”Karate has no philosophy. Some people think that the tradition of Karate came from Buddhism and Karate has a connection with the absolute, space and universe, but I don’t believe in that. My philosophy is to knock my opponent out, due to the use of only one technique. One finishing blow!” - Mikio Yahara (legendary Japanese World Cup Champion, known for single-handedly defeating 34 local gangsters (yakuza), knocking out a mobster with a gun, and turning up for a competition with a knife wound.) 🥋

@emeliedenmodige2470

3 жыл бұрын

agreed but would like to see a source for the fightstories..

@tjukkfyr

3 жыл бұрын

What are you on about? "known for single-handedly defeating 34 local gangsters" gullible

@miker5624

3 жыл бұрын

@Chokwe Isn't he that guy who defeated 34 local gangsters?

@javilez811

3 жыл бұрын

Boxing philosophy is hit andnot get hit, i think this ome is better, because if u just try to go for the knock out you'll could get care less. Hit not get hit, u sorta position urself im ways or keep a a good range, this is where footwork comes in to play. That's basically it, at least the basics 😂 and Obiously practice and sparring is essential to know what works and was is baloney

@NATOARMEDFORCES

3 жыл бұрын

Junior Avilez yeah, i like the hit and not get hit mentality. people get bad habits of not getting out of the way and going forward, or never circling. israel is a good example of someone who gets out the way, i just wish he kept his hands up 😂

I'm not surprised, but I love how Wonderboy compliments other fighters skills. This time it was Cerrone and rightfully so.

@palestine389

3 жыл бұрын

Cerrone is a joke got knocked out like a bitch in less than 2 minutes

@blackomega4061

3 жыл бұрын

palestine389 You’re a joke. How many times have you stepped in the cage against professional fighters? I doubt you’ve ever done it at all.

@palestine389

3 жыл бұрын

I watch this Cerrone get knocked out like a turd 💩 and get so much money just to get beat up like a woman 👩 he is embarrassing himself over and over again

@palestine389

3 жыл бұрын

@@blackomega4061 because You don’t need to be in the cage to know Martial arts look at Kimbo slice he is one of the best and he didn’t even take MMA classes Donald Cerrone is embarrassing I will never watch him fight he lost like he never ever fight before to someone smaller than him that’s why he is a joke

@projay87

3 жыл бұрын

He has so many records like most fights most knock out head kicks all kinds of accolades you don't know anything you are saying man 🤣

Which is the drill to make Leon accept the fight?

@diego1590

3 жыл бұрын

Delete

@user-nc4lo8wc2m

3 жыл бұрын

@@diego1590 stop stealing my comments thief

@GoodKevin111

3 жыл бұрын

Leon is the type of guy to complain about getting ducked while ducking Wonderboy and Khamzat.

@77jesseday

3 жыл бұрын

He be insane to accept a fight that he likely can't win. WB is too good for him. WB isn't a test for rising contenders, he's sending them to he back of the line, and everyone knows it.

@kadefrost218

Жыл бұрын

U mean the champ??

Reach out to Joe Rogan would love to see you on the podcast

@christianwhetstone-bagdadi6575

3 жыл бұрын

Yessss that would be awesome!!

@JesterItz

3 жыл бұрын

Please

@neilmunro9932

3 жыл бұрын

My guess is he's waiting for the belt ;)

@gaspardi2096

3 жыл бұрын

I dont think he would!

@eamonahern7495

3 жыл бұрын

I remember Joe showing George St Pierre his kicking technique in the studio and later showing him on the bag at the gym. So it'd be cool to see Joe and wonder boy exchanging technique tips.

5:26 Rush Hour, Carter's line 😂

"which one of you guys hit me?" Rush Hour, the chinese restaurant scene,.. too easy stevey ;)

@ffnovice7

3 жыл бұрын

I keep forgetting

@victorhino3908

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

Can you ask Mr T to teach when to spin next time?? First time I was down there I believe I got it a little wrong... 😂😂😂 Great video!

When will Leon catch these kicks my man? Looking forward to your fight,please make a vid calling him out already wonderboy style 🙏

@VoIPPortland

3 жыл бұрын

Leon said he wasn't interested and that WB was a step down. He's not in a position to be wussy. The top 4 are already committed to other fights.

@alexanderdelarosahidalgo3092

3 жыл бұрын

Leon Edwards knows wonderboy style is means troubles for him

@MrRobjs83

3 жыл бұрын

he knows WB is a big risk for him and his win streak for the title

@anotherbrickinawall7894

3 жыл бұрын

@@VoIPPortland Step down? He fought RDA his last fight about a year ago. RDA is good fighter but WB is leagues ahead of him. Leon needs to fight WB already.

@anotherbrickinawall7894

3 жыл бұрын

@@VoIPPortland Actually more than a year ago lol he fought RDA in July 2019

BOUTTA MESS UP EDWARDS CHAMP LETS GO

@arandompersonlol1202

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pindr207 Wonderboy rips Khamzat's head off his shoulders

@cameroncagenello3171

3 жыл бұрын

a random person lol YESSIRRRRRRR

@MrRobjs83

3 жыл бұрын

Leon Scott is being a wuss and doesn't want to fight him

GUYS CAN we all appreci8 the fact that we are getting FREE WORLD-CLASS instruction not ONLY from WB himself but also from WONDER DAD! ❤🔥 WB we LUV and APPRECI8 BOTH YOU and your DAD! SHOUTOUT to SWEET T as well!

@istheBruce

3 жыл бұрын

We will appreciate it when he fights Khamzat Chimaev

@free2player553

3 жыл бұрын

@@istheBruce why would he fight khamzat?

@istheBruce

3 жыл бұрын

@@free2player553 so he dies

@free2player553

3 жыл бұрын

@@istheBruce Khamzat has beaten 3 bums in very impressive fashion but that isn't enough to convince me that he could beat one of the best welterweights in the world.

@istheBruce

3 жыл бұрын

@@free2player553 When all Khabib had beaten were bums, it was already clear that his skillset was way above the rest of the competition. Likewise for Khamzat. He is just too well rounded. I really want to see him fight colby.

1:05 a real life version of Sensei Kreese. Cobra kai never dies.

Love your videos, Stephen! The positive energy is so refreshing, especially when it comes to something like striking/self-defense.

Thank you my man. Been working on my head kicks and body kicks and this is exactly what I needed to hear! As for the movie...that would be rush hour baby 👌

I do MMA training on a regular basis for recreational and self-defense purposes; and I can proudly say that I've developed my lead leg roundhouse kick and side kick with more speed and power without much of a telegraph all because of you Stephen Wonderboy Thompson. Your videos about kicking greatly helps me by applying it when I train, so thank you. Looking forward to watching you fight again.

Stephen May the force be with you

This vid is sooo helpful for practice!!! Thank you for the emphasis on explosion, helps in lifting too!! Love it

It's so cool I literally started kempo a few weeks ago and cant always be in class so this channel helps me stay motivated

Uncle Chael says your ranking doesn't matter, therefore it doesn't !

@jackblackfan4202

3 жыл бұрын

Chael knows best

@keithromero5778

3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion Stephen is one of the best ever, and maybe the best striker to ever do it

@Mr850man

3 жыл бұрын

He also said nobody wants to fight him because he is a tough fight

@Sal3600

3 жыл бұрын

@@keithromero5778 ye nah mate. He would be champion otherwise.

@keithromero5778

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sal3600 did dana offer him a shot at the title against usman yet? No so you can't say that he's not one of the best fighters of all time yet dummy head

Wonderboy is turning into his dad right before our very eyes.

Some good tips in this video. Good job guys!

Love the tutorials. Need some guidance on how to get the hips stronger and more flexible. Keep up the good work !

Was genuinely thinking of self harming then saw this.... Papa Ridge hand you're the best. Wonderboy you have the greatest family I'm honestly in awe of you and your fathers relationship

@ryanbrandnu7660

3 жыл бұрын

Wtf bro.... Don't do that. Life gets better. We all go through ups and downs if it was all ups you wouldn't appreciate the journey. Stay safe

@ryanwood6495

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryanbrandnu7660 thanks bro I appreciate that

@user-ro3ee8nb9x

3 жыл бұрын

we all stand with you my brother,stay strong

@nicksalvatore5717

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you’re doing alright brother

Thank you so much Wonderboy!

I like these videos cause you can see the levels to it, you see wonderboy doing it perfect with speed, fast enough for his Father's GO, and others not at that level yet

Rush hour!! And imo your the GOAT in modern day MMA can't wait to see your next fight I'll be cheering for u the whole time !

Used to train in TKD and this feels good to watch.

Stephen is very good fighter, and manages his, confidence and stays down to earth, and that's what makes him a good person

Hi there, good sir. Thank you so much for your amazing content on KZread. I always learn something from your video's. You and Israel are the 2 fighters that inspired me to start martial arts. It is my goal to be able to become one of the greatest to ever do it. Thank you for being who you are. Love you, sir. Oss. 🙏

Awesome, kicking speed specifically is something I'm trying to improve currently.

Wondering has made this quarantine experience a lot better with all his awesome content

I been watching this 5 mins and already learnt so much

Wonder Boy is a Legend

Love it!!!! Thank you always Sensei!

Thanks for putting out great content!

Love you wonder boy. Funny Leon turning down the fight when you have way more fans than he does. He knows how it would go down! 👊

Rush Hour! Chris Tucker said that. Great video 👍🏽

Wonderboy is the Greatest! Best striker in the UFC, Future Champ and he still puts out amazing content like this!

Guy in the back is keeping up with wonderboy, props

That movie was 'Rush Hour 1'. The now immortalized words by Chris Tucker. Thanks for the videos Stephen! Respect from Brazil...

Cant wait to see u in action one of my favorite fighters!

Awesome Channel! 👊

Thank you wonderboy for showing us the secret of your power and taking us away from the mucky muck.

You’re the best thanks for the upload

Chris Tucker, Rush Hour 1. Love the content! Keep it up!

Love your lead leg technique. I prefer the snappy traditional style round kick to the Thai style kicks. Especially with that lead leg baby!

You the man stephen

Nice video, guna try these drills in my training routine, always spar off my front foot, faster and less telegraphed. But you always hear people say that its not powerful enough. I reckon you probably know better than the Karate haters though Stevie boy!

Bro your dad is a Straight G...thank you for the knowledge sir..🙏

wonderboy is a type of guy to "ya hah" the nicest way possible.

Thanks for the technique Tuesday sensei wonderboy, hoping to see you fight soon even if it is that nobody khazmat....

I do Kenpo Karate and we drill this exercise for sparring too It definitely works!

That “ Mawashi-Geri” reminds me of Bill Wallace “Mr. Superfoot” . Great & fast execution! Thanks

More of these!

Wonderboy Sr. Is awesome 😂😂

Wonder boy can we see a video on your reaction and thoughts on lethwei. Like a Dave leduc fight? Plz. Let’s get a ton of like plZ ppl it would be interesting to see a high level striker like wonderboy discuss this with sweet T

Great video.

Wonderboy, can you make a vídeo about changing rythm and patterns to disrupt your opponents? I noticed guys like you, masvidal and israel do that a lot

Dude you are awesome! You should have fought in the UFC!!

Great man

Amazing tech

nice work

Awesome!

another great video

Off to watch some old school Cerrone now! 🤙

Thank you Sensei

Johnny Cage time! ✊Stephen look like to Johnny Cage from Mortal kombat! Good fighter Stephen, hello all from Kyrgyzstan🇰🇬

I’m gonna head there and put some rounds in!!! I love the front leg

give me a heart wonderboy

WB please tell me your doing a review of Buckley's KO on Saturday?!?! Such an amazing finish. That power puncher has been going to Taekwondo school lol.

"We're not trying to kick our opponent hard." - From the way Wonderboy's partner flinched and got knocked back, that kick seems pretty damn hard. Even when he's not trying WB is a beast.

@richardstevens5961

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the goal of that kick, to have it land with KO power but use very little effort to throw it. Speed is power.

Awesome kick!

I love it your the best! When you fighting again?

Thank you!

Good luck againts khamzat ' you gonna be the first man finish him '

Accept the fight Wonderboy!

i really like u teaching

Shout out to Ray Thompson. The exact opposite of the stereotypical karate master that refuses to evolve. He used to be a fighter, his striking expertise is invaluable to the fighters he coaches and he even learned Bjj by the Gracies. Wonderboy is great, but he is lucky to have such a good mentor

Damn. Those were some nice kicks. POW

@edgar22452

3 жыл бұрын

Knockout kicks lol.

My favorite fighter. The nicest killer in the game.

more videos showing your mma fighters and how y'all train!

And just like that my week is better! Damn I LOVE TUESDAYS! WB makes everything better😜Rush Hour #wonderboybewhereitsat #wonderboyfan4eva #wonderboythebestthebaddest #canwecloneyouyet

Damn look at that WonderBooty

Leon watching you Stephen. And he is crying . Becauze you are wonderfull.

Dang......that karate round kick is looking as effective as the Thai round kick. I used to think Karate didnt work. Now i see that it does you just gotta do it right. Ima start practicing the Karate style roundhouse snappy kick. The more tools you got the better i guess.

Stephen's the guy you hate in group workouts because he's outworking everyone and then has the energy to talk and laugh after the drill. 😂

Big fan from Bangladesh ❤🇧🇩

steve is the most light hearted fun dude I'd never expect him to know a million different ways to kill a nigga

Often when I kick real hard i get this tight pain in my hip happens more in my right hip as its always tight and feels like it needs messag but how do I fix this it must be common among heavy bag kickers

Very Good Sensi Oss! Respect from Pakistan

Chris Tucker, Rush Hour. That's where the, "Who hit me?" reference came from🤣🤣🤣

Wonderboy vs adesanya. The ultimate striking contest

man, I've been practicing the lead leg calf kick since Stephen did the video on it but I still can't calf kick anywhere close to as fast or consistently as these guys do a high kick.

Hey wonderboy, have you seen that show Cobra Kai that's a continuation of the Karate Kid movies? I dont know, i always thought it would be cool if you made a cameo there.

Dear Wonderboy How do we train to kick like you ? i got good kick but im stuck , i can't kick as high what type of stretching do you do ?

2 QUESTIONS... hope they get seen. 1 The stance seems a little less square karate style. 2 there seems a double step to get back into your fighting stance 3.. I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL... I realllllly want to go there one day

What's the difference between the teep and sidekick? since the contact point is the heel i would think it would be more like an actual strike than a push so it's like saying comparing a sidekick and teep is the same as comparing and jab to a simple push?

Hey Wonderboy! I have a question about how to handle injuries. I want to take fights, but I don't have health insurance. I have plenty of experience (started at 5) and I'm nearly 6 ft tall w a 76 in reach at 135 so I'm very confident in my mental and physical ability, however it is a fight. If I got hurt badly I couldn't afford to miss work (I am a vet tech so I wrestle dogs all day and wouldn't be able to do this). If you or anyone reading this has advice I have open ears.

Do you use your shin when your close and your foot when you are farther, while kicking. Do you judge which one to use by distance? or do you kick and dont care whichever one lands

Rush hour . Classic !

Not sure if it's a dumb question... Was wondering if a frontleg sidekick to an opponents lead leg would be effective? The way I'm picturing it, it's kinda like Jon Jones' obique kicks but a sidekick to the side of opponents knee.