Michael Jai White training

This is from the special features in the DVD of Universal Soldier - The Return (1999) starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bill Goldberg and Michael Jai White. It is a short video of how Michael Jai White trains.
Michael Jai White is an underrated actor and a very talented martial artist with blackbelts in Kyokushin Karate, Shotokan Karate, Goju-ryu Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, Wushu and Kobudo with over 30 titles under his belt.
Check it out and hope you like it!

[@rahjeel]

Why isn't this man in the Expendables?! he is easily one of the greatest martial artists of our time.

[@tristonwilson2221]

Thank you! I thought I was the only one who believes he should be in the Expendables. Stallone get this man!

[@bavenkumar1998]

He deserves to be in the Expendables. Also, he could be a perfect choice for luke cage, and also a secondary option for the role of luke hobbs in the fast and furious franchise.

[@Chtigga]

Could have played in Back Panther as well

[@Mistersheeaun]

he should be in the expendables... but as Black Dynamite. The greatest hero of our time

[@supernintenjoe8911]

@@Chtigga I've been saying that he should play Black Panther or Blade.

[@JaxBlade]

He's TRULY A BEAST he's on my top 5 martial artist list with Bruce, Tony, Jet, and Jackie

[@patriciomambo2665]

Yup

[@agnikaineverdies7646]

What about Scott Adkins

[@patriciomambo2665]

He good to

[@jamesocton5220]

Nah it’s Bruce Lee, GSP, Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, then MJW

[@jamesocton5220]

No he ain’t in there

[@MM-ob8ti]

Michael Jai White is such a bad ass yet he seems so humble. One of many of my favorite action stars.

[@edh2192]

+thrasherballs1983 or actually being a good fighter mayweather buys his fights.

[@robschneider8310]

Love him too.

[@alexalexandrov9754]

12 liters of water a day, man for that you have to be disciplined, along with the workout and nutrition, man Michael Jai White is the true definition of a real man

[@sicariusperemo3789]

And that much water, is killing his kidneys... Way too much water, if he really drinks that much water, he could end up with severe water poisoning, and that will either kill his kidneys or drown his brain :S

[@chineseducksauce9085]

Sicarius Peremo with him working out for 4 hours everyday? Thats alot of sweat, he also said that kuch water isnt enough for him.

[@Barbarianz1000]

I think he meant to say 3 litres a day

[@WorstElectrician]

Sex Offender #479 3 gallons is way too much.definitely something you shouldn’t do for more than a couple days

[@evanwashington6959]

@@WorstElectrician he had to go to the emergency room because of that

[@Icantfeeeeeelit]

he got good muscle mass and still got speed in a perfect balance.. that's every martial artist goal

[@Avean]

"Beefed up a little" Then shows himself with the most insane physique built by man.

[@breaks3085]

Do you reckon he used steroids

[@vicspegveg]

@@breaks3085 that will explain why he has this unnatural muscles.

[@breaks3085]

@@vicspegveg so your saying he's enhanced ?

[@chineseducksauce9085]

@@breaks3085 that physique is completely achievable without steroids, people need to stop underestimating the body

[@anthonymarquez4617]

@@chineseducksauce9085 Not to mention mjw was too disciplined to cheat, haters are always jealous.

[@Bleekcastle]

MJW is so underratted. Dude is awesome.

[@waynehill1191]

Yes indeed.

[@adon31997]

Van Damme looked a lil intimidated, when they were talking.... He knew Mike was the real deal, and not no studio fighter!

[@alwkicksta]

That's ridiculous as hell. VD invited MJW to train with him on the set of Universal Soldier 1. They sparred together. Then VD gets MJW to be his opponent in part 2. If he was "intimidated" and had an issue with MJW, he would not have had him in Universal Soldier 2. In this video, VD looks focused on what MJW is saying to him. Also, they have a very friendly pic together on the US2 set. They were very cool with one another. Also, VD is more experienced in kumite/competitions....if not, show me MJW's actual competition records outside of being a black belt in 8 martial arts (*cough* aka spread thin training*** cough*). Sounds like he did more training than actual fighting. The only "fights" he talks about is these supposed street fights he's been in over pu**y or someone staring at him or some petty sh*t lol. Where do you haters get this sh*t from??

[@MrSupersaiyangoku]

@@alwkicksta theres a video of michael kicking the crap out of adults in tournaments. If you knew about the New York fighting tournament scene michael made new papers as a teen for whooping folks butt. Man stop it. Michael has over 50 years in martial arts. Hence why he has so many black belts. All true martial artist go to different styles to add to the arsenal.

[@alwkicksta]

@@MrSupersaiyangoku 1. Micheal is 50 so he doesn't have 50 yrs of experience. What? His father and mother must've enrolled him in Kyokushin the very same day she got knocked up according to you. And Mike made her placenta/womb into a dojo lol?? Man stop it. 2. I saw that "America's Funniest Home Videos" quality video. 3. Where's the other videos and list of opponents, wins-losses of all these fights he's supposedly done? 4. Cool...he pulls useful techniques from different styles. A good strategy. Yet and still...it can get watered down/spread thin if one's not careful. I'd say 4 styles is more than enough...2 stand up (Karate/Muay Thai...TKD/Boxing etc.) and 2 ground/grappling (Judo/Jui Jitsu...Hapkido/Jui Jitsu etc.) like Scott Adkins (TKD, Kung Fu, Judo, Jui Jitsu). After that, it really becomes too much to retain....but 8 styles/black belts is good for bragging rights and ego...like Mike seems to have.

[@sw-4733]

hes coughing um is he ok ?

[@sugs1191]

Jcvd was not scared.and he competed in tournaments too

[@rajendranadarajan8931]

This was done 20+ years ago? Damn ! MJW's physique is still pretty much the same today !! Now lets talk about Steven Seagal....

[@at-cj2iy]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tomsworldofmovies1573]

Yes lets talk about Steven Seagal.. He is much more success in Movie Buisniss than Micheal. Seagal brings Martial Arts to a brutal and realistic next level that no one see bevore on the big screen. His Fighting style was unique, no one other show that even today!

[@rajendranadarajan8931]

@@tomsworldofmovies1573 And now he's hiding in Russia from various lawsuits in america. Claiming he is Russian 🤣

[@delzokas1]

Absolutely love this guy. Very underrated. I would even go as far to say he deserves a role in the expendables. Agree?

[@videoomaster]

"Protein is all foods that had parents" Such a great line

[@kevinsykes699]

hahahahahahahha I know right

[@sw-4733]

the reason he probably said that is because his parents dont eat healthy foods

[@at-cj2iy]

@@sw-4733 the joke flew past you so damn far

[@FlamuriHp]

I'm eating 3 pizzas ... well 4 pizzas what the hell xDDD

[@sw-4733]

that must be why he is not in much shape in this movie

[@yamabushiwarrior996]

Michael Jai White for the New BLADE.

[@daviddelacruz3196]

how bout blades new nemisis 😂

[@lawrencejones737]

no..

[@GangstaStan010]

yeah I would actually be cool if you will end up being one of blades vampire gang member friends from back when he was a teenager I've wanted to see Wesley and Mike to do a movie for a long time

[@gregorydavis6104]

Yamabushi Warrior yeah he would be good in a blade movie with Wesley snipe's or if they make expendables 4 he would make a good bad guy

[@murfad]

man, i think MJW is one of th few people who look way better now that they are older than when they were young.

[@davidrivas6412]

This guy is the mike tyson of martial arts

[@Parnell50]

They have very similar background.

[@alwkicksta]

How?? Where are his knockout videos?

[@AjaychinuShah]

Let's see his Kyokushin in a ring.

[@sugs1191]

He played Tyson in the Tyson movie

[@ultrafan2568]

Mike Tyson is the Mike Tyson of martial arts.

[@klmasi]

The most versatile,flexible black man i have evr seen.I have a lot of respect for this man,being that size while maintaining that shape and still kicking asses while maintaining a solid base.You ever see him kick?He doesnt wobbles when he kicks. and everytime he kicks,he lands perfectly on his feet.excellent stability and he never ever wobbles.ever.

[@excellence0722]

2:24 those old punching sound LMAO😂😂😂

[@42Cleve]

I truly respect MJW's take on the arts because he's a martial artist first and an actor 2nd. His technique is very polished and effective.

[@covkiki]

I always knew that Michael would be a great actor because of his mult-talented skills. I remember him in a movie in the 80s called Toxic Avenger playing a major role right next to my brother. Mike, you are the Truth!

[@flexcamp]

This guy is the business, A true gentleman, great martial artist, excellent actor...Why is this man not huge in hollywood yet?

[@joselopez6990]

Michael Jai White should be Black Panther come on give the man a chance all of his talent and extremely underrated

[@talkshow69]

Jose Lopez Chadwick Boseman did a far better job than him. I dig his physique and discipline, but he can't exactly show emotion.

[@talkshow69]

Donovan Hunt How am I wrong?

[@talkshow69]

Donovan Hunt How am I wrong?

[@marionmatthias5608]

Mahesh C Achuthanna Michael Jai White needs to be our new Blade

[@talkshow69]

Marion Matthias That I can agree on.

[@sainttm4110]

I look up to him... Truly inspiring.

[@isaiahcontreras9915]

Its incredible how skilled he is if I could ask for 1 trainer in the world it would be him, he is the ultimate master.

[@shadowfangize]

This is the scariest guy in the world. You have a guy who have basicly lived and breathed martial arts in several disciplines all his life, all that knowledge put into a body thats basicly built to tear down walls. Seriously his body physique is out of this world, ive never seen anyone come close to this. He is huge but incredible ripped.

[@shaun1552]

He's got the perfect body for that role Seth in Universal Soldier 2

[@Mariathinking]

he seems like such a nice guy :)

[@dh2314]

MJW is a humble actor with big talents. He is a damn good fighter who commands authority in his roles period!

[@emkplayboy6]

1 of my favorite actors, Also the original Spawn!

[@mobrown7594]

Beautiful human

[@Barbarianz1000]

😂

[@ishiimylesimbokerii651]

Michael jay white the action star...watching from PAPUA NEW GUINEA

[@bigdee1983420]

I think its unique how he can change his voice from soft spoken to a deep voice when hes acting,thats a talent. For somebody that is his size 220's,he is very agile,and quik/explosive,alot of fast twitch muscle fibers. The dude is a serious Martial Artist,I would have love to seen him compete in MMA. If they ever do celebrity mma he should fore be a good choice. Hes somebody that looks the part,but is 100% real,hes an amazing athlete.

[@blockmasterscott]

I've watched interviews of him and he seems to be one of the nicest guys you would ever meet.

[@user-rt6rq3jf5z]

That is fantastic Michael

[@SweetLemonJuice123]

I cannot handle how fine this man is

[@matrixate]

Dude...he never used steroids. He didn't need to. He earned it all from training.

[@breaks3085]

Is he natural i always ask most say hes enhanced but its hard to tell

[@TheCrabman5]

That guy is dedicated. A true athlete.

[@albertmartinez1505]

Michael j white is so cool

[@donaldwilliamsjr2214]

"I'm drinking 3 gallons of water a day... *smiles*.... distilled water."

[@realtalk5052]

Michael Jai White was Stanley's personal pick for the Black Panther but he was overruled by younger Marvel executives

[@Foreverfighting711]

Ppl who think he sucks need to do their research this man is a martial arts machine. To have that muscle and move like that is very very rare

[@omnitrix152]

Hows it rare? Most guys that big can move that fast, its only when you get kali muscles size is when you get slow, other than you can be as fast as you want.

[@dominic9323]

Gosh he's handsome

[@SuperThakid09]

Practice matters

[@TalkernateHistory]

I saw Black Dynamite recently. He is JACKED in that movie and he plays the role masterfully.

[@prospectboy]

This dude is a beast. Thanks for the post.

[@benjamindaw1386]

Where can I get those blocks he uses for dips/push ups at 1:30?

[@lankshearmedia8487]

+Benjamin Daw to do dips you dont need blocks, go to a gate and do dips with your arms on top or get two chairs and do dips with your hands on the seat :)

[@sv_mod5609]

4 hours of workout a day damnnnnnnnnnnnn

[@keithcady8375]

I do four hours a workout a day and when i was young i used to do five hours of different workouts and its not impossible.

[@pampampo]

This guy's a beast!! Very disciplined. Good work!!

[@officialkingvicevurze]

to think Michael is in his 40s lookin like this..not only that but the speed and flexibility is there also....keep doin ya thang bruh.

[@napoy17]

He was my top choice to be Nick Fury in the Avengers. He should be the Green Lantern John Stewart.

[@IdiotOfTheFVariety]

Or bronze tiger

[@stack5960]

@@IdiotOfTheFVariety he was bronze tiger in arrow wow

[@chrisbrooks2557]

I call Michael Jai White the new Jim Kelly.

[@tigershumon]

You go Sensei White, that is some awesome dedication there. Concieve, believe and work hard to achieve..

[@wildanS]

02:43 "Protein is all food that had parents." Legit understanding of nutrition.

[@videozone79]

For everyone that thinks he can't do MMA, watch Never Back Down 2.

[@aquaticlibrary]

Ahh yes because being in a movie makes you a real fighter lol

[@saitamataichou5664]

note to self, don't fight MJW in rooms with glass walls..

[@techman3940]

michael jai white i think your one of the best fighters in the world. i lost some of your footage but i have some back keep up the good work. i am 52 i just got a black belt. i still practice. thanks again

[@naturalfitness23]

one of the most underrated actors ever

[@FlamuriHp]

3:00 I'm eating three Pizzas ..well 4 pizzas , what the hell / xD hahah

[@9405288]

how the hell do you eat 70% protein a day?

[@cortion730]

Meaning all his meals are 70% protein. I assume the other 30% are carbs and/or fats

[@kaethebar]

He really should have been in MMA or had a much bigger acting career on par with JCVD, Stallone, Statham, Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee. Hugely underrated and probably the toughest man on the planet

[@feargardz]

He is an absolute beast. Inspiring

[@deeblaze187]

I say its just ridiculous waste all that perfection and not putting it to use. I say Micheal Jai White should be in UFC...even if it is just for fun.

[@Siegfried92140]

no way.. Michael Jai White with gloves is not Michael Jai white! He is a TRUE martial artist, which means that he can make a lot but really a lot of variations for a same move. His best ability is surprise and strength. Look at some footages of him and kimbo , when he learns him how to not telegraph his moves.

[@edgar22452]

Guillaume Parker Real martial artist don't need to step in the octagon to prove themselves.

[@ariantheassasin206]

nah he is to old now in his day ufc didnt exist if im correct

[@LimmeLimbo]

Let him join ufc for 1 day. I dare them.

[@LimmeLimbo]

them

[@Diego_Hadrian]

How about you join the UFC, instead of insulting someone better than you. So stop making your bullshit video game videos and go train.

[@LimmeLimbo]

Diego Arana I do taekwondo.. I know I'm not ready to join the UFC yet. And I wasn't makin fun of him. I was saying let him join cause he would whip all their asses. That's why they probably won't let him. Yeah, I do gaming videos? What's that mean? That it's ALL I do? No. I do taekwondo, and parkour irl. Stop acting like you know me from a few videos.

[@TaktischesObscht]

+Electripcity That makes no sense.

[@Diego_Hadrian]

+Electripcity well I misunderstood your comment, my apologies

[@05DAGShoma]

This is incredible to have so much muscle size and more so quickly to move !

[@charliehustlenflow]

caught him off guard. the old pencil on the table trick. works every time.

[@yamabushiwarrior996]

Love Bruce Lee, but he was just a man. Everyone is beat-able.

[@DragonRumber]

Yamabushi Warrior yes but i doubt he could beat him, ive read his books and the man was a fighting machine also his mind worked very different than ours, he took his work very serious

[@yamabushiwarrior996]

Your God quote is kinda crazy... Anyway, I take nothing away from Bruce Lee and the fact he wrote books is commendable. But he was just a man. People tend to admire individuals to the point of deifying them. Everyone and everything has it's time. Bruce Lee's skills were limited. I doubt he could beat the likes of Jon Jones Bones, Anderson Silva or...yes!!!: Michael Jai White.

[@stifflery]

Bruce died on his own lol, nobody even tried to hit him. What is the point of making yourself so strong for nothing that you die just by taking a normal headache fixing pill LMAO. I respect the speed and strength he had got, but this is what it is.

[@PROLMBT]

Sumit Singh Yamabushi Warrior Equagesic. I agree. His body fat percentage was unhealthy. Your brain needs a reasonable amount of fat to cushion and protect it just like any other organ. He should have been taking SUGAR PILLS for his tension headaches, it works wonders for me. I have 7% body fat so I have to be careful with low blood sugar.

[@Guwopp1900]

BigBarda Exactly

[@LionArmor9]

You are definitely right... UNDISPUTED 2 and BLOOD AND BONE really showcased his acting and fighting ability.

[@MattyMattyTooGood]

this guy is my inspiration has been for along time and always be i think he is amazing. I've seen every film, interview, article etc featuring him and he is brilliant! great physique even better ability he has IT ALL! regardless of what some of you haters think to me he is the greatest martial artist ever, in one of his recent interview he also states that so far he has only bin able 2 show 25% of his skills and ability so far!! One day i wish to me meet this remarkable guy

[@PortableWares]

Jai would destroy John "Jungle Fever" Jones.

[@riddledknight2755]

If only they bring back spawn

[@cortx2lh]

I like spawn too. But that movie sucks so hard! They should think about a reboot.

[@gokhankaragon9730]

i love m. jai white but he's getting older and older by time and where the f. is spawn 2? we lose blade series because of sinepe's age. i want my spawn archive before it's too late(sorry for poor eng.)

[@Hasan9t]

Just in awe of this dude

[@fearedbymany94]

if he was in the UFC nobody would ever beat him not jon jones or anybody would come close just sayin

[@ninfrodislayer9217]

i will pay for see him fight 8 black belt's d-a-n-m

[@ninfrodislayer9217]

I SAY THAT ._.

[@ninfrodislayer9217]

now i understand whait u say,inc ase im from latinoamerica 8dont care)but it was fight,8 black belts...dadada ,anycase i pay tos ee him fight 8 black belts sir,yush 8 black belts vs jay -

[@Lordgavemeasign]

ninfrodi slayer What?

[@Dantedijon]

You mean 10

[@ProphetChuck8471]

lol, protein is all food that had parents.

[@lankshearmedia8487]

+Edward. C .Munsk Yet protein is the most important thing for our body

[@sagarsingare1752]

Damn inspirational man

[@DjRodimusPrimeXyZ]

awesome footage

[@xepicfaildude96x]

Hmm....Him vs Chuck Norris?

[@1therealtruthishere]

4 pizzas no salt

[@YungNic]

He's eating 4 pizza's on cheat day, bruh lol

[@trevorross8204]

love the workouts

[@johnmiceter]

Ive always liked thie guy, but really surprised he hasnt stared in more big movies. He seems to only do low budget movies and wish he made more quality martial arts movies.

[@SoonYoungKim_94]

Get me a hyperbolic time chamber, and I could make the same gains like him.

[@bazmohiuddin2882]

He would have been a great Black Panther, his skills are refined even more now, I doubt he could beat Bruce Lee let's be honest

[@thegoat186]

Bruce Lee is a god but Michael is a close second hands down :V

[@kingofthering3343]

Yes, let's be honest here. Bruce Lee was good, but he was 5'7" and 130lbs. Michael Jai White is 6'1" and 220-230 lbs of solid muscle. How many times would Bruce Lee have to hit him for it to damage him? And then ask how many times would MJW have to hit Bruce Lee to damage him? The answer to the second question is once. We're talking bantamweight vs heavyweight here. Now in terms of Martial Arts skills neither one of them was a professional fighter. Both were actors. However, White actually competed in some Martial Arts tournaments. Bruce Lee did not. Bruce Lee developed his own Martial Art of Jeet Kune Do and was fanatical about training but so is White and White, in addition to having 9 black belts in different disciplines, has the benefit of having trained with professional fighters using modern equipment. If we brought Bruce Lee from the present and had him fight Michael Jai White then Bruce Lee would lose. I don’t think he would last 5 minutes. The rules would not matter whether we are talking Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Kickboxing or just a no rules street fight even a fight to the death. Bruce Lee would lose because despite being a great Martial Artist in his own right he is the much smaller man and size matters when skills are equal. Michael Jai White has the clear advantage in size but I would also give him the advantage in technical skills because of the modern training he did which Bruce Lee in the 1970s was not exposed to. I’m talking Boxing and MMA training with professional fighters in addition to his MMA background. Bruce Lee would simply be undersized and unprepared for Michael Jai White. Even Bruce Lee himself admitted that if a fighter is big and knows how to use size to his advantage, they can defeat a smaller fighter who is actually superior in skill. Bruce Lee wouldn't stand a chance against Michael Jai White.

[@Ariel-jx4uw]

KingOfTheRing: You are ignorant on many things, a professional fighter does not mean much, since there are rules is the show, of course it will always be stronger than a person who does not know how to fight in the True life, it makes sense ... Bruce lee was against the rules, his fighting philosophy it was all blows are allowed to defend himself, he was a street fighter. Lee fought people heavier than him during his life, Jai white he never fought in a ring, it was semi-contact fights with very strict rules. Fighters like Jai white there are thousands in the world, bruce lee it is a particular case, his exploits confirmed by people close to him were so exceptional, that many do not believe. Jakson is a legend as it is one of the biggest album sellers of all time, arnold is a legend as it is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, Jai white it is nothing of the All except for a martial artist so a failed actor who has not even managed a career in the cinema because everybody does not care about his person compared to the big bruce lee. In 40 years the name of Lee will always be as much known, bruce lee is a legend ask you the question, why? And do your research

[@kingofthering3343]

Bulma 23 I'm ignorant? Bruce Lee was never a street fighter, he was an actor, just like White. Street fighting is real, and White has competed in plenty of tournaments. How about you do some research?

[@Ariel-jx4uw]

KingOfTheRing Still a comic, thank you for this laugh without you I would have never guessed it had been actor .... go to inquire about the Jeet kune do that he himself found, you see it has nothing To see with a traditional arts, it was made to defend itself in the street or other ...

[@jakethemuss3]

Dude, he's not on roids. Intense training and you could have a body like this too.

[@andremotivation6561]

He would have been a amazing black panther if marvel did the mcu thing around this time, I hope he plays another hero soon

[@johnnyhun1]

so much warmup for a shit movie

[@husabceuoacieabcueoa2319]

shut up bitch

[@KungFuChopstick]

johnnyhun1 His movies suck ass.. Only brainless action shit like 90% nowadays

[@TheSHRESTHASUMAN]

It's incredible that this man had already figured out the P90x and rushfit workout principles suitable for mma at that time!!!

[@wubbygherkin]

This man is the king. Nuff said.

[@ruqsanabegum]

amazing stuff

[@Firstblk]

Excellent regimen perfect combination strength ,and speed.

[@notta3d]

He seems like a pretty cool guy in all the interviews I've seen.

[@youyong28]

This man is handsomer than most men, better built than most men, and looks like he knows his martial arts. He also has a strong screen presence. Why isn't he the star of this movie?

[@foketesz]

this guy illustrates the difference between body building and energy efficiency... The video where he shows kimbo a way to improve landing ratio is very interesting as well.

[@cricketpassion9638]

this guy seriously inspired me alot .. now i will take this very seriously .. blood and bones

[@MrBRUCELEE98]

That due needs to be in more movies!!!

[@besgeo]

"i kind of beefed up a little" = understatement of the century

[@popokatepetl18]

He is GREAT !! Keep up the good work!!!!

[@adamh0075]

michael is an amazing athlete and martial artist.

[@RoyalCaoCao]

My fav actor!

[@bilmalik3796]

An amazing guy with great skills god bless him

[@rmsolympic1]

Wow! I am imopressed with the man and the musculature-plus he knows clearly what he is doing. Good information. I just wish the character Bone was as intelligent and insightful as he is here.

[@Diggy22]

"When I was a machine, I yearned to be a man. Now I'm....Black Dynamite." DYNAMITE! DYNAMITE!