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

[@chefuemaricon]

l admire Jim Kelly, he has class.

[@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.

[@Euadam]

R.I.P. Jim, true legend.

[@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!!

[@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,

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@robertquentincobb]

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

[@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..

[@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.

[@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 😊 👌

[@fwwaller]

goddamnit, it's such bullshit that he's dead.

[@MAllen-ng8pl]

Man, he seemed so nice. A classy guy.

[@MrMustard2U]

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

[@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 !!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@Aristeia48]

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

[@ninjanizzle]

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

[@NaturalTahuti]

Classic black man!!!

[@theruddyone6443]

TRUTH!

[@TOYMASTERFUL]

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

[@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,

[@TokyoJoe703]

What a nice guy

[@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 !!!

[@jaylaaustin5698]

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

[@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.

[@teesmith2983]

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

[@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.

[@tivone13]

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

[@jonathanvince8173]

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

[@berealaboutit1]

RIP JIM YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A LEGEND.

[@megadago100]

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

[@MILLTICKET7]

Rest in peace Jim Kelly

[@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.

[@SithV1]

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

[@vxenon67]

He had some good action scenes.

[@worldpassion11]

U good Jim

[@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.

[@Uncledad0001]

RIP Jim Kelly

[@channel-rc1gd]

I MISS THE FRO!!!

[@JustThink00]

"I'm very particular about the type of image i put on screen" and yet his charater in enter the dragon is much more stereotypical black than he seems to be. People don't really act like that in real life unless they're modeling themself after people who they've seen act that way on TV. It's still a good character, but he is sort of feeding negative stereotypes a bit by portraying it.

[@GarrickMarchena]

Big Respect for this amazing man. Rest in Power!

[@KatoFilms]

@kdemonde Yes him and his agent evidently had issues with his character being killed off. Not sure behind the reasons. Plus Lee did all the fight choreography.

[@franklinyoung488]

what happened to black heroes shaft jim kelly super fly samson black action heroes now a days they got madia blackman in dresses wat the hell

[@edwardhurd59]

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

[@icegirl71388]

R I P Jim Kelly, love you

[@ramrod20042000]

A living legend!

[@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.

[@Decembirth]

@JustThink00 The movie itself is an exaggeration of KungFu fantasy. I saw no stereotypical black character, I saw a typical "too cool for school" character who had an ego.

[@KatoFilms]

@hungmanhtran When you're ready to upload an original interview video of your own and ready to show the world what you look like let us know. Maybe then you'll be taken seriously.

[@belkyshaddad9849]

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

[@KatoFilms]

@tonyvalente also not to mention a broken bottle with Lee's name on it!

[@miltonhemphill7046]

Wow first of all thanks for this video!!! Thanks Jim for giving Bruce Lee the respect that he deserves, even if he's been deceased for nearly 50 years. Jim worked with Bruce so he had the opportunity to see first hand what Bruce can do!! Today you hear these punk behind wanna be's that say they can beat Bruce. But they claim to be fans of he's. First of all how can you what you can't see!!! Michael Jai White stated that he can beat Bruce, because he's bigger!!! Really!!! I don't think so. Bruce was way to fast!!! And strong as hell!!! No disrespect to Michael, he's good at his craft, but he couldn't take Bruce and that's a fact!!! Next Steven Segal stop telling lies that you trained with Bruce and that you can take him. Why because your 6 ft 4 , really!!! I just wanted to let you good people know that I back Jim Kelly up a 100 percent about how good Bruce really was. Peace and love!!!!!

[@68blownpony]

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

[@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

[@Tenrai84]

Thank you brotha and god bless you RIP

[@KatoFilms]

@tonyvalente Isn't it funny Tony how all haters have anonymous profiles with no original uploads? Hmmmm......

[@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!

[@louishadley9603]

R I P MASTER JIM KELLY.

[@warnutztheloser]

u come out of ah dam comic book

[@KatoFilms]

@GRANDETRACK It wouldn't surprise me if it was his car. I'll remember to inquire about it next time we chat. Thanks bro.

[@worldpassion11]

Everyone respects Bruce Lee. Anyone who denies is the ultimate liar.

[@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.

[@SirSwiftusFunkellwerk]

RIGHT ON JIM!!!

[@mdigitalman]

Great interview man.

[@KaddysJamKave]

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

[@didymuss621]

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

[@theruddyone6443]

TRUTH

[@xxHighbrassxx]

Hey do you know how I can contact jim kelly

[@MITOGEN]

Come on somebody out there in Hollywood land, give the legend Jim Kelly a good role in a major film, his talent is being wasted!

[@tispiezzuin2]

Great Jim Kelly!! ^_^

[@Gregory_TheWatchman]

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

[@KatoFilms]

Thanks I appreciate it.

[@KatoFilms]

@iEATkids44 He is 64 years young.

[@pittypat65]

Love Jim Kelly Thank You, Man of Integrity

[@tcbtcb7553]

GOOD MAN!! ONE OF A KIND!!

[@cooper482011]

He helped put black martial arts on the global map. RIP Jim Kelly (1946-2013).

[@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

[@rajapaksha9775]

Legend

[@kdemonde]

@KatoFilms Really?? I had no idea John Saxon had anything to do with the script, i wouldn't have thought he was that big of a star back in 1973 to make such demands, was it because he was the white star? Well anyway that's a shame that in a Kung Fu/Action movie, a Martial Arts expert gets second billing to an amateur character actor...ALSO! Theres NO WAY Bolo would've gotten his ass kicked by Saxon in real life, that was an embarrassment to Bolo"s skills and his reputation. To get it in the nuts

[@msjinx2000]

My last name is Kelly and some people ask if I am related to him, no, but my husband is name Jim Kelly. I love Jim Kelly and in my oppinion and I don't think that he get all of his props for his skills in martial arts. I love him very much and I hope that he will be around a long time. I stand by Jim every step of the way. He part in Enter the Dragon was excellent and I am sorry that we don't see him much now. I wish him all the luck in the world and he is still my HERO!!!!!!!!!!JINX

[@GoodwillePierre]

rip jk

[@aadger01]

As a teen, I actually attended a tournament where his school sparred against Chuck Norris; unfortunately, all his students lost. An many of them had poor sportmanship. Jim Kelly stood there looked on very quietly. He didn't look to happy at all. LOL! However, I still admired him. He was pretty good in his own right; but, as an actor. Nope...

[@JustThink00]

@KatoFilms you know him? are you the guy in the video? I'm just very skeptical about celebrities. Seems like all of them do whatever it takes to make money, and half of them loose their souls in the process. Of course even worst case scenario he's still probably one of the better ones. He seems very down to earth and it's obvious he takes martial arts seriously.

[@ninjacaptor]

Good interview I gave you a like thumbs up I also did a interview with Jim Kelly From chillertheatre there is 2009 and 2010 part 1 and 2

[@iluvcliffrichard]

Jim has worked out with the gracies as well so shows how truly great bruce lee was.. Still speaks of bruce lee in awe Jim didnt even meet bruce lee at the peak of bruce lees powers as well. Bruce lee was a sick man when Jim met bruce lee

[@cujo9]

so id like to know where you got the notion, so id like to know where you got the notion, rock the boat don't rock the boat baby yeah. jim kelly is an all round artist , he has a special place in the golden hall of fame .

[@patzer18]

@jimbob202019 Fortunately Bruce Lee kept a good diary. In Bruce Lee's diary dated 1968, we can find training routines designed by Bruce Lee for his three pupils Chuck Norris, Mike Stone and Joe Lewis.

[@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.

[@Lee90000]

I heard that Jim Kelly is still reading comments.😂 RIP

[@jimbob202019]

have you noticed not one person in bruce lees days that have met him have never bad mouthed him yet you see some people today that was not even alive when bruce was training and boxing and they say ohhh well hes just a cator lol The only people that are witness to bruce is the people that met him and saw him. R.I.P bruce lee

[@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.

[@KatoFilms]

@tonyvalente Excellent point bro. All these paper tigers who crave attention and flaming wars need to step up or shut up. Show me one individual who actually accepted your challenge when you called them out and i'll sell you beachfront property in Kansas.

[@bigscore]

@bigscore The director was counting on John Saxon being the American (White) movie star to help cross the film over to mainstream box office success.

[@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.

[@CIENEGALOKO13]

@VinnyLT9000 Are u serious? I would of expected him to be alot more humble..That kind of sucks to know cuz I was thinking of meeting him one day

[@d4seasons]

@redtesta yes he is. jim kelly is a cool guy. he's been too busy looking good & he's still looking good. wow , it's been 37 yrs. from 1973.

[@JustThink00]

@Decembirth well i don't think i'd be offended by the character or anything if i was black. I'm just picking at what i can find to pick on.

[@TobaccyLassy]

Okay little kid, you had your fun, now get off youtube and act all tough somewhere else.