😲 This Michael Jai White story will BLOW YOUR MIND! 😲

[@VikingSamurai]

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[@victormeyer4116]

The late Jason David Frank said one of his role models was Jean Claude Van Damme and what's funny enough that in the end he got into a small altercation with JCVD for taking without his consent his trailer or something.Also they are born in the same starsign Libra.What I'm trying to say is MJW respects Bruce Lee so much that he is trying to surpass him somehow!

[@kensupertruthly6426]

Michael Jai better watch that dude around his wife he's no friend ..no two ways you dont talk all that and then have to clarify like a big brother ..bullshit were all guys here this dude's bullshit ..his stories are bullshit he's a braggart and a loud mouth

[@edwardparker3716]

BS 👍👀😹💗🎉

[@illtyperecordsyoungasscrim1374]

Do something on Billy Blanks! Steven Segal is solid! In films! And He been doing Akido forever. What does the masters say about Akido??? They Do be brutal in Segal comments! But it ba a lot of views and comments. They call it Bullshido! Say he destroys buffets! He is a legend! Now he is training Russian Military! They should have appreciated his craft. Now they will be facing it?

[@markusbracey5229]

BRUCE LEE WOULD KICK HIS ASS. STOP IT

[@yoblaywan3893]

People have forgotten about somebody a man who was in Enter the Dragon. He has passed but he respected Bruce Lee. From what I saw Jim Kelly was pretty good and doesn't get the respect he deserves. I thought somebody would remember him especially this man.

[@antowalk2743]

I'm glad you mentioned him weird how no one mentions him

[@ACfromdet]

Kelly blocked his attacks and laughed, ' I heard '

[@Crezelltree4261]

Jim Kelly was very good but I believe that the movies didn't totally do him justice.They should have done more to showcase his raw power.

[@roberttaylor6694]

​@@Crezelltree4261 the first time I saw Jim Kelly was in a movie called Melinda!

[@seanharrison933]

Along with Chuck Norris, he was one of the first American martial arts stars.

[@keithmagnifico4164]

A lot of people don't realize Michael Jai White was in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 movie as well. He was with the group of teens that were being inlisted into the foot clan.

[@jeffreylocke7592]

I gotta check that out, that’s one of my favorite movies

[@keithmagnifico4164]

@@jeffreylocke7592 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3SyqIylgseWjs0 Michael Jai White is in the black leather jacket and red t-shirt. It was TMNT 2.

[@masterk5372]

Whattt for real 😂

[@keithmagnifico4164]

@@masterk5372 link in comments

[@donniebrown9073]

And according to his brother, who was an engineering classmate of mine, MJW also performed some of the stunts for the Turtle fight scenes. He said you can tell it's his brother when the Turtle is bulkier.

[@AlphaProto]

15:40 I think Michael Jai White's lack of "soul" is what makes him intresting to watch on screen. His strikes are precise, accurate. His form is as strong as an Olympic kataka. On film, his strikes look extremely strong. From his posture, to his stance, Micheal's screen presence personifies power. Micheal is what you would get if the Terminator knew martial arts.

[@ajshaw2169]

Very well said

[@JoKa1013]

MJW was a Terminator with martial arts abilities.....it was called a Universal Soldier. Lol

[@melvinhunt438]

You apparently he haven't seen universal soldier 2😂

[@2009kdizzle]

True that robot aspect does makes him different. I think tho someone like Bruce.. his charisma his movements all the way down to his high pitched Kia was like music. It was something so special that people tried to emulate it, but it was his. It’s like how everybody tried to emulate Michael Jordan after he came out. They started dressing like him cutting their head bald trying to play like him because the fluidity of the soul the personality you gravitated to. That same thing with Bruce was with Michael Jordan. Bruce was MJ before MJ. MJW,has more personality and more character when he’s playing a role not connected to martial arts (cuz he’s a damn good actor). But guys like Wesley Snipes, Jean-Claude Van Damme Hell, even Steven Seagal, had their personalities attached to their styles.

[@FIxt00l]

He beat Kimbo and the others in the prison before even he looked at them, before removing his shirt. Just with his presence.

[@jason8283]

Bruce Lee comments aside. MJW added Scott Adkins (who is fantastic) to the Undisputed movie series. Both of them are incredible and not given enough movie parts. Blood and Bone is still my favorite MJW movie. I'll never forget when he kicked the crap out of Van Damme in Universal Soldier. That kick that knocked JVD through the glass was incredible. I was like "Who is that guy!?!?"

[@Rogan205]

There is another martial actor who looks like Scott Adkins.

[@TheUnkBoogie]

I heard Scott killed it with his character in John Wick 4. Can't wait to see it.

[@aquaticlibrary]

He did, it was sick. Marko Zaror was awesome too

[@MatrixCobretti]

Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror stole the movie. I went with friends that weren't familiar with Marko, and the first thing they said when they got out was that he was the most terrifying opponent in the whole movie.

[@trustobey1016]

Hell yeah he did.

[@johnnylaw7459]

It's at the theaters here in SC now, can't wait to see it!

[@redheadboyyy123]

It’s incredible

[@jackjohnson2123]

No one can tell another person to not speak how they honestly feel.

[@kenmurphy6315]

Exactly 💯

[@williamrothmaller7613]

We cant but we do have the right to speak on it same as he did .

[@NQuiz52]

Of course, you can! You just did by saying this. The key is that anybody being told that s*&# doesn't need to listen.

[@williamramos4125]

MJW is a phony POS I'm telling you he was good as spawn but he went downhill like seagal sad

[@williamramos4125]

I was mad when I saw him in MMA tournament and they have him as a speaker and they asking him how can you survive in an MMA fight FOH asking him who never was in a MMA fight

[@brewjim105]

Mike tyson would always say he wouldn't have a chance against Ali whenever reporter's asked who'd win outve those 2 . He would always give him the biggest praises he could

[@kingcobra2858]

Clearly, Tyson had more respect for Ali than MJW's respect for Bruce Lee. But then again he's probably just being honest.

[@one_above_all_yt5157]

Just because you respect somebody doesn’t mean you have to downplay your own abilities

[@antoniop5739]

@@one_above_all_yt5157 right or lie to please someone

[@darrellwilliams1714]

Well maybe because he believes that he wouldn't have beat Ali in his prime? Mjw has a right to his opinion. I agree with him. Size matters lol

[@sonracky8500]

Tyson in his prime could not put a glove at Ali of 60-67.post exile Ali is another story.

[@Shakkarz]

Bruce Lee is the godfather he paved the way for all

[@joreladams5719]

No he isn't. Someone taught him.

[@chrisjones7407]

How when most have their on style if anything he makes it more realistic for people thinking guys in movies are rea fighter when there not

[@kieronjohn6334]

​@@joreladams5719he means in movies

[@joreladams5719]

@@kieronjohn6334 There were martial artists in movies before Bruce Lee.

[@kieronjohn6334]

@@joreladams5719 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ for fuck sake, he was the pioneer, martial artists movies from Asia were cheap and campy, he put it on the real map with enter the dragon, he was the Elvis, he was the Muhammad Ali , the Pele 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣

[@tyshawnesingleton5415]

It is always great to see this guy doing great things. He is my friend, my brother, and my first Martial Arts teacher. Proud of you bro.

[@tyshawnesingleton5415]

@Vegan Higler because I moved to Charlotte, NC at 14. But when I was living in Jersey...he taught me. He is the reason why I was into Martial Arts. Any other questions?

[@rykerandfriends]

​@@tyshawnesingleton5415I have a question. a serious one, what type of martial art was studied? I used to train in Kenpo

[@tyshawnesingleton5415]

@@rykerandfriends when I was a kid...living in Plainfield, NJ...my grandmother and I would go to his mother's house. It was there he trained me in Karate. When I left Jersey and moved to Charlotte... I trained in Choi Kwang Do. Then I stopped for a while. When I got older....i joined the Navy. When I got out....I started training a little in Taekwondo. But then I got really into Capoeira in Chicago. But to be honest....if it was not for R. Marcos Taylor...I would not have learned anything. So because of him being my first teacher when I was just a kid....i would not have been into Martial Arts. .

[@rykerandfriends]

@@tyshawnesingleton5415 that's awesome man. And thank you for your service!! I have one last question. Do you believe trash talk should be in sports? Whether if it's promoting a bout or out of pure competitive nature.

[@thegadflygang5381]

​@Vegan Higler seriously? Kevin Kelley was my boxing coach at 16 but because as an adult i moved away from Queens isnt an indictment on Kevin... Just life. Your coach when you are 14 is rarely if ever your coach at 35

[@neilhailey9818]

It's amazing how someone can take a scenario sooo seriously. At the end of the day it's always your own people that tear you down when your trying to self motivate and be positive.

[@waynemcneil7714]

Don't surprise me coming from Suge Knight😅🤣😂 Word.

[@w.davidholland7228]

It's cuz he talks shit but won't back it up. An MMA fighter challenged him and his big ass mouth and he was scared. He doesn't want to get his ass kicked by a real fighter.

[@MrT-nh6di]

1000%

[@fyreleomh1896]

That only applies to black ppl though. That's the problem.

[@ayyonmichaels9731]

People gotta understand that just because a person inspired a lot of people doesnt mean they inspired everyone...

[@gideonkazibwe4706]

Very true

[@heturnal]

Facts

[@JjHaving]

But without Bruce Lee there is no Michael Jai White. Just like in wrestling without hulk Hogan there is no The Rock. Just like in football without scrambling quarterback like Mike Vick there is no lamar Jackson.

[@ayyonmichaels9731]

@@JjHaving that's not true... Just because they did it first doesn't mean they inspired others who has a dream and aspirations to be a certain type of human... The rock dad wrestled as well..

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

True but do not speak on the dead in martial arts. I grew up training and was not a Bruce fan but definitely researched him later and became impressed. He was a real fighter. Now Bruce did not influence my journey but Bruce would fight anyone. The man is dead its against martial arts protocol to speak on beating someone you have never net and who would actually fight you if you challenged him. It is a weak feminine move by Mike to me. But to each is own. I expected a lot better out of him. It is ok he feels he could win but i would say i do not know who would win but i am confident against anyone. Leave it there.

[@Kawarezayi]

I’m Bruce Lees own words.. “Take no thought of who’s right or wrong, be not for or against.” Let the dead be in peace. Bruce Lee lives in the heart of millions, because of his charisma, his talks, he brilliance behind the camera, he writings, his dedication to self mastery. In my honest opinion he was the last true martial artist. Because what we know as a martial artist now is guy who fights for a living, to try to be the best or the strongest and so on, but he tried to beat himself on all planes, he pushed his limits physically & mentally, and he thought people that the human body alone is more important than any established system or principle, he didn’t believe in forms, sadly people even turned his own philosophy into a from, a style, which he would hate now. But that’s just how stupid human beings are, they always label things, and thus everything they touch crystallizes. But Bruce Lee thought that there shouldn’t be no form or crystallization, everything is moving, everything is fluidity. And honestly to think of these things during a time like that is just amazing, and that alone should give you a thought of how amazing this man was. Not only in martial art, even in body building and much more. I think he was universal man, like da Vinci and such. But we have people who are killing themselves for money and to earn glory and boost their egos of becoming the best “fighter”. They’re put in these cages like animals for entertainment and are owned by organization such as ufc, One Championship and so on. Most of them are illiterate, hateful, drunk, doing drugs, saying hateful stuff to each others just to sell, is this what you call a martial artist? Please put some respect on Bruce Lees name. Bruce Lee transcended martial art in many ways, he was one of the first to integrate fighting mitts into training, he advices full contact sparring, he integrated cardio into his trainings as a martial artist, all the stuff they’re doing right now? He did it back then, for a young kid to even have the confidence and balls to go and do these seminars in front of professionals and teach them a thing or two is beyond amazing, absolutely incredible, to this day people who saw him, knew he was the best, the things he talked about then they had never heard before, and that is why some people hate him, because this young kid broke all their illusions, and they couldn’t understand what was happening. But the real ones who saw him talk well of him, and they knew even though he didn’t fight as in a sport, that he was something out of this world, because they all trained with and under him and they all sensed it. He is like mythological hero, like Achilles and so on, he will be remembered forever, because he showed us that there’s a certain potential laying dormant deep within us and that we too can awaken it and become extraordinary beings, which we are, just dumbed down by society, broken, castrated, weakened like tamed animals, go back to your instinct. Bruce Lee was the last true Martial Artist, peace, take care of yourselves guys!.

[@vtecaccord96]

I've known Marcus for years and his passion for martial arts has always been 💯💯! Proud of my brotha!

[@rxosakrhi]

Let’s not forget how good Jackie Chan was for martial arts movies also

[@richardborczynski4955]

When he went to Norton ,rothrock, Mitchell and samo about styles and the comparison to bruce lee and Wesley snipes about soul.. It totally click in my head.

[@omarxdaprodigy]

Dropping Wesley Snipes name was definitely Dopeness...my favorite actor.

[@carlobella1850]

This guy is actually a really good actor! If I was him, I would try to do non-martial art movies to not get pigeonholed.

[@tlt24t71]

He is not a good actor he plays the same guy in every movie is is a good man from what we know but come on good actor

[@markjones5757]

He been playing the same role for at least 30 years with the exception of a few. And that's fine, Arnold, Steven Seagal, Stallone, and several more have made a career from being mainly an action hero or villain.

[@carlobella1850]

@@markjones5757 listen I’m not saying he’s Al Pacino! 😂 but I watched this movie where they were bank, robbers and I thought he was better than I initially thought.

[@markjones5757]

@@carlobella1850 I didn't say anything that necessarily disagreed with what you said. I think your reply is meant for the other person. Lol

[@carlobella1850]

@@tlt24t71 read my reply on here.

[@phillipcain4118]

Had NOOOO IDEA!!! I like this guy (pause)! This guy is a champ! Handles things with grace. Salute!!!

[@lennyjohnson7068]

I always dreamed about there being a Blade 4, and MJW was the main villain that Wesley Snipes had to fight

[@lukedraper4100]

Him as drac in the third would made it awesome

[@JosephelLeon]

I have nothing but respect for this man. He's very much down to earth. This was another great interview. Thanks!

[@mikemars7888]

How did he disrespect Bruce by speaking his competitive mind? He didn't say anything bad about him. He literally stated Bruce size and the fact that Bruce has never fought in a competition or ranking format.

[@ArielBettiJourney]

It's funny how people still have hard time to get it.

[@josephm.hernandezsr.7417]

No Bruce didn't fight for points....he fought for real. Check your facts.

[@w.davidholland7228]

​@@ArielBettiJourney MJW and Bruce have the same professional fight records 0 wins and 0 losses.

[@ArielBettiJourney]

@W. David Holland The requirements needed to achieve kyokunshinkai black belt level should be enough proof to establish anyone's credibility as a fighter.

[@ATACXGYMCAPOEIRA]

​@@josephm.hernandezsr.7417 Exactly where. When. And with who. Did Bruce fight for real?. Please elucidate.

[@bridgettehiggins8710]

Brother is VOICING TRUTH!!!

[@RobRivShowsLive01]

No One Elevated Martial Arts More Than Bruce Lee Especially In This Country America, And Michael Jay White’s Statement That He Could Beat Bruce Lee Solely On Size Undermined The Very Essence Of Martial Arts And Bruce Lee’s Philosophy Of Adaptability Where Size Doesn’t Matter Especially In The Streets And Where There Are No Rules, Michael Jay White Deserves All The Backlash He is Receiving Because One Thing Is For Certain, Michael Jay White Will Never Achieve The Influence On Martial Arts That Bruce Lee Has, And That Is Unfortunately What Bothers Jay White The Most.

[@apablo09]

R. Marcus Taylor was spot on. I just noticed that MJW fights like he's actually fighting someone. No facial expression, calm demeanor. Kind of looking loose and lazy, which is good when you're actually fighting but back in the old school, you'll see Bruce Lee, Van Dam, Jackie Chan, and others have that "Spirit". As in, the audience can feel that energy they are projecting by their attitude in their face, their head movement, neck position, etc...

[@funkyhunkable]

Spot on

[@darrellwilliams1714]

I prefer MJW style because of how zoned in he looks when he fights. It's not theatrical. It's more like the Indonesian and Thai movie style. Just a beatdown. No theatrics needed.

[@mogissendanner4648]

Playing ping pong with nunchucks is worthy of a Marvel film. Bruce Lee was next level.

[@LS-ti1rz]

Dude that wasn't real, that was CGI done for a commercial.

[@iannottingham4640]

Really enjoyed this interview. To be fair to MJW, he actually did apologise for what he said about Bruce Lee. I saw it in one of his interviews on YT. Essentially he said he shouldn't have talked like that about Bruce because he inspired many people to become martial artist, including himself. I personally didn't find what MJW said that offensive. Difference in size matters in a real fight. Maybe he could beat Bruce, maybe he couldn't, we will never know. Though Bruce Lee is no doubt a legend, people should stop pretending like he was a demigod, who could beat everyone.

[@darrenkey207]

Size matters to an extent. It doesn't guarantee victory. What if the smaller guy is faster, hits the bigger guy in the right spot, is stronger than his size let's on, etc.? Plenty of people have stories about being surprised to see a bigger guy lose a fight to a smaller one. Hell, I'm 5'8 and I've beaten guys taller and heftier than myself! And let's not pretend there's not older, smaller, more accomplished Martial Artists in the world that would beat Jai White

[@iannottingham4640]

@@darrenkey207 Absolutely. We are on the same page in that regard

[@Jason5818UI]

But if I remember correctly Michael Jai main argument for being able to beat Bruce was primarily because of his smaller size but there was purpose to Bruce physique far more than just muscular definition..Bruce was very strong...there's people like heavy weight martial arts champion Joe Lewis who Said Bruce hit as hard as a heavyweight and Jim Kelly who saw Bruce sparring with and beating fighters no matter their size

[@g4do]

Michael jai White would be incredible as blade

[@theoverwatch242]

Most definitely perfect choice hope it happens

[@roberttaylor6694]

Loved the movie BLOOD AND BONES!

[@robertnguyen9493]

I like what he said about Wesley Snipes and Bruce Lee having soul in their style. I like how he breaks down the different martial arts action stars like Richard Norton, Wesley Snipes, Cynthia Rothrock and Samo Hong; and their styles on screen and what separates them and makes them unique. While listening to this, I could absolutely imagine him in a Chad Stahelski movie or in the John Wick universe.

[@TheSub-SaharanAmericanLegend]

Don't forget Michael Dudikoff & Jeff Speakman

[@robertnguyen9493]

@@TheSub-SaharanAmericanLegend oh absolutely, they both brought an amazing presence to the screen

[@TheSub-SaharanAmericanLegend]

@@robertnguyen9493 Facts

[@SparksBY1992]

Wesley's style is why he is my favorite

[@robertnguyen9493]

@@SparksBY1992 I can feel you on that! Wesley has a style that’s, in his own words, is funky!

[@russelldawes]

The man wasn't disrespectful, just honest. If you can't deal with honesty, then don't ask the question. Simple as that!

[@TheRealest127]

Even if MJW really believes that he could beat Bruce Lee………………that’s just not something you PUBLICLY say out of Respect. And it’s crazy that a man like Michael Jai White doesn’t understand that. The ESSENCE of Martial Arts is HUMILITY. And we must never forget that. 🥋🏆

[@Guerrilla_Grodd]

I love MJW, but he's never been humble about anything 🤣

[@antonioridah172]

Well said 💯

[@jordanbyrd9821]

Yeah its not just what he says about Bruce , he discredits Vann Damm, and says he can beat all the expendables and more .

[@rickeybell6440]

He publicly apologized for his remarks about Bruce Lee. He knows that they were disrespectful.

[@Rubrick23.]

Your upset he told the truth? I could beat brouce the guy speaking could beat Bruce. MJW isn't Asian. Their are actually black men before brouce le

[@ladytnt491]

First of all, Bruce Lee constructed Jeet Kung Do for the sake of street fighting, not for competition or movies. But he only used movies to showcase that style.

[@axelstone3131]

Jai white is an ego maniac. He’s no different than the people who claim Bruce wasn’t legit back then or now.

[@dorraymarshall1143]

@Axel Stone He was asked a question, he answered. Time to move on.

[@TheGhettoPhilosopher]

You dont know that man stfu

[@Kris_Stiletto]

I agree, Bruce Lee was the Man, period. Everyone in my Generation, saw Bruce in his prime. Nobody should never say anything negative about Bruce Lee. He's the reason why Martial Arts got recognized. He is the reason why Martial Art Movies became mainstream. He is for Martial Arts what Mohammed Ali is for Profesional Boxing. He's the Man, period.

[@christopherdaniel2747]

As a fan myself, I don't think so, if someone has a different view let's hear it....Bruce is not untouchable just cause he died. Donnie Yen felt fear when filming with Mike Tyson and if you don't reconsider your choices after seeing the speed of MJW then what happens happens. Another thing, if MJW says Bruce wasn't a fighter...look into it find out why he would say that before you get offended.

[@johnnylaw7459]

I have seen people got knocked out by way smaller people. MJW said in an interview with Vlad and he was asked if he would do a movie with Wesley Snipes and he said no, because he was too small and he couldn't do the type of kicks he does in movies because it wouldn't look right.

[@blackolantern5666]

@Johnny Law. Mike got a little bit of a big head on him. Personally, I don't think his movies are all that. "Welcome to Sudden Death" was trash. And his latest movie "As Good as Dead?".... nah.

[@johnnylaw7459]

@@blackolantern5666 LOL! I liked Blood and bone, never back down and Falcon. I thought they were good.

[@jasoncaine2600]

Spawn was the shit

[@blackolantern5666]

@@jasoncaine2600 Spawn was trash.

[@sheaeldogflywheelbutta3885]

@@blackolantern5666 they actually his movies tho

[@cado3335]

The last dragon had two black actors fighting each other. I love that movie as well as so many other people do. The Last Dragon is a classic!

[@khenmozhione4473]

Brice Lee (hearsay) said himself, he could NOT BEAT MUHAMMAD ALI! I wouldn’t even mess with it I could only take a man’s word, but it’s obvious it was hearsay and MAD RESPECT TO BOTH LEGENDS AND ICONS! Dude is right! You NEVER say you can WHIP your father no matter what!

[@becks3six9]

He actually did say he could beat Ali but changed his statements after the backlash all you need to do is a google search

[@r8derk]

I could see R.Marcus Taylor portraying the Spiderman villain Kingpin.

[@notatechguy1209]

Respect to this brother. I watched one of the Vlad interviews and really didn't know how to take him, but this interview made me look him up and he is legit. He's actually in better shape now than in the older videos and fights I watched. He also has great speed and technique for a guy his size. Hell, he would be just as impressive if he was a hundred pounds lighter. I also saw him in Straight Outta Compton and Step Up High Water and the brother can act. I would love to see Marcus and Michael in a Creed 3-style martial arts movie. A martial art film about two young fighters that were like brothers but one falls victim to the streets while the other has to watch his friend raise to heights he never got a chance to and they find themselves on the opposite side of the ring fighting for each other's respect. It would be epic. Respect to brother Marcus and brother Michael and I hope you guys get a chance to give us a great martial arts film in the future.

[@SuperOmnicronsj44]

Thing is ... Michael Jai White is an actor. He has to make people believe he is a true martial artist. Then also , Quentin Tarantino also thought of Bruce Lee as a loud mouth .. this was done after the fact , so we will never know. To even bring that up is kind of petty. But, that is his opinion.

[@MrFacundo7]

@big_dinero7942 Michael Jai White is not a fighter. He is a talented martial artist but not a fighter. Bruce at least won a boxing tournament

[@sligon00]

You can't wait for someone to put you in a movie , you should be out there auditioning, creating your brand, stop waiting around , bust down the damn door, create your audience, just go for it...stop worrying about what he said, or didn't say. Take that energy , retrain and reframe it ...go for it....good luck on your journey , hope you make it... 🙂

[@becks3six9]

So true. This guy is just bitter he wasn't put on a pedestal for asking what he felt he deserved but didn't

[@darrellwilliams1714]

Yeah he just seems real bitter to me. He needs to get over himself. That's probably why MJW doesn't wanna work with him.

[@jojotakuma4622]

Sooo True with the Bruce Lee statement..The Godfather

[@YIKESHorror]

Just as much heat that he gives Bruce. He has lots of Vlad interviews. Giving him his props.

[@MaurandisDaRadusFilms]

Absolutely

[@floridabudo3707]

Not everyone who says they are your friends… are. Jai will give him his shot as long as there is something in it for himself.

[@Phantom-sj7zg]

I like this guys style, straight and full of humility

[@mlkemp115]

MJW is just brutally honest....period. If u agree or not doesn't change the fact of who MJW has done on and off the screen or for the martial arts community.

[@bruceleeupk]

"F yo feeling" is how men need to be. That pandering to have everyone like you is for females.

[@elmatasesues3630]

MJW is not a fighter. That ‘code’ Marcus talks about is a real thing. If you’re a student, but you also have real-world fighting experience, even in something as unorthodox as boxing, you know the reality of violence, and you could never think of your elders in relation to it. You’d never even conceptualize placing hands on one of them. Michael I’d bet has never been in any real fights, ever; because of his size and skill, dudes probably avoided fighting him his whole life. So he has a whole bunch of semi-justified ego, but has probably never been hit in the head too much, which is another skill entirely. Dude went upside his own head talking about beating mike tyson recently. He’s completely lost his shit. Prime Tyson would dislodge his brain from his spine in a no holds-barred match. I have cousin just like him actually. He’s bigger than I am by maybe 50 pounds but is just as quick, and has never been in many fights for exactly the same reason; dues just don’t approach him. And has the same complex. It’s like he’s a keyboard warrior but in the martial arts realm.

[@Anthonygarcia-dr7oi]

@@elmatasesues3630 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thanks you he competed in a karate tournament at 17 thats it but your 100% correct

[@corneliustoombs4917]

@@Anthonygarcia-dr7oi and you think that’s the only tournament that he competed in. With all his experience over the years. He’s studied multiple martial art styles.

[@mlkemp115]

@Cornelius Toombs exactly

[@Mrkalm007]

Bruce Lee was undoubtably the biggest impact on me and my love of martial arts. He had an unmatched style and was way ahead of his time in some of his concepts. But what Micheal Jai says has some degree of believability. There may have been hundreds of Pro muay thai fighters or sambo fighters at the time that could of beat Bruce Lee. And who knows who would win between MJW and Lee. best proven fighters today are not unbeatable or above critiscism but bruce is? He is a deserved and unique lengend but dont get hollywood and reality mixed up.

[@cuzz63]

when you consider that Bruce had 1 confirmed fight as an adult the idea that he is unbeatable is crazy.

[@mansamusa2012]

As his daughter Shannon said I’m paraphrasing a little. “Its Bruce Lee’s philosophy that keeps him in our hearts !

[@powerbadpowerbad]

@@cuzz63 No one said he was unbeatable,just legendary. LOL.We're still talking about him till this day and so will future generations,then generation onward. 7 yrs from now,no one will remember Jai White.

[@cuzz63]

@@powerbadpowerbad there are people claiming that Bruce was unbeatable...look around. The myth has overshadowed the legend. The only reason MJW said what he said was because idiots think Bruce Lee was an elite fighter.

[@vincepreston9304]

@@cuzz63 and who the hell has MJW fought 🤔😕

[@albertking112]

that tornado kick at the end was legit on point .

[@RBaileyEl]

Black Panther vs Killmonger = 2 black guys fighting in a movie

[@Rob-z7k]

He would be a cool Black Panther

[@koolburn5218]

I honestly clicked because I saw the Suge Knight/NWA thumbnail. Been watching a ton of videos about Tupac, Biggie and Death Row lately for some reason. Crazy to grow up during that time and not know real details until almost 30 years later. Still watched through the interview because it was entertaining.

[@dubbzondabeatz8508]

Calls him a punk on Twitter but not in real life 😂😂😂 definitely the smartest thing he's probably ever done😂😂😂😂

[@minervainri2]

11:38. He says everything im saying to you I've said to his face.

[@fyreleomh1896]

Yeah thats shit sounds sweet but only in relation to someone with nothing to lose. He could've called him a punk to his face and nothing would've happened.

[@becks3six9]

🤣🤣🤣 facts

[@JustMe-ws2pe]

@@minervainri2 according to him

[@darrellwilliams1714]

He probably did. But why would MJW even waste time on him? He's clearly bitter because he didn't get any work from him. And it's probably because of his attitude. He comes off like a dick that thinks his shit don't stink. So MJW probably felt that way too. Nobody wants to work with a guy like that. He's not respectful at all. Because even if he did say it to MJW why you on the internet talking about something personal between you 2? It just makes you look worse. And who is gonna wanna work with you after seeing that? He's literally just burning bridges.

[@PotentialEnergy1]

I agree with this guy. Respect Bruce man he inspired so many.

[@SumZonedCat]

Bruce Lee was so good hes still kicking haters ass 40+ years after he died 😂😂😂

[@Jason5818UI]

Yeah he's been gone almost 50yrs and he still spoken on as if hes still here...he's iconic

[@derrickperkins2643]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@LloydMajor]

I totally agree with Marcus Taylor!

[@suburbiajones2268]

Wesley Snipes and Denzel did a movie called Mo’ better blues, and in that movie Wesley Snipes got the best of Denzel Washington and I’m talking acting, and from that day forward they have never done a movie together again. So your guess is right when he says that most times you don’t see two black actors sharing the screen and that may be because of jealousy.

[@nwananka]

Denzel and don cheadle and he stole every scene. Never happened again

[@suburbiajones2268]

@@nwananka Devil in a blue dress.

[@trentonjohnsonjr7855]

Kene Ezeike Denzel and Don Cheadle were in Flight together too

[@nwananka]

@@trentonjohnsonjr7855 i didn't know that

[@antowalk2743]

This guy is a real dude like his mentality humble and strong

[@b.msabol8551]

In regards to the comment about soul/style. Jai White reminds me of a non Asian trying to act like a traditional Kung Fu villain regardless of the role. I say that with full respect & from my perspective. Definitely in the top 10 best action guys

[@emergeNvr]

Actually martial arts comes from African

[@b.msabol8551]

@@emergeNvr I think China would disagree. Since you claim such, any examples?

[@emergeNvr]

@@b.msabol8551 nope google Bruce Lee saying it

[@b.msabol8551]

@@emergeNvr Bruce saying or not saying something doesn't explain lack of evidence. Are there any African books on martial arts accessable? Artwork or philosophy would help too. If you have legitimate sources I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting to learn more. But saying "google it" doesn't mean a thing.

[@emergeNvr]

@@b.msabol8551 if that makes you feel better 👏

[@williamrothmaller7613]

Tyson doesn't go around bashing Ali name he defended his honor .

[@Elhajmalikshabazz]

Salute MJW they can’t tear you down bro!!!!

[@SheTwice]

WORD UP!!!!!

[@DrJangoR9]

But why is he tearing other martial artists colleagues down?? Deceased and alive martial arts colleagues.

[@goawayimbating8405]

Expect immediate animosity when telling the truth. God bless MJW. 🙏🏿

[@nathan_tasker]

Exceptional interview, David. There was some excellent points made here, especially about respect and humility.

[@KJTB]

Great interview

[@VAHOSS]

Bruce Lee is a real martial artist, like Rocky Balboa is a real boxer. People expect MJW, who has spent his entire life working hard and training martial arts, to say that a martial arts actor is better than him. That would be like expecting Mike Tyson to bow down to Rocky Balboa, and say that he's better than him. Don't ask real people, real questions if you don't want real answers

[@Frank-yd5zq]

Wrong.. Bruce Lee is a real martial artist but Rocky Balboa is not and can never be a real boxer ..

[@DavidLowman-f3x]

Bruce. Real. Get. Size. Is. Fighters. Greatest. End. Of. J. Wite. Crap.

[@DavidLowman-f3x]

Size. Not. Bruce. Power. Speed. All. Take. Brain. Beat. Enyone. Not. Better. No1. Rest. Crap.

[@ericcrittendon330]

I'm so happy to hear Sasha Mitchell's name in the conversation.

[@rika7625]

This was great. He said a lot about MJW that I never noticed before. And Bruce Lee is always going to remembered for his acting/fighting skills/technique no matter what anyone says, period.

[@tehf00n]

There is no disrespect in what MJW said about Bruce Lee. Why? Because Bruce Lee would have said it himself. How can I be so sure? Because Bruce Lee would adapt. He inspired more people to learn and he never had the intention of being the best in the world, just the best in the current fight. He would understand he's not the most physically strong person in the world, he might be the quickest at his weight, but one martial artists knowing how to lead a punch into a follow up could catch him. He would be absolutely aware of that and he put it in his movies. He always gets hit in his movies. It's also obvious MJW absolutely respects Bruce. But it's not wrong what he said.

[@eddiegee2940]

But he is dead wrong about Bruce not a fighter He's not done diligent research. Why you think MJW never had interest in meeting with Jesse Glover before his passing. Bruce's first student who was Black . Jesse would tell him Bruce was real deal and more skilled than, and faster than MJW.

[@bulletproof1581]

Lol everything you've said is wrong. 1 Bruce Lee was so far ahead of everyone else that he couldn't be hit even by his own students, but common sense when it comes to making movies is that the main character is supposed to get hit sometimes lol, people want to see a challenge and they want to see someone overcome adversity. Secondly and I'm sorry to burst a bubble here, but the reason why MJW is wrong and disrespectful, is because MJW can't actually fight at all what so ever. I'll explain why, MJW essentially trains a bunch of kicks and punches and movement so he can look good in his movies, and because he's on a shit tonne of steroids he's fast and explosive, but he's never done anything with any professionals to prove how legit he is. I've only seen 1 video of him doing something resembling sparring and he was absolutely god awful in it. Also I'm not just talking about doing things like hard sparring for the record, I mean even light speed sparing like UFC fighters do all the time to work on distance and timing and reflexes etc. MJW is as much of a ''legit fighter'' as Stallone was a legit boxer after training for Rocky. Can he look like a legit karate fighter in his movies, sure. Is he a legit fighter in real life though, no.

[@eddiegee2940]

@@bulletproof1581 Right, and MJW left a lot of factors on how to beat Bruce. MJW said stupid sh%t like I'm bigger and just as fast. Wrong, what if MJW flashy kicks won't be able to connect because Bruce has fast reflex and able to telegraph it and can sweep MJW or attack his legs, injured it and be immobile. Or just kick to the groin and it's night night.

[@tehf00n]

@@eddiegee2940 Lee wasn't a fighter. He fought out of necessity. He was a teacher. Teachers will train you to avoid fights. A fighter will try get into fights. There is a huge difference in temprament and Bruce was too smart to be a fighter.

[@tehf00n]

@@bulletproof1581 1. respectfully a student would hold back against a teacher out of pure respect. I've been there. I had my judo sensei ask me to choke him out and I held back. My dojo brother did the same thing. It was not due to the teacher, it was due to us as students trying to be hunble. 2. It doesn't matter if MJW doesn't fight either. His opinion can still be valid. I can't beat a black belt brazillian jiu-jitsu player, but I can tell you how he will beat me. Opinions might make you differ, but it doesn't reduce the value of any truth. I shall add this.... Lee wasn't a fighter. He fought out of necessity. He was a teacher. Teachers will train you to avoid fights. A fighter will try get into fights. There is a huge difference in temprament and Bruce was too smart to be a fighter.

[@LittySmitty]

Love that dude spoke his mind! Like he said he's not bashing. Just speaking his truth. I love MJW like everyone else and it's hard to hear that the people you look up have flaws!! Yet they do! I think giving this man an opportunity with him would've been great. Now the agent saying everytime someone calls my phone and MJW picks up was weird!!!

[@gawdsage5229]

Oh so because MJW isn’t as revered as Bruce Lee than he’s not allowed to speak his mind… Why is it hard to accept that your idols have flaws when they’re just as much human as you are… Where the gas 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@dominichill1492]

I agree with R. Marcus Taylor that MJW should not had said what he said about Bruce Lee. We can all agree on that as martial arts fans. Another good interview Viking Samurai.

[@damedan9389]

Why shouldn't he have, because your feelings were bothered? He's a confident and accomplished grown man, he should believe that he could untill PROVEN otherwise.

[@cuzz63]

so nobody should tell the truth?

[@powerbadpowerbad]

@@damedan9389 Then why did he recant his statement ???

[@dominichill1492]

@Dane Dan. Even if MJW could beat Bruce Lee he should not had said it. Bruce Lee paved the way for MJW. Bruce Lee "Enter The Dragon" made over $100 million back in 1972, MJW has never had a box office success film.

[@powerbadpowerbad]

@@dominichill1492 I agree.In 20 more yrs,people will still be talking about Bruce Lee,Jai White ??? I doubt it.

[@mizukarate]

Eventually many of your hero's will fail you. This is why I try to be my own hero. My life philosophy is to act as if your are a characters in a movie or a book. You may not be the main character but you are important. You should act in a way that you are a memorable character that improves the story.

[@mandoblack8654]

This whole argument about respect and being nice is silly. Bruce Lee actually had the same demeanor as MJW, he believed he was the best, and he didn't change just to please anybody.

[@AmenRaHeru]

Facts

[@yeshuaislord7773]

Exactly why not respect MJW then he just said how he was a big fan and inspired by MJW and the. Called him a Punk hypocrite 😂

[@williamramos4125]

Tyson beat bigger people than him BJJ martial artist take on bigger guys then they are MJW won't step in the ring in MMA cause he knows the day he loses that is goes his fan base

[@williamramos4125]

For MJW saying size matters not when you face a BJJ guy or a powerful boxer like tyson

[@richardbell1614]

What he meant by Bruce Lee is that he was not a professional fighter. He knew how to fight obviously but was never ring tested

[@ProdSangreNueva]

Ghosts don’t hit back!

[@coreybroach7361]

This dude was right about what's missing. Soul. I agree.

[@Rob-z7k]

Hes a great fighter..but he does seem empty with No personality

[@thepossepartyent.2pzt.v369]

they should do another "Undisputed " with him and micheal

[@FrankCastle187]

If you don’t know. MJW is from Bridport CT. When he was there it was a straight up war zone. To this day we re-elect a mayor when ever he’s out of jail to do so.

[@super_aesthetic_athlete6847]

That cut of Rhonda falling off and Steven laughing was spot dude 😅😅😅😅

[@VikingSamurai]

Thanks man! Lol

[@nicojames8624]

We need a interview with Sasha Mitchell

[@chiefhowlingwolfhannibal7360]

Yes!!!

[@ProdSangreNueva]

👍👍

[@DonWilkey2013]

John Barrett interview if possible ? To The Death movie

[@md.saunders6625]

I would love that! Good call man 👍

[@koolburn5218]

When he mentions people trying to call him but get MJW instead, it makes me curious to look into his phone to see if he accidentally set the Call Forwarding "on" to MJWs number lol

[@underworld_habitat]

If everybody bowed down to the person from yesterday, nobody would be better than that person from yesterday.....

[@AChangeNView]

The Bruce Lee comments were not offensive. Many of us were interested in martial arts before Bruce Lee despite he coming along and popularizing the art.

[@GTO_CAL]

Well Mike was not wrong about Bruce ,its not disrespectful to say he can beat him ..not in the least How many guys today say they can beat Ali or Tyson back on their prime . Disrespect would be saying he can't fight or he wasn't that good , hell what about the guys that have beaten bruce ..is it disrespectful if they say they have ? ..its not like nobody can beat him

[@arieswarrior_23]

I definitely respect Michael Jai White. I mean he’s been doing this since he was a child! He was fighting grown men at 14 in matches. Look at his wife and how well he trained her. Better yet, lol his children! Let’s stop playing with this man’s name and the legacy he has built so far

[@technotronicboy]

I respect Michael J white as a martial artist, unfortunately not as a person. I hope someday he becomes a humble and positive soul. GOD bless

[@dorraymarshall1143]

@technotronicboy He was being honest.

[@technotronicboy]

@@dorraymarshall1143 I understand, but Michael J White can be honest but should be more respectful to others.

[@dorraymarshall1143]

@@technotronicboy Grow up man. He gave an answer. Boo hoo, disrespect. Piss off.

[@9ninehd36]

Learn when someone does not want to do something and stop expecting someone to do something for you no matter how great you think it would be. You'll end up looking and sounding Jaded like this guy no matter how you try to seem unbiased.

[@kungfew1396]

It's well documented Bruce Lee defeated many much larger men than him that were extremely good martial artists/ fighters by their own accounts.

[@Jason5818UI]

Jim Kelly spoke on Bruce being capable of beating martial artist no matter the size ...Bruce was alot stronger than he appears

[@IndustryInvasionTV]

Cap

[@wyxbit]

​@@Jason5818UI 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 only in movies

[@Jason5818UI]

@Wyxbit nah there's videos of people who actually knew and sparred with bruce speaking on his ability as a fighter

[@carltify]

Documented by who and outside of movie acting?there are no documented bruce lee actual fights of him beating bigger skilled martial artists.wheres the documentation outside of word of mouth?documentated means with proof not stories from his fans.

[@cesarr3743]

Chuck Norris said the same thing. he was asked who would win between him and bruce lee, and he responded something like Bruce is an actor, I am a 7 time world champ. imo MJW is correct.

[@Devilsblood]

In truth, all those action stars have egos. Some can hide it better than others. My gripe is that why is Jai white saying things like Jean claude van damme is not a fighter when van damme is doing the same exact thing Michael Jai white is doing? In my opinion Jai White is no different from Van Damme or Seagal when it comes to their careers. It's a case of calling the kettle black. Steven Seagal is like that too, especially with Van Damme, who still holds a grudge. They all do the same thing but then call eachother out on it while the professional fighters are like "you do know we make money doing this, right?"

[@masonmorrison1416]

I disagree with Michael Jai White Bruce Lee in my opinion could beat any historical mixed martial artist in a real fight cuz no one still to this day cannot match anywhere near his speed and quickness

[@bkk_savateur2437]

Great stuff, once again! Thank you, Viking Samurai!

[@Duane-tl2zc]

It's not all that disrespectful, I'm really "old school" and people talk ish on Bruce Lee back then too. Sometimes even martial artists do that ( in Japan, Brazil, Europe, Hong Kong) there is no law that says one has to respect (as you say) anyone, especially in a the 'fighting arts'. Rivalry is good sometimes.

[@donmega735]

😂😂😂Michael was trolling the f out of dude with that phone number thing 😂😂😂

[@RebornThaRebizzle]

Loose lips, sink ships and causes egos to trip. Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before a fall and a haughty spirit before destruction.

[@kungfu-comics]

Awesome interview. Viking, you never cease to amaze.

[@ericbryant-dz8mj]

Why does everyone kiss Bruce lee's ass, the dude was a actor!!! We don't know how good Bruce was in real life

[@murcianity]

MJW jst said the honest truth. Waht Bruce Lee has done for the sport nobody could do again. But to be a competitive fighter is another thing. And MJW looks at it from that stand point. What we see in movies is al fantasy. Is all choreographed to this master peace we call a movie. And you have to separate those 2.

[@erictoro6519]

MJW said some facts. And some people go woke lol.😅😅😅

[@eightyeight3439]

Moral of story be careful who you befriend.Unless your willing to deal with someone getting on some podcast to talk about you 5 years later down the line.

[@twolfk]

Aye one of the best interviews so far. He was spot on when it came to Lee and Snipes, that had swag in their styles... Bruce had that Ali in him, that footwork his facial expressions etc... what Lee did can never be replicated. Thats why I hate seeing these new actors try to portray bruce lee, they look so awkward, lee moved like a boxer which added to his appeal.

[@tm_predator9349]

Nah I gotta disagree with Marcus about Bruce Lee because MJW is right. You would never see Mike Tyson in the ring with Floyd Mayweather. I understand he's saying don't say it because he's a legend but the question was asked and MJW was honest about it. It's not disrespect as much as MJW being honest about the question

[@johnnylaw7459]

Andy Hug highlights! Andy was a phenomenal fighter and I never hear him get mentioned anywhere.

[@Outre7]

This man is right about michaels bruce lee statements

[@bronzetiger6360]

Great interview. And because of this, I went back and looked for his action/ stunt demo......Impressive. He would make an excellent Jai White Opponent or Fight Rival in a movie. That Jai White showed no interest in such a talent does say " a little " about his " competitive" mindset.

[@arrjee9474]

But a movie is all scripted. There is no competition in a choreographed fight scene.

[@bronzetiger6360]

@@arrjee9474 The " competition ", meaning The MOVIE BUSINESS, many stars have avoided working with others who they feel could divert attention from them or had the roles of them "shortened " by demand in their projects. Happens often., which is WHY guys like Scott Adkins, Keanu Reeves and a few others are so applauded in the Business. The fact that they are so unselfish with screen time for costars who " may" be nearly as talented.

[@becks3six9]

@Bronze Tiger 🤫 u really believe this guy will outshine MJW. Get off his meat bro. The taste ain't worth it