When I saw the movie “ A Force of One “ with Chuck Norris I was so blown away by Superfoot’s kicks that I determined to become a taekwondo black belt. My instructor was a world champion in ITF taekwondo in 1989 and 1992. He got to spar with Mr. Wallace somewhere around that time with a large group of other guys and said he was the only one that did not get kicked in the face. I have Bill Wallace to thank for the fact that I was in the best shape of my life in my 40s because I was so inspired by what he was able to do. He made a pretty good bad guy in the movies too! Mr. Wallace sir I shall always be in awe.

@kbanghart

2 жыл бұрын

I just wish that some of us could also kick that high that easily LOL

@ajourneysaved4311

2 жыл бұрын

@@kbanghart it doesn't happen overnight. It took a full year and half for me. However, after learning it I am still able to do it just by watching others after taking decades off and multiple injuries since.

@sunofpeter2

2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@peaceprayer595

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome story!

@RealPeterGunn

2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy for you. Being proud of your accomplishments is your duty to yourself and those that inspired you. I suppose we are all thankful for someone or something in our lives but unlike you may never stop to thank or acknowledge the specific issue that made the spark turn to fire. God Bless You my friend!

Bill is still alive and kicking. What a legend 🥋

@TS-1267

Жыл бұрын

.... HIS IS 🦶 STILL A " SUPER-DUPER-FOOT " 😂

@zeez4178

Жыл бұрын

Still alive due to his flexibility and fitness knowledge

@DickDickerson01

Жыл бұрын

​@rantothus what??😂

@MrCvjalexander

11 ай бұрын

With a total hip replacement . The man is a legend.

@DarthTalon66

9 ай бұрын

Met him a while back

That glorious 80's feels man...

@LIONTAMER3D

2 жыл бұрын

that 80's hair lol

@republikasrpska-bl250

2 жыл бұрын

true bro

@m.b.82

2 жыл бұрын

It's early 70's.

@MeMe-td1ye

Жыл бұрын

More like 70's

@americanhomeownerwithajob6940

Жыл бұрын

Late 70's yeah

His left leg is so legendary that people forget that his left hand is what he uses to knock people out. They think they're safe once they're in punching range, but he actually wants them in punch range. He can still kick them there, if he doesn't find an opening for that left hook.

@bradford_shaun_murray

3 жыл бұрын

0:18 it was poetry...

@christianprimig3362

2 жыл бұрын

you fucking right.

@perfectsplit5515

Жыл бұрын

One of his friends was a boxer who trained him. When he first started boxing, it was painful, but after a while, he got calloused to the pain.

@Pinkdam

4 ай бұрын

The super Foot brings home the bacon, but that left Hand delivers the goods!

I first saw Bill commentate on the very 1st UFC and shamefully didn't know who he was until now. What a fighter! That left foot and his awesome boxing skills was way ahead of everyone

@shawnj1966

2 жыл бұрын

The commentary was awful in the first couple of UFC events. I felt bad watching him mess up because I knew what a stud he was as a fighter and have a lot of respect for him.

@perfectsplit5515

Жыл бұрын

@@shawnj1966I think Don Wilson was their first really good commentator.

@jayluis189

Жыл бұрын

Holy Shit! I never knew he was the commentator in UFC 1 🤣😂 I've watched UFC for 15 years

@perfectsplit5515

Жыл бұрын

@@jayluis189 It was him, Kathy Long, and Jim Brown. They said that he mispronounced names of fighters.

@TheJofrica

Жыл бұрын

Yeah he’s got good hands

I’m met Bill about 20 years ago at a seminar. Awesome instructor, and he was funny as hell. At the end of the seminar he autographed his book for me:)

All of the people in these videos were astonishing fighters in their own right. Understand that these were the first years of full contact karate and most karate guys were still learning the full contact game. Wallace, however, was extremely tough along with being extremely skilled. On the other hand, Ray McCallum was the most phenomenal fighter I've ever seen. He's the young bearded guy in red. Yeah, Wallace beat him, but just barely. Here's a little thing for you ... Wallace started off in judo and hurt his right leg; thus, only kicking with his left. These are the guys who actually brought karate to America and the American psyche along with many not-so-famous instructors. Some have already passed. All are getting old. Remember all of them with gratitude. If you're a martial artist, they passed the gift to you. Honor it.

@perfectsplit5515

Жыл бұрын

He and Chuck Norris both started out in judo first.

I met him twice in person when I was a teenager and each time he was totally fantastic. He’s a wonderful human being

@marcconnelly5652

11 ай бұрын

Did he ever fight Bruce Lee

@James-el6lj

2 ай бұрын

NO HE IS A THUG.

Bill seemed to be able to avoid CTE. Saw him in an interview a year or so ago. In his 70's and he's still sharp as a razor.

Those were the days my friends we thought they would never end....Miss my childhood in the early 70's when Bruce Lee even after his death was still living among the existing legends then followed by the era of Joe Lewes, Super foot Wallace in kick boxing. The irony of it Muay Thai was way ahead of American kick boxing but we never heard about it until the early 80's.

Back when I used to take Karate, I was taught by one of his students. I even got a couple lessons with him! It's just really cool and I wish I kept taking lessons...

How many guys got distracted by the legend and reality of that famous left leg and discovered too late that Bill Wallace punched hard and in combos?

Bill Superfoot Wallace was never BS , he was the real thing! Wallace fought with his left leg only being his right leg was badly injured! His hands were very fast . He proved himself being he won 3 world titles! He is of the top ever and showed greatness in FuLL contact karate! He had good humor when joking. Wallace Superfoot a real AMERICAN! Good video about him! Enjoyed!

@robd1329

2 жыл бұрын

I was more impressed by how golden Chuck Norris hair was

@eddted2876

2 жыл бұрын

@@robd1329 ha ha! Goldie looks hair?!

@jenkemjones68

17 күн бұрын

Back when men had hair on their chests.The Don Fryes and Superfoots.

The key to Wallace wasn't just how fast he could kick, but that he was surgical and could deliver that kick pinpoint at multiple last second angle changes to get around a guard. He was able to combo so effectively.

@perfectsplit5515

Жыл бұрын

They said that he had a fanatical training routine.

What a great highlight tribute and you couldn’t have chosen a better track. Tremendous work!

What a special era. We’ve lost something, man.

The man himself! That left foot was clocked at over 60 miles an hour back in the day. Mad respect. 🥋🙏🏾😎🤙🏾

"Bad" Brad Hefton (opening scene) was no slouch either ... saw him fight in the Chicago burbs in like 86 or so. Great Fighter also ...

What's a unbelievable era for full contact karate 4 of the best of all time standing together with Chuck Norris.

Took a pic with him at a Memphis tournament in the mid 80s. Still have pic, he's pulling the hair on my chest. Always light hearted

I had the privlege of attending two Bill Wallace seminars in the UK many years ago. He was so funny and atheletic. I even had a brief spar with him when I dared to ask a question. His basic philosophy of "controlling" your opponent proved so effective when he rattled my ears with his foot!!

Not just Bill but those others. Chuck, Joe Lewis, Mike Stone, Big Brad Hefton, Jean "ice man" Yves....these are the pioneers and legends in the sport!

@gregalcorn-pu5ye

6 ай бұрын

You are wrong about Chuck Norris man he never fought full contact ever quit putting him in the same group with these men he's not Chuck Norris fought point karate that's it

@dalegribble60

6 ай бұрын

@@gregalcorn-pu5ye Your facts are true but would you be willing to take one of Chucks spinning back kicks??

@gregalcorn-pu5ye

6 ай бұрын

@@dalegribble60 no I would not

I love everything about this

Nice collection of clips/highlights from his fights! Saw quite a few I hadn't seen before, thanks!

A Legend like no other. 👊🏽🔥

Thanks so much for this superb highlight video. Bill Wallace's "Superfoot" had to be seen to be believed (and good luck seeing it not in slow-motion)!

Thanks brother this really brings good feelings back. Love the 80s !

I had the honor of training with Mr. Wallace a couple of times a few years back in some seminars. Amazing guy, so glad I had the experience.

@patrioticyank4940

Жыл бұрын

That must of been incredible glad you had the one chance once in a lifetime Bill is still just as deadly today at 73 as he ever has i remember Don the dragon Wilson even saying he had only took a kick to the face like twice out of his whole career not when he got in the ring with Bill he said he hit with that left leg came up so fast hit him 3 to 4 times in one match.

He will always be remembered! I trained Yoshukai Karate when I was a teenager, fought in tournaments (my dojo fights/sparring were the worst) and wished I had a Sensei like Bill "Superfoot" Wallace. I actually used his moves, and other karate fighters, to win tournaments.

Geez this guy is amazing, not just his kicks but his punches are thrown really well, short, crisp, no looping.

I actually had no idea who Bill Wallace was before watching A FORCE OF ONE starring Chuck Norris. I just remember saying," Damn that's a big ass man!. He's skilled and fast?! Whoa!" Then I started hearing more about him after he had long retired. His name of Superfoot is well deserved. An amazing Man.

Great Highlight Video I attended Bill Wallace’s Seminars at Radford University in Radford Virginia back in 1992-93.

What a cool guy and very nice highlights, plus fitting music! Thx

I met Mr. Wallace back in 90's in Indianapolis, Indiana he is a very funny and amazing person. I will never forget him saying "to kick like this you need grease and that's why I eat ice cream ".

The world may never see a kicker so stunning as Bill The Superfoot Wallace.

@stevo62ful

8 ай бұрын

He was good for his time, but I don't know if he was as good as some of the later guys like Andy Hug and Cro cop

WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE BILL COMPETE TODAY. THESE GUYS WERE TRULY SKILLED MARTIAL ARTISTS!🥋🥋🥋🥊🥊🥊

@kbanghart

2 жыл бұрын

He would be good but there's some stiff competition today also.

@psychoskate970

2 жыл бұрын

Lyoto Machida would be best comparison.

@michaelbolen2118

2 жыл бұрын

@@psychoskate970 or Stephen Thompson as well?

@psychoskate970

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbolen2118 very true, forgot about him.

One of my favorite fighters of all time! 😃👍

Amazing how he turns a hook kick into a powerful side kick to the face.

I had the honor of meeting Mr Wallace when he gave a stretching workshop at my dojo. A really nice guy. Extremely flexible. What is all the more remarkable, to me, is that he is so very proficient in kicking despite having severely injured his right knee years ago in judo. As he explained it, his right leg is basically useless except for supporting his weight.

At 1:37, I remember watching that great fight on television. it was a close fight up to that moment when Wallace connected with that right hand. Bill Wallace was the greatest; thanks for sharing.

Great video. I remember all these guys from when I was fighting, though I freely admit they were several steps beyond me. Great commentary from this group too. Knowledgeable karate men...

@raross6119

7 ай бұрын

jean eves terroir was also a very bad man skinny guy not built like a fighter but a major ass kicker one punch one kick some of the best to ever fight got to train with some of these greats early 80s south Florida.

Mr. Wallace have awesome kicks awesome indeed

@omegasquad868

3 жыл бұрын

he had an awesome flip flop points kick not kicks

Fantastico!!!

When I was a kid Glen Keeney opened Komakai Academy in my home town of Anderson IN. Bill Wallace, Glen Keeney, Jerry Davenport and Jerry Brown all worked out and were regulars there. They would let us kids in to watch the practices and spar matches. Occasionally we could go on the mat and pretend to spar. It was a great time and I'll always remember it.

I was privileged to meet Bill Wallace at Karate College in Virginia back in the '90's. He was so much fun and still incredibly limber and flexible. He could literally comb your hair with his foot! We all got to spar with him, though he certainly just toyed with us. Great honor!

@perfectsplit5515

Жыл бұрын

Perfect splits, even without the Asian Squat. 😅

Great Video. Bill Wallace is Awesome !

His punches were top tier too. He used them to set up his kicks soooooooo well

Always liked Bill Met him as teenager back in the day, and was privileged to attend a relatively private seminar in the 80's after my black belt. Nice guy, outstanding instructor, great sense of humor.

Honestly if I had a time machine I would go back in times to watch these fights live. Man the 80s what a time to live

@panther_mountain

2 жыл бұрын

The best time 🙌🙏

@MeMe-td1ye

Жыл бұрын

Clearly the 70's

Beautifull video, Bill "Superfoot" Wallace 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Cool synth music, like those times.

I had the honor to train will Bill back in the 80s, he taught me how to do that double side kick. Just a great guy and my favorite fighter!!!

Truly love this man he was my Super hero when I was growing up!!

His training video series brought me and my brother to another level at our Tae Kwon do school. Same one Joe Rogan went to in Boston.

One of the best..

@omegasquad868

3 жыл бұрын

in the USA karate scene in the 70s yes

@theredninja2817

3 жыл бұрын

@@omegasquad868 In other words one of the best

Just awesome

Stunning 80s tune and edit.

Loved his fights.

Met him at a karate tournament years ago. We were sitting and yacking. In the middle of it he said we have not met yet. I told him my name and that I knew his. He asked why I did not say anything. I told him I was enjoying myself and did not want to possibly embarrass him. We chatted for a good 90 minutes. Great guy.

I was lucky enough to have seen him fight for the first World Full Contact Karate Championship at the Los Angeles Sports Arena in the early 70’s. I was about ten years old and was thrilled to be there in person. Funny, I still feel thrilled about that evening, fifty-plus years later. Where do the years go?

Little known fact: during his prime competition years he had a second nickname: The Junk Food Man. His close friends called him that because he loved to gush down junk food from almost every restaurant franchise that existed back in the day.

@tomg2946

2 жыл бұрын

Ive heard he ate burgers all the time, but only ate one half the bread bun. (Plus ice cream and coke). He ate burgers right back in his point fighting days - maybe cos he drove so much hitting *alot* of tournaments he got used to calling in at diners along the way? Then became a tradition with him.

Wallace's kicks are fascinating, he throws a kick that appears to be a hook kick, nearly going over the opponent's defenses and morphs into a straight side kick striking the head...or maybe i'm hallucinating and seeing it wrong, lol

in those years the legends were born, one of these Billy Wallace the Superfoot, great fighter 🥋🥋🥋🥊🥊🥊👊👊👊

Fantastic, ❤

I hfirst heard of this guy 30 years ago when I was a fan of matial arts movies and magazines.

Faizon Love brought me here 👊

@wesleyj47

3 жыл бұрын

Me too lol

@GR8119

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yea. Michael Jai White brought me to Benny "The Jet" Urquidez last year, lol.

@CoachVFitness

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

Not only is Bill the most amazing incredible kicker in the world, he is an inspiration, a mentor. Humble, kind, sharing, and someone to look up to! 100% a 1st Class Act! God broke the mold after him!

Best Kickboxer, Great Bill Wallace. Makes a video of Joe Lewis, he is also a legend.

@user-cm9ef4fw7m

2 жыл бұрын

he is gay

@noeldedieu4184

Жыл бұрын

Valera dominique also

I met Bill Wallace in 1992. Our karate club had him and Joe Lewis down for a seminar. These guys are awesome.

No doubt from this video Bill SuperFoot Wallace proved he was a great champion! Notice he had Limitations, he would kick with his LEFT leg only because he injured his right leg in judo... Wallace still had power in his hands to execute KOS... Very good video on Wallace! Enjoyed!!! 🔋✅✅🔋

I also had the privilege of training with Bill many years ago at a seminar. Great guy to train with. As much as he is known for his kicks, he can punch just as well!

Bill attended as a guest instructor at my school twice. They were really tough lessons, focused on leg flexibility and strength, as you'd expect. He made us hold a roundhouse kick out for three minutes on each side. Try it and see whether your foot ends up six inches off the floor. Bill maintained it at head level. Ross Scott have an instruction as well, but he couldn't keep himself from saying fuck all the time. "You can't do anything off-balance. You can't fuck off-balance. Uh, sorry for the swearing."

Good old days !!

I can't tell you why... but I really like the music. Its so... retro, and relaxing.

Awesome

Always impressed with him.

The legend of karate full contact! Oss

A living legend that still kicks

A great fighter and a good man.

Bill Wallace had the crazy eyes in Army of One and scared me and gave me nightmares as a kid. Nice guy in person from what I hear.

I got to see him in Florida in competition when I was a kid thatWas 1980 and I got to see Benny the jet he was another cool dude

It was neat to drop by & meet Superfoot at his dojo in Memphis back in the 70s. Really nice guy (although he has a mean kick, punch, ...).

Legends are simplified truths, Mr. Bill Wallace was not only an excellent kicker mostly with his left foot, but an arduous boxer if necessary. Paul, 68, retired instructor of Karate.

Remarkable natural kicker, however, what many do not comprehend is that the key to Wallace's success was his punching and ability to combine with excellent kicks. Sounds simplistic to say, but in reality its not, because relatively few do both well enough. Wallis was physically tough and determined, and had all-round good technique and it showed. The best way to be a knockout kicker is to be an excellent puncher and defensive mover of your head. My first ITF Taekwondo instructor told me that many years ago. If you can combine quality punching with good kicks, you can get the high knockouts. Having been in Taekwondo, Mauy Thai and K1 circles, I have seen a lot from all styles and backgrounds and MMA is the format I support today. But for traditional stand up, one on one, Wallace was great to watch in his relatively short career. Lots of others I can think of over the years, but Wallace was one of the trail blazers and early stars. Anybody remember those hard Jhoon Rhee gloves? they really hurt lol

Bill is awesome!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

I remember that commercial lol. He also pitched The Power Stretch.

I remember reading about his kicking style that stuck with me - he made sure when he cocked his leg it looked the same for his roundhouse, side kick and hook - so you never knew which one was coming

Met this guy when I was a little kid.. legend..

Finally a superfoot highlight video without shit country music playing in the background! Thank you for this BAM TV!

Respect from Poland !

Only a handful of legends retire undefeated and I watched superfoot fight on CBS wide world of sports. Later My 2 boys fought in the U.S. OPEN International championship in Orlando Florida and my 2 boys got private lessons from super foot Wallace and Chuck Norris 2 of the classiest guys Ive ever met. My boys were too young to know Superfoot but knew chuck of course thanks to his movies and I was the one who was awestruck not my boys. LOL

this reminds me of my teenage days training full contact in 2005 2006

That was an epic early 80's flash point lol 😆 👌

In the beginning they showed Brad Hefton. He was the heavy weight champion in kickboxing back in the 80’s and my instructor. Great talent and so much heart for a sport that paid so little and yet paved the way for MMA.

@perfectsplit5515

Жыл бұрын

“Bad” Brad Hefton. I believe he was in one of Don Wilson’s movies.

I met Bill Wallace a couple of times when i was a kid training at Benny's gym. I couldn't have met a nicer guy.

Bill Superfoot Wallace! this guy was my idol as a kid! At one time he was the best there was! 🍻

Sparky✨

Bill's left kick was as sharp and effective as a good jab! Great fighter.

I remember watching him when I was a kid. Something like on Wide World of Sports.

Had to slow play to see his needle threading at 3:10 with Lewis, what the heck - on a different world.