You have more potential than Bruce Lee

Q&A with the coach. Shanghai based MMA coach and Kunlun Fight Combat League ringside commentator Ramsey Dewey answers questions from the viewers.

[@originalzay9776]

"You see me laughing my friend? No" that just connected with me on a personal level. Thank you.

[@BboyDschafar]

Man of Honor

[@CanaleAV]

Amen.

[@dsg2035]

uplifting

[@LoconStratos]

It really does help and mean a lot that he really answers our questions and doesn’t laugh at us no matter how silly our issues or insecurities may be

[@itzbebop]

"Life is not a solo sport. It is a team effort" RD - 2020

[@sephstory9734]

That was also the whole point of the Rocky movies. The fight itself is just training put to the test, and training is a team sport. The community aspect and lifelong training is also very present in the Bruce Lee movies, that's why I love them so much.

[@smradztoiek]

Bruce Lee was great at networking, while I am great at not-working. Take that, Brucie boy.

[@ethanlocke3604]

Genadij Smradztoiek same

[@smradztoiek]

@@ethanlocke3604 No way! I challenge you to... you know what? I'm too lazy for challenging people... ;)

[@drali230]

It's decided Genadji wins

[@rafaelrealistictalk6558]

What a rhetorical waste you writers are,,,and people are exploiting his name and legacy to this day and beyond. So if you didn't know him personally or was alive when he was alive, STFU

[@rafaelrealistictalk6558]

Stop exploiting Bruce Lee's legacy,,,

[@Transatlanticism04]

Bruce Lee was all about giving life your best shot!! Been dead nearly 50 years and we are all still talking about him.. That is a true legend!

[@georgecostanza2695]

Wow when you said, "getting older is a gift; a gift not everybody gets", that was a real revelation for me. Been kind of going through a midlife crisis thing lately, looking back at my youth and longing to be young again, but I never looked at aging the way you so eloquently put it. That really put things in a better perspective for me, thanks Ramsey!

[@georgecostanza2695]

Unfortunately that point was further augmented this weekend by the regrettable news of Kobe Bryant, along with his teenage daughter's untimely passing. Twenty year career as an LA Laker; two time Olympic gold medallist; five NBA championships; father of four;gone at 41. May he rest in peace.

[@johnc.6645]

That was a really good heart felt talk with the young man. A boy that age needs strong male mentors in his life. You provided that from several thousand miles away.

[@jasonb9562]

Ramsay Dewey is now the Mr Rogers of MMA

[@bunberrier]

This young fellow has more openness and honesty than I did at his age. Back then I was all false self, was incapable of saying what he said in his letter. That internal integrity, coupled with access to counsel through this medium can take him far.

[@fisharefriends598]

Kid already sounds like a fighter, mindset seems like it’s there, he just needs wisdom from experience and reflection

[@77530jp]

"Nothing in the world is as soft and yielding as water. Yet for dissolving the hard and inflexible, nothing can surpass it. The soft overcomes the hard; the gentle overcomes the rigid. Everyone knows this is true, but few can put it into practice." ~ Tao Te Ching (translated by Stephen Mitchell)

[@rafaelrealistictalk6558]

Good job,,,, Ya feeling the right feel,, ☮️

[@FunnyMemes-dr3se]

Makes sense. Water is pretty powerful...

[@UnexpectedWonder]

Yes!!! 😁😁😁😁😊😊 "Become water, my friend."

[@UnexpectedWonder]

@@FunnyMemes-dr3se Truly!

[@vplanzim]

True hey

[@swedishbutcher]

In my experience walking into an mma gym was the hardest thing about learning mma. It all gets easier from there. Youll make friends along the way.

[@piccorigoulo8727]

Agreed. The first move is always the hardest.

[@natassaint]

The best thing I learned when I was training in Jeet Kune Do was, and I'm paraphrasing, "I can't be Bruce Lee or this other guy with great skill, I can only be me, so I have to be the best me I can be." I use that in everything that I do, be it BJJ or my art, music, even work, that's the best lesson I learned. I hope this kid learns this.

[@AlphaProto]

That was really motivating.

[@MrChopstsicks]

“You’ll be fine when you get to me my age” the advice of many older generations gives that doesn’t help at all! Now we can find better mentors online than in real life. You’ll be fine my friend. We are all here for you!

[@boxingbull523]

Because, you're supposed to learn from your mistakes and listen to what they say.

[@paulamcguire2736]

Paula mcguire

[@renehenriksen1735]

Crazy world we live in.

[@Zheeph]

Dragonball has been my inspiration in fitness and life for a very long time now. When you're not enough to face the challenge, you must transform yourself until you are. Simple message many people should live by and don't.

[@markvandenberg7572]

Thanks for this video.Bruce lee inspired me as a youngster to get into kung fu.still going strong 41 years later.

[@ReLeonidaSpartan]

Hey kid, i hope you read this message. When i was your age i struggled a lot, i was poor, weak and ugly and almost nobody wanted to be my friend. At school was even worse since i was in love with a classmate and obviously it was a dead end route. Other people mocked me, i even got in a couple of fights and i was lucky enough to get out without a scratch, the most brutal one ended in the ground. Well, i think i deserved it because the other kid was the one i scarred for life in the face with my keys in a previous fight, but that was 2 against me. After that i tried to avoid the area where the fight happened fearing an aggression. And that's where i got stuck: Fear. I had no one who believed in me, i was alone, therefore i've never developed vital skills for that age. I'm still struggling every day because the problems of the period dragged along with the new problems. I was alone, you aren't. We, as a community, support you. If you want to learn a martial art you're welcome, you can write here and find friends willing to teach you, to share their experiences, to guide you even with the problems of your life. You are not alone.

[@rdgnr8]

"You need to surround yourself with people that will lift you up" 😃

[@rdgnr8]

First lesson that i've learn this year 🙂 from Ramsey Dewey

[@sarahwatson9911]

Now get out there an socialize

[@iliveinsideyourhouse3943]

Too busy watching porn

[@GhostRider-hy9zt]

Sarah Watson I felt that

[@poolboyinla]

The kid should join his high school wrestling team.

[@poolboyinla]

@@Surteronarto That's not true. In the USA, there are more options than ever for sports on a high school level. The problem is wrestling is too tough for most people. This kid would be able to train in a martial art for free and have sparring partners but he'd actually have to test himself and work hard and get out of his fantasyland.

[@benjobopper5447]

One of the main problems with that is... what if he isn’t from the USA

[@luchadorito]

Do all US schools have a wrestling team?

[@GraveSky.]

Was walking when i got notification of this video.. Forgot that im at the street while watching this..

[@observerfx212]

Bruce Lee learned the rules before he figured out how to break them. His skill was built on that mastery. There are no shortcuts. When you know nothing, even a child's teaching has value. But one should also know why one wants to train - and make sure it's for good reasons. Bruce Lee would not have stood a chance against my Nana in her Buick. There are other reasons to train than to be invulnerable. Sterling advice in this presentation RD! Never heard it put that way before. Spot on!

[@kampfkunstkanal7661]

Hey Mate, I'm watching you for several time now and it's just awesome how you really take your time trying to help those people writing to you! I really like when people have the right spirit, there are so many people out there who just wanna sell you something, but for real they don't give a shit about you... Thank you for being such a positive example, you do great work here!

[@EddyWoon]

Totally agree. I was lucky to have great groups of classmates and instructors for both my martial arts and Latin dancing. That person will have all the chances to experience and grow his skills to an elite level.

[@ronaldtreitner1460]

back when i was a kid i didn't have a lot of friends either, always found making friends hard. anyway, back then i studied books, used furniture for weights, etc., studied how to do this and that, and practiced everyday. i only picked the realistic moves i thought might come in handy. you'd be surprised just how useful it was and soon if someone picked a fight with me, i didn't have a problem making them regret it. i practicing everything, exercised, and persistence paid off as the moves became muscle memory. never needed someone else to practice, in fact i never considered it since i'd get enough practice just defending myself, that and i came to like the challenges. biggest thing i eventually learned is attitude when i got older. someone picked on me i just didn't react or let anything show that it bothered me, sometimes even let a slight smile go at the right time. well unless i got mad anyway. you'd be surprised just how many people will change their minds when they discover it doesn't bother you and they can't intimidate you. but usually having a reputation of not taking crap can help too. never let them mentally get the best of you, if you let them then the battle is already lost.

[@wacko37]

⚡

[@omegads3862]

You don't want to test your skills in a ring ? Maybe an informal setting.

[@Carpatouille]

The key to make friends is to be genuinely curious and interested about everything in life. Gotta get experience from others to add wisdom and knowledge to your own. In return of getting interested to others passions, you can talk about yours and that's how healthy discussions and friends are made. I used to have no friends thoughout almost all the time I was in school, but once I got out, being a hard worker who respects others and who's interested in all kind of things helped me make friends with so much ease compared to the past it's frightening. Don't lick anyone's boots or be passive though, but be curious of others, of different activities and be respectful, not only will you have friends but if you do it right they won't be complete douchebags either. Also love yourself, it will never be said enough, and if you can't, give yourself reasons to be proud of yourself.

[@sagecho4510]

I came I saw the title got inspired and left ... Thank you ... I don't even need to hear the reason ... You are a great authority to me .. I'll just save the video and return when the hype dies ....

[@darrenl3289]

bajillionth dan black belt in honesty, compassion, and empathy. Truly not just a coach for martial arts, but a coach for being a decent and good human being. Bless you, Ramsey.

[@smradztoiek]

6:39 I really thought that Ramsey was gonna say "I did not like the idea that you had to get out there and train..." Now THAT would have been a twist ;]

[@threethrushes]

Ramsey the type of guy to pronounce diplodocus, 'di-PLOD-icus'. Shine on, you crazy diamond!

[@cabezon667]

Is just that why I admire BL so much. Of course he was a great martial artist but something that I love about him was his resilience applied to his physical and MENTAL toughest that the had and the techniques he used for that. He was a really wise man for his Era. And you my friend seems you are a excellent martial artist and couch.

[@tigerstanek6450]

This is some inspiration stuff man

[@1888swordsman]

Bruce Lee was and is an inspiration, as I get older (48 this yr) I change and evolve and look forward to new skills, new learning/knowledge, new friends, new travels. Respect to all, do no harm, leave behind a life worth remembering :)

[@johnlansing2902]

Coach Ramsey Dewey. Well said sir and thank you.

[@Officerufo1]

Excellent video and advice, very sound.

[@MrDjangar]

Thank you Ramsey for this video and all the others. I really like your analysis on the different subjects you talk about, you're the most interesting person I've sen so far in the martial arts / combat sports field on youtube. I've been following your channel for a few months now and wanted to let you know that I truly appreciate all the wisdom you're sharing with us. Keep up the great work!

[@oneshadowdragon]

I can relate to the kid story.

[@michealtm]

I love this video man, sharing wisdom and taking young people seriously while inspiring them. Much love man keep it up!

[@a-blivvy-yus]

This story reminds me of something I've taken on board, and found to be true in all areas: A good teacher has forgotten more than they will ever teach their students. A great teacher helps their students to learn more than that teacher will ever know. The best teacher is one whose students surpass them. It doesn't matter if that's in academic or physical aspects.

[@hkoelmeyer1]

That was awesome!! Thank you sir. Your voice is smooth as silk by the way.

[@pizzulo81]

This is probably the best Bruce Lee compliment ever. Considering his limited (at the time) access to information, he was able to have such a large impact on society. Imagine what he could accomplish in today's instant information age.

[@stephendettweiler746]

I've learned to compare myself with my self. My achievements no matter how small are mine and I achieved them.

[@MrAds213]

I'm glad you posted this video. It's been a help a great deal of help. I'm also glad it was published on my birthday.

[@PowPow-yp9rf]

Bruce Lee is an absolutely legendary FIGHTER. Fact

[@cuzz63]

Actually "Mythical Fighter" fits better. Facts can be sourced.

[@PowPow-yp9rf]

@@cuzz63 Brother if you look at facts and the people who sparred with him. They'll let you know how great this guy is

[@cuzz63]

@@PowPow-yp9rf Are you claiming Bruce was a "Legendary Sparring partner"? Sparring isnt fighting. Bruce only sparred with his students. These are facts.

[@cuzz63]

@@PowPow-yp9rf I suggest you do some actual research instead of posting.

[@PowPow-yp9rf]

@@cuzz63 Oh so Jimmy Kimmel was his student Joe lewis, Chuck Norris and all these guys fought him and lost and then became his students

[@perryostrander4648]

Bruce Lee was outstanding example of dedication determination perseverance and character that became famous. was a man before anyone noticed

[@mizukarate]

All I can say is get out there, make friends, and train.

[@Flipindabird23]

I'm going to watch this before posting 'first; the title belongs to patience.

[@snowissj]

One of your best videos. Great talk. Teaching wisdom to the young is a sign of high progress in training.

[@rogelio6805]

What a great speech !!!!! 👏🏼

[@robbytucker6496]

i have to tell the truth i dont really allways agree with ur combative ideaology . but i have tell TRUTH this was the BEST ADVICE i have ever heard on multiple talking points that were HONEST and just as important POSITIVE .... GREAT VIDEO .GREAT ROLE MODEL ...i have alot of respect for you even though i may not agree with all ur combative view points lol lol ..but seriously your a great teacher . much respect frm TEXAS

[@devildog6776]

Great advice, you were very compassionate and educational to this young

[@LyfSukz]

It's really great that you do can do this without cutting out any words or pauses, it gives such a natural and authentic feel to the video. I think it helps give that much more impact to your message.

[@brucetsai7732]

You lift me up! if the reason why you started this channel is to practise speaking, the reason I am here is to practise listening! such a great mentor!

[@aurelienyonrac]

This is so empowering! Thank you.

[@marcopohl4875]

an expression I've heard in Ireland once that probably fits here: "It's not what you know, it's who you know"

[@theoretickle2084]

It might even be what you know about who you know!

[@masterlesstheband]

Honestly that was one of the most inspirational videos I've ever watched about self actualisation and perception.

[@shinobihiriyu-originalninj4634]

One of your best videos ! Words of wisdom

[@anthondeutsch3133]

It is nice that you are respectful to that boy, I feel the same way every season in life has its value. Thank you for making martial arts more about more fighting, it's a way of developing your life

[@peterharris9022]

Great advice as ever coach, I have a deep respect for how you communicate in a way that inspires and connects.. I hope the young man finds himself a coach like you. And also hope the shoulder is on the mend.

[@GuitarsRockForever]

Social Networking (关系 in Chinese) is equally important in everywhere in this world.

[@LovinglyStonedProd]

Coach Dewey, Absolutely True! Bruce Lee was a Master Networker. The number one skill set for any business. Your voice is golden, brother. Aloha from Texas, Dr. Liam Sullivan Stone, D.D., Ph.D., N.D.

[@williamwest7008]

Yeah that's why his body was like steel because he knew people. Not because he trained nearly all day every day. This is the dumbest shit yet.

[@NerdyPro]

My grandfather once told me he was the smartest man I'd ever meet. I of course didn't believe him until he said "Even if I don't know something I know where I can find it" that's really stuck with me in my life. I just wish I used it more.

[@OldMadHatter]

Mr. Dewey, great advice to this young man! Kudos!

[@arvindthangavel9305]

Vulnerability is strength. Vulnerability puts us closer to expressing ourselves sensitively and openly through humility. The boy really has it all to harness the strength. :)

[@frankcolwell3593]

GREAT JOB on answering the young man's question

[@jessiewalker8547]

Great post, I really like where that young man is at in his heart, and great advice and perspective from you my friend, I’m really digging your mentality on your videos, I’m subscribing right now, thanks

[@muhammadbilaal7361]

Man, you give the best advice... Watching this video again and again, and I came to that conclusion. I first came across your channel for MMA stuff, but I watch it today for so many reasons that have very little to do with actual MMA talk

[@royalt3690]

Ramsey is correct, everyone in this world depends on someone else for something. Bruce Lee wouldn't even be famous unless we watched his movies!

[@icharlycharly9430]

agree everybody thinks he is invincible because his public made him in that way

[@danielblush8289]

Very inspiring and self reflective! Great channel!!!

[@danielhounshell2526]

This was incredibly inspiring to me as a young martial artist (not high school like the person who asked this question, but still early 20s) I want to eventually teach martial arts, but I also love fighting and competing with other martial artists. But whenever I think about teaching people, I always think of how much better I have to get before I can call myself a worthwhile instructor, and while it's exciting to know how much room there is to improve, it can also seem like an impossible mountain to climb at times, so I was really encouraged by your answer to this question.

[@bensharp8289]

Great video. Very inspirational and uplifting. Bravo.

[@chrisswanson2378]

Networking is an interesting take. Joe Hyams, Zen in the Martial Arts , is about epiphanies gained by networking amongst many including Bruce Lee.

[@eddiehitler9822]

I've watched a lot of your Vids, Coach. This is one of your best. A wing is made of many feathers, and you need two wings to fly.

[@blockmasterscott]

Man,I love your videos.

[@markfretless]

Brilliant. Thank you!

[@tokujinsicura9507]

Thank you for this.

[@BeatJunkie-mq1tc]

Im very glad i found this channel. Dude seems profoundly cool. My mom got me Bruce Lee's Art of Expressing the Human Body and im still being lazy. But im thankful i found thisq

[@pierreblignaut5859]

Ramsey the life coach. Great message today man!

[@michaelmyrick6973]

standing up for others always got me in trouble. but i made friends lol. from both sides. your a wise man my friend. and a great friend im proud to follow ur work man.

[@HagakureJunkie]

Goddamn I love Coach Ramsey!!

[@LoconStratos]

“Getting older is a gift not everybody gets.” Wow man, wow… you are a very humble and gratuitous man bro don’t ever change.

[@flextyler]

As Bruce Lee once said: “I fear not of a man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times” ... It’s not the amount of information that would make you invincible, it’s how you make use of that information.

[@flextyler]

In addition, Bruce Lee has trained with some great athletes who have always stated that he was phenomenal in his combat skills, strength, speed and workout regime. This definitely is not coming from his social skills so, please, stop talking about him. Or at least do some research before opening your big mouth!

[@wacko37]

@@flextyler people are crazy bro.. They act like 3year training boxing and u can kick bruce as.. He is just skinny zero power guy in limited wiegh class

[@matthiasm.2659]

Thank you Sensei you are a good teacher

[@AlejandroLopez-rr4tg]

Deep! Dope! Inspirational and eye opening

[@brianallen6300]

Your not just a skilled martial artist Ramsey, but a very good man. Taking the time to help this young man is a great example of paying it forward. I wasn't very social as a teenager either. The advice you provided is relevant at any age not just the awkward teenage years. Well done my friend.

[@Jackalspit]

Hey Ramsey, love the beard man. Giving that Icy Mike Vibe lol. Just kidding, I love your videos and honesty. I really like how realistic you are and hearing your experiences and advice. Keep up the great work man and anyone who talks trash on that epic voice is just jealous hahaha.

[@u2bAriel]

You are a good man! Much respect

[@primegoat]

This is a wonderful video. Bruce Lee is my primary hero. I learned a lot from his philosophy, including thinking for myself, taking what works and throwing away what doesn't, and being your own person, and not falling into traps of tradition. I utilize his concept of JKD for my entire life, creating myself in my own image and editing the image to my own likings. Your points on the potential that we all have with the information available to us are so very true. Having said that, I must say that Bruce Lee isn't the only person who has motivated me. I've always loved martial arts, despite my limited experience with them, I always knew that eventually I'll have to get into it. You are the one who has tipped the scales in my motivation that is leading me into this inevitable slide towards martial arts and fitness. Thank you for your informative videos and your motivation. I have a lot of respect for you and credit you for finally 'pushing' me in the right direction. I have plenty of experience with fitness in my life, starting with the Army, later in my interest in bodybuilding, which led to continuous interest and research into fitness and nutrition, even when I wasn't practicing it. My fitness and martial arts aspirations have long been foiled for many many years by my personal problems such as drug addiction, getting involved with the Russian Mafia, then prison. Now that I am free and find myself in a situation that with very likely allow me to train at a place that teaches primarily JKD+BJJ+Muai Thai, with a focus on functionality. I will take the necessary steps to make this happen and will continue to watch your videos. Thank you again.

[@Andrew-gj6gf]

this is actually one of my favorite videos by you dewey! honestly I use to dislike your channel being a bruce lee fanatic and believer that monks in temples could beat up ufc fighters, honestly Ive found through rummaging in trash the truth! Thank you!

[@CL_Mustang]

wow, thats a really motivating video! i am currently studying at university for becoming a teacher, and i hope that when i finish my studies i can talk as clearly and thoughtful like you do. could you give some tips for improving speech/overall appearence when talking? i guess you can give many tips about this, since you said you also had troubles with speaking. thanks in advance

[@flonomcflooneyloo7573]

Take a grappling class, BJJ, and also hit the road. Build your endurance. The class will build networking. Great vid by the Coach Mr D.!

[@fighternk13]

Damn, This brought tears to my eyes, respect to this kid, you’re already on the right path.

[@MartialArtUK]

If you like Bruce lee find a Bruce Lee loving class mate lots of friends out there waiting for you 💪😎👍

[@tiburonballena09]

Ramsey you are a good person with the right karma, your words help a lot of people and Martial Arts and MMA are just a path through which you help people, keep up the good work, hope you get your shoulder healed soon. A truly good heart person that also practices MMA. Look at the horizon, that injury in that fight that moved you out of professional MMA took you to a path that have benefited so many with your advise and words.

[@edwinserrano1070]

9:33 "Life like fighting... is not a solo sport. It is a team effort!" Very well spoken coach.

[@THEARCHITECT801]

That kid's gonna dominate life. And I pray with all my heart that he reads the other comments backing my beliefs as well. Life can be treacherous, but you can and will be a conqueror my brother, know your worth has no pricetag and you're meant to be great. Side note, every time your videos auto play I think it went to a mind smash video, Haha. Love your work and uploads though bro. I think it's time I start uploading more of my own. God bless.

[@onerider808]

You are one badass dude, and a major portion of that has nothing to do with martial prowess or experience. Appreciate you, and much respect!

[@UnexpectedWonder]

Very well said, sir.

[@vaibhavgurung5585]

Damn! How I wish someone said this to me when I was in my 10th grade! Would have changed the direction of my life. But i guess it’s never too late. I’ll keep on trying! Thanks for that coach.

[@RobotLVS]

Bruce Lee's interviews always paint him as such a personable and friendly guy. The kind of guy you would want to talk to, be friends with, work with, and train with. I wish he was still alive.

[@KCJAM1]

Wow. This is a touching video. Great job Ramsey! We have all felt some doubt in our lives especially in High School so I hope this young man stays focused and perhaps martial arts will allow for his self-confidence to grow and manifest itself. Asking people to spar or work out is a great way to make friends! Move over Dr Phil. Make way for Dr. Ramsey!