHT ON JIM!!!

[@TheStephh44]

im glad to know he is alive and well ultra cool dude with a cool way of fighting love jim kelly herd he played pro tennis for a bit

[@NupeWD1993]

God Bless Jim! One of the greats!

[@QMJ38]

Jim your the best never forgotten

[@xxHighbrassxx]

Hey do you know how I can contact jim kelly

[@tapthatt2012]

he's gonna be at the chiller con in nj this october. can't wait to meet him.

[@cujo9]

awesome man awesome...back in the day back in the day...what can you say jims a true hero.

[@KaddysJamKave]

8:37 Did Jim release his book? Can't find it....

[@Gregory_TheWatchman]

Oouueeeiiiii!!!!....R.I.P. Jim Kelly!

[@bertt1055]

one honest senior martial artist speaking the truth about Bruce Lee.

[@杉村敏子]

So humble, like Bruce Lee. I am sure Jim Kelly and Bruce Lee have had many friendly sparring sessions in heaven. R.I.P

[@uchihadabba699]

Jim was part of my first movie theatre experience. 1974 Downtown LA at the Roxie. The Globe, the Tower, Thee Orpheum, The State, The Los Ángeles movie palaces. Way up on the 3rd balcony, smell of weed and popcorn, all day Sundays after church , took the RTD on 235th and Broadway all the way down to 7th & Broadway, Arcade-to Clifton’s walked where Bukowski walked.

[@DJNAMIX]

I love Jim Kelly cant wait to see him in action......

[@eduardoescudero9649]

Jim Kellt forever, for always remembered.

[@kashbrody11]

he is a grand master of karate today he is amazing and still studying in brazilian martial arts

[@Calinks]

Nooooo! RIP Mr. Kelly. Hate to hear he passed, dude looked like he was in great shape.

[@johnlee-fz6ub]

God Bless you Jim Kelly RIP YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE ONE OF MY TEACHERS WHOM I HAVE NEVER MET IN LIFE AND I WISH I COULD HAVE GOD BLESS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY J

[@Peeinurcereal]

Ppl are dumb. Bruce Lee doesn't get a rep of being one of the greatest because of movies. When great fighters say "yeah this man was great at fighting/martial arts". Hm should make you think. Bruce in his weight division would of destroyed everyone, he is the grandpa of mma. He integrated all Martial arts. Maybe research would help some of y'all. :)

[@stitcha123]

Brick Schitthouse I’m being sarcastic and agreeing with you,

[@belkyshaddad9849]

( JIM KELLY ) . WAS , THERE !!!! 🙏HE , [ EXPERECE , EVERYTING )!!!! . AND HAD TIME TO TELL US 👍❤🙏 . R.I.P. ⚘⚘....

[@musiclover3928]

I was thinking the exact same thing! Jim Kelly would fit right into those Terentino movies. Specially since Terentino loves to use retro 70s references on his films. He is a huge old school fan :)

[@ThinkTankGirl27]

great man

[@rodcash75]

I am a Jim Kelly fan to the bone.

[@rajeshbabajee1441]

R.I.P Jim Kelly. A true gentleman and martial artist.

[@KaddysJamKave]

4:52 LOL! I love his reacton to his Enter the Dragon quote :D

[@BJT1975]

Man you come right out of a comic book. R.I.P Jim Kelly