The fact that he kicked OVER the glass the first try was enough for me.

@whyisblue923taken

Жыл бұрын

*Michael launches himself over 20 feet and kicks the studio ceiling* Keenan: "Let's try it again and see if you can hit the glass though."

@youknowho2541

Жыл бұрын

@@whyisblue923taken I'm dying. 🤣

@BusinessWolf1

Жыл бұрын

yea

@kamichikora6035

Жыл бұрын

Facts

@waltermack2875

Жыл бұрын

Right I thought that was a win

I've followed MJW since the mid 90's. We had to study those considered the best martial artist in the world. This man is by far the most disciplined and complete martial artist I have ever seen. Most people think he is an actor who knows martial arts, but in actuality he is a martial artist who happens to be a great actor.

@gabrieltrevizo6088

Жыл бұрын

I think your confusing him with Bruce Lee lol mjw is alright tho

@cbrad12

Жыл бұрын

@@gabrieltrevizo6088 Only a non martial artist would reply like that. I don't mean on screen fighting. I'm talking about real life hand to hand combat.

@itubecollection1623

Жыл бұрын

@@cbrad12 Bruce was the most disciplined and talented martial artist ever and he was all about real combat... no point fighting or one style fighting...

@calebgregory1105

Жыл бұрын

@@itubecollection1623 I am a Bruce Lee fanatic but that statement can only be debated in the context of fame and acting.

@herculesbrofister265

Жыл бұрын

Check out a martial artist/actor named Steven Seagal. He trained mma legend Anderson Silva.

That first kick was terrifying 😳

@TisTrueYo

Жыл бұрын

"that was close to my face" lmao

Man I'm so glad to see this interview. So many fools don't know what disciplines MJW has, and it's all explained here. Much respect.

@BigBoss7777777

Жыл бұрын

MJW is a damn phony. Pretends like he’s a real fighter

@SleepingSoldier

Жыл бұрын

@@BigBoss7777777 He's a material artist who's been in competition bro simmer down.

@BigBoss7777777

Жыл бұрын

@@SleepingSoldier lol stfu about competitions. You mean competitions where you can’t hit the face? He’s not a real fighter. Simple as that.

@duanen2337

Жыл бұрын

@@BigBoss7777777 exactly. I need to see actual footage. He's a fake

@paulnwaolise4598

Жыл бұрын

@@duanen2337 maybe you can challenge him and we'll record to show as prove that he can fight. By the way, I have seen footage of him in competitions, he can fight, he prefers acting than being a professional fighter, loads more money and less damage to the body. You don't have to be an MMA fighter in the UFC to show to everyone that you can fight. I think that kick alone says a lot, you have to be skilled to perform a move like that, imagine what else he can do.

MJW’s been doing this ever since he was old enough. I’m glad he’s finally getting his recognition not as a martial artist but as a serious action hero actor in Hollywood. He’s our modern day Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee.

@them.g.c.network8471

Жыл бұрын

In black peoples case... He's our modern day Jim Kelly or Sijo Steve Muhammad 👊🏾💥

@hogscattle7877

Жыл бұрын

@@them.g.c.network8471 That’s the thing; I thought of Jim Kelly when he was acting in the 90’s but MJW totally surpassed what he’s done and is on the scale of Chuck and others in his career. ‘Yes’. MJW is Chuck’s equal not in portfolio but more of what he does. The brother is All-American LOL

@departfromevil2000

Жыл бұрын

Fact!

@ajhahn85

Жыл бұрын

@@hogscattle7877 I still think he'd make a great Black Panther

@hogscattle7877

Жыл бұрын

@@ajhahn85 I wanted him to play John Stewart for a Green Lantern movie but DC/Warner sucks these days LoL

That leg kick in “Blood and Bone” was wicked and got my attention. Respect my friend

@robindas1207

Жыл бұрын

Yea man same

@almadixon-cider31

Жыл бұрын

I Thought Of That Too!

@di5stargeneral

Жыл бұрын

The opening scene…😟

@IronMikeDyson1979

Жыл бұрын

You need to see his tournament fights on KZread

Personally i have never seen a perfect fusion of size, speed, technique, form, timing and athleticism like that of Michael Jai White.

@galapagoz1211

Жыл бұрын

Scott Adkins

Me and my friend was just talking g about how MJW is the G.O.A.T and then this video pops up. I think he kicked himself into my algorithm.

Much respect to you Michael Jai White

This was in 1997 damn, look at him in 2022. To still be able to move like this is a life style.

I was only 13 when this came out. I'm about to be 42 😮😮

@FrodeFalch

Жыл бұрын

I am 43 💪💪💪

@jmi84

Жыл бұрын

Hmm. If you’re about to be 42 then you couldn’t have been 13 when this came out. It says it came out in 1997. I’m about to be 42 at the end of the year and in 1997 I was 16. 🤔

Absolutely amazing even back then ☺️

Very impressive , man as a kid Bruce Lee was my fighting idol until you came on the scene . I’m a Huge fan of you man , I just brought my 1st house and I’m currently building my basement . I’m ordering Posters of you champ for my Workout room . No Disrespect to Bruce Lee because I’m still a huge fan of him too but MJW’s the 🐐 🐐🐐

@itubecollection1623

Жыл бұрын

He can't come close to Bruce's skills, power and charisma...but he's much better than Norris, van Damme, Seagal and the rest...

@DHeagle

Жыл бұрын

@@itubecollection1623 I disagree . Power ?? He definitely has more Power then Bruce Lee and Skill they are very close . You better do your research on MJW . Far as Charisma thats close too but I probably give Bruce the edge on that 1

@itubecollection1623

Жыл бұрын

@@DHeagle pound for pound Bruce is unmatched, brute force? Yeah sure MJW cause of his size...skills are not debateable...if you have a man that can question a style, take only what works for him and reject what's not...and develope a own way of martial arts? That's a genius..like an Einstein of martial arts...MJW is not on that level.. he's just good in the style's he learned and that's it...

@calebwarren6345

Жыл бұрын

@@itubecollection1623 you just described every mma fighter

@mdizzle7034

Жыл бұрын

@@itubecollection1623 I agree Bruce was and is still to this day unmatched. He also studied all martial arts......not just styles from a particular area.

Always much respect to the Great Living Legend MJW. Keep winning bro 🏆

MJW would save a lot of time simply naming the martial arts he HASN'T practiced lol dude gotta resume like Batman

@STARKILLER15100

Жыл бұрын

Lmfao😂🤣

@timbo7873

Жыл бұрын

Damn shame they killed him in the Batman movie.

@Cyrunix

Жыл бұрын

Batman aight got nothing on bronze tiger fighting wise.🤓

@icykid

Жыл бұрын

Shit I'd watch a movie with him as an alternate universe Batman

@eyooffiong

Жыл бұрын

You seem him as Maj Jaxx Briggs in mortal Kombat right? His form is epic and he always looks menacing especially with characters whose punches are lethal... Just like his cameo in Undisputed 2.

This man is so underrated! Spawn should have been the beginning of a new Era, breaks my heart for him not to get the credit he deserves!

MJW. You can see the perfection in the way he moves and the way he kicks.

Funny thing is not too many ppl know that Wayans had this show after In Living Color was done. This is also where he showed MJW in Toxic Avneger 2 🤣

@timbo7873

Жыл бұрын

That show was fun. Too bad it didn't last long.

Absolutely legendary!!!

Love Michael Jai White. Such a humble talented man. So under recognised in the film world - to our detriment.

Humble the whole time too! An Amazing man!

We need blood and bone 2 man, big fan of you as well 🤝

@tyrenblanch9739

Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree 👍 💯

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Please bring back spawn 2. It will be an epic movie.. we will definitely support it.

Michael Jai White: Multi-talented and soooooo underrated!

Love watching MJW do his thing… he’s a perfectionist it’s art at its finest

I remember watching this interview when I was 15yrs old! The Kenan Ivory Wayans show came on at 11:30pm on channel 5 in New York and I stayed up to watch it just to watch your segment. I became a fan that night and I've been a fan and inspired ever since.

@Mega6staR

Жыл бұрын

That's a lit history.

@da11king

Жыл бұрын

Yep, my late night high school years lol

Michael jai white, me and my brother love your movies, one of our favorite martial art actors😎

The control. The technique. AND the accuracy. I remember watching this episode the first night it originally aired (mid to late 90s).

For all those who became familiar with MJW from Vlad interviews, He was in his late 20s here, 25 years ago. This man is a trained elite fighter in many disciplines. Been doing this since most of y'all were born.

MJW is the definition of martial arts! That was 🔥🔥

I was nervous for him lol.. Great kick though

Make never back down series please

@harlemsha

Жыл бұрын

😤😤Fr tho bruh!! We need that

@the_Demon_King760

Жыл бұрын

@@harlemsha with Jake Tyler and Ryan McCarthy and of course the wannabe Dana white max Cooper

@the_Demon_King760

Жыл бұрын

@@harlemsha hey he liked this comment maybe he is down my guy

The man is Amazing to this day. Whenever he talks, I listen. As Far as movies the last fight scene in Falcon Rising is must see. The Kubudo strikes and movements with the medal pipes is simply awesome.

"We should blind fold him" , you're hilarious man .

Michael Jai White is a Phenomenal Brother with Extraordinary Martial Art Skills. Keep Up The Great Work My Brother. Shalom

The Goat MJW. That kick was done so swift and perfect it's like the same kick u gave pretty boy Bryce in blood and bone last fight. You are the ultimate master of your craft of martial arts. Continue to train teach and inspire sifu MJW.

King of MMA, Michael Jai White Love him

I remember my cousin and I watching this episode when we were kids just to watch your interview. Thanks for the memory lane trip. I'm about to send him this clip now.

That was awesome, first kick was so fast the wind moved it, Master White will always be my all time favorite

a great martial artist you are sir, thank you for sharing 🙏

The man landed on the foot he kicked with. Amazing, one of my top 5 actors/performers/ martial artists of all time

My hero!! Such an inspiration!!

Always better to miss that kick high than to miss it low. It's a lot easier to miss it low. Adjusting the kick to the new height on the next one is impressive.

@wilsonsmanz

6 ай бұрын

They really did make it harder the second time by putting the glass upside down.

Great Classic Throwback.

Very happy to see this meeting!

Great memories. 25 years ago? Man, how come I got old and MJW didn't?

He slipped on the last try because of the 🧦 socks but still an AMAZING skills display! One of my favorite martial artists, on the same level as Bruce Lee! For real!

I watched this when it happened in 97 and never forgot that guy saying, "That was close to my face." 😄

That look at the end, like "I'm so happy i didn't knock this dude head off! And I slipped!"

Big fan of mjw for a long time, his talent is among the best imo

One of the best martial artists in the world if not the best! Michael J White is a beast and a machine!👍🏼🤩💪🏼

By the way, Michael Jai White, came here to Virginia(mind you, I'm from Hawaii on the island of Oahu but now live here on the East Coast). I went to see him because there was some kind of show/party that was happening. He came to Stafford, Virginia down by a boating dock/lake area. Back then, years ago, he was a little bit heavier than he was in this youtube video...

And this is why he's a legend So charismatic and pretty much everything to inspire to. I love this man to this very goddamn day Man I love Keegan Ivory Wayans ...............Michael Jai White is okay I guess

Amazing! What an inspiration

I remember being 14 and watching this when it aired, this show had great guest and a lot of alternative rock acts of the time.

That’s dude from soul train. He looks different w/o the curls bouncing.

Damn, the precision is insane, MJW is a incredible martial artist

I loved trying to stay up to watch this show as a kid. That theme music was dope. Came on right after channel 22 news here in NC. White was a killer then and has significantly improved now at like 50+ yes old. That's a bad man

Damn I'm old I remember this I've been following his career since

Keenan was the best late night host ever women loved coming on the show I remember they would always get excited to see Kenan

I remember seeing this live. Mike is dope.

Que legal!!🇧🇷👊🏾💥💪🏾

ha! I remember being sick home from school and watching this. I was pumped for Spawn and did catch it in theaters

Legendary.

He almost BUST his ass on that last kick 😂😂

I grew up as a little black kid watching your movies you were a big part of my childhood I wanted to be like u growing up but I lacked the discipline

All respect to a great teacher.

I remember this 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Very talented and underrated martial artist

Somebody in the audience at 1:58 was like “reg jaay” 🤣. Salute MJW!

Loved this! I would love to hear what was said behind to scenes or artworks when cameras weren't on. Ever consider sharing some stories of behind the scenes experiences that were memorable good or bad?

What a badass! I love it!

Props to Reggie for zero flinches given... Michael has the skills no doubt, but Reggie... that man has great courage!

Even today Michael still can do it with ease. Lol some of his techniques from never back down(never surrender) with 'cobra' helped me in my last black belt exam. I was gassed out and that movie was the last thing I looked at the night before. Michael thank you for that, it saved me from a Mae geri 😆.

happy 56th birthday michael jai white !!!!

Nice 👍

@RealMichaelJaiWhite

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I have a dvd of "Blood and Bone" and watch it 3 or 4 times a year. My fav and Eamonn Walker was great in that one.

Michael is a LEGEND! He's one of my favorite black martial artists next to Jim Kelly. ✊🏾✊🏾💯💯💯

Throwback

MJW man ur good at what u do.! Much respect, TRULY A FAN FOR LIFE. Keep doing ur thing 👍🏽👏

@RealMichaelJaiWhite

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

@nnamdiuyalorjr2896

Жыл бұрын

@@RealMichaelJaiWhite This was an amazing demonstration Mr. White. Keep up the wonderful work that you do.

Saludos desde Colombia Michael Jai White gran martial artist

This was very cool to watch!

Mike i seen you on 125 and lex in harlem across the street from what use to be pathmark going down into the subway #4 train you had on a baige suit with brown dress shoes.. this was in 2002 . Yeah my memory that dam good.

Please Mike make Blood n Bone 2 ! Everybody's waiting on it man God bless brutha! 💯👊🏾🙏✌️!

That was BADASS, Expert Skills.

Never knew he was from Bridgeport Connecticut. I have way more respect for him knowing that he made it out!

Awesome!!!!

That’s amazing 👍👍👍

And this exactly why he is...period!!!!

Osu!! I thought you only trained Kyokushin. I had no idea you started in Shotokan. Respect!! Osu!!

I paused on the first kick and that was something serious 🤦🏽‍♂️🔥🥇

I remember you from high school MJW. Central High School, Bridgeport Connecticut. Peace.

Wow, I remember this segment, can't believe I do since I was like 12, but didn't know it was MJW.

Blood and Bone was by far your best movie, I would love to see you follow up to that maybe just with new characters though are the same type of style format Etc

Much Love!

Love it

I can't get over the fact that even at 0.25x playback speed that first kick was barely visible 🤯🔥👹

shiiieet.. that was that.. IM IN LOVE WITH THE KOKOOO guy

Everytime i see a video or stunt of Michael jai white i just assume imma learn something new no matter how old the content

Man you've been doing it for a long time now mike 👍👍