The Legend of Dany Bill: The Technical Striking Savant

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Dany Bill is widely regarded as one of the smartest, and most accomplished foreign fighters in the history of Muay Thai, beating many of the top Thai fighters during the most competitive era of the sport. While Dany was a natural athlete right from the start, he was not content with his power and athleticism that helped him to dominate his weight class in Europe. He was fascinated with the sheer technical genius of the Thai fighters that were not seen in Europe. To test himself against the best, Dany would spend years training and fighting in the motherland of Muay Thai. In the 90s in Thailand, Muay Thai camps were closely guarded places that were highly wary of outsiders. Many doors were closed to foreigners, and Dany found that it was extremely hard to find trainers who were willing to teach him. To learn the secrets of their techniques, Dany threw himself into the deep at some of the most legendary camps at that time - Jocky Gym and Sityodtong Gym, watching their training, and getting his ass kicked in sparrings with the Thai champs. Dany is full of incredible stories from the golden era of the sport. He even offered tips on what his fight strategy would be, if he was to fight the G.O.A.T. Saenchai. Please excuse the potato quality of the video - Covid times call for unique arrangements. Which legends would you like to see featured next? Help with 400K subscribers: bit.ly/31hJt0V Watch My Most Epic Video: bit.ly/2Hr8PCD (Muay Thai vs. Kickboxing "The Legendary Fight That Changed History")

[@taitwinston9984]

lets goooooooo. Danny Bill had the illest sweeps of all time he's the non Thai GOAT. Second place is Damien Alamos though-lets get a striking breakdown for him!! Happy New Year Lad!

[@nathanclements1986]

Would love a video on Rob Kaman, and Ernesto Hoost as well.

[@Lexthebarbarian]

No mess, no fuss just straight action. This man is pure Gladiator. He fought anyone, anytime, anyplace in the hardest combat sport ever.

[@LIONTAMER3D]

he consistently got fights because of his style & the Thai fans respected him. lol @ "why you here? go play soccer, it's better!"

[@Wildo87112]

What a legend both in and out of the ring. His goal to raise fellow Cameroonians out of poverty and instill pride in themselves through teaching of this beautiful art... very inspirational

[@Iron-Bridge]

Very insightful interview. Respect for Monsieur Dany. He went to Thailand during a difficult period and had to earn his knowledge and skills. There wasn't any social media marketing, no real money as this was before the mixed martial arts promotional model. Huge respect for him as he's also not using his first language in this interview and yet is very articulate.

[@LIONTAMER3D]

he's apparently fluent in Thai, as well as English & French.

[@MrNataphong]

@@LIONTAMER3D yeah, heard some words very Thai accents.555

[@zGJungle]

What a guy! Amazing how far he got with no real teaching from the Thais, just bag work and emulation of what he seen, mind blowing. I only know of him because of a past video you made, so glad you brought him to my attention.

[@peppa7926]

Imagine if they actually taught him how much more amazing he would be

[@wiruncha3395]

He sparred with the best Thais of that era, twice everyday.

[@bez1196]

This was very beautiful.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

🤍🤍

[@genshin5288]

@@LawrenceKenshin Sorry to disappoint you mate but Danny Bill was defeated by a Moroccan Taekwondo stylist Hassan Kassroui. But you won't show those videos, would you? After all, you Thais have to sell everything cheap whether it's your Martial Arts or tourism package.

[@omegasquad868]

@@genshin5288 ok he lost in japan on an extended rd fight the japanese are famous for adding an extra rd outside the contract

[@JD-et6yo]

​@@genshin5288 Is there evidence that he's Thai? What makes you think he is?

[@genshin5288]

@@omegasquad868 Pretty dumb argument. A win is a win, lmfao or else split decisions would've been always controversial. Also, the Thais have a history of rigged judging in King's birthday (A kickboxing tournament held in Thailand) too.

[@kung_fu_licious7051]

An African legend in the golden era of Muay thai 🥊

[@buteos8632]

Sooo...not french??? 😁

[@buteos8632]

@Ricardo DeMatteo 😉 A great guy, and against all odds he was a successful man and overcame many difficulties, a hero of a seemingly distant era...an era were people thrived for dignity not validity, with a brave heart not a whining one, with hard work and humility not self entitlement and affirmative action...one a note for hope I wish you all Happy New Year and a return to our normal lifes and get this bloody EU and UN globalists out of our countries!!! 🎆🌲🦌🎅

[@nikola6527]

@@buteos8632 Dany bill is the best FRENCH nakmuay. Don t care if is just born in africa.

[@thinkingagain5966]

Was NOT the golden era of muay thai r u serious? LOL

[@nikola6527]

@@thinkingagain5966 of course between 1985 until 2003/4 it was the Golden age of Muaythai.

[@Smoke_Rush]

I always loved Dany Bill as a fighter. Now I love him as a person too.

[@TrueConnoisseur]

“It’s hard to beat [ Saenchai ] because he has skills.” Truer words have never been spoken 😂

[@LIONTAMER3D]

he means that some fighters rely on power to end things, others on stamina to draw things out; saenchai is so versed he's skilled in all areas. but yeah, lol

[@suhribzevolution645]

ในฐานะที่ผมเป็นคนไทย ผมขอพูดตามตรงว่าทักษะฝีมือ Dany Billน่าจะเก่งและเหนือกว่าแสนชัยเพราะเท่าที่ผมดูเค้าเก่งเกมือนสมรักษ์(โค้ชของแสนชัย)

[@vcuteverything]

One of the rawest interviews I've ever seen.

[@peterparker8752]

It's amazing what you can accomplish when you are strong in the mind.

[@Kikotronik]

What a humble and nice person, yet a killer. It was great to watch him telling his story, a true example.

[@MySafraz]

Thank you Lawrence for showing this man’s story and thank you for being such a major contributor of maintaining Muay Thai history. This channel also always feels like I’m visiting a museum

[@niketp2557]

His English is very Thai. Amazing!

[@R34LIZE]

55555

[@LEE-HAN-BUN]

Easy to understand.

[@jullz4800]

i would trade my english for his fighting skills anytime. You'll find millions of people able to speak english in this world. But only a few people on this earth are as good as he is:was in his discipline.

[@niketp2557]

@@jullz4800 what my comment meant was that he speaks like Thai people. I'm not commenting on his English skills.

[@jullz4800]

@@niketp2557 Fair enough. Indeed, he probably learned english while he was in Thailand.

[@demarkusjones9725]

This is dope. Excellent video sir

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Thanks for watching

[@Maniaxxe]

Found out so many things about Dany that I never knew,, first in depth interview about him that i've ever seen. Thanks Lawrence!

[@turbozed]

Imagine an era where there were 50-100 Rodtangs 🤯

[@isuckatthisgame]

*better version of Crazy!

[@jjones7837]

That was and amazing interview. Very special. Thanks.

[@PolskiOfficial]

Fucking love these Lawrence! Best muay Thai documentaries out there!

[@FM-dm8xj]

underated legend! thank you for sharing his knowledge and wisdom.

[@smuthcreemnl]

My whole hearted respect for giving back to the new generations..... That adds to his greatness. Much love 🙏🙏🙏

[@liamburke6423]

What a man, he’s a great fighter and a legend of the western side of Muay Thai

[@suhribzevolution645]

เขาเก่งระดับตำนานมวยไทย ผมว่าเขาเก่งกว่าแสนชัยอีกถ้าเทียบอายุและประสบการณ์ Dany Billเหนือกว่า

[@HorticulureLightingGroupEurope]

Awesome interview, Dany Bill is a legend both inside and outside the ring, lovely guy and a true Martial Artist. Thanks for uploading Lawrence, and God Bless you and Dany Bill :))

[@eduardoschultz6807]

All my respect to Dany... thank you very much for sharing all these great videos 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@vitaliygabidullin8545]

Brilliant example of mentality of martial artist. Lawrence, thank you very much for this interview!

[@7zezito]

Thank you for this video,he's my friend Dany Bill and i am proud of that!

[@marvefleksnes6763]

Thank you Dany Bill. I learned so much from watching you. The blocking, knees, dracula guard, teeps. And how you put it all together in a fight at the highest levels was a big inspiration and motivation to me. Thank you Dany, you are a legend.

[@alafosca5724]

Finally an interview of Dany Bill in a popular channel, and from Lawrence Kenshin, no less... Dany is a true legend, very strong guy (mentally). A technical genius too

[@siamwatchdog]

wow Dany Bill the living legend, respect him one of genius MT fighter.Love his front leg sweeping technique.

[@pointfire94]

Thank you, sir. Best wishes for a prosperous new year. Humility and sportsmanship, so refreshing!

[@psargaco]

I didn't know about Danny Bill. Loved to hear him speak, awesome guy.

[@closestedge4859]

AWESOME VIDEO......favorite fighter..... I love his style, and his philosophy and story are just as interesting

[@mider-spanman5577]

What an aspiring gentleman! I admire his philanthropy and his being a role model for the younger generation.

[@kobe51]

Wow! He is a true champ in and out of the ring!🙏

[@ick5353]

Absolute legend. One of the GOATs!!!

[@munashah591]

I have so much respect for him. What an absolute legend!

[@Chandasouk]

He swept everyone off their feet!

[@FiremanKevin]

Your Humans of Fighting series is one of my favorite things on the internet. It’s wonderfully done. Thank you.

[@kid.dynamite4918]

I can't even even tell you how much I appreciate this

[@joefosdike3273]

a true legend of muay thai I never knew his background this was amazing

[@michaelbiedassek7136]

Beautiful. Great fighter and a great person. Awesome insights into the 90's. I'm half Thai and spent holidays in the 80's and 90's with my family in Thailand. Back then I started to read a lot about Muay Thai in magazines (never practiced) and Ramon Dekkers was the big name among European fighters. My family is Thai and everybody knew him. Alongside Ramon were many other great fighters including Danny Bill. First time I see a more in-depth story about him and I loved it. I feel the 90's were more about substance and less money making spectacles. Now we're in an age where money rules and KZbinrs are allowed to enter the arena to claim they're fighters. These kind of videos keep the memories alive when the shit was real. I wish him best of luck with his project in Cameroon. Hopefully he'll get a lot of support from other athletes and Muay Thai fans.

[@robinwollensack1209]

I like Ur Style so much… U are One of the greatest fighter! Hope i can Met u in Future

[@trzmorzini6842]

Best interview of Danny Bill ever. Merci for the upload! 🙏

[@howiseetheworld3581]

Nice! Good to see him healthy, thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@gadeyeye6268]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾🙏🏾 Much respect brother 👌🏾✊🏾 I would love to spar with you one day if you up for it sir. Thanks for your legacy.

[@MrAndys21]

Great video and an amazing story. Must have been really crazy rocking up to some of those gyms in the 80/90 trying to train!

[@thoroliveira8402]

simply a legend, just thank you for sharing your experience with all of us who love and appreciate this beautiful art, and its brave warriors congratulations for the humility in transmitting your knowledge and experience to those who need the most attention Thank You for share this video with us Lawrence Kenshin 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@lastreetfoot]

Always a pleasure to hear Dany Bilé, a true legend is always humble

[@redzilla7779]

He’s a true champion indeed🙏🏽

[@montrithaiwatthana6285]

Yes, danny you​​ can do it​ again... From.thailand

[@maieko220]

Un vrai comme en fais plus! Salutations depuis Genève de la part d un élève a koco✊🏼force 🧿

[@vegeta57]

He's all heart, in and out of the ring.

[@xxcpa]

Salute from Hong Kong! You're not just a fighter, but you are also a philanthropist to make your home country better. Furthermore, you really love Muaythai and to probe into the bottom to find the truth of Muaythai technique. This is the altitude that everybody should learn to pursuit the goal!

[@mika2bout106]

Jamais vu un autre non thaï avoir autant l'attitude, son petit hochement de tête là 😁 respect Dany Bill, tu m'as fait rêver ds ma jeunesse. C'était une bonne époque pour le muay thai en France grâce à des légendes comme lui. Peace

[@R34LIZE]

As a Thai people and Muai Thai fan Let me testify. he is REAL

[@Sluggecko]

Merci, Dany donne rarement des interviews, ça fait plaisir!

[@edesmile]

Videos like these always make me tear up lol fighters like this inspire me

[@andymudhoney]

Legend! Sweep machine!

[@TheStuntman1979]

What an awesome human! Appreciate you Monsieur Bill 🤟🏾👨🏽

[@educacionsentimental]

amazing interview very inspirational thank you so much, he have the real muay thai spirit

[@STARKILLER15100]

People who dont do martial arts think it's all about fighting and self defence, that's just the beginning. Martial arts in a journey in life, a way for you to discover who you really are. I believe its purest form of humanity there is, we as a species have been fighting since the dawn of time yet no matter how many people any given style can teach you to defeat, it's about bringing people together and fighting for yourself and what you believe in, the philosophy and the amount of wisdom and discipline that comes from martial arts is unrivalled. Martial arts teaches you to be the best version of you, for yourself. Not for the betterment of an organisation like military or security. It teaches you about who you are and who you should be and it guides you towards that goal.

[@TonyNaemi]

This was freaking amazing! Thank you Lawrence!

[@MrLoudthought]

Fascinating......... beautiful responses🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🇹🇭🇩🇴

[@eonglitch2346]

My favorite!!! Huge inspiration.

[@aldorio12]

I remember watching his fight against sakmongkol. He lost but he was amazing. A real Champion!

[@willyong7901]

Nostalgic. 2019 vibe all over again

[@georgieman1910]

Muangsurin fighters are known for their punching prowess. Jocky fighters are renown for their countering/evasiveness.

[@hioxd]

Dany Bill really knew his stuff, he said the only way to beat saenchai would be pressure. Exactly what Yodwicha did to beat him

[@JayTeeRC]

Thanks for this upload and also for all the other content you do as well. Is very well received an educational on every aspect

[@crew4440]

Légende!!! Dany Respect pour ta carrière

[@user-kb5ru5ex6y]

Dany c’est une légende du muay thaï ,fimeu ,très technique,puissant comme les thaï 👍🏻respect pour sa carrière et pour tout ce qu’il fait pour les autres 🥊🥊👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rorysa20]

What an amazing journey. Truley an inspiration.

[@7thson341]

Seen him on Thai videotapes 20 years ago. Had no idea he's an even more amazing human today.

[@agentsmith6570]

awesome interview of an awesome guy!

[@hugolachaine2963]

He's the doctor for legs

[@rakehellacrimonious6510]

When I was younger I saw him on VHS my father's friend was in the navy. A lot of the things we picked up from him as kids .

[@MISTERPERFECT3806]

Happy New Year, Lawrence. Once again, you put together an awesome video about an all time great. I have a very short list of favorite Muay Thai fighters, but Dany Bill, Samart Payakaroon, and Giorgio Petrosyan are easily the top three. What I like about this video is that Bill actually wanted to be a technically proficient fighter instead of just a KO artist. That shows a great deal about his mindset and approach to the sport. Salute, Lawrence. 👊

[@jeremiahkwenda9472]

Giorgio is a kickboxer

[@MISTERPERFECT3806]

@@jeremiahkwenda9472 Yeah, but his style is Muay Thai based.

[@jeremiahkwenda9472]

No it isn’t. It purely kickboxing. Elements of Dutch and American kickboxing in there predominantly but his style is not based on Muay Thai in any way. His movement and placement of the lead leg doesn’t resemble any Muay Thai. What are u talking abt?

[@MISTERPERFECT3806]

@@jeremiahkwenda9472 Watch the video Lawrence produced on him and you'll see what I'm talking about.

[@weirdo4653]

Saenchai and Dany are the best to me

[@matthewbaxter9005]

Well done Danny and a humble generous guy at that. I like him.

[@3231bsln]

Seeing a lot of Dany Bill videos lately. Keep em coming.

[@asredeye3820]

One of my favorite fighters to study

[@andre.1984]

Hats off. Very impressive. The man is a true warrior.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

cheers

[@IamNitiDotCom]

Great documentary. Tq very much Kenshin.

[@austingreen4838]

I’m watching this knowing I getta meet him February 11th👀

[@taitwinston9984]

wow this was beautiful

[@LawrenceKenshin]

🙏🙏🙏

[@GuysVille]

A true inspiration I wish these younger guys knew about

[@luishernandez-b5s]

what a inspireing human great person great champ may god bless him.

[@aemaeth.2238]

One of the best to ever do it

[@kubatacapoeiraantiga8455]

Great documentary - well done! Props a toi Dany!

[@donaldhausenfluck2200]

Great documentary about a fighter with a real Hart. Danny and Ramon 2alltime best outside Thailand

[@hong-enlin4651]

Super humble personality!

[@xristosrizos8406]

A legend! Thank you for this great video

[@jacobespinoza8901]

Just the heart of this guy is just amazing

[@NickDK94]

You got the best channel on KZbin! Thank you for your work! i absolutely love it :D Keep it going good sir :D

[@AulnayLGK]

9 dislikes are serious??! Ca force le respect un Monsieur comme Dany Bill Un Vaillant technicien et humble Allah umabarek

[@leoalcaraz6153]

You can tell he just has so much love and respect for the sport; hes just as protective of the traditions as the Thais are

[@poffuz1]

A lot of respect for that man!

[@kelvinator5088]

Remy Bonjasky to keep the Dutch vibe going? Lots of legendary Dutch people who could use some love. Maybe even a compilation video of all the Dutch greats?>

[@LunaticReason]

I think the point of Muay Thai isn't about being able to beat someone but rather having the heart to face adversity not matter how tough the obstacle or opponent.

[@Lolife86]

In any boxing sports , it ask a lot of balls to go on the ring , facing someone you don't know . You know only real mans go there test what they worth , test your competence, test your heart against adversity , are you a warrior ? Are you not ? When you go up there now you gonna know and by the noblest way possible , wich means fighting someone with rules , with things that are not possible to do, notwhen is on the floor like MMA can do , it's FAIR for you and him and let the best win...It's not like when you get someone by surprise or that kind of stuff. You need to be a real man to go on the ring , and despite hardships you have to go even if you are not you sure of yourself , if you doubt one thing is sure is you have to give the max.

[@seyfili]

another remarkable job of you !!! you great . i said this couple of times before i ll repeat now : you are ready for making full cinema movie ! please think about it.. maybe a funding platform like “ kickstarter”

[@1myoo]

Very respect to you Dany Bill.