Pro Tips for Working with Mexican & Japanese Wrestlers!

[@TilWeMakeIt]

I'm hard at work on the next few episodes of TWMI, gang. Was there anything brand new you learned from the above video? What was MOST useful to you? (That will help me craft future videos!)

[@djblack2930]

If you can could you tell me the best pro wrestling schools in North Carolina on your free time.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

@@djblack2930 Free time? What's that? The answer: CWF Mid-Atlantic in Gibsonville, NC. Tell Jeff I sent you.

[@djblack2930]

@@TilWeMakeIt thank you Mr quackenbush.

[@Nikita_Roberts]

As I stated in the comment I wrote, the 'If they say maybe, it's no' and to look at their expression. I wouldn't want to risk an injury to one of the boys or have a bad performance during a trip. More code of ethics would be appreciated. Things like politics would be a neat topic.

[@fuegodelsolvids]

Extraordinary knowledge Mike! These videos are extremely useful! I found this one to be exponentially helpful! Keep up the great work!

[@ZakAttak38]

I wish I could have watched this tip on working with luchadors sooner. I currently train in a city in the US that’s primarily dominated by lucha libre, and I speak very little spanish. I’m definitely going to keep turning back to this video more often.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Right on! Where are you based, Zak?

[@ZakAttak38]

El Paso, Tx

[@calebtownsend5486]

I cannot believe how few people are subscribed to this, all of this information is invaluable to a prospect or a rookie, and even to journeymen and, I reckon, some veterans.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

I share in this disbelief.

[@EngeltheFallen]

​@@TilWeMakeIt Four years after this comment, something interesting to think about. Some people who find this channel now will not know who the character Lightning Mike Quackenbush was and just follow for advice on wrestling from this kind stranger online. Particularly the younger guys.

[@wrestlecritical6245]

Even though I'm not a pro wrestler and never will be, these videos are an incredible resource for someone trying to learn everything they can in the inudstry!

[@RyuSensei42]

I can't believe I missed this video! For the record, I've lived in Japan since 2007 and have to coordinate with Japanese coworkers every day. I would like to add to what Mr. Quackenbush has said here. First, he's 100% correct on how Japanese people do not want to say "no." One common non-verbal thing to watch out for: If a Japanese person smiles and sucks air through their teeth, that's Japanese polite-speak for "oh shit!" Take that as an immediate no. Second, his notes on pronunciation are excellent . I ran afoul of the suppressed u in desu when I first moved to Japan. However, the pu in puroresu is either not suppressed or is only slightly suppressed. Puro (プロ) is a Japanese slang term for professional (プロフェッショナル) that is commonly seen in other sports. Additionally, wrestlers from different regions of Japan may pronounce things differently. Tokyo and Osaka dialects can be as different as New York and Texas is to Americans. However, in my experience, people tend to smarten up their pronunciation when speaking to foreigners. Lastly, 5 more Japanese words/phrases that might be useful: 1. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu (よろしくお願いいたします／よろしくおねがいします) Roughly translated as "please be kind to me." You should always end your match planning session (or promo if you're a face) with this phrase and a bow. The u at the end of masu is suppressed as in desu. The second word, onegaishimasu, is a polite way to say "please." 2. Daijoubu (die-joe-boo) (大丈夫). It's OK. Add a desuka, daijoubudesuka, and it becomes the question "Are you OK?" This may be a good thing to be able to tell a referee. 3. Wakarimasu (分かります). I understand. Wakarimasen (分かりません). I don't understand. Wakarimasuka (分かりますか) Do you understand? Japanese has a lot of verbal punctuation. In general, if you hear ka at the end of a phrase, it's a question and sen or nai indicate a negative. 4. Arigatou-gozai-mashita (ありがとうございました). The polite past tense form of arigatou or thank you. This specifies thanks for something someone has just done for you. Unless there's a jargon term I don't know about, this would be the best way to thank your opponent after a match. No, domo arigatou is not grammatically correct. Styx lied to you. 5. Atsui-ne (暑いね／あついね) It's hot, isn't it? Not wrestling related, but probably the most common form of Japanese small talk ever. Especially in the summer months. Please excuse the length of this comment. よろしくお願いいたします。

[@Ruthlesshauser]

Beautiful insight thank you for this comment

[@elihero2478]

as a mexican luchador i can verify what was said in the video is true, also a heads up a suplex in our terms (lucha) means an arm drag instead of what american wrestlers know it as a vertical suplex..haha great video! :D

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Right on! "Arm Suplex" is a very special one to remember!

[@jakescukobyte]

I think a topic of "stiff" vs. "smooth" should be talked about. I find it very fascinating that some people work different like that.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Fascinating though that might be, I have to admit I'm not sure how I would really cover such a topic in video form. Understanding those shades is very...tactile?

[@jakescukobyte]

@@TilWeMakeIt I was thinking more of how people are OK, not OK with certain workers preffering either in their work. How acceptable it is to be smooth, or stiff. Along those lines. I wasn't thinking of actual demonstration :)

[@trustthesystem6215]

Love these videos🍿

[@gavinsheldrake]

Loved this one, Mike. So insightful. One of your best yet!

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Much appreciated, Gavin!

[@Brando-Lee3725]

I absolutely love this video . I am trying to pick up Espanol and Japanese and it is actually amazing how much I have learned from watching Lucha and Puroresu over the years . Besides learning some on my own . But this vid is very helpful . I took notes on everything you said here . thank you . By the way I love your Lightning Lock Beta , Delta and all of them lol !!

[@TilWeMakeIt]

I'm so glad! Thank you, Brando!

[@defjulz]

Weird, I was thinking about this topic last night. Thanks for the valuable advice.

[@Nikita_Roberts]

An absolute gold mine of knowledge. Thanks a bunch, Mike! I knew about Japan calling matches in English often but some of those tips are truly awesome to know. Especially the 'if they say maybe', it's no'. I wouldn't want a stinker on an international trip. I laughed at the 'Wrestle, Wrestle, Wrestle' part as I'd like to know if I'm correct thinking that I'd prefer learning more to call it on the fly instead of heavy planning. Am I too ''old school'' in that train of thought though? It's just that I wouldn't want to not react on what's going on and get caught acting like a deer in the headlights.

[@deadhappyband]

I was at a show where zami zayne was doing the el gernerico character and "speaking" Spanish at fans until some actual Spanish fans came up to him and spoke Spanish at him and the referee doing the "translation" had to pretend he was actually insane, so that happened, I'm learning Japanese at the moment, so that's a little something べんり

[@benelgermosen]

I'm so glad that this video got made.

[@TyeClodd]

your videos help me allot !!!

[@lokithemadtitan]

my favorite video so far. thank you.

[@f1recharge854]

Such a informative video ❤❤ best channel on art of pro wrestling

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Glad you think so - thanks for that!

[@jasonbryant.bassguitarplay3641]

I feel like that would be some of the VERY BEST WRESTLING EDUCATION that any young performer could get. It's a proven fact that 70-80 % of all communication between species ISN'T VERBAL OR AUDIBLE.

[@Naruedyoh]

Spanish word with snglish accent... The vocabulary is fairlt good, so props for that, Mike

[@codygarris5589]

This is interesting, I've been always wondered if pro wrestling was universal. Question, as a wrestler, can you attend other schools? Also is military grappling style compatible to pro wrestling?

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Cody, you can, generally speaking, attend other schools...usually for a fee.

[@rexx_munztr13]

Better off with "tírame" = throw me "Sácame" = pull me or take me out has a Lots of meanings depends on The situation

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Interesting - I've never heard that before! Thank you!

[@Smith559]

Broken English will be your friend. I have held a decent length conversation with Shigehiro Irie while communicate in broken English

[@abstractfate6104]

It was really interesting when I worked with a deaf person lol

[@TilWeMakeIt]

I've been down that road as well - an interesting challenge, as I know you appreciate!

[@Sköt222]

Ok guys be honest, who else has been pronouncing Puroresu wrong this whole time?