approx 5.5 hours shooting time, 400 man hours total from inception to post production including building elevators etc., I think we had 10k in it total scene, bullet was not CG but actually she caught, and YES she is my real wife, 24 years with 5 kids. She is a 2nd degree black belt. We love Jesus and thats what has kept us in a strong faithful marriage Hope that helps, Victor Marx

This is the opening scene of my documentary film. Hollywood filming is always different than real life. Believe me, this would not go down the same way if it were real. I don't mess around :-)

"I told you that you didn't want the lady." Haha this is awesome

We need solid, professional military men. DO your best in school and in life, stay away from drugs and crime. Follow God too. YOU would a great edition to the USMC. sincerely, Mr Marx

It was expensive having that film crew and a custom built elevator. I had to make it last at least a few minutes :-)

If this were real, I would assume a guy who keeps getting up to try again is stupid beyond words.

@ddol5367

10 жыл бұрын

Well people do... Quite often you actually need to tell them to stay down.

@artem7804

6 жыл бұрын

D Dol a

@overheatedeskim054

6 жыл бұрын

yeah i get he could really disarm someone like that but if that was real then after he took the gun they would have both just tackled him to the ground he might beable to out class them 1 on 1 but he would not beable to drop both at once if they just put their head's down and pulled his leg's out from under him easy

@rome_055

6 жыл бұрын

D Dol is right lol, it is more realistic that they keep getting up until they are knocked out than them not getting up after 1 punch in the stomach.

@greebuh

6 жыл бұрын

If this was real, that couple would have been pasted on that wall.

All he had to do was tell Victor which elevator floor button to push and this could all have been avoided....

@dustinhoornaert3485

7 жыл бұрын

Lol

Thats a really big elevator. Long ride too..

@bailey9r

6 жыл бұрын

Mad; I think the bad guy hit "STOP" that's why he hit run after the fight.

@arif_faisal

6 жыл бұрын

Seems legit right

@balls908

6 жыл бұрын

madskittlz77 lol

@drcurv

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, plenty of room to move about in. Not like the ones I use. Must be in America - everything's bigger over there, right?

@mr.ghostkiller8851

5 жыл бұрын

2

You guys are amazing. I've been doing martial arts my whole life. But the level of skill you display on those disarms simply blows me away. I'm making my entire class watch this.

"No honey i didnt mean that in a derogatory way" LOOOOL

Great action, and the acting was even better. "Told you, you didn't want the lady." Love it! Great work.

I have never met Victor Marx but he holds a special place in my heart for all he does for people that are less fortunate than me. He is my inspiration if I can keep a person on the straight and narrow path to their goals, then I have done well , but if they stray from that path it is not their fault I did not teach them the difference

Came from MoreJstu. The action here is incredible, if anything it felt like John Wick!

No one is perfect. I am full to the rim with sin. But when I hear you speak about life and the fact that you are a fellow martial artist, I feel an overwhelming sense of hope. For me and my family. Thank you for your work. :)

victor you are one of the few people in the world that define martial arts i mean you are one of those few that can also stay tough through out im pretty sure you are a role model for most people that have seen you

Victor, I heard you interviewed in the morning just before you spoke in Hawaii at the HIM convention that I couldn't attend. You said, "Don't run from the cross. Run to it." I immediately wrote a song with those lyrics. Three weeks or so later, my pastor showed your biography in church and I wept because I could relate to much of your statements. I thank God for you, my brother! Love, In Him, Jonathan Nosaka. Grace Christian Community Church, Honolulu, Hawaii.

I never thought about that. Next time I will use the force to bend the gun in half while lifting them off their feet and making them strangle each other, also peeing themselves. Sincerely, The Man in the crappy fight scene

Tnx for this Mr. Marx, I cracked myself up until I had tears in my Eyes. Going through a rough spot so I really needed that one, God bless!

Depending on where you live, you may have limited options. Ask around, sit in on a few classes, and make sure that the lead instructor makes the style of martial arts fun for the kids. If your daughter isn't looking forward to going to class & not having fun, it won't matter the style of instruction. I started with karate & then mastered my father's style Keichu-do (karate, boxing, & jujitsu). Finding a karate instructor who is a Christian is another positive that I would search for too :-)

11 seconds ? you must be one tough young man who has a forehead of concrete to not be stunned by a "magazine loaded with 9mm rounds hitting you at that force 3 feet away. Thanks for your comment

My name is BOND, james bond.

@cadrejeff

6 жыл бұрын

certified30 his name is victor bonds, the second deadliest hero.

"Good catch!" Classy, sir, very classy.

Mr Marx is a good man and a great martial artist. He has overcome so many things in his life to put himself in a position to help others with his ministry. Anytime someone comes through the fire and has it within themselves to help others who have been in the same bad places, they are a person to be respected. The fact that he is Christian has no bearing on that respect from me nor should it be from any others. Coming from a Heathen that lives from PTSD, keep up the great work, the world needs more people like you.

I love got fight scenes, especially when they are this tactical. To be honest I didn't expect too much here, but this was great, it kept me watching. My favorite part was the bullet catching and punch afterwards. Funnily this scene felt like it was way longer than 3 minutes. Again, great scene. A+, 5/5.

Hol on, I'ma let you finish, but Beyoncé sister had the best elevator fight video of ALL TIME!

@MrCameramanJ

7 жыл бұрын

TheWiseTahj And the award for the best comment on the internet goes to. The Wise Taj

@klashinkov

6 жыл бұрын

Funny ass comment. I lost it.

@paullinklater9114

6 жыл бұрын

Lol good one

He is my hero and he talked at my school today I feel so blessed

@richardfurlong4822

6 жыл бұрын

Pono Fisher he's just a man as another one ! and you feel blessed ?

@elmaschimba963

6 жыл бұрын

Pono Fisher really? Bless

@pepo6049

6 жыл бұрын

Richard furlong he shares bible verses

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching :-)

Saw you today at New Hope Windward in Kaneohe. Not what I was expecting when I saw you walk in but I walked out of there knowing there are things in my life I have to change (none of them deal with guns) and today is the day! Thanks and God Bless

agreed, I wrote it :-)

agreed :-) we did have a different floor number but same set.. we needed more budget :-) good eye-

Loved it, so realistic. Most movie fights are to long. Thanks Victor

I heard you speak at the Aquatic center in Lake Havasu in Oct. My life changed that day. Thank you for what you do!

That was totally bad ass! -On a separate note, am I the only one that's reminded of the elevator fight scene w/Stallone in "Get Carter"?

@melvinmarx2365

6 жыл бұрын

Glock guns

@melvinmarx2365

6 жыл бұрын

Glock guns

@LB-pu2ec

6 жыл бұрын

Dennis Tucker that was more realistic than this. Nobody is going to put a gun to your head like that except in Steven Seagal movies

Jeremy, Thats wonderful! Thanks for letting us know! God bless you! Stay the course.-victor marx

i love the mendelssohn violin concerto in the background!

your message at Sonrise this morning was SUCH a blessing - thank you!

Dang! Bad acting but the action was awesome lol.

Nice vid and technique. To the keyboard warriors who say this is stupid to try, I say it's only stupid to try if you don't believe the guy with a gun in your face will shoot you. To the ones who say this is easy, I say that it is not easy, you have to be very fast and also lucky enough that the gunman isn't expecting it (luring him into a false sense of control by appearing submissive helps). I personally train to start a disarm with my hands up as if I'm pleading for mercy which also brings them closer to the gun. To the guys saying this won't help if the gunman is farther away you're correct, you have to either distract them, hope that they lower the weapon momentarily or point it away so you have time to either close the distance to disarm or find cover or escape. I thought the vid was cool and liked the humor, and obviously this wasn't a serious demonstration of what you should do in an encounter like this. For those who don't know why this was more for entertainment than for practical demo: 1. Don't dare an attacker to use the deadly weapon with bravado statements like, "Are you sure you want to do that? (Well punk, are ya??)" The joke of "I don't think you want the lady" would have probably been effective in reframing the encounter enough to momentarily unbalance the thugs. During their moments of bewilderment "who the heck is this guy?" thoughts, that would've been a good time to disarm them. Daring them to pull the trigger seems ballsy but just increases the tension and the chance that they will shoot. 2. Once you disarm and possess the weapon, in a closed space where neither of the parties involved can retreat, your best bet is to point it at them and be ready to pull the trigger if they don't immediately comply with your commands to step back, hands up, etc. Especially considering they may have another gun (the other thug was unarmed in the video, may not be in a real-world scenario), use the gun to defend yourself as necessary until the threat is over either by your escaping or the bad guys being incapacitated on the floor. In an elevator you don't have the luxury of escaping until the door opens, if I'm in that situation with two guys who pulled a gun on me and I managed to disarm them they are likely to be full of lead before I can leave the elevator. 3. Finally, after you have subdued the attackers one way or another, call 911 (duh) and don't leave the weapon in the trash where bad guys or a child could pick it up and use it. Anyhoo, thanks for posting the vid and two thumbs up on the disarm and fighting techniques in the video, very entertaining and you obviously know what you're doing. Well done.

@GeorgiaShootersGroup

10 жыл бұрын

Simple really. Action always beats reaction. Of course he's remarkably good at this but anyone with some minimal training can disarm the quickest and fastest armed robber if they are close enough. That's the key. I found from training that my mistake was not stepping into the bad guy and dominating their arm. Honestly try this with a training gun and you'll see there is no way in hell to react or pull the trigger before the gun is taken from you. And if you were going to die anyway... Practice firing a pistol with your hand carefully on the slide because it may fire once, then fail to feed. Twist it from their hand breaking their fingers, tap, rack BANG over. You're not going to out draw someone like this. So this technique is actually worth practicing even for average people. I was actually surprised how strong I was doing this and the same speed that makes my draw and shooting sub second is the same speed that allows my first burst of movement to beat them. And if you can go to their outside you can avoid tussling with them.

You still are our most articulate commenter with amazing insights into the philosophical; and physical aspects and understanding of fighting styles, systems and approach on any of our videos. Always a joy to read your comments. PS you never offer BS :-)

that was pretty sweet. Loved how you threw the little comedy bits in there as well. Nice cinematography as well.

You're welcome, we ha a great time the Lord sure did bless!

This is amazing i really want to learn this technique!

@godfather7174

5 жыл бұрын

get of the bed then

Thank you for your service and the inspiring message you give. God knows we need it!

Victor!!! it was Fantastic....The way you got the gun off-line fire is very similar of the way we do it in the Brazilian special forces... Just fantastic.

You don't snatch the gun from the assailant without moving the other way when its pointed straight to your body and the trigger in all possibility could be pressed while snatching, bottom line a bullet moves faster than your hand

@Anymion

9 жыл бұрын

smartest thing ever said.. i never took the time to write what you said. most of those "snatchy" disarm videos around the internet they dont move to one of the sides of the bullet line, but you just took the words from my mouth. Doing this "show off disarm" move may get you killed in real life. There are other disarm techniques.

@VictorMarx

9 жыл бұрын

Xolo Bolo First move is getting the gun off-line just prior to the radial strike. Watch closely and you'll see that happens. Also, see why I learned this gun disarm in the first place by watching my documentary film on my channel. Give me feedback after you watch it. :-)

@Anymion

9 жыл бұрын

well i practice martial arts and my instructor taught us, but in every move you must get out of the bullet line, he also shown me that show off move but he explained the risks.

@jessiedixon4889

8 жыл бұрын

Victor Marx That hand speed was QUICK! I was like Victor gon get shot, but OH SNAP he just took gun, disarmed it, put those guys on the ground! Hand speed! Wish I had you as an instructor, wish I did. You'd probably have me laughin while ownin the crap out of me!

@cryptic7965

8 жыл бұрын

+Victor Marx I love you man. I wanna train and protect myself like you.

They picked the wrong guy that time Lol

If Thomas and Martha Wayne had been trained this well then Bruce Wayne probably would have never became Batman 😂.

Wow. The shear epicness!! My heart is still racing. You guys definitely have my thumbs up!

I don't always fight in elevators but when i do its when i'm late for a ball!!!!

One of the things on my Bucket List is to meet Victor Marx but I don't think it will happen cos I can't afford to travel to see him and as much as I admire him he has far more important issues to deal with helping other people that are trying to get their lives on track but if Victor is ever in or near Springfield Illinois I would make it my mission to go to meet him

@VictorMarx

9 жыл бұрын

Paul Watkins Keep an eye on our travels Paul. I'm sure we will get out that way one of these days...so, pray for us to have the opportunity.

@paulwatkins2601

9 жыл бұрын

Victor Marx I pray everyday that my day will be fantastic and that all my co-workers will have a wonderful day I had an accident at work and lost part of my index finger and all my co-workers ask me daily how I am doing and I usually reply I am doing good then I ask how they are and if they have issues I listen. I have learned over the years that everyone needs a friendly ear, I can walk through the plant that I maintain and feel the respect that they have for me because it is mutual I am a firm believer in the philosophy of paying it forward, often out of work I will help them out with advice or transport without bothering about reward, I pride myself in the fact that although I don't go to church every Sunday I am at heart a real christian.

@jennycisneros3361

9 жыл бұрын

I met him he went to my school

@paulwatkins2601

8 жыл бұрын

+Victor Marx I pray for you everyday in all your ventures and pray that you are safe and well.

@chimaera1855

7 жыл бұрын

+Victor Marx frankly?that fight scene was better and more realistic than 90% of Hollywood productions. coming from someone who train/fight and teach muay thai for over 27years. sir I'm really big fan of what u do.

You are fantastic Victor, your dad taught you very well. I also enjoy the message you put into your discussions, thought provoking.

Victor, not only great martial artist, but both also great actors! I enjoyed watching!

It's a MOVIE folks, calm down.

Of course he was sending his wife a code immediately when he said to the bald guy...... "I don't think you want the lady".......... Since they were having a slight disagreement they were both waiting for the assailants to escalate the attack. If Victor hadn't said anything the bald guy may have waited longer to pull out his gun. Pulling the gun was what Victor was waiting for. The sooner the gun is out the sooner Victor can end the assault. Maybe he and his wife had worked out a few codes years in advance in case they ever got into a confrontation with someone............but Victor's point was to distract the assailant long enough for the assailant to give Victor the advantage he needed. As long as the gun is in the assailants waistband Victor can't reach it. As soon as it was pulled out Victor had the advantage...................it's just that the assailant didn't know it yet. (8^)

@Pasan34

6 жыл бұрын

WTF this is so silly. It's easier to take down an assailant that doesn't have a damn gun pointed at your face - even if he does have one on his waistband. Just don't give him the chance to reach for it.

@BossTweed69

6 жыл бұрын

Dude it's not real lol

@nudist1033

6 жыл бұрын

Pasan H, but if YOU have the assailants gun...............the assailant can't use it afterwards. As long as the assailant has the gun he can still use it.

@osssshhh12

5 жыл бұрын

wow

wow watched a couple of your videos and you and your wife are funny in this scene and are impressive... love the transformations and the knock out at the end and the cool exit made me lol

You are amazing, my brother. Be awesome to see you if you ever come to Kansas City. Keep up the good work!!

Real life James..........James Bond

I'm going to stop any would be "But he's a Christian! He shouldn't be violent!" Didn't God give the snake his fangs? The tiger his claws? Shouldn't also man have a means to defend himself?

@lazurm

10 жыл бұрын

smoothsk8r44 BS, and typical of most inaccurate stereotypes. I have several "liberal" (whatever that means, to you or anyone these days) friends, all gun "nuts". Think shades of grey, or better yet.., think.

@jd450lh

10 жыл бұрын

I, too am a Christian and also a minister. I will agree with you that as Christians, we are told to "turn the other cheek," but there comes a time when one must defend themselves and incidentally, almost all martial artists are taught to flee from a fight if possible but if the need arises, we must defend ourselves, but only with the most minimal harm to the aggressor. Here additional force was necessary or they would have lost their lives. They were perfectly justified in their actions as martial artists.

@JezreelCowboy

10 жыл бұрын

jd450lh Agree with both of you. You can still be able to manifest concern for the attacker by just simply disarming and maiming them...

@bluntedspear5772

10 жыл бұрын

simple observation of history will show you how violent a "chirstian" is.

@tyronetranny9214

9 жыл бұрын

I was about to post that

Very efficient type of martial art. Not showy or fancy, straightforward and simple and very effective. Awesome video!

All I can say is wow. My heart is STILL racing. I am now your newest subscriber!

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Fine motor skills virtually disappear under severe stress. If you must engage, reduce your opponents in the quickest and most effective way possible...aka if you get the gun, shoot them both ASAP and RUN!

@ericbattlefield1371

10 жыл бұрын

***** He is also a Marine, and therefore trained to kill...so I doubt he'd have a moral dilemma with it...he just chooses to use his skills in a positive way for the greater good. As far as my comment, it is a fact that even a skilled fighter will usually lose a fight with a weapon. If you are lucky enough to get the weapon, use it to your advantage and escape the situation as fast as possible (if you don't kill him and his buddy, they may have another gun or knife or more friends). If you've ever been in a real streetfight or mugging, you would know that the capability for complex thought goes out the window and you are reduced to your most primitive fight or flight reflexes. That is why I train the way I do and why I have that mindset. Friend, I too am a Christian and will always turn the other cheek unless I am in a situation that directly involves the safety of myself or others. As we are taught by his teachings to be selfless, I'd gladly give up my ticket to heaven if it means my children will still have a father, my wife will still have a husband, and those evildoers won't ever be able to harm anybody else. I think as men of faith, we should all train and prepare mentally and physically to defend what is right and do what is necessary to protect our selves and families when (not if) the time comes.

@gilless429

9 жыл бұрын

***** Killing makes you weak ? Shouldn't have killed them cause it'd be wrong ? Yeah, how about you stop talking now. Who cares if they might change ? If someone is threatening my life, and, even more importantly, the life of the woman I love, I will take all measures necessary to eliminate the threat they pose. If that means firing one bullet in each of their skulls, or stabbing them with their own knife if that's what they have, so be it. Also, lots of christians kill people, in the army and otherwise. Just thought I'd add that.

@gilless429

9 жыл бұрын

***** 2 months ? A long time ago ? A buttload of stuff must have happened to you since then for you to call that "a long time ago". Either way, good day to you.

@gilless429

9 жыл бұрын

***** Legal trouble VS Risk to you and your wife's life. Yeah. I pick easily. You ?

@gilless429

9 жыл бұрын

***** And how can you be sure you can ? Shoot them in the leg, they ain't moving or causing trouble. One gun only to keep in check two guys, a partner who doesn't know much about h2h, enclosed environment, stressful situation... No matter what there's always gonna be a chance, but that chance will usually be much greater if you don't just shoot them, wherever on them it is that you do.

That has to be the most badass 3 minutes in existence

Thank you

very long ride to the same floor...

@lazurm

10 жыл бұрын

They never pressed another floor; the thug pressed for the elevator to stop.

@wacio

10 жыл бұрын

Well at the end they kinda waited like elevator was still in motion...

@lazurm

10 жыл бұрын

And just prior to that wait, he pressed the button for the next floor.

@VictorMarx

10 жыл бұрын

actually the thug pressed stop. It was implied but it did not go over to well. thanks for your comment hope you liked it though. - Victor Marx

@JeffKuykendall

6 жыл бұрын

They went all the way around the block. This is not real time action, it was depicted in a story. Stop hyper focusing on the things that don't matter and pay attention to the things that do. >.

I wish I could have that kinda of confidence, that kind of husband, the ladys hair, that action music. In real life unless you are a black belt who s gonna fight two guys in an elevator?

@wyattostrem7561

6 жыл бұрын

Karate is for kids. The best self defense is just that, "Defensive". Judo and other forms of S.D. makes Karate look stupid. You would be surprised at how easy it is to make a very large angry man cry and do anything you tell him to without you even breaking a sweat.

@da1stlangzai

6 жыл бұрын

Stupid comment. Grappling is great for 1 on 1's but no matter how good you are you still only have 2 arms 2 legs. Kicks can't be used in an elevator. Fists are the most reliable weapon and Karate has the best approach for punches which is one strike mentality unlike boxing which is focused on combinations.

@yoohoonobody469

6 жыл бұрын

Wyatt Ostrem As one who has taken martial arts for a bit, I wouldn't say karate is for kids. It definitely can be useful to anyone who is proficiently trained in such, but I will agree there are more proficient arts out there. I took Taekwondo, Hapkido, some Krav Maga, and a little bit of Brazilian Jui-Jitsuo. Probably the most street effective of those would be Krav Maga. TKD provides you with the kicks and punches, while Hapkido gives you the joint locks, chokes, holds, submissions, and such. But Krav Maga is really probably the BEST street defense art out there.

@yoohoonobody469

6 жыл бұрын

In my opinion of course 😄

@49525Bob

6 жыл бұрын

Of course kicks can be used in an elevator. Stop thinking kicks must be high.

Thanks Keith!

Seriously...you two are probably the most awesome husband & wife team ever :p

Well this is stupid, what kind of criminal would hold a gun out when he is in an small enclosed space just asking for it to be taken from him?? Sorry not very realistic at all.

@nudist0885

9 жыл бұрын

Read my comment from earlier today............September 18th 2014 in case you don't get back in here for a few weeks or so.

@cherokees51

9 жыл бұрын

Sergeant Major there are alot of crazy people in this world that will do stupid things in small places

@joelpocalips

9 жыл бұрын

not all criminals think

@paulfraley

6 жыл бұрын

The Master Sergeant Crap!

@daveryan4353

6 жыл бұрын

The Master Sergeant Now Top,you know there are stupid criminals! I've seen plenty all over the world!!! LoL. Sfc.D.L. Ryan 7th SF.GRP. Airborne Ret.

Haha, this is so stupid.

@mytamponisleakingblood783

6 жыл бұрын

Your mom love you! Sarcasm ~

I agree that often is the best choreography, The encounters I have been in for the most part would be boring on film, not all looked good but were effective. Thx for your comment - Mr. Marx

Extremely well done! Very well shot and edited. Also wonderful action choreography! Just top rate! Quit picking it apart guys. Can you do anything close to this quality? I seriously doubt it.

I love this scene but dropping the magazine is not what I would do( of course I am not a Martial Arts expert) would keep this guys at bay until I could call the police and they arrived and yes if the perps advanced toward me I would shoot them in self defense!

@Mysticinvestigations

9 жыл бұрын

The punks would lawyer up, and eventually get out of jail without learning a lesson. The beat down will make them think twice in the future before robbing someone.

This guy deserves to be in the next Bond movie 👍

Thanks Warrior!

You're awesome! I found out about you when you came to my school today. I'm glad we got a chance to see you. :)

Thank you for getting it :-)

I admit, I don't know of you personally, but I'm amazed of your skills Thanks for creating this clip :-)

Thank you, Blessings upon you and yours as well.

"I told you, you didn't want the lady" Thanks for sharing this awesome scene

Victor, you are my hero! :) I just loaded this to my karate Facebook page. The finishing ridge hand was classic! Excellent form in a small space!

Patience, focus, control, anticipation and execution... beautiful.

😮How is it I never heard of him until I saw this vid!? Badass indeed.

That's what you call the art of pain! Great stuff!

Wow! Really cool stuff. Whoever choregraphed this should work in action movies.

That is awesome! Very empowering. Subscribed!

exactly why we did it that way. Thanks for your kind words!- VM

this was hysterical nicely done and played out, kudos

that disarm was insane! well done good sir.

Awesome fight scene! Nicely done! Any behind the scened footage? It would nice to see how all this was done.

Decide which art you like most and pursue it. Find a humble teacher that you respect and you will be on your way.

WoW. Boom. Bang. Impressive. 1 of the fastest handgun disarm in action.

Thank you for the kind comments.

Thank you and yes I agree :-)

i used to do martial arts, ive also done this type of 'disarm' of a gun, but wow you make it look insane! too fast! haha well done :)

dude you guys looked amazing hope that you keep going on the path your taking god speed

great job I like watching your vids, im def gonna check out your movie. I see your a black belt but in which art and did you learn any other styles over the years ?

Victor...Thanks for sharing during the HIM conference! Great video btw.....smackdown!

Sub-ed and liked... this is amazing

Just 'happened across' this video. Somehow, this is very inspiring - something very 'right' about the way it ended. Thank you, whoever you are!