McDojo Breakdown: The Televised Chi Fail

In todays McDojo Breakdown we chat about a Leon Jay and the no touch knockout fail that happened on national television. Enjoy :)
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[@McDojoLife]

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[@rebchizelbeak5392]

Thank you for helping us remember how great the Macarena video was.

[@joebradford7308]

I'd give him one more than that! For the simple fact that HE'S been proven wrong. Not only himself. But his instructor Dillman! He's still perpetuating the nonsense! Favorite McDojo episode?! Damn man... I dk? I enjoy the lot of them honestly. I can't pick one off the top of my head...

[@agreenidge]

Fuck a Duck. Can we please put these people out of their misery. ALL CHI is is Chinese word for energy. Your breath. Your internal energy that you cultivate. THATS IT. THATS ALL IT IS. It's not some mystical force. This isn't Dragonball Z. This is real life. And as someone who took real traditional martial arts; specifically Kung Fu; it's tiring seeing these Kung fools talking about what these fantasize chi to be and what they can do. And the worst are the students. Who in their right minds believes this trash? But apparently with the schools they have someone is. So All in All. Chi is energy. If you breath you have chi or "hei" (in Cantonese). It's not superstition, it's actually science.

[@r00d1m3n7]

As a martial arts instructor, I like to see your content that protects young students and exposes the worst of the worst about McDojos. Save the children. It's worse than you would think.

[@Sultan0803]

Yeah I have a friend who is a mcdojo student and I felt bad Bcz his doing it for years(2 years to be exact). as an assistant coach in kali and a Mauy Thai practitioner i give him a 2 month membership and teaches him some kali so he knows real self defense. He struggles for a month but I convinced him to push harder so he can be better. This is why I hate Mcdojos

[@alter5057]

no touch knockouts are not mcdojo. They are bullshido. While bullshido is martial art BS/fraud, mcdojo is a business practice to capitalize $$$ excessively on martial art taught, even if by lowering its quality (example: giving out blackbelts often to those who pay in person or online). While bullshido is done by absolutely nonsensical frauds like Leon Jay, mcdojo can be practiced by anyone, both frauds, like Leon Jay (if he does), or even the most legitimate instructors, such as Rorion Gracie of BJJ (allegedly does via "Gracie University"). What you see in video is bullshido, although Leon Jay can also engage in mcdojo practices as well.

[@Cailus3542]

I hate to think about all the people who have been victimised like that, especially children. Most parents have no way to judge these things. Setting aside all the other things, imagine a child (and adults too) being given a black belt and accolades. It's a source of pride, a real achievement. Then they eventually realise that it all meant nothing. It can be devastating.

[@brandonmcninja]

My favorites are anything with systema. I also love when Dillman says, “he’s a non believin.” 😂😂😂

[@nathanaelmccooeye3204]

Nun-believant lol

[@Charger7784]

My first martial arts teacher tried to introduce me to that stuff years ago and i used to believed that it could work until i saw that documentary that you just showed. Keep calling out those jokers, they deserve it and the iron crouch kung-fu paired with a to z you did a few years back just hilarious😅

[@MMarbleroller]

I am going to say this one is my favorite. The reason being there is so much of a convergence of deception, delusion, bullshit, real stuff that is taken way off course by bullshit, and examples of how when someone believes incorrectly how things work they extrapolate to ridiculousness. That student moving his own leg - clearly faking being passed out - if this is how Leon Jay's demos go down it is amazing, fascinating, that he could delude himself into believing he could demonstrate his capabilities for real on a volunteer. When deceiver crosses over into delusion - that is one of the most fascinating things to me.

[@PerunaMuayThai]

The unconscious leg cross is a new one but I have loved the guy not able to knock out the small man.

[@kelw.5440]

My favorite Mcdojo was when you exposed the "wizard ". The rainforest music in the background to cover the sound of his heat gun! Lots of good content, I was having A rough day and that made me chuckle! 😆

[@WatchMysh]

Ooh yes! That was awesome!

[@kevintoy7710]

The horrible irony is that when I saw Prof. Wally Jay give a seminar in the late 90's, he made fun of the "no-touch" bs in his seminar. This was a seminar that included Dillman (before he branched into no-touch), and Remy Presas.

[@5dragonskarategoryukarate-890]

I watched that special when it aired and was so embarassed as a martial artist. Hard to pick a favorite McDojo video. But Senile Self Defense is definitely a top 10.

[@TheWarmotor]

These are always fun :) I watched your full-on documentary the other day, fantastic journalism, sir. You do very important work, but it's nice to have some fun again. Thank you for making my morning!

[@McDojoLife]

Thank you for the support. It’s appreciated

[@raijuko]

Where did you find it? I didn't know it was out yet! I can't find much about it other than old news on Google search

[@McDojoLife]

@@raijuko it’s not that documentary. It’s the 2 hour video we did about a stalking case. That is still being pitched.

[@michalbar22]

Been trying to find the documentary how did you watch it ?

[@McDojoLife]

@@michalbar22 different one. Go to mcdojolifedoc on Instagram to keep up with it

[@jamielondon6436]

Good catch on that leg!

[@allnightrunner.6515]

To this day my favourite is the first of your videos that I ever watched. 10th degree jet squad black belt. It still makes me laugh until I cry.

[@zkcobra6795]

This is one of my favorites that you posted. Brilliant!

[@benmoore6327]

I like them all, but the break down of registering hands as deadly weapons has actually come up a couple times in conversation since I saw it 😅

[@gaborzoltai6965]

I reckon this one is actually my favourite. Loved the bit where you call on Leon Jay to just teach the techniques his father worked on and taught him instead of the Chi fantasy.

[@Cailus3542]

Yeah, that is downright weird. This guy clearly has some genuine aptitude in Jujitsu. Why the heck would anyone with actual training even do this?

[@hectoraguilera2209]

The natgeo doco is always a classic, spinal tap of the martial arts world

[@leodouskyron5671]

Dillman’s a Starbucks story is so unbelievable because even if he thought he did “move the line” he would be the last person or the person with a gap between him and a person looking dumbfounded at the people looking at them. If a kid in high school pushed you and they looked behind themselves the pushed person would deck that guy the moment he turned back around - or maybe that is just my neighborhood. I think the episode (or part) that I liked most was when you were going over the things you knew in martial arts and talked about your weapon experience inclusive of guns. Sounds stupid but where I was from the guns part of the equation was not talked about in terms of the experience of the teachers. Refreshing.

[@adamprato7187]

My favorite video so far is the ultra-huge one you did on predators in the martial arts industry. Very informative and eye-opening.

[@jomax00]

This is my favorite video. Thank you!

[@cmoneymadhops]

So hard to pick a favorite episode. So many good breakdowns.

[@markwebb7007]

Great stuff as always!

[@derekmcnulty2559]

Every time I watch the NG vid. "This aughta be interesting!" as he introduces leon Jay. The narrator is fighting back the tears... of sarcasm and contempt lmfao

[@simong4252]

Having found myself in seminar nearly 20yrs ago with bowman, dilman, Jim corn and Evan pantazi , not knowing what to expect and signed up through and school they looked to affiliate with ...I can confirm I have been in one of those groups with dilman moving everyone with his chi and teaching energy work, I can confirm it's mass suggestion, group coercion and no one wanting to point out the emperor is naked. The power of chi did unfortunately move me. It moved me to leave martial arts for years

[@dems000]

bruh how did you get into the KZbin game so late. you're so good at explaining shit quickly. you have an impressive ability to make videos like these. great work bro.

[@McDojoLife]

Thank you for that. Truly appreciate it

[@craigressler1572]

Another wonderful and entertaining video, thank you Rob🥋

[@ajshiro3957]

They say he trained about everyone; from Ali and Bruce Lee. Really now? he's that old? Hmm... If No touch knock outs were real, people would be dead from falling on their heads constantly. They would drop like a rock onto concrete, and they would not get up for a really long time.

[@cameronmacdonald772]

My favorite episode is always the most recent episode! Keep up the great work. 😉

[@Swordsman_HEMMA]

I don't know if I'd consider it my "favorite" episode, but my buddy and I still quote "regular ass hands!" all the time, so I guess that one needs to be the winner lol.

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

I have no particular favorite i enjoyed most of your vids!!!! Keep it up

[@xpunkrockmomx]

I like all the videos, but these breakdowns are among my favorite. I honestly liked you messing around with sensei Seth and icy Mike also.

[@XxGyromancerXx]

I unleashed some of my chi within a crowded Wawa. It flatlined some folks and made others gag and dry heave.

[@bigballs935]

Great stuff! So many good videos but my favourite has to be “kalah desk pop” for the sheer amount of crazy stuff that guy does

[@madshad3351]

Hahaha. Who would have thought the Macarena was a legitimate defense 🤔. He get 6 Dillmans in my book. My favorite McDojo episode is Kung Fu theater. Thanks Rob. 👊

[@eduardoalvarado4973]

This is my favorite video.I was recently wondering why your rank system was called Dillman, and this video explained the whole thing.

[@coreymann8723]

Great video. Hands down favorite video is the one on Detroit urban survival training. I watch that every time I want a good chuckle.

[@lake_cooper]

*"AYYYYYY, MACARENA!!"* *crying laughing 😂

[@user-rr1zt5go4q]

Hi Rob ! My favourite - the Vietnamese guy in the bad suit and tie , thrusting his chi through a conga line of fake students. Gary Shandling would've done a great impression of this guy ! All the best !

[@eric21881]

Gotta say though it’s amazing this stuff holds on in spite of the internet Dunno my favorite video but my favorite style of video is these

[@petenovak9461]

Rob, I always love your videos! And thank you for exposing not just the phonies, but also the monsters! I enjoyed your collaboration with Rokas, and left a similar message there, as well. But I have to say, I can't believe Bryce Dallas didn't make your top 5, let alone #1! Could you do a video on that sad sack? I think, based on the number of schools he had, and the length of fraudulence, as well as having NO martial arts training, this would be great! Thanks again, love what you do!

[@MearlThompson]

Can’t believe he’s still trying to get believers. My favorite Mcdojo video is the one I’m watching now. Thanks Rob. Cheers.

[@scottallen2873]

Rob, any video you go after dillman is my favorite. I had a dillman disciple come to my school once, funny story maybe I'll hit you up on the gram someday for a laugh. I feel sad for Leon and think Wally is turning in his grave over this kinda stuff. Sad really but at least we got you putting a light on this malarkey.

[@brian106699]

You brought the comedy on this one 😂

[@bjornf8518]

The best I got out of this video is that I might want to see a cardiologist.

[@keaulanakapule]

my favorite is the one where ron jeremy is teaching why jiu jitsu isn't effective. his explanations were hilarious!

[@dakotaroosa1525]

I’m in the gad. ( Is in mount)

[@chrisblanchard4938]

Watched till the end. 👍

[@Jakafe]

I love love it when you finally covered the Chintya Candra-whatsherface fiasco because she had been elusive when the local fighters tried to confront her. Regarding Leon Jay... I don't think he's a lost cause, but things seem pretty close to that point at the moment.

[@Johanmiami1]

Sir, you have high blood pressure. Him- “ Naw, my chi is just high “

[@tommatter420]

What I can't get is deep down in his heart he knows that it's all bullocks and still teaching that madness. Why are people in this day and age still joining they must have the Internet.

[@starzkream]

"He is not a believer..." This is his way of saying "He is not playing along."

[@rebchizelbeak5392]

Ah yes. I always ask my attackers which martial arts they believe in so I can use the appropriate fighting style.

[@sithlordkaeyl21]

I attended a couple of training camps under Grandmaster Remy Presas, and he was a very interesting person. It was very sad when Modern Arnis lost him on 8/28/2001.

[@SteveRyzuk]

Too hard to choose one favorite. I like all the chi master takedown videos!

[@McThumpenstein]

Y ou outdid yourself on this video with the "burying your career" bit. Well done!!!

[@robertguarino355]

I love these videos 👏👏👏

[@mat0920]

My aikido instructor was also a psychology professor and he could do this to certain people but he knew what it was, a psychological trick. He could essentially talk some people into it

[@dakotaroosa1525]

A regular Jedi, huh?

[@sidecarmisanthrope5927]

Dillman is the real deal. He studied under the knights that say Ni. Then he took it one step further.

[@octaviovazquez9515]

I love pretty much 90 to 95% of all videos you make. Keep it up sir.

[@McDojoLife]

Truly appreciate that. Can’t win em all but do my best

[@shadowfighter6445]

I would rather be a student in a regular small circle jiujitsu dojo. As for my favorite video on your channel, that's a tough one, I like a lot of them, but for the sake of it I'll choose the one where you did the sidekick with the camouflage gi. Thank you for sharing ☺️.

[@fredisaacs9350]

I've never come close to passing my black belt jui jiu-jitsu professor guard I'm starting to suspect he's using a CHI shield

[@Ski_Bike]

I think my favorite video you've dropped is the one about the instructor that shot one of his students that trains with live ammo, that's just insane to me, but honestly I like all of your breakdowns so hard to pick just one

[@christiangauthier727]

My favorite videos from you are all the Kung Fu Movies you play and comment on/crack jokes with your Mexican friend! ('cause let's be honest: this shit is funny as hell and it's impossible not to die of laughter watching this, even more so when you know Martial Arts/MMA!) I loved the ones with the tiny Spy guy/little Kung Fu Monkey jumping everywhere, and he's such a Chad with all the women! The one with the Blind Master was pretty darn hilarious too!

[@tprodyma]

I’d like to say, and I know you already said this, that one of my students & I went to a Wally Jay seminar about 30 years ago in mid Illinois. His technique IS real! I do know you have respect for him as he is real. I was one of his uke & it did hurt…a lot. I’d also like to say to keep up the awesome job you are doing. The pseudo martial artists need to be called out!

[@craigpoole2602]

This is my first visit to your channel. I love this kind of stuff. Have you seen the Detroit guy that thinks he's John Wick? I'd love to see him gone over.

[@papita69xxx]

The one where you gathered testimonials from other martial arts youtubers is my favorite. Also as someone who did my thesis on acupuncture even if you belive in chi they are wrong in the stuff they say about chi

[@zacharytrammell3382]

Favorite video is the guy on the couch. Talking about you must be heavy and light.

[@seebum_]

Good refresher on Dillman for anyone newer to the channel. My favorite is probably He Went Out Deep Bro, the brainwashing in that video is almost unreal and I love their reactions to the BS

[@user-iu9my9ef7n]

I reality they are all good but the one with the old guy getting hammered by the mma guy. Also I saw the guy move his leg when he was supposed to have Bern knocked out. I didn’t think anyone caught it so you have a sharp eye my man. Thanks for exposing these frauds.

[@JoelHuncar]

I love what you are doing. I have been in martial arts for a long time. I have seen a lot of terrible behaviour, on the other hand, I have also seen a lot of generosity and positive behaviour. I am not sure what is my favourite video you have put out. Some, where children and youth are being harmed by these creeps using their position of authority against them really fill me with anger. They are not fun to watch, but are the most important service you put out to the community. Others, like this one, where we see the cultish behaviour of martial artists, make me laugh. They are my favourite, because it gives me pause to consider when and where have I drank the koolaid. Keep up the good work, and thanks for doing what you do.

[@viperfangninjutsu3907]

Favorite video is the jet squad, where the guy rode in on a motorcycle, firing an AR15 and flagging bystanders

[@S18MMA]

My favourite stuff to watch ❤

[@jasonwiebe7722]

my favourite episode was with the instructor who ran into(through) the lady on the beach!

[@christopherpurches2774]

Honestly, the BJJ harassment documentary last week was a really good showcase of one of the larger issues of martial arts instruction, so I was pretty impressed with that one. Most of your breakdowns are great, so I enjoy stuff like this one thoroughly.

[@spoony3756]

Dust! Lol I loved the content on that dude!

[@michelyeto5425]

my favorite would probably the Jet Squad episode 😂😂😂

[@markdesouza6044]

I have been enjoying your vids very much! Thanks for putting them out... But that whole thing with the apple isn't true, is it?

[@matthewhall7976]

I was thumbs up/like number 675..👍❤️👍 I didn't get the notification 5days ago, but it just popped up in my feed now..

[@matthewhall7976]

Honestly I love so many of your videos Rob I couldn't even pick a favourite but maybe if I was forced to choose it would be the one where the guy was swinging a saber around near his students and saying how he could concentrate his chi so he couldn't be cut.. And then I think he ended up either cutting himself or someone else.. I think they were doing an Indian martial arts or something.. And if it wasn't you that done the video I'm thinking of(I am sure it was), then it could've been Steven Strangles.. Which sometimes does similar videos about mocking and exposing the bs trainers.. I mention his channel not only in case I'm mistaken but also because I think it would make a good episode or stream if you guys got together to chat.. You both do Brazilian jiu-jitsu too so would be a starting point for you two having something in common..💪

[@redshurikenrlsh1951]

My favorite that I can think of on the spot was the Kiai Jitsu episode.

[@jordanmiller7945]

I respect the fact that he at least believed he could do it enough to go on TV and actually prove it vs the guys that know they are full of ish and dance around proving it.

[@RedDragonProtection]

I can't choose my favorite. So many to pick from.

[@stewblare2190]

think of all the cool names for people have came up with to express the ideal of shooting energy out of the body, hes gets the chi whammy.

[@mizukarate]

This one may be my favorate. Could you or have you done a Count Dante?

[@BD90..]

Notice how the first guy who got "knocked out" started crossing his legs before they even got to finish doing it. They are so predictable now with the whole cross the legs and slap the ass to wake the person up again trick.

[@roberttompkins9991]

I used to occasionally “work out” (if you can call everyone sitting around in a circle eating Cheetos and drinking sodas a workout) with some of these guys and their expanded universe. (Im a hard core 4th Dan Shotokan guy and didn’t believing this stuff for a minute) I asked one of them to knock me out with his mind. They were reluctant and warned me about how dangerous it was if my chi wasn’t yada yada yada. I reminded them that I’ve fought some pretty bad ass fighters in my time, and they all knew it too. (I have my own reputation of being on of em in my home town.) So he agreed. Stood there with his hands pointing at me like some sort of Jedi force push. Well, we stood there, and we stood there, and we stood there! Then he said. aww! I think I just saw you wobble there a little. I was like no you didn’t. I’ve just been standing here. They told me someone like Dilman who has stronger Ki could do it better. Maybe I did have my tongue on the roof of my mouth, I’m pretty sure I didn’t have my big toe sticking up. I’m guessing I didn’t pass out because I didn’t actually believe it could possibly work. What kind of excuse is that! When I hit somebody hard, like we do in Shotokan karate, it doesn’t matter wether they believe I knocked their block off or cracked their ribs or not! Reality sets in! My stuff works against anyone. They don’t have to be part of my cult for my techniques to be effective.

[@TimRHillard]

Oh man, that sucks. I thought Wally Jay and his son were legit with the small circle jiujitsu. People like Dillman always bring others around them down. Good to know.

[@jpacuna4616]

my favorite has got to be the one breakdown with the guy riding on the motorcycle while shooting an automatic rifle

[@lake_cooper]

Rob, thank you for differentiating Wally Jay from the others 🙏🏻❤️

[@rwdchannel2901]

Wally Jay used small circle jujitsu to make judo better. His students won judo tournaments.

[@marklanda6824]

Keep up the great work and continue to expose these frauds.

[@dcltaylor]

Prof. Wally Jay was an amazing martial artist. Great Jujitsu and Judo.

[@MassiveLib]

Leon Jay was my sensei for 2 years and he knocked me out with pressure points, let me tell you, it actually works. His father Wally was a gent.

[@andrewpavey]

A giant chi whammy 😂

[@richardschafer7858]

I've taught for over 20 years, and am licensed in shiatsu. He's calling out pressure points which can be used for healing, but not for knocking someone out. LOL

[@martialarts1017]

The ones u do about the child predators... To me ur doing God's work about those topics because ur right no one really address those topics 💪

[@JKDVIPER]

12:18 What a Dillhole. 😉🥊💯

[@benephelps]

My favorite episode of mcdojo life is the one where Rob was on the JRE for 3 hours

[@bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186]

I fucking love where the Dillmans come from.. 1 toe in 1 toe out

[@billydoyle6919]

Hey Rob, there's a guy on KZbin called Don Shipley. He outs fake US Navy SEALs on-line. He describes that the top 'professions' of fake SEALs are martial arts or firearms instructors. It would be interesting to look at these guys martial arts schools and rate them against your McDojo criteria. If they lie about their service, how likely are they lying about aspects of their martial art school? Love your work all the way from NZ.

[@Psycho-Ssnake]

Ouch, my spleen!

[@stephaneprevost_1967]

HAAAAAA! the leg thing is a killer case!!! No way! All your comments got me laughing so much. Hilarious.

[@rwdchannel2901]

Wally Jay's small circle jujitsu was meant to compliment judo. His students won judo tournaments. I'm not sure what's up with his son but his father probably wasn't into no touch martial arts.

[@stephenumphress5705]

Probably the episode with rokus (spelling) So i did Kyokushin back in the day and we were doing brick breaking. A second day student came in and was able to break 4 more bricks than the sensei. Always thought that was suspect lol.