The Manga that Makes You Better at Fighting

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[@TheAtlasReview]

"Wow, it's like one of my Japanese animes!" - Super Eyepatch Wolf in the middle of being out-grappled and thrown to the floor

[@meatykyun5981]

-super octopatch wolf

[@ThatLandonSmith]

@@meatykyun5981 Sniper “Eyepatch” Wolf?

[@brendanb2982]

@@meatykyun5981Super Octopatch Traveler

[@brighbytes]

@@meatykyun5981 Sniper Octogon Traveller

[@alexandertamer3215]

Now I'm just imagining an alternative universe where every grappling match is preceded by both competitors screaming SNAKE!!! in a show of mutual respect.

[@saltedfish3724]

"I now have the combat ability of 18 small children" finally, a power level i can get behind

[@m.v.a.l7669]

Anakin Skywalker approves this message

[@JasonAizatoZemeckis]

@@m.v.a.l7669 uh oh

[@waterbuffalogaming7774]

@@m.v.a.l7669 I think dragon ball should adopt this method. Sure a powerlevell of 7 billion is impressive but a power level of 25,000 children is even more impressive

[@JeromeProductions]

LOL

[@dashannberrios722]

Ion think you should get behind 18 small children

[@TheOneSapCan]

There are 3 types of people: People who fight for growth People who fight for glory People who fight for fun. All are scary, but not all are bad

[@JasonAizatoZemeckis]

The fun one might beg to differ

[@mani_bhai_101]

@@JasonAizatoZemeckis if Kenpachi is anything to go by

[@chessthoughts]

how about enjoying the taste of blood? ...... :)

[@techfoolcasey4348]

Some of us are fighting to avoid being put into a giant salad, and be covered by croutons and ranch dressing....

[@TheOneSapCan]

@@techfoolcasey4348 you right

[@brandonhughes4076]

To people who think martial arts are barbaric or unnecessary, I have to remind that they're exactly what their name implies: an art. You might not see what's artistic about beating the everliving fuck out of another person, but that's only if you don't understand the art. Ask a boxer about how Muhammad Ali managed to make a joke out of boxers with years of experience and they'll give you a long winded explanation of every nuance of his fighting style and why he was so good at it. Humans can turn anything into an art form, there's no reason to treat combat as any different

[@saltedfish3724]

The last paragraph is exactly why i think that life, even with all of it's hardships, is worth it. Because humans can make anything into an art

[@oneautumnleaff2119]

thats cool but America >

[@brandonhughes4076]

@@oneautumnleaff2119 America’s a bottom tier country, I’m afraid

[@proverbs1268]

Every altercation outside of social altercations require self defense, guns and knives aren’t a consistent form of protection for everyone at all times, martial arts are. It’s more than an art, I view it as a necessity to protect yourself and loved ones.

[@AClockworkHellcat]

​@@proverbs1268 Martial arts are cool but you're delusional if you think punching a bad guy in the gut is gonna put him down more reliably than shooting him in it.

[@UnnamedRouge]

"You cannot worry about making shit anime videos when a large Brazilian man is trying to choke you"....probably the best and funniest shit I've heard all week.

[@gigachad3574]

i am braziliam and this is totally real and funny kkkkkkk

[@adoniscreed4031]

As a large Brazilian man, I must concur with John's statement 😂😂😂

[@pierrekk]

brasil porra

[@17-MASY]

14:50

[@sporeinhaler3176]

Not what he said

[@MYG]

"you cannot worry about making anime videos when a large Brazilian man is trying to choke you" is one of the most inspirational things I've ever heard.

[@Kenionatus]

Also oddly specific :)

[@D.V.McAwesome]

This scenario is more likely if you live in Brazil, which, unfortunately for me, is indeed where i live.

[@davidreeding9176]

Sounds like something people would pay for if you ask me

[@terreausore2435]

@@davidreeding9176 Or just go to Brazil, you get it for free. You might even get the "bag ripped straight from your arm" experience !

[@methanedirigible]

Loving the homoerotic undertones of that quote

[@jacksoncorvus]

"You never truly know someone until you fight them." -Seraph (The Matrix Reloaded)

[@dincc8568]

"But first, I must apologize." "For what?" "For this."

[@amosamwig8394]

and what if the transgender has gun?

[@rudyspective1870]

@@amosamwig8394 That's not being a fighter, that's being a coward.

[@amosamwig8394]

@@rudyspective1870 what if the transgender doesn't care about that and deletes you off the map?

[@ROCKY_The_Second]

@@amosamwig8394 allright thats a good one

[@familyguysofunny1933]

A manga similar to this is Holyland. It covers streetfighting and it goes really in depth on boxing. At first it starts with simple combos and footwork but gradually it tackles a lot of complex stuff. It also deals heavily with the psychology of people. What drives people to get into street fights and such. I'd love it if you made a video on it

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Good video though I would have preferred to include the name of the manga in the video's title, so it can be promoted better.

[@affluenzashot]

Hajime no Ippo is another classic on the topic of boxing. It even has a 2000 anime adaption and is known to cover alotta fundamentals as well as strategies from real life boxers from what I've been told.

[@kevineiford2153]

Made by the man who was the inspiration for Griffith.

[@masonsv7100]

holyland is my favorite manga of every manga series i have read, i went into it thinking it was gonna just be a fighting manga about gangs and stuff like that kinda like out! but i quickly realized it was a psychological manga explained through martial arts, it is the best manga i have read and i 100% reccomend it.

[@Bambam-jg4vo]

You should try All-Rounder Meguru if you haven't yet. Another great MMA manga.

[@fursuitjumpscare]

"You cannot worry about if you're shit at making anime videos when a large, Brazilian man is trying to choke you." - Super Eyepatch Wolf, 2021

[@HayabusaRyuu]

So kinky, that why I love him

[@sopranophantomista]

Your avatar just drives the point home. Bless.

[@cannonballking7]

It's only a matter of time before we get "The manga that eliminates all worldwide issues and makes you a home made meal on time" and I for one can't wait.

[@larsnyman2455]

@Not RickRоll👇. huh?

[@johndavidtibbetts7320]

But he's already talked about one piece

[@alejandroalba391]

It does people just don't care for others enough to do it

[@revoe5522]

Saga of tanya the evil...he said dis line when he was told to hold the line for 600seconds before the reinforcement.

[@RabidDogma]

@@revoe5522 I wonder if Teppu is like Tanya the Evil, in that our "protagonist" is really the antagonist. Tanya's not the hero of that story. She's very clearly the villain. Hell, if anyone's the "hero" there it's Mary Sue. I'm definitely reading Teppu after this, though.

[@obsolete9734]

As someone who has practiced martial arts (karate) for 10-11 years but never got in fights at school or anything like that you've put it perfectly how i now believe i feel. Violence and fighting are two different things, and the feelings they give also differ greatly. Thank you for this video, i feel content finally having an answer to the question i've been asking myself for years. You've earned yourself a subscriber :)

[@cheesyboy8747]

Aight so I gotta ask does that karate stuff actually work, cause I used to whip these guys when I was in school that took martial arts. 2 did karate and the other dude did this one where the kicked a bunch. Only training I ever had was getting jumped weekly and fighting in the ring which was this big circle in the woods where all the neighborhood kids came together and fought in this amateur tournament every Friday. When I fought those guys they would go down pretty easy. Only time I would see that karate stuff work was when the 2 karate dudes fought.

[@cheesyboy8747]

The only ones that usually took me down were the boxing dudes or this one dude to was a self taught wrestler.

[@obsolete9734]

@@cheesyboy8747 With karate it is very hit or miss with if it works or not I would say, the differing styles and focuses for different people make it hard to group the martial art as a whole together because of all the different styles and techniques. If you're mainly focusing on kata or training for Olympic martial arts (so more going for points etc) obviously your overall fighting skill in street fights and things are going to be worse. I practiced sessen ryu which yes we focused on kata but the main chunk of it was practicing the fundamentals of combat although we didn't do much sparring to perfect this. with all that being said i believe karate can work and does work, you just need to find the right style and techniques/training style that suites you and what you want to get out of it. If you want to learn a good street fighting sport though I would recommend krav maga or muai thai. Hope this response helps.

[@cheesyboy8747]

@@obsolete9734 it does thanks, reminds me of athletics a lil bit. Like not everyone was cut out to be a powerlifter, gymnast, or on track which funnily enough I actually did all three.

[@K4113B4113]

@@cheesyboy8747 Sounds like you were not only super fit but had a lot of experience with fighting. I just finished a Swedish novel about fighting and you remind me of the protagonist. But yeah any real fighting experience is probably going to win out over someone who’s been hitting pads.

[@emyoung9928]

This video made me read Teppu, and now I’m absolutely fascinated with MMA. I’ve already come back to rewatch this video multiple times, and now I have a new respect and understanding of the sport and its many styles and techniques. As someone who feels like a fish out of water with land sports, I’ve always been dubious of martial arts. However, the passion in this video and in the manga has influenced me and absolutely convinced me to look further into it and even possibly give it a try. Thanks for opening up my mind to the different aspects of a sport I never really paid much mind to, I hope I have enough determination to get past even the initial training/exercise required for such a sport.

[@QuickQuips]

Check out the manga Holyland. It's by the mangaka taking over Berserk now. Phenomenally grounded fight scenes.

[@Jakeboy_3334]

I always wanted to try it got forced into it when I wasn’t in a good place quit then when I rewatched this it made me want to try it again and it was the best choice ever

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Good video though I would have preferred to include the name of the manga in the video's title, so it can be promoted better.

[@ghostofthezenin]

It’s been a year, how’s it going?

[@GonzaBuckRP]

@@fernandozavaletabustos205 yes, honestly. It took me a while to find the name

[@ryuli1]

I love how it's a spin on the shonen. The antagonist is a straight up never give up character and the protagonist is arrogant and could be seen as a stereotypical villain almost freiza vibes and fucked in the head. And yet you still cheer her on.

[@ididntaskverified3663]

Pull up to Wisconsin tho

[@SlightlyPerturbedOne]

ever read shamo?

[@Figs3]

@@SlightlyPerturbedOne Do NOT be recommending Shamo to people. They don't deserve that mindset change. It's still one or the best mangas but also one of the worst/worst times in my life. The protagonist is one of the worst characters written in manga.

[@SlightlyPerturbedOne]

@@Figs3 I get ya bro

[@Koraxus]

@@Figs3 you know this will spark everyone's curiosity even more right? but maybe that's your intent lol

[@AhmadAhmad-xv5cr]

RIPPED WOMAN FIGHTING IS SOMETHING ONLY TRUE MEN OF CULTURE CAN APPRECIATE

[@P99s-s]

i disagree, It's something only very uncultured men can not appreciate

[@alvarooverlay5405]

This guy knows

[@zaknork9282]

I AM A WOMAN OF CULTURE AND I ALSO ENJOY THIS ALSO WHY ARE WE SHOUTING

[@idk-vm9wx]

FIT CONFIDENT WOMEN IN GENERAL >>>>

[@magnathrax7360]

So true!

[@Kajmere247]

This was beautifully narrated and as a female muay thai fighter, i truly felt this at my core and it brought a tear to my eye by the end of the video, watching the two women at the end truly give it their everything and also the dichotomy and story of the two mcs in Teppu. its what i truly love about martial arts and ive been on hiatus and this video definitely has me hungry to come back.

[@taepyeoon8245]

Check out Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu and Samart Payakaroon on KZbin. She's Goated and Samart is a legend. Should help you in your comeback. Best of luck!

[@Kajmere247]

@@taepyeoon8245 late reply but thank you so much, checking them out now!

[@fahadmalik8862]

Do not See and Find Men. Do not Date or Marry Men. You are not worthy of a Husband. Men are not your tools. Women are fooled by Women. Women are used and abused by Women. Men to women are tools. Women only see men as puppets. Hello "" *("Hello", I apologise in I have no other word in relation towards English. Me (a man) saying hello towards a sister/woman is a big unkind).I write as a Man (Born); The first Man (Aadam; Adam) was commanded to enter his body by Allah. Aadam (Adam) refused to enter his body despite being comanded by Allah. Aadam did not approach the first Woman (Havwa; Eve). Havwa (Eve) approached Aadam (Adam) and asked permission. Havwa afterwords cursed Aadam. Having a child was never real. The first Man does not "love" the first Woman. Love is not real. It is chemical reactions. Men posses not "love". Life hence why the first Woman approached the First Man. Since she cursed the first Man she is now incapable of changing. Women never possesed "love". The Life I mentioned. Only men posses this. Now look... The only people that exist are the first woman and the first Man. She cursed the first Man. Where does she go? She cannot be with herself. She ends in a loop. She imiates the first man. Every single science fiction story shows stuff that had never exited or could never exist. Even with dreams. None has originality. Every sciecne fiction story and book imiates our world. So she can spend eternity and have everything. Women are the strongest beings and are unique. Men are WEAK. But even with all the time, power etc. Imiation of men is all there is. Women are inheriently EVIL. Men are born to die. Why? The child making was not real as I said. Also another reason for why she approached him. Men do not f women. Women f Men. Women make children not men. " A needle has liquid in it but who does the action? The liquid or the needle? The needle as that contains both." Woman is the needle and Liquid. Kind Regards Fahad Malik

[@leopardd3744]

Im looking into muay thai, and the passion and heart each fighter shows is jaw-dropping. As a kid, I got picked on and had knives pulled on me. It made me feel helpless and scared. Martial arts is helping me gain confidence in my life. Thank you for being who you are.

[@PuddleLP]

@@leopardd3744 worth it just for the lowkicks

[@yoyob4716]

I don’t wanna talk about the technicality about movements in martial arts because I’m not nearly good enough to, but the way he describes the intimacy of fighting is real, it legitimately does not matter what fighting style you use but as long as your fighting someone disciplined you feel it. Also the world disappears when your in it. Anyways beautiful video, usually never see the real in the moment emotional part of fighting.

[@trueblueedits4673]

As a female wrestler, I love how grappling is depicted here. All the intricacies really do make a difference.

[@killingspeerx]

Then give All Rounder Meguru a shot. The manga is about MMA but has great Grappling and Wrestling scenes.

[@zaiangelo4973]

@@killingspeerx do you have any more recommendations? the most recent fighting Mangas ive seen is the baki series, kengan ashura and kenga omega

[@Stargazer221]

this teaches you ntohing about hwo the movies actually work and its just a picture of a guy doing pieces of the move. he is in perfect position for these moves no ones gunna be in those positions irl. but its does show a humanly realistic fighters history in anime form tho

[@kyrohowe3156]

@@killingspeerx Would love to try it out!

[@trueblueedits4673]

@Erwin Lii I think that depends on your character, what happened between the abusive relative and them, as well as what happened in their story together and finally, what you are trying to achieve with the story.

[@aesthetic_cup6586]

SEW: * is brutally beaten* Also SEW: "That reminds me of a manga I read."

[@sakuramathic]

Sounds like a Hirohiko Araki anecdote lol

[@juniorjunior5884]

SEW to his opponent: "Have you heard of hunter x hunter?"

[@user-hm4od3wu1z]

This needs to be an anime right now, somebody get madhouse right now.

[@JasonAizatoZemeckis]

Good call f oh r madhouse

[@djlorius]

this is so beautiful, i actually teared up. thank you sir

[@joshgroban5291]

“Dude’s kind of a ghost online.” So just like every mangaka ever?

[@sus1915]

ayy its josh groban

[@lieutenantmeatball5590]

Except those who get famous because they post their works online

[@bon.8819]

Not all of them are super-ghosted, some are quite active on Twitter

[@493HZ]

You raise me up fam

[@animationdude9]

No? How many Mangaka do u know about

[@jasonronson382]

Watching a video about fighting me: "Why am I crying?" John: "That's the power of my Stand!"

[@johnjohnjohnson7720]

I didn't know I had a stand.

[@Dash-lx4ng]

John: My stand FIGHTING!!! it gives me the power to make you understand my passion for FIGHTING!!!

[@a_sean0305]

same :,)

[@walkerroh638]

It's almost every video with this man. I'm brought to tears once or twice each watch.

[@thegmanofEAP]

The hug fucking killed me. What an incredible level of humility and respect these people have. Inspiring.

[@Aztyph]

I am so glad that you covered _Teppū._ It's such a gripping story with an interesting protagonist, and I love the technical focus on its combat. It may be selfish of me, but another underrated battle manga that I would *love* for you to cover is _Holyland,_ which is centered around street fighting. Not only is it ridiculously technical about its combat-even if it may flub some of the details sometimes-what's more interesting are its characters, especially its very sympathetic protagonist that's just trying to find his place in life where he belongs… his holy land. It's also by Kōji Mori, and I think it would be great to have more eyes on him, and what work he's done before _Berserk._ In fact, weeks after the tragic passing of Kentarō Miura, when I learned that Mori would be the one that would finish his close friend's story, my immediate reaction was, "Oh shit! _Berserk_ is in good hands then." In case you can't tell, I love this manga. While I definitely wouldn't say it's on the same level of _Berserk,_ it just strikes a different chord with me, and I'd love for more people to have the same love for this series as I do.

[@julianrios5279]

Thank you for giving me the name of the series

[@KatonRyu]

Teppuu is a great manga. It's so detailed and well-written and it really gives a good sense of what MMA is all about. Meanwhile as a fencer all I have is Duel, which reads more like a list of everything you should never, ever do in a fencing match. On a sidenote, I really like your narration of the UFC fight at the end. It got me hyped up for two fighters I'd never even heard of before now and I have mad respect for both of them. It also reminded me a bit of Ippo-Sendo II from Hajime no Ippo, continuously pushing each other to reach new heights and dig deeper.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Good video though I would have preferred to include the name of the manga in the video's title, so it can be promoted better.

[@TalkingVidya]

The knowledge that Eyepatch Wolf could break me in a whim if he wanted but he chooses not to it's terrifying

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Que bueno verte por acá Danny.

[@patrickfrost9405]

In the US, the first thing they teach kids about Karate is that it is used in self-defense. Because martial arts used correctly can kill somebody, and worst case scenario they can kill somebody they didn't intend on killing.

[@MaemiNoYume]

I have some friends here in my city that are like that. They train a bunch of different martial arts every single day, for years. Be around then is really interesting, because I'm so weak, but they have such a peaceful aura that I can't even describe.

[@mirror8519]

S H U T U P L I B E R A L

[@Majin_Fuu]

Sensei always said, peace of mind comes from knowing you can completely crush and annihilate your opponent

[@Midnighthalo]

Dude, read Teppu back when I was in highschool almost a decade ago. It is a truly underrated series and I am so happy you covered it!

[@seejayep4258]

all-rounder meguru as well. Good legit MMA/ Jiujitsu manga

[@gizunoglunmig0801]

same Iove this manga so much and its so weird seeing this mentioned now.

[@Ismael-kc3ry]

Sup Doom Man

[@kawaiku]

I love Teppu. I randomly came across it when it was releasing. An honestly satisfying read. Surprised but happy to see it get covered as well!

[@mr.protagonist5639]

Same its really underrated

[@phantomphoenix5136]

I’ve loved martial arts for my entire life, I’ve watched it and participated in it throughout my life so it always has a place In my heart. Honestly it’s been hard for me to find friends who love MMA as much as I do and it really makes me happy listening to the passion you have for the sport. Really brightened up my day, thank you.

[@asiannormie7746]

I've only ever been in a few fights in my life and I still can't get over the terror that is before the first punch. I shake both in anger and fear at the person in front of my but after a few blows comes a clarity and I think you really put that into words perfectly in this video. Just wanted to tell you that because it struck a chord in me when you talked about this manga.

[@benjaminnossin9853]

After practicing martial arts for over 12 years, you finally made me realize why I still am someone who avoids violence as much as possible. Fighting and Violence are two absolutely different beasts indeed. Thanks for making me put words on something I was just able to feel until now

[@ChargeQM]

Yes. I'm a very big man who has only ever fought twice in my life. Both times I was extremely angry, and both times, I committed heavy violence on my provoker. I always walked away victorious, but I felt bitter and angry at myself each time. I hate violence, but never got into fighting or combat sports because I didn't want to hurt people. SEW changed my opinion on the situation, so now I'm considering whether I can afford getting my daughter and I enrolled in something together.

[@caspianbchalphy]

Well not necessarily the difference is between fighting/violence and sparring.

[@FM-dm8xj]

not rnoesscarily

[@maxanderson3733]

Aren’t they basically the same going by the dictionary definition?

[@Webshooters1]

@@maxanderson3733 Perhaps on paper but in practice the two couldn't be more different. To fight is to want to protect you or someone else. To act in self-defense. Violence on the other hand is the desire to inflict physical pain upon others.

[@NoahMonroe_]

So basically a Shonen MMA Manga where the rival archetype is the protagonist and the kind Shonen hero is the rival. Shit, I'm kinda into that just off the concept

[@kylerqaz22]

I just read it all in one sitting. Its a treat. And having done so, I cant help but being amused at your work choice. But thats all from me. Give it a looksie

[@elsv99]

Read it. Its good.

[@ShinigamiSparda]

It also kinda shows how the shonen archetype of "I just do this because I love it, I don't hate anyone" is... kinda off-putting. How most people would look at that kind of person and not be inspired or happy to be around them, and think more "what is wrong with this person?"

[@fenexgid3074]

What is it called

[@animationdude9]

@@ShinigamiSparda lol right? the people she beats don’t even feel captivated are motivated by what she does but rather frustrated that this person basically made defeating them look like nothing more than a fun game. If I remember correctly she literally ended up breaking the wills of two athletes

[@jdillybar9806]

I honestly am shocked that your content isnt more celebrated. Every Single Video Just Keeps Getting Better! You take me on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, and paint a picture so vivid it’s like you’re inside my minds eye. You’re a damn god amongst men sir - proud to be your newest fan bro!

[@curtisking8393]

Beautifully made video. I love the highlight on how Sparring let's you live in the moment and see your opponent for who they are. There is something so raw about fighting for growth. You can express yourself in the most primal ways possible without being seen as violent and it's amazing. Passion and aggression and energy are stripped of the shadow of brutality and you can express yourself and move freely without fear of judgement.

[@domu]

I can't believe someone is finally talking about Teppu.

[@Viridianjg]

For years I was convinced like only 30 people knew about it, including me

[@whoisslade45]

@@Viridianjg same here

[@ipbell94]

I can't believe it either. Amazing piece of work. I wish it had an anime adaptation.

[@zellkabellk]

Damn right... this manga is so good aaa

[@Knives4540]

Woolie's been talking about Teppu for years already.

[@rasenganknight898]

For some reason the image of him menacingly staring down 19 children is hilarious.

[@ffnovice7]

Will they surround his body and jiggle to overheat him to death, like bumblebees?

[@marunalister5597]

Zawa~ Zawa~ Zawa~

[@freezalo7521]

honestly that last part of those two fighters giving it their all brought literal tears to my eyes.

[@ant_on_orbit]

Epic video. Did not know this Manga and will 100% check it out. You did the Joanna vs Zhang Weilli fight total justice. As well as Fighting. The many art forms in which it can take form (BJJ; Karate; etc; to MMA), and the mindset. Loved it!

[@weaselwolf]

Once again Eyepaych Wolf's sheer passion and storytelling makes me care deeply about something in which I would ordinarily have little interest. You are amazing and every video you do is enthralling and forces me to take interest in a new thing that I would otherwise have ignored.

[@Dak-xf5qj]

For real, the way that eyepatch wolf tells a story can nearly bring me to tears even though i just learned about the thing he's talking about 20 minutes

[@trunks9173]

His voice how he plays with it.

[@VorseRaiderStrike]

@Shin Shaman Not even close lol

[@febipepsi_mac5397]

Ikr

[@michaelokedasi1012]

@Shin Shaman link us a google doc script you wrote lmao

[@profaus7403]

I needed an irish youtuber, to talk about a japanese manga, for me finally understanding the meaning of a fight style from my own country. Thank you bro, I might try jiu jitsu

[@leoncoopermarques3460]

Fuck yeah, lets us brazillians try whats best in our culture

[@vitorkk328]

Eh nois

[@thevanitas4041]

VAMBORA!!

[@leoncoopermarques3460]

@@thevanitas4041 isso ai familia

[@waynicliz]

Brazilians are awesome

[@Mr.Murphy2802]

I've always wanted to fight. Whether it be because I'd have power fantasies swelling through my head constantly or because it would make me into a fitter person. I'm 17 now and there are 2 things that hold me back from this; I have a fear of getting hurt, and I dont enjoy hurting others, which probably stems from an upbringing of never being the one to throw a punch first

[@kiwinosaur5441]

I'm quite the opposite from you, I get mad because of anything even small stuff and I just bottle it inside, because of this I always Jumped into fights as a way to relax even more because I have a dull sense of pain, What I have to say is if you aren't prepared to take a punch and possibly injure somebody else don't go around picking fights, sometimes the problem is not the result of fights but the fight itself (like on school) so if you get into a fight you have to let the other person show aggression first and then you can defend yourself trowing the first punch almost always makes you seem wrong

[@ronin_amv5250]

I feel the same way as you. I do fear getting hurt and I am not that violent of a person to harm someone else. It's either they attack me first or attack a friend of mine, then I would gladly throw some hands. I really like how the video defines fighting being different from violence. It really clears up and it's more respectable to see. Light sparring or open hand sparring would be good if you want to build up your reaction time without both parties getting hurt. It is also another confidence booster to see yourself come out on top. Hope you get into it because I wished I got into it sooner

[@blubli3824]

I'd say the best remedy to that is to try different gyms! Some smaller gyms (with 10-15 people for instance) are ususally more welcoming, and have a policy of "trying your best not to hurt each other" (because people still have to go to work and class the day after, and they don't want to show up with a black eye for instance). If people don't communicate that, or go at you too hard, you absolutely have the right to say something, ask to switch partners, or leave and try another gym. In smaller gyms you also tend to be paired with more advanced fighters who can adapt to your level, which is safer than practicing constantly with beginners (that's when injuries happen most of the time, because you are both uncertain about your technique, your stamina, etc.). Another tip is that a good teacher will listen to your questions and your fears without judgement, will point out your improvements and won't berate you for your failures, and people who've been there for a long time will try their best to make you feel at ease and safe.

[@definitlynotbenlente7671]

Learn jiujitsu it teaches you how to defend yourself without being overly agressive

[@kaylab515]

trust it’s worth it, hard work and repetition leads to improvement. you also don’t jump straight into sparring without extensive training. Depends on the training gym. I boxed for years as fun and now i’m doing comp and no regrets. It’s a rush you cant replace.

[@corradoriccomini4474]

after this video I had to re-watch Sakuraba destroying the whole Gracie family .So satisfying

[@crowhogan6854]

I translated this manga fully on spanish, so I really apreciate seeing a video about this really niche story.

[@nesryn5369]

@Shin Shaman You’re like that gross watery liquid at the top of yogurt. Give yourself a good stir and come back with a more positive attitude.

[@CameronKujo]

@@nesryn5369 I don’t even know what would have to happen in someone’s lives for them to make this comment out of nowhere. Even if they were trolling, it wasn’t even funny lol

[@jamesisamess603]

No sabes cuanto te lo agradezco

[@bonnibbel6177]

Sos un capo wacho

[@crazyBloodmonkey]

@Shin Shaman well that came out of nowhere lol

[@juniorjunior5884]

I just imagine Eyepatch saying the same thing before every match. Wolf: "Tell me, have you heard of hunter x hunter?" Opponent: "Um, no." Wolf: "I knew it, you're boring."

[@farhatikarima641]

I bet he picked this habit from my boi Todo...

[@nutpo9409]

This is like an omae wou mo shinderu meme but its eyepatch

[@LeocobraRM]

Woolie: *holds out a cross and cites some random passages from the Bible*

[@DukeofRizz]

"It seems I have to beat you until you're half-dead. I'm sorry"

[@ennou1236]

The real question is: have you finished reading hxh?

[@Aireverent__]

This is the second time I’ve watched this video, the first being when it came out, but once he got to the final portion where he talked about the championship match, something switched. I remembered what he said before he even said it and I started crying. I don’t know why. I don’t know why it hit me so hard the second time around, but it was beautiful. Something about the respect and love they gave each other while both were going beyond their limits is something so beautiful. Thank you.

[@Andreimina123]

As I just started going to Kickbox a few weeks back, this video speaks to my heart. Ironically, fighting brings people closer to each other. As you said into the video, when fighting someone you get to know them like no one else does. My comment it's a year late, but thank you for making great videos.

[@JaxBlade]

I LOVE TEPPU!! Im SO HAPPY YOU COVERED IT :D

[@ivancruz8703]

Knew you'd be here blade.

[@CombatSportsNerd]

The man of culture has arrived

[@turchmenistyaglovyedoii]

Sensei I knew you’d be here 😁.

[@xxwarpigxx]

Always nice to find you in the comments section :)

[@projectknm8670]

YESH~ More people need to know about this series~

[@davidmcleod7103]

This legit had me fighting tears at the end, once upon a time ago, I used to be heavy into martial arts and unfortunately snapped my forearm so bad I got metal down both bones, and frankly, it devastated me. Like, wound up drinking myself almost to death after a decade of drinking since it happened kinda devastated. It was all I cared about, even when I was a kid watching too much Bruce Lee, and at the time I busted my arm was learning JKD concepts after years of other martial arts and loved it deeply for the reasons you stated, learning JKD was my dream. I didn't care about winning or losing, there's just you and that moment and nothing else exists but that, the joy of learning inbetween, getting mentally and physically stronger and its a feeling I wish I could really do justice with words. I recently spent a year sober, got into bodybuilding, and my arm finally works in a manner that could actually fight again and this video made me remember how much I loved that feeling to my very core, just finding somebody who's better than me and fighting them until we're on the level! As soon as this covid shit goes away I'm getting the fuck back into it. I'm about to turn 34 after burning out for a decade, so I sure as hell wont be changing the world with it or nothing, but I felt every word you said like they were my own. I rarely write YT comments (Probably because my autistic arse has a tendency to overshare, just like this), but I want to thank you for reminding exactly what that shit feels like, I'll just be doing it for the love of fighting. Keep fighting yourself brother and thanks again

[@breadbread1000]

Jesus

[@Crazing]

sus

[@knylia1489]

I already had a deep fascination with the martial arts, weapons, and warfare that I try to use in my writing. But this video really filled in the gap of what it FEELS like to actually fight. And as a result I want to try it, if for no other reason than that first hand experience will improve my writing. But a part of me was really doubting, I'm just a 27 year old nerd that grew up reading, writing, playing games, never played outside all rough tough and dirty like the other kids. And to crown it off I'm Autistic, so would I be able to learn even just the basics if all my love and focus is elsewhere? But more importantly would I be too slow to ever learn something that by definition requires you to move and think fast? But your comment here inspired me further. If you as a 34 year old autistic can do it, then I can at least learn the basics. I can be happy with that.

[@tojiroh]

_"It's not about how much you can take, it's about how many times you get back up after hitting the ground!"_ - some movie punchy guy, I dunno

[@davidmcleod7103]

@@knylia1489 I got into martial arts much younger, but it actually helped focus my head a lot, I genuinely feel it helped a lot with my autisim, especially as I was the angry kind as a kid, it really helped to calm me down. As an adult I got into Tae Kwon Do, and as much as I was pretty crap with my balance at first, I eventually became very co-ordinated in a way I would have never expected, same with that learning how to think in different manners. I get where you're coming from with the thinking fast thing, teenage me got into hip hop as my mind was blown by the idea of freestyling, the idea of people being able to communicate freely like that was mad to me as I was an awful communicator, but it became a specialised interest, and can think and talk fast in a way I never used to be able to, I definitely think martial arts could help with that! it's a similar thing, learning how to express yourself physically instead, as it did for me in a serious way. The obvious benefit as well, it gave me a lot more confidence too, so I'd personally recommend it. Also, I have still at least shadowboxed constantly over the years and am still very fast, your age shouldn't hinder your learning at all, it'll likely just make your recovery time a bit slower, ha

[@dijitoriumgaming5748]

Moved by the care and attention given to the production of this video. And glad you linked the Spotify playlist! 感動しました！

[@DeAndreVFux]

I hope you do more videos like this covering mixed Martial arts, boxing and other combat sports. To be honest there’s not many people on KZbin that go as deep as you do when it comes to stuff like this and it’s sad to see it but at the same time I love the fact that you are willing to go that deep into something and really give your perspective on it.

[@SSJ_Derp]

Some context around the Joanna vs Weili fight that’s discussed at the end: Joanna was previously the champion for years and pretty much obliterated everyone she fought until she lost the belt to Rose Namajunas. She was known for her endurance and takedown defense and (as mentioned in the video) Weili had never gone longer than 3 rounds. Going into the fight most people thought if it went to a decision Joanna would win, which makes Weili’s performance all the more impressive.

[@tttccc3151]

its just too bad everyone is disregarding weilis skill and accomplishments because she lost. I really hope she makes a comeback i just want to see an even match - not some curbstomp

[@abebuenodemesquita8111]

note on the note: Joanna was destroyed by Rose in their first match and destroyed again (though to a lesser extent) in their rematch and in Zhang's next fight she was beaten by Rose who is now the champ again. Zhang is getting a rematch soon and she and Joanna are the top 2 challengers

[@maxanderson3733]

@@tttccc3151 I swear to God you lose one time and people think all your past achievements mean nothing

[@blakathegrappler88]

I almost cried while he was talking about the Zhang Joanna fight I love fighting so much I’m gonna follow my dream of going pro with everything I got

[@Dziv]

yeah its incredible the build up to that moment that I had the urge to cry, also when he described the fight against sane

[@Sergito800]

Best of luck my friend! May your dream become a reality!

[@abdulhasbullah9172]

May luck be with you my friend

[@bunnyhunter264]

Joanna should’ve won and got lucky against Weili 🤷🏿

[@thelastjerkbender2505]

Go for it my man!

[@johnmobley9369]

This is what I love about your videos. You showed a clear understanding of what makes martial arts so interesting and fun in the different ways you can go about it made this manga seem more interesting then it already is.

[@chavarin61990]

You did an amzing job, a great message that has pushed me to get back to the arts. So many layers, says so much about you as a creator. Keep expressing your art, you are msking a positive difference

[@erickjoestar1561]

What i love about Brazil is that you never expect who's a good fighter here, i went to an experimental class in a Muay Thai dojo and there was a local store clerk as a high rank fighter. I'm just a martial arts student hopping to one school to another for the hell of it, but that made me smile and I almost stayed there

[@erickjoestar1561]

@Cenestpasmapersonnalité yeah, it's just not my thing y'now? But i believe I've found a challenge on capoeira, it's pretty neat

[@juanrivera6207]

@@erickjoestar1561 capoeira is lots of fun actually and it’s cute movements can be useful in MMA

[@ReiChiquita567]

@@juanrivera6207 cute? Bruh they were used to kill people :v

[@James.D.B.]

@@erickjoestar1561 Nice, glad you found a style you like, and I agree, Capoeira is pretty neat, same goes for it's history

[@anowinter122]

I wonder if the "I'm gonna take you to Brazil" memes would ever strike any fear on John, as he would probably love to come here, seeing how much he loves our Jiu Jitsu

[@BoredAndSad]

I think so, wait till he sees capoeira.

[@user-yg6ki7ou2y]

@@BoredAndSad besides the fact that it looks kinda cool, it isn't any useful lol

[@Gabe413]

@@user-yg6ki7ou2y youre so fucking wrong

[@maxanderson3733]

@@BoredAndSad he’d LOVE the Manga for that!

[@chadacus3620]

“ when ever you fight someone you begin to understand them..” Meanwhile me trying to confuse anyone I fight

[@davidneitzke-pizarro1365]

I've probably watched this video 3-4 times fully through and every time I am left with a content feeling. I used to train in karate and maybe that's why I feel I resonate so much with the messages in this video and keep coming back to it. Keep up the good work!

[@DaddyDeGrand]

So here is my experience with this video. I started watching and closed the tab after 4 to 5 minutes. I went and read Teppu start to finish and enjoyed it. I came back to watch the rest of this video. The conclusion to the story you crafted in here actually moved me and made me appreciate the entire experience. You did a good thing creating this video.

[@robispobes7833]

Yup same situation for me, literally finished the manga yesterday

[@seneca291]

Where did you find the last chapters?

[@Gothfield]

Yeah where did you find it? Seems like an English version doesn’t exist

[@yonavlad3723]

@@Gothfield mangadex or manganato

[@TheHumanPurpleTape]

"Martial arts have never been a way for the elite to get stronger" *immediately starts talking about the Gracie family

[@AveryBlueRemix]

r/bjj

[@ffnovice7]

Tbf, bjj dynasties get pretty esoteric

[@davidpineda9160]

@@AveryBlueRemix Everyone in r/bjj hates the Gracies.

[@skylarsimes8]

@@davidpineda9160 Why?

[@davidpineda9160]

@@skylarsimes8 They are pretentious, bad losers, trashy, pretty unlikable. It's a biiiig family so there's good people and chill people in it. But yeah the notion that BJJ guys idolize the Gracies in 2021 it's just a made up narrative by people that have an axe to grind with BJJ or don't know shit.

[@impendingblessing2616]

Woow this video essay was really well done man, nice back and forth between layers of storytelling really left me wanting to know all you had to say about it. Beautiful!

[@giulia7626]

this video is one of the things that got me back into karate after 10 years, thank you ☆

[@daviaugusto7517]

Don’t know if you already heard about it, but there’s a manga called “Batuque” it’s about capoeira and it’s quite good I recommend it, what’s interesting is that the author actually train capoeira and also boxing.

[@idkjusthere.1588]

Hey! I read it too, its pretty good.

[@least.insane.femboy]

yknow, I rarely ever see capoeira anymore. Which is sad, because those are some of the most intricate movements I've ever seen outside of newaza

[@joatanpereira4272]

Eu nem sabia que tinha capoeira no Japão

[@dickhead1564]

holy shit i’ve been teaching myself capoeira moves from vids online to integrate into my fighting style because the first time i saw it in a fight in Kengan Omega (Gaolang vs Carlos) i thought it was rly beautiful. i’ve been searching for something like this for so long thank you

[@jaskarvinmakal9174]

really underrated martial art, but it's amazing for people who master it.

[@Ouroboros619]

What can I say? Seeing ripped girls go at it speaks to me on a deep, and entirely cultural, level. Are there any other underrated manga/anime like this?

[@jacksmith3148]

Just dropping a reply so I can get recommended too if someone comes through for you

[@GynBlaise]

I'd 100% recommend the manga, Claymore (not the anime). It's not about MMA or hand-to-hand combat, but the female cast is really fleshed out and the action scenes are great.

[@Mario-us7ds]

you want Nejimaki Kagyu. it's not a realistic one like Teppu, but it's basically about girls beating the shit out of each other.

[@weiblack500]

You should try reading "All-rounder Meguru" , another really nice mma manga with strong male and female characters. This manga also explained the techniques used in details. 10/10 recommended

[@tenoriotm5601]

Holyland, depressed boy trains alone and become a street fighter legend

[@michaelcaballero9718]

Caught this video around half a year ago, started BJJ in March/April and got my first stripe this week. The thing that convinced me was your line about not being able to worry about the stuff in your head when someone's trying to choke you out. Being able to shut my brain up for a while and train to defend myself at the same time is pretty neat. So, thanks for the video!

[@user-pv4ht7zv4x]

Same

[@Sonicracer100]

This video made me take up Jiu Jitsu. It was something I've been considering for awhile, but just yesterday I just pulled the trigger and did it. I got bodied my first day, and being tall I was the perfect opponent for jiu jitsu as I am the ideal opponent for most people and it's easy to leave myself open by virtue of longer limbs. But the instructors and people there are great and are also going over the advantages I do have, and it's a very welcoming environment to say the least. The excitement to get better is honestly the thing that's driving me the most, and I can't wait for my next class 3 days from this comment. Thanks man for all that you do, and I hope you're doing very well!

[@WritingOnGames]

This video both captured what I love about the mentality of practicing martial arts, and has inspired me to finally get around to something I've meant to for a long while-start training BJJ. Thanks for the boost I needed!

[@rion8012]

Bjj is a ton of fun. I started last week and I look forward to the next class everyday. Some guy at my gym hit me with this crazy sweep that I saw in all rounder meguru which is another good mma manga. I wish you luck man

[@kirillfedtsov]

@@rion8012 what manga or anime do we know that captures BJJ techniques realistically enough?

[@rion8012]

@@kirillfedtsov I've read meguru and some of teppuu. Meguru goes into his training so you can see some of the fundamentals and some theory behind moves. It gets pretty in depth you just have to look at the characters because it's not gonna necessarily tell you how stuff happened but you see every grip and lots of small movements that make bjj work. It's shooto so similar rules to mma but a lil different. Teppuu is only like 30 chapters so you're just not gonna get as much from it and I'd say it's a little less realistic but still a good read. I guess tough is another mma manga, I haven't read that one. Kengan asura is pretty unrealistic but has some cool action makes me want to get good with arm triangles

[@night1952]

That's awesome, grappling is a lot of fun.

[@SuperLordQ]

Yeah same I’ve trained in Krav Maga for a few years but have always been interested in going over to BJJ and this was a great vid to inspire. Good luck on your journey my dude

[@thexbigxgreen]

22:29 "... their faces swell..." For anyone familiar with this fight, this is a major fucking understatement lmao

[@NATA5II]

23:51 "uhhh was her forehead always that bulbous and filled with fluid bouncing around?"

[@battelmember4912]

She straight up started getting new anime forms

[@chriscyborg2187]

Joanna vs Weili !!

[@jedimantra1163]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

@@NATA5II LOL didn't notice that, that was massively nasty to see.

[@isaiahbaez9185]

You do great at drawing in attention, explaining and embodying the emotion of what you talking bout awesome job I’m def reading this 🙏🏽

[@santiagoasprino4175]

I also highly recommend All Rounder Meguru. It's a story about a teen fighting as an amateur in Japanese Shooto/MMA. Really explores technique a lot and it's very realistic but the story may be weak to some

[@BigBossBernie]

Story starts slow as we explore more of the other characters - it's not like Meguru is the sole focus of the story but he's the keyhole through which the readers enter the world of Shoots/ MMA; not unlike Hajime No Ippo did in the 80s. For more actioan based MMA: Tough For MMA transcending human logic: Baki I'm glad to have found this gem and through the comments some others as well :D

[@Sky_Cloud]

Might not be in the same vein but the manga Holyland is one I recommend.

[@kinneds3696]

Love that one started reading it a few months ago

[@nico5979]

@@Sky_Cloud man, holyland is a pretty damn good one

[@randomperson4137]

Alternative to baki is kengan asura

[@ruolbu]

Insert *"What's your type?"-...-"Don't have a type"-gif* here Honestly, it's the reason I read the Manga after seeing images of it. Shonen combat with realistic buff anime girls. Yes please.

[@agusarce1]

same

[@BubbleMayhem]

Where are you reading it?

[@Blobby90]

I'm in awe of that final fight you covered and how these two athletes fought through the violent exchanges to respect one another before the fifth round. I used to do martial arts but haven't for a long time and now I'm eager to get back into it

[@afrancis7475]

Bro, I love you man. I'm so glad that you have the right mindset and a good heart. I used to practive karate, but got bullied there. I have always feared to get hurt or to hurt someone else. If more people like you would be there I would be less likely to be scared.

[@ImSoRaw247]

FUCKING LOVE THIS MANGA. All Rounder Meguru is another that beautifully displays the grappling side of MMA. I read those 2 and Hajime No Ippo before my fights to hype myself up. This definitely needs an anime adaption.

[@Yomama1234bsjsns]

Where can you buy an English version of it?

[@hylash5444]

It was probably just me but in All Rounder Meguru I was usually more invested in the women's fights than the rest, idk why they were so entertaining

[@despinhabarda]

I am Brazilian with thirteen years of past Judo practice in my life. Even though I do not train anymore, I feel it is a fundamental part of my life and how I live it. It was wonderful to see you talking about the Gracie family and their importance in Brazilian martial arts, John - you've made me want to go back to Judo again

[@sephy1222]

brrrrrrrrrabo!

[@drakeolson4683]

For those who are looking for the manga name: its Teppuu

[@user-tc3vq8zz4v]

Arigato

[@alexbrown1050]

Nice, I shed a tear at the end when they hugged, you built up to it perfectly.

[@Evan.13239]

That last match you talked about had me fighting tears and I don't know how you pulled that level of emotion out of me. The shots you picked were extremely difficult to watch, but your narration wouldn't let me look away.

[@champ1159]

That's honestly the best fight in women's MMA history. Watching it live was crazy

[@Fastwinstondoom]

Another extremely cool aspect of this manga is that several of the side-characters leading up to the tournament are straight up homages to early pioneers of women's mma in japan. 10 years before Ronda made it to the UFC people like Yuka Tsuji, Hisae Watanabe and Megumi Fujii had serious fighting chops.

[@brucemohamed5316]

Whats the name?

[@RegstarRogstar]

Oh hell yeah i didnt know that

[@KerimBorovina]

omG, this made me cry. You are a brilliant storyteller. thank you

[@maltesers1239]

Hey Wolf! Fellow Irishman here. While MMA has always and will always scare the absolute shit out of me, I do actually do my own fighting. I'm a boxer. I was touched by everything you said about violence not equalling fighting and how fighting can bring so much more out of you than you thought you had. The boxing lot are some of the calmest, down to Earth people I've ever met. More specifically, the men and women I see the most at my club are the most chilled out. It's only some of the irregulars that carry themselves like they've got something to prove. I remember your video on Hajime No Ippo and there have definitely been times where I've been caught by a bad punch and my mind's snapped back to one episode or another. As someone who fights simply so they can put on a good show and fight the best fight they can every single time, I felt almost...vindicated by your words. So, thank you, and I wish you the best with all your fights. P.S. What's your record? I'm only 2-1 although my coach says that loss was complete BS by the judges ;)

[@Putri-iu4bc]

In middle school, I was the most depressed I've been in my life, but then I started thai boxing, which i continued to do for a short while until i had to stop due to medical issues. But the thing is, that short period of time is probably what helped me pivot into a happier place growing up. Whenever I sparred, it was like the rest of my life bled away and I just felt the exhilaration of a fight. Fighting sports really do make you feel like no other sport or hobby does. And honestly, seeing stuff like these always makes me want to try again sometime.

[@blastermaster7261]

Try lifting. I've boxed and the high is just as good.

[@mortalkomment8028]

I've lifted, run, and boxed. Thai boxing is the best for me. Never ever regretted a session. Always regret skipping one.

[@enterchannelname7395]

Bagus mbak. Beladiri memang bisa jadi salah satu cara pelepasan energi

[@cameronsnyder1246]

I don't know your medical history, sorry to hear about that man, but jiu-jitsu is a great option. I rolled with a 76 year old man about 8 months ago.

[@ludwigthedwarf7678]

"pivot".... I see what ya did there bro

[@tardifan]

For another female centered fighting manga I highly recommend Yawara - A Fashionable Judo Girl. Its from the same author as Monster and 20th CB

[@rendy1222]

Batuku

[@berniekatzroy]

Ive read it, also hanakaku.

[@sanguinedusk]

@Kite Kawa Why?

[@dae7745]

@Kite Kawa Woah Woah Woah. Aye Aye Aye. Why'd we suddenly go racist just like that? 😟

[@dae7745]

@Kite Kawa I feel as though I'm too sane to know where you're coming from 💀

[@madmaxim3965]

As a college lvl wrestler myself its always been a pleasure seeing how well anime covers all forms of mixed martial arts its really one of the strongest points of manga in particular in that almost everyone of them comes from a place of love and admiration in regards to the topics covered in the series while the industry does have its problem, the fact that a manga to this very day can be successful drawn and written by one person or at least one person has creative control and final word on all things in the manga giving you a window into a persons life that only really novels share

[@magictrick24]

What an emotional roller coaster of a video. Beautiful, thank you!

[@eyeswulf]

"victory or defeat, not being the purpose of the journey, but rather the by product of the journey" Wow, this line shook me up, thank you. I'm a terribly uncompetitive powerlifter, and it is odd to be objectively a bad athlete, but in my personal journey, be the best athlete I've ever been in my life. Thank you for this perspective

[@somedandy7694]

To be better than you were yesterday is better than wishing you could be as good as someone else is right now.

[@maeve6651]

I was like, oh hell yeah new manga to rea- TEPPU!? Finally more people can read this masterpiece!

[@brandonw6139]

Any place to read? How many chapters?

[@Asbjoern]

@@brandonw6139 Google

[@aulusagerius8540]

@@Asbjoern nice answer dude. I also suggest literally every website ever when someone ask for recommendations.

[@danielanunez6445]

i know “FINALLY!” i absolutely love this manga 😤😤

[@r2dezki]

I'm so angry that most martial arts mangas that have only females always get shit-canned after a couple of volumes.

[@DarkTenka]

omg Teppu is so god damn good .. Im so sad this never got an Anime ... really hope they make it at some point. I'd love to see it done in the style of Ippo

[@ilyaso7122]

Man, tbh haven't expected anything from this video as I'm not much into manga, but your narration is just superb. Really enjoyed it, keep it up man.

[@jfeev8129]

"He was so weak he couldn't climb a flight of stairs without losing his breath" Me, sweating nervously know that I too get winded when walking up a small flight of stairs: "oh yeah haha, totally. I feel bad for the guy..."

[@anonymouseicecube91]

Time to do bjj bro

[@jfeev8129]

@@anonymouseicecube91 lmao for real dude

[@lucian5389]

Get in the cage bro, beat that weakness out of you

[@malnutritionboy]

@@jfeev8129 if you have never rolled on the matts you are in for a treat. 3 mins trying to submit and defend against another person the same weight as you, felt harder than running a 2.4km run

[@Blizz3112]

I still love that line: "You're not normal, you don't act like a normal person when you're fighting..." < Everyone who ends up fighting or seeing Yuzuko fight... XD

[@davidarvingumazon5024]

Yujiro would love to join the game

[@asianhero2.096]

U are an amazing storyteller, I love it

[@josephadou8208]

Thanks man I read it and I couldn't have been more grateful to you man

[@jacobedelman-dolan4528]

"When I first started Jujitsu I was in a bad place." *starts playing Nine Inch Nails* Yeah, that checks out.

[@gentlemandemon]

If we're talking realistic MMA manga, then I've got to mention All-Rounder Meguru. Very true to life fighting and training with a great cast of characters. It's about a high school student starting to compete in amateur Shooto and his growth along the way.

[@christopherjackson6634]

I second this. Fantastic read, tbh I though that was the one he was gonna talk about.

[@CombatSportsNerd]

Best part is the author isn’t afraid to let the MC accumulate losses on his records like REAL LIFE fighters do

[@gentlemandemon]

@@CombatSportsNerd same feeling, dealing with loss is a major landmark in a fighter's career

[@andylozano5193]

It tends to be in sports mangas that the MC ir his team team rarely loses. Thanks to the structure of the tournaments All Rounder sets up the MC loses more sometimes from points if I remember right. Had a dry tome generally and a unique slice of life manga. It is a technical masterpiece in showing their techniques.

[@CombatSportsNerd]

@Shin Shaman Never said that but if insulting people makes ya happy go off I guess.

[@salaheldienemam14]

been a while since i watched a full 20+ min video on its own . great video love it

[@lou_7745]

I've been doing Muay Thai for years, and I'm still continuing to learn more. I've seen this manga, and seeing that one chapter when the tanned girl was fighting using Muay Thai, I was genuinely impressed. It was the first time I've seen such a manga perfectly draws the form and techniques of Muay Thai, her kicks was accurate and her techniques to avoid grappling despite Muay Thai being such a heavy combat martial art was candy in the eye.

[@ROCKY_The_Second]

you have an anime girl pfp and you do muay thai for years huh, pretty suspicious if you ask me

[@lou_7745]

@@ROCKY_The_Second Profile pictures DOES not at all relate to my personal life. It doesn't make sense at all, and the fact you don't get the background of my pfp is hilarious. But yeah if you think it's that way then sure. Not that I agree with you but good for you buddy

[@Daeshhh]

​@@lou_7745bro changed it 😂😂😂😂

[@lou_7745]

@@Daeshhh I've changed it long ago, ever thought of that mr 3rd party?

[@j0hnstr1d3rz8]

I got my fighting knowledge from Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple.

[@jaedevon]

That's all time favorite read

[@Marcusjnmc]

xD it's a great one , best fantasy MA manga anywhere , just real enough to feel true, just absurd enough to be awesome

[@pedromoura1446]

i always tought kenichi dying after apachai's kicks was funny but absurd until i started practicing martial arts myself. now i know it's all real XD

[@j0hnstr1d3rz8]

@@pedromoura1446 muay thai is no joke. Especially when it's an overpowered giant apachai lmao

[@yujirohamna555]

Veteran discount

[@piopiedad4871]

For someone trying to write a shounen manga with a female martial artist as the mc, I can't stress enough how life-changing this video is. Mad respect.

[@kookykoruc1827]

Do you plan on releasing it somewhere? I want to get my hands on martial arts media while i build up the courage to read Hajime no ippo

[@RoseGarden17]

Elaborate👀

[@zimmyyzz9971]

Same, please drop a link

[@SHADOW-rb1md]

@@kookykoruc1827 Dont know if you have started already but read it, is going to be one of the best choices of your life.

[@commenteroftruth9790]

I think going into something with the idea of "main character a girl" is pretty weak.

[@Gnossiene1990]

You made me teary eyed at the end there. I love your videos. Greetings.

[@JeffORLOCK]

its a thing of beauty to hear about others’ experiences with martial arts and how its almost always a story of positive change within when people partake.

[@Misch13f]

Feels weird to say, but I used to do MMA when I was a teenager, but years of depression led to weight gain and just leaving the sport. But I think this is what I needed to start doing it again. I've read Teppu but hearing a personal take just helped

[@philipthegreat7230]

I understand you brother, i Lost a full scholaship because of my depression, after studing a lot About meditation, cognitive therapy, PNL, active imagination ( this is what help me to Deal with my illness, Especially when i notice the drugs and therapy was doing nothing for me, study About It maybe helps you too ) i started to practice muay thay and i Will gain another scholaship in the Future. Sawadee krap for you.

[@GabGamerPT]

Fighting keeps me out of depression lmao

[@chloecabrera1507]

I feel the exact same way. I love MMA, but I’ve lost so much weight that it’s so difficult to be able to fight anymore.I believe in you, whoever you are. Keep me updated on how your journey goes, okay?

[@orfeasang]

you've got this

[@mittenielsen8424]

You can do this, I believe in you