Jim Kelly Interview 2010 (Part 2): Talks Autobiography, Death rumors, UFC, the Future, & the Fans

[@williamkang1986]

Jim Kelly is such a gentleman. He gave props to Bruce Lee. Much respect for him.

[@Jonathan-pc3ww]

in my youth in the 70s on, Mr kelly was a role model for me. Being Black, they were only a few celebs like Ali, jim Brown. thank you brotha for being a positive role model. RIP.

[@mjt11860]

miss him. did he ever write his book? would love to read it.

[@Dixey3]

Surreal hearing him talk about people who thought he was dead, now that he is actually dead. RIP - I wish I could have met him.

[@user-si9fx4xb6v]

Thank You for sharing this interview. Mr. Jim Kelly was a true martial artist and a gentleman until the very end. Just this year ( January 2015) I began training in Goshin Ryu Karate which is a hybrid style composed of four different styles of Okinawaian Karate and stuff from Judo, Jiu-Jitsu and Aikido, plus Okinawaian Weaponry(aka Kubudo). RIP Mr. Kelly and thank you for all you have given the martial arts world.

[@davewave2760]

Jim was a man of integrity, who gave Bruce his proper due, unlike Chuck, who lied in order to appear. better than Bruce. Above martial arts, Bruce emphasized to express yourself honestly, which Jim did, while Chuck honestly lied.

[@cujo9]

a pleasure to see this outstanding guy interviewed

[@nicholaschazprice1]

I remember growing up and seeing Enter the Dragon. I was so impressed by Bruce and Jim I studied martial arts for 12 years and I even tried to grow the Jim Kelly Afro and sideburns.

[@LupusRexRgis]

Jim Kelly, a GREAT MAN!!!

[@PanteraMark]

Glad to see Jim doing so well. 2 of my favorite scenes in Enter the Dragon was the fight with the cops in the alley were Jim kicked their butts and took their patrol car to the airport and the part were Jim and John Saxon were setting this guy up on bets. Great interview by the interviewer.

[@Powerjudo]

Great interview! Jim Kelly was my role model when I was growing up...he inspired me to study martial arts. And I'm a white guy! His ability, confidence, and bearing really inspired me. Thanks for posting.

[@FistFullOfMovies]

Great interview!! He comes across as a really down to earth and kind guy. I wonder what's his thoughts are on Ali and Foreman as boxers back in the day...

[@RandomUsername010]

Jim Kelly, always cool. Jim Kelly fact: Jim Kelly would've kicked Chuck Norris ass in Way of the Dragon, but he never bothered to show up cuz he was "Too busy looking good."

[@KatoFilms]

Thanks I appreciate it. Jim looks fantastic and is just really good at a lot of stuff. He's an incredible athlete.

[@DoctorZisIN]

It is now 2013 and Jim just passed away. Such a sad irony to hear the last words of this interview. Nobody seemed to be aware that he had cancer. RIP, Jim, a great actor, role model and most of all a true gentleman. We miss you already.

[@Stick3x]

REST IN POWER brother. It was a pleasure meeting you in L.A. at your Dojo in the 70' s

[@Mr786Addzy]

Great guy...So humble and genuine. R.I.P....

[@TOYMASTERFUL]

This is really really said to hear that he died...even more now after hearing this interview of his past 'death rumors'. I felt nothing when James Gandolfini died but I grew up inspired by this guy in Enter the Dragon...this really blow me away today!

[@caesarvalentin7155]

Jim kelly was classy guy with a gift of fighting style.

[@mtume007]

Hey Katofilms that was a great interview. Thanks for posting and I learned some more about Jim Kelly who was a great martial artist. I liked that he paid homage and showed much respect to Bruce Lee. Keep up the good work.

[@petrucci15]

i just got a book that john saxon did wit hthe photos from enter the dragon set...n its signed by him....what a legend haha! only jim kelly left now to get an autograph from or meet like u did and i can say im happy :P thanks for the video....so awsome to see Mr Kelly

[@G1raff3s]

“I’M TO BUSY LOOKING GOOD”...

[@vrz07]

Guy looked in great shape mentally and physically. How did cancer get him, RIP

[@GuitarZen83]

I was disappointed to see that Grandmaster Kelly did not get any respect on the list of celebs that we lost this year so I did what I know how to do I wrote him a song, "fists Full Of Dynamite. If you are a fan please check it out and let me know what you think. R.I.P Grandmaster Kelly.

[@jawarakarega7534]

What a Great guy Jim Kelly is. One so true, good, kind, special and gifted can never die! 🌊💪🥋⚡🤛👊🤜 💥

[@Buckl]

Just saw this , important stuff. seeing the great J.K. great job with the interview.

[@kevinkhaos4085]

Wow him talking about the Death Rumors at the end really hit home now that he's really gone..

[@SoulBrother_1]

@KatoFilms Thanks for the interview I'm a big Jim Kelly fan, It was great to see him doin well.

[@thecreator1455]

r.i.p we love you Jim, this man spoke the truth Bruce lee was the best, and for you chuck Norris you talk a lot of shit Bruce lee back in the days would of drop you in a matter of second, and if he was alive today he would shut your mouth you know it and the world know's it. a shout out to Linda & Shannon Lee

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

Yup, Chuck talks a lot of crap. He just won't stop. Hollywood-style ego for sure.

[@cujo9]

jim you are a true hero, i bow down to the awesomeness of your life.

[@paoyang8558]

RIP Jim Kelly!!! You the best!! Bruce n Jim in heaven reunited!!

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

Good Interviewer. RIP Master Kelly

[@KatoFilms]

Yes he is. As he mentioned "You never know when that next offer will come around", so he has to be prepared.

[@KatoFilms]

@thehomefront Thanks bro. We became friends after the interview and still keep in touch as we have much in common. Take care.

[@Skyjuice70]

LEGEND!!!

[@wonphi]

Jim Kelly is awesome. Glad he is still full of energy. He should definitely do some voice over work for cartoons or videogames. He's got a cool attitude.

[@musiclover3928]

We love you Jim Kelly!. Great to see more of you :)

[@docspeaks]

Great Video. First Class All The Way!!

[@DanielDurzo]

Jim Kelly Is brilliant, I love him and Bruce in Enter the Dragon, I think Jim Kelly should of had chuck norris's roles, I don't really rate Chuck Norris, Jim Kelly is the man, I never buy books but i'd genuinely buy Jim's i think he's a cool man and very interesting.

[@biodag]

Great interview Franklin! Loved Jim Kelly in Enter The Dragon to bits so it is good to see him doing this informative interview. Apart form asking sensible questions the best thing an interviewer can do just is let the subject speak. Thats was the style of Parkinson here in the UK. Good luck with future interviews and keep em coming....now what about doing one on Dan Inosanto.

[@holygroove2]

Glad to see him "alive and kickin". =) Also glad to see someone else who worked with Jun Fan that pays him respect.

[@-Uranos-]

Put him in the next Expendables...give him one line..."Man, you come right out of a comic book"

[@robertquentincobb]

A very Magnetic Personality. RIP Jim.

[@KatoFilms]

@mtume007 You're welcome and glad you liked it. I tried asking Jim all the right questions that the fans want to know. Jim has the ultimate respect for Bruce Lee and was not afraid of expressing his views on it.

[@thehomefront1905]

i have to hand it to you, you are a great interviewer, we can see that jim likes you, keep em coming my friend.

[@caltams]

Hey KatoFilms. Great interview. Thanks for posting.

[@KatoFilms]

@Powerjudo Thanks bro and glad he made a positive difference in your life. Jim has inspired many fans and martial artists from all walks of life and even still so today.

[@jack2breeze]

Great to see you Jim!

[@ssb753]

Thank you for being honest

[@jayremmi]

hmmm i wonder were to find a bolo yeung interview.. i loved this interview.

[@KatoFilms]

@biodag Thanks bro and I agree. It's best to let the person talk uninterrupted our of courtesy and professionalism. If I can meet up with Dan Inosanto i'll try to arrange an interview.

[@KatoFilms]

@IDontHoldTheTruth Thanks I appreciate it. I hope to have more interviews in the future.

[@allanstevens1063]

Rip jim ur greatly missed

[@ddurk59]

Wow, what a class act and such a generally GREAT guy & person. So articulate, classy & kind. I feel bad that he passed only a few short years after this interview. Does anyone know if he ever wrote that book he mentioned? As this was only a few short years before he had passed. It would be a GREAT read if he had a chance to do so. Rest In Our Lords glorious Peace Champion. You will never be forgotten, especially in the Martial Arts & Acting world. 🙏

[@hotpopcorncake]

Still rocking the fro with class.

[@eljaytomas123]

R.I.P. Jim.

[@grumpyjamaican]

R.I.P jim see you in the next life my friend .

[@KatoFilms]

Thanks bro.

[@profeso07]

Great person !

[@SirSwiftusFunkellwerk]

awesome!

[@DJNAMIX]

I wanna see Jim Kelly at comic con in NYC!!! Come to nyc Please! =-)

[@KatoFilms]

@WarriorBoy Great! Authentic Jim Kelly autographs are not easy to obtain as he only sells them in person at conventions. No website yet unfortunately.

[@blhackmoon]

Awesome interviewer I think Jim Kelly was the best fighter ever He was my hero growing up All I can remember the most is Ohoooo....

[@t.morrison4400]

I once had a crush on the talented Mr J Kelly. I loved his humility among other things. But, did you EVER watch The Green Hornet? Bruce Lee starred as the white guy’s (don’t even recall his name) sidekick kato. I had a long time crush on kato whom for many years later I did not know the actor behind the mask was Mr Lee!! I was a little girl so infatuated with whom I believed to be the REAL star of that show. Years later I heard and read of his very troubled and tragic demise☹️

[@marketinguploads4264]

RIP Jim Kelly

[@WarriorBoy]

@KatoFilms: Unfortunately I didn't get to meet him, I had a friend of mine pick it up and I was of course told the man is nothing but appreciative of his fans.

[@cybersalad]

Jim is in great shape.

[@TheLeonSalmon]

Legend:)

[@WarriorBoy]

Black Belt Jones himself, class act! I have an autograph from Wondercon!

[@karlcambridge7513]

rip jk lots of respect for you and I enjoyed your movies very much and thanks for telling the truth about the little dragon because he was great and so we're you

[@pokeycactus]

After silva and before GSP, he was about to say Lyoto Machida. Because of course, they're both karate masters. Also, it sounded like he was saying, " Lly...uh."

[@kevinkhaos4085]

RIP Mr. Kelly, Does anyone know if he got to write his book?

[@buttercup5920]

No ion think he did

[@KatoFilms]

That must have been a different user because I don't have a video on Fedor. From all the videos i've seen of Jim Kelly online (not many available) he's only said positive things about Fedor.

[@johnlee-fz6ub]

I USED TO LOOK LIKE KELLY BEFORE I CUT MY HAIR GOD BLESS TO THE FAMILY

[@Macmittens411]

Oh shit!! It's BLACK BELT JONES!!! My Favorite movie that he started in. Cool Black guy!!! Black Belt Jones (:

[@Achillies101]

@tonyvalente All Kyokushin sparring allows kicking the head, just not punching. It does make for some bad habits among certain groups, but it is nothing something that makes the style irreversibly bad. That rule was added so that matchest would last longer. The clip you sent me was of my specific kyokushin organization by the way.

[@KatoFilms]

@Mr007batman The term was first coined by Dana White - President of the UFC and Bruce's style was not meant for the cage. Regardless of what you agree or disagree with he popularized the martial arts and his "Best style is no style" philosophy more than anyone in history.

[@KatoFilms]

@caltams You're welcome bro. Thanks for watching.

[@jukijunk]

Mann Jim, U come rite out of a comic book.

[@jennieatkinson2919]

You know It's really fucked up that his movie career didn't go far as it should have that is some bullshit. I miss Jim Kelly may you RIP my brother!

[@KatoFilms]

@BlazedaTrack Thanks man!

[@KatoFilms]

@ CheckinGagaiNagain. Thanks for the clarification. I'll pass this onto Tony if he didn't already see this.

[@RodGardner]

Has Jim Kelly wrote an biography before his passing ?

[@KatoFilms]

@skyhime John Saxon is alive and well at 75 years old.

[@Achillies101]

@tonyvalente You are correct sir, Oyama was bald and he was Korean. I am assuming you knowledge of him comes primarily from a youtube video of him from when he was 70 or so. In his sixties he did gain some weight because his injuries kept him from training, but pictures and videos of him as a younger man show him as totally ripped. Time magazine even named him the toughest man alive. I really can't argue with you over this topic without sounding childish.

[@5enbiya5]

what is the music in 0:00-0:06 THANKS

[@SithV1]

Jim Kelly is not dead. He's just hanging out in Tibuktu with Andy Kaufman, Tupac Shakur and Michael Jackson. lol.

[@juanroidsmarquez8386]

RIP

[@TheMax200g]

Does he still have the purple Ferrari from 'The Black Samurai?'

[@DariushUFC1985]

I would have loved if you'd make him look in the camera and say "Bullshit mr han man!"

[@iluvcliffrichard]

Yes write a book and tell the world that bruce lee was the hardest man who ever lived and would whoop MMA tourny fighters.

[@Ta-Seti-Ra]

So no one asked who Gordon Doversola was... The man that Bruce Lee took private lessons from...

[@rickocconnell9056]

I'm gutted this guy lost his fight with cancer

[@megadeath45]

Bushido Brown!!

[@Blackjesus3]

gudd video

[@ryanarthur8731]

I'm a big fan of uhhhhh, uhhhhh....you know...uhhhhhh

[@ramani.a.8138]

ryan arthur He mean the art they do ( skills ).

[@JustThink00]

i'm no martial artist and i know NOTHING about UFC. I watched one episode. Thing is, it didn't seem real to me. I mean in full contact mixed martial arts you'd expect people to be bloody and broken within 2 minutes but some of these fights really drag on. Very few of them seem to exhibit any skill anywhere near what i'd expect from the best fighters in the world. It just looks like boxing with some occasional wrestling. where's the rest of the martial arts?

[@Achillies101]

Mas Oyama would have killed Bruce Lee.

[@Mr007batman]

Judo Gene Lebell had the first modren mma fight back in 1963 in Salt Lake City. He fought a boxer and won and he also was one of Bruce Lee grappleing teachers. Bruce was not the father of mma!

[@perfectcirc1e0]

I was looking for Jim kelly qb of the buffalo bills. not this fool

[@scottjohnson5303]

perfectcirc1e0 .fool consider yourself an ass wipe young fool speaking out of his ass. I'm sure you were raised well.ps fuk the bills

[@georgetrusty7696]

Did anyone see the black chick with the big knockers and a black shirt walk past Jim Kelly