Idris Elba: Fighter (Episode 1) - Becoming A Professional Kickboxer | Documentary

As a Hollywood star, Golden-Globe winning, Emmy Award- nominated actor and producer Idris Elba has made a career of playing a tough guy. Now he’s about to find out if he really is one. He’s set himself an extraordinary personal challenge to become a pro kickboxer in just 12 months.
But even with the help of the best trainers in the world can someone with no experience become a genuine contender in the bloodiest of sports?
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[@borgullet3376]

What BALLS Idris has.. Doing this at his age..MOTIVATION ! Thanks Idris... RESPECT !

[@IcyBandicoot]

anofi berry facts.

[@voreqejackson1238]

how old is he

[@tommy2pieceya734]

That old man snapping that bat, is one of the most impressive things I've ever seen... Imagine you held your arm out there, he'd snap it like a twig..

[@Shadow-jk7mb]

It wasn't a real bat

[@isaacyeon6334]

@@Shadow-jk7mb bro real Muay Thai or Karate and or practitioners who trained and conditioned their bodies for years can even snap two baseball bats in half

[@ramrand9960]

I've trained under a student of master Shinjo and yes they do these.

[@jasonberesford1255]

@@Shadow-jk7mb it was real.... you have no idea

[@Shadow-jk7mb]

@@jasonberesford1255 you mean that's a real bat?

[@jeanettedavies8665]

is there nothing this guy can't do, amazing voice, Dj, actor. wow

[@The.panthera.]

He’s pushing 50, course there’s gonna be injuries

[@tyrionlannister467]

did anyone not see cm punk get demolished in his ufc debut

[@shaneomahony6022]

Tyrion Lannister history repeats itself

[@tyrionlannister467]

shane o'mahony i like idris but damn lmao his gonna get knocked and it wont be pretty

[@CheeseSpliffs]

only he won his first debut, though....unlike cm punk. But seriously, comparing the 2 is a little silly. CM wasn't a fighter(he didn't even know how to throw a basic jab), but Idris, on the other hand, has stated that he used to fight a lot as a kid. He knows how to take a punch. And also, they're motivations are a little different. CM legit wants to be a fighter and "hold a championship belt", whereas Idris is just doing this to test himself. He has no desire to quit acting and take up kickboxing....

[@tyrionlannister467]

***** the first fight he won was terrible lmao

[@CheeseSpliffs]

still better than CM punk. plus he's an actor, it's exactly what I expected. but why don't you post your fight videos, big boy. lets see how well you do in a 3 round fight with big boxing gloves strapped to your hands. lol

[@tetsuoshema]

I'd like to watch this, even if I have to pay for it but in the US I cannot find it anywhere...Anyone know a source?

[@Patrick_Bateman____]

1:58 I understand the swastika is culturally significant but it still makes me go, “wtf…” 🤣

[@snowwood9161]

l love it ldris elba,actor,dj,sing,l love to ldris elba

[@vojta219]

I love your english

[@FonkyNinja]

I want to become a pro kickboxer in 12 months. What do I need to do?

[@commentstealer4460]

Same

[@gianmarconotarpasquale3414]

where can i watch the complete episodes?

[@militaryshakemallory5877]

Morning. Stations. Stained movement. Soilders. Arena. Caged. Lawsuits. Check. Shake. Elba savoring. Since. Molding. Solutions. Soilders. Business. Training. Check. Constitution pay check trillions dollars training error..

[@jamesmcleod7758]

Anyone know the name and location of the Karate dojo shown? The one where he's being abused? Haha I'd love to go there.

[@bajiquanxingyiquanokinawan7064]

Just go to Okinawa and ask about master Kiyohide Shinjo's dojo, Okinawan Karate Uechi-ryu and the locals will show you there.

[@Comando729]

My sensei trained with shinjo back in the day even had shinjo living with him when he visited the states

[@bbrother92]

buckin ell

[@T.96f]

did that building have the Nazi sign on it ?

[@9sunskungfu]

haha no , that sign has been around long before the germans used it, and its actually drawn opposite to the swastica. Its meant to be a sign or footprint of the Buddha's presence.

[@kevkevin8177]

So its allowed then 😂

[@Antipodean1er]

Idris Elba? More like Charles Minor imposter

[@alexmurphy5289]

Such a badass and an inspiring gentleman!

[@davidfilipovic163]

Any fighter in the world would welcome fight with Elba, but hes reach and famous why would he fight

[@Elkjin23]

12 months is plenty of time to be a pro fighter

[@juanjosevazquez8065]

byron Harper if u have some background, but if not it’s going to take longer than a year

[@zone6976]

Can't tell if that's sarcasm or not

[@wadeemradeem4505]

Would love to travel to Tokyo, Philippines to train. Would be an absolute dream.

[@NZyoutube]

CM Punk on suicide watch

[@apollo105]

why would they make him jump into sparring so early? where is the logic in that?

[@qwertyturk75]

apollo105 it gives him experience

[@mikkiwilliams8930]

why did he hit him in the groim

[@daviedood2503]

2:15 a man who can endure P.A.I.N. Uses towel so his knuckles doesn't get hurt... Seems legit brav.

[@benchpress5096]

They still hurt, its so they dont get cut open.

[@idris7951]

I've wanted to get to kick boxing just havnt had the time.

[@UCzvVOLVhUriIFomutioDkGw]

time is never a proper excuse and never will be

[@thatbrokevin7940]

just look for a gym, i found a mma gym in my area on google

[@enigmapublius1]

cut the bullshit mate if Idris accepted this challenge to fight at 43 you can also train it no need to compete

[@enigmapublius1]

@J after starting working I share your views, I was an immature kid

[@bigpunisher4483]

I want to fight Idris Elba

[@lifeisgood9474]

He would've had a chance if he did this 7 to 8 years ago when he was in a better physical shape. now his arms are gone chest and abs are non existent. idk if he can make it. maybe train to gain muscle over 4 months with speed sparring here and there and then start kickboxing training.

[@lockonnow4259]

2:15

[@Shadow-jk7mb]

Scripted

[@sixtinecc878]

Idris, why did you do that ... I prefer you with much less muscles, even if you stay my favorite English actor (with Benedict and the two Tom H. of course) ;) But I love you anyway, even though you do. But please, stop muscles, you are all what you want, all what you need, you don't need to prove anything to the world, but for you, of course, you can do what you want

[@butterf1sh]

Hi Christine, it's Idris here. Thanks.

[@2288sharingan]

look at the notches in the bat before he hits it

[@williamhenley8593]

I didn't see any?

[@2288sharingan]

William Henley they're there, trust me. about 8 inches above his hand

[@frankszulakiewicz1996]

eternal sharingan who cares if there are notches, it was still awesome.

[@tommy2pieceya734]

There are no notches, just saying

[@2288sharingan]

@@tommy2pieceya734 Ok Johnny Bravo. Well i can see two

[@vladlabyrinth6335]

why? for? and nahuya? better train your acting skills for The dark tower, lol ))