This is pure gold material you won't hear anywhere else. Huge respect to my brother Viking.

@lordmatthewlukeobrien

Жыл бұрын

Not only that but the edits prove Bloodsport is infinitely quotable 😂

@AyoubQissi-mu6dp

Жыл бұрын

THANKS BROTHERS

Mohammed Qissi is the mastermind behind JCVD getting his break in Hollywood. To me it sounds as though JCVD was walking around in a daze, unsure of himself, no confidence ,lost and about to get swallowed up by Hollywood like so many had before him. Mohammed Qissi, I hope JCVD set you up financially for the rest of your life. You deserve it.

Qissi once again proves why he was Van Damme's friend/angel. Bloodsport could've been very different without the guys who played Jackson and Lin, 2 perfect characters! "That would make you Frank Ducks" "No, it's Dux" "Like, put up your Dukes, right?" 😄

Mohammed Qissi stories are so great and I love it. Viking Samurai I have to give you so much props and respect for doing these great interviews with Mohammed Qissi and Don The Dragon Wilson and keeping it peaceful and respectful from both of the legends.

@VikingSamurai

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dominic.. I plan to meet up with Mohammed in person sometime soon, should be cool!

@dominichill1492

Жыл бұрын

@@VikingSamurai I'm looking forward to you meeting up with Mohammed. When you do meet up with Mohammed upload a video.

@VikingSamurai

Жыл бұрын

@@dominichill1492 definitely will!

@AyoubQissi-mu6dp

Жыл бұрын

VS GET READY FOR SPARRING TIME VERY SOON

@dominichill1492

Жыл бұрын

@@AyoubQissi-mu6dp I'm excited to see

Another great interview with Mohammed Qissi. He's so enthusiastic, passionate and honest. What a great guy, he reminds of a kid who wants to show off their toys. It's so genuine, and great to hear these stories!!. Many thanks to Mohammed Qissi for the casting of Mr Lin and Jackson, can't imagine anyone else.

@AyoubQissi-mu6dp

Жыл бұрын

THANKS BROTHERS PEACE AND LOVE

Paulo Tocha would be a great interview series for this channel! Some stories about blood sport and death warrant would be awesome! Especially talking about the Paco character !

Wow Qissi was a lucky talisman for Jean Claude Vandamme and Blood brothers the movie. Awesome story🎉🎉🎉

Amazing background story. And the way Mohammed tells it in such a humoristic way, his laugh is infectious and made me laugh also. And absolutely can't imagine the movie with "the wrong Jackaon". I really hope you can get Donald Gibb on your channel.

@AyoubQissi-mu6dp

Жыл бұрын

THANKS BROTHERS PEACE AND LOVE

This is amazing! I remember when I first became aware of Bloodsport in summer of 1991, by sifting through my dad's VHS tapes and have been hooked ever since. 💪🏾 💪🏾

Love to hear how the best martial arts film came to be. Thank you VS

@ransomedavis2208

Жыл бұрын

enter the dragon is the best martial arts movie never forget that.

Incredible story. Best characters were chosen by Qissi, at the same time movie predator went from a B list to an A list due to Van Damme quitting a bug character. Win win for both. Awesome story.

When I was a child my father and mother divorced. On the weekends my father would pick my sister and I up and we'd go to his house for the weekend. In the summers we would spend a month and a half with him. When it was just Him and I we would go watch these movies. Every Van Damme movie released in theatre until 1990, we watched. Sunday morning into the afternoon was Kung Fu theatre on the USA Network to boot. Great time to be alive.

This guy could not be more different than tong Po. LOL. He’s so, humble and wise.

Bro 👍🏻so Great to know more and about Bloodsport Info, anecdotes ... Unpublished and unknown ... let's go for more and more👊🏻😊

Priceless interview... If Viking wouldn´t exist, we´d have to create him

A big thank you to Mohammed Qissi for helping Van Damme so much in his career. God bless you guys 🙏. Thanks also to Viking Samurai for his wonderful channel. Good continuation to you bro. A super fan from Paris 😉

Mohammad seems like such a nice guy. Moroccans are some of the nicest and most hospitable people I’ve ever met. One of my best friends growing up was a Moroccan guy and he was great. His family was so nice as well.

What an amazing life Qissi lived. The best friend,martial artist,motivational coach, and now casting director lol an guardian Angel for Van damme. Looking forward to his book. Would love to hear about more potential movies that was planned. We already know about no retreat 2 no surrender 2

The entire series with Mohammed Qissi Rocks!!!!!

Yo Viking you have to Interview Jackson himself. Imagine that Bloodsport playlist! Thanks for another great video

Qissi was like Jackson in real life; a big brother who served as Jean Claude's rock.

@ransomedavis2208

Жыл бұрын

gay lover

@GothamKnight84661

Жыл бұрын

@@ransomedavis2208 Get out!

@ransomedavis2208

Жыл бұрын

@@GothamKnight84661 oh your lealous awwww

quissi knows his stuff when it comes to producers and directors from back in the day.

Thanks a lot David. Bloodsport is the best Martial Arts Movie of 1980s, in my humble opinion. And very-very romantic film, which is little bit strange, for such action movie. Especially that famous scene, with Van Damme in tram, where Stan Bush sings “On My Own, Alone”. One of my most favourite episodes, from movies. Will be waiting for "Bloodsport interview" with Van Damme, if it's possible. He and Mark D. is my idols. Mark is more, but before him it was Jean-Claude.

This channel is a cinematic martial art nerds dream

Jackson, you going to go to Hong Kong? Jackson: I love anything full contact. I need a few more scars on my face. Boxer: But I heard you can get killed at that Kumite. Jackson: Only if you fuck up.

Every time i meet someone with the name Jackson i go into that Jackson bit. 😆 Sadly its a joke that less and less people get these days 🥺

@creaturecaldwell9858

Жыл бұрын

Ogre !! Ogre !!

@theflyingninja1

Жыл бұрын

I say "okay, USA" all the time but nobody gets it these days. I won't stop saying it though!

Weekly segment should be Qissi and Viking hour 🤙⚔️😁

Another great interview. Could listen to these for hours and hours at a time. Great trivia!

@pereirahelder2855

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you 👍

This guy needs to write a movie script.. he's a great storyteller and has had an interesting life..I could listen to him tell a story anytime.. these interviews with Muhammed have been some of the best you've ever posted.. thank you, and keep getting amazing interviews.

@AyoubQissi-mu6dp

Жыл бұрын

THANKS BROTHERS PEACE AND LOVE

You can tell this guy is a nice person.

Thanks for this interview and all the background info on these Van Damme movies. It's appreciated.

Tong Po 💪❤ Mohammed is so kind and humble, spent a long time speaking with my Son about Van Damme, Kickboxer, Bloodsport. Forever grateful.

@GuillaumeRouleau

7 ай бұрын

I think Tong Po was actually his brother Michel

@MrFacundo7

5 ай бұрын

@@GuillaumeRouleau "Michel" is the name he used in movies. He is Mohammed "Michel" Quissi. His brother is Abdel Quissi, who played Atila in Lionheart and also worked in The Quest and The Order ✌️

Thank You Mohammed Qissi for your work in Bloodsport movie also for your great movies ( Bloodsport, Kickboxer, Kickboxer 2 and Full Contact/ Lionheart). It's pity not see you more in good movies in our current days.

@VikingSamurai

Жыл бұрын

He's in quite a few new projects filming.

Bolo scared TF out of me as a kid 😆 Horror movies didn't bother me, but man, people like Bolo gave me nightmares because they were real people.

@bernardwilliams4071

Жыл бұрын

😂

@vlinderversteeg1778

Жыл бұрын

YOU AH NEKKZZZ!!!😡😡😡

@superj5332

Жыл бұрын

Bolo in double impact with a shotgun scared me as a kid 😨

@vlinderversteeg1778

Жыл бұрын

@@superj5332 You ah nekkzz!, 😡

@bernardwilliams4071

Жыл бұрын

@@superj5332 😂

Damn, these interviews are mind-blowing I tell ya... Amazing to hear such behind the scenes stories.

"we were living the dream and a #@% nightmare" loving his description 😂

@VikingSamurai

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the extra support Hung!

Viking does it again!!! Always bringing fire interviews!!! Get Don Gibb on that would be unreal :)

@VikingSamurai

Жыл бұрын

Definitely!

Hello, Viking Samurai. This interview is pure gold. I'm learning so much about Bloodsport. TERRANCE OUT

I saw Bloodsport in the theater when I was six ...sat front row with my Dad. That magic Mohammed speaks of has never left me. The best Hollywood Martial Arts film .. period!

@ransomedavis2208

Жыл бұрын

BS they wouldnt let a 6 yr old in to watct a violent movie .

@leeroygreene85

Жыл бұрын

@@ransomedavis2208 it was the 80s lol my dad took us to see Robocop in 87, I was 6 😂

@Sirch100precent

Жыл бұрын

@@ransomedavis2208 Not BS dude. I saw Van Dammes first 6 movies in the thearter. You must be Gen Z.

@Sirch100precent

Жыл бұрын

@@leeroygreene85 Yep .. as long as a parent takes you it doesn't matter.

@lordmatthewlukeobrien

Жыл бұрын

6 would be pushing it, as I remember being 12 and watching Out For Justice in the cinema with my stepdad and they queried it but let us in 😂

Another great interview with Mohammed Quissi. This is a treasure 👏 Great job, Viking 💪👍✌️

What a cool interview🤟 I can listen to this all day💪

Absolutely agree, we have to thank Frank Dux for Blood Sport. I love these series of interviews. It is history on the making. GOD bless Mr. Quissi and you Brother🙏

@davefletch3063

Жыл бұрын

It’s a shame Dux didn’t stick to story writing instead of pretending it was real

@khairt1731

Жыл бұрын

​@@davefletch3063 facts! Dux has a fantastic creative mind especially for 80s style martial arts movies

@davefletch3063

Жыл бұрын

@@khairt1731 I agree. That is the jutsu he should have focused on.

@ransomedavis2208

Жыл бұрын

frank dux who is as deluded as steven segal.

@ransomedavis2208

Жыл бұрын

@@khairt1731 hes a legend in his own mind

Kick boxer amd blood sport will always be one of my favourite martial arts movies.

The way qissi helped vandamme was absolutely vital to vandammed career, without qissi theres no doubt in my mind that vandamme wouldt have been famous , vandamme doesnt take care of his brothers , he shouldnt get upset over the car that qissi took because if vandamme had any heart he would know qissi deserves atleast 10 of them fully paid by vd himself

Mohammed Qisi interviews are GOLD. Thank you so much!

I watched bloodsport and kickboxer many times.and i never knew that was qissi aka tong po in blood sport.til I got older and looked it up online.he played great roles in bloodsport and definitely kickboxer.him and bolo my two favorite villains

Mohammed Qissi it's so nice, he is very funny when he tells his stories and anecdotes , a lovely and humble Guy. I can't wait to read his book. Thank You again David for this interview. Hey David why not make a compilation of your interviews in a Dvd or/and in a book?

Brilliant 👏 you are consistently keeping up the good work bro . I've recommended your 80.s action movies fans ream channel to so many.

Really amazing once again! Keep it up 💪😎

Such a great film, that is now giving us great stories.

Bravo MQ, you are such an interesting story teller. That is magnificient. And you are quite lucky guy since you had been involved in all of those splendid movies which you made along with Van Damme. Thanks a million to you Viking Samarai for having interview with such legendary person. That is fantabuluos. Perfect work. Brilliant. Next one with Van Damme please.

Great Viking Brother this for content us fans we wouldn't have had access to, and because of u, you made it possible dude, what an awesome dude you are , God bless your heart! and Michael Mohammed what a great guy!!!!!!! great show brother keep it up!

V S. Top flight interview. Bloodsport is a timeless classic

Man you're doing a good job with this channel.

@VikingSamurai

Жыл бұрын

Thank u!

I Wish someone Do a BLOODSPORT Awesome BIG DOCUMENTAL

I want what Jackson..aka Ogre is doing these days. Lets get him on the podcast....im certain he will come on!

I hope the next Blu-ray/ 4K UHD Edition has your interviews as a bonus feature titled. Secrets behind Bloodsport: The Mohammed Qissi story!

Such a great , great interview!!

Theae interviews are awesome....keep up the good work

All of our friends in school in the 80s were constantly shouting out Okay U.S.A!👍and Mr. Tenaka is very eewel! To see who the other Bloodsport fans were.

Been thinking for a while now for you to try to get the guy who played Jackson on here. Funny that he has become a topic of discussion.

Great Episode and Great interview. Mohammed Qissi is soo important in Van Damme career. Bloodsport was a great movie but to me If Van Damme was not in it, it would not be successful. Enter the Dragon needed Bruce Lee and Bloodsport needed Van Damme. The Terminator need Arnold Schwarzenegger and Rocky needed Stallone.

Never disappointed in seeing Orge in any movie or TV show.

Top interview Viking you are doing a sensational job !! I i can listen to Quissi all day !! Looking forward to the Kickboxer content !! When are you training with Quissi so you can compare the 2 fighters ??

Blood sport was and still to this day one of the best martial arts movie of all time, The story , Characters, the star , music, and it came out at the perfect time. No MMA back then on tv , kids and Adults ate up blood sport and Van Damme.

Another great interview Viking

I need bloodsport or kickboxer TV series.good job for keeping it alive

That's awesome story right there. 👍👍👍

fabulous again 🙏

thats some really good info in this video on the casting of Bloodsport and i have a question for Viking Samurai did you get a chance to ask Mohammed Qissi on how many fight scenes were cut out of Bloodsport ? cause this something ive been wanting to know for a very long time.

@VikingSamurai

Жыл бұрын

Not yet , but I will

@khairt1731

Жыл бұрын

​@@VikingSamurai thank you! Can you ask him on some "hollywood" fights that he witnessed 😂 Edit: he witnessed

More great stories from qussi

I wish they should blood sport in theatres in my city ANAHEIM I would go n miss work just to experience bloodsport

This channel is fantastic I get to see all my boy hood 1990s action heroes and hear many behind the scenes stories keep up all your great work good content. Any chance of getting Keith cooke or carter wong on the channel.

@VikingSamurai

Жыл бұрын

Any guest like that is possible in the future.

Hey David, great vid, thanks! Question? Weren’t you at one point going to do an interview with Donald Gibb?

@VikingSamurai

Жыл бұрын

Would be great in the future!

Awesome stories!

Yes blood sport was a great movie van Damme was great for that part

Yeah Donald Gibb as Jackson was great !! Man you sound like my mother !! 😂 Loved the guy !! 👍

@Awaywrdson

Жыл бұрын

And when Jackson said I hope this is the right quote: Any place, anywhere, any time you need me, I'll be there !! Best line in the movie !! 👍

I still waiting for another Bloodsport movie with JCVD ( Frank Dux) vs Daniel Bernhardt ( Alex Cardo).

Ya I'm glad they went with donald gibb for jackson Mohammed is right i don't see that jake guy for the role.

It takes all of the right ingredients to bake a cake, and "Bloodsport" had those ingredients.

Hey it's cuddle time again, with Tong Po's pillow!

THANK GOODNESS they got Donald Gibb! THE PERFECT sidekick for Dux/Van Damme. THE PERFECT. ALTHOUGH it’s HARD to choose between Joshua in Lionheart or Taylor from Kickboxer. ALL perfect/perfectly played, sidekicks.

Good anecdote

I love how he puts his head down and says " thats not the guy" lol if funny. And wow dint realized if he dint do that and dint look for the right guy for bloodsport we wouldn't have jackson, and lynn . Wow dint know qussi was so pivotal towards the casting of bloodsport

Have you ever talked to Billy Blanks?

@VikingSamurai

Жыл бұрын

Not yet

@HealthHorror

Жыл бұрын

@@VikingSamurai He's interesting because he was born with a hip problem and was told by professionals that he would never walk right or have great balance and then martial arts helped him. He also is the reason I lost over 100 lbs and never gained it back.

U Jackson u look like a Jackson gets me every time

SAY IT!!!! Mate!!!

Qissi rules!

Every time I see Jackson say ‘All right Frankie!!’, I feel like I’ve seen one of those bearded Irish faces on a tree and good things are on the way 🤣

stallone did a director's cut of rock 4 changed dialog put deleted scenes changed sound design in celebration of rock 4 , could also in celebration of bloodsport could do a director's cut like stallone did in rock 4

Body By Jake said that he was also up for the role of The Incredible Hulk which of course we all know went to Lou Ferrigno. I'm not sure if that is true? Lol. But I remember his show was on TV as I walked into the living room and my Dad said "look this guy... he said we was gonna be The Incredible Hulk." I was like.. ok... he's in shape and all. But he's not the right guy for the part. LOL. He must have heard that all his life and why he never got casted.

Does the supplements help with cardio also like 10min fitness trainer bound type thing?

Oh and 143 rd...had a rough day :)

Oh, who played the "OK USA" guy? We must know. Hehe.

Did Michel Qissi say that he himself also worked on No Retreat No Surrender?

@VikingSamurai

Жыл бұрын

I believe he was briefly back in Belgium at that time.

I always found it funny when chong li said to frank.brick dont hit back.but,in the very beginning, hes breaking, ice

@VikingSamurai

Жыл бұрын

He's just trying to rain on Frank's parade

@paulsmith9192

Жыл бұрын

@Viking Samurai I think he knew he finally had a challenge. ur helping Mohammad to get in fighting shape,to fight, don wilson.while training with,don wilson. Ha.u might as well be both their managers, lol

I think the well is dry sunshine.

It's funny how so many years later, Bloodsport is still being talk about. It actually got a lot of press when Trump was president because it was quoted as his favorite film. The story was done to try to make Trump look bad of course, but it made him more relatable to the average person and all the filmmakers were happy about it and it seems JCVD was pro-Trump even before that.

Viking samurai how close are you to getting Jean Claude Van Damme on the show? There's no way you didn't talk to Tong po about leveraging Van Damme to come on the show.

my question is,and forgive me if i missed it in all the videos you uploaded. BUT WHY was it so bad that Van Damme was in Predator? Just because he was in a costume? It seems being in a movie with all big names would have helped in the long run?? Thanks for the video David and Qissi again..

@VikingSamurai

Жыл бұрын

It doesn't really do anything for an actor if their face can't be seen. Van Damme needed to be seen and get out there like in No Retreat No Surrender, that helped him get Black Eagle for example. Menahem got him for Bloodsport partially bc he thought Van Damme would be known and seen starring alongside Arnold, if Menahem found out Van Damme would be in a costume the whole time, nobody would really care.