GrandMaster Steve Muhammad

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10 жыл бұрын

THE MAN BRUCE LEE SAID, HAD THE FASTEST HANDS (and feet) HE�D EVER SEEN.
Topics Included in this Clip: The GrandMaster�s early beginnings, His encounters with racism (especially within the mostly White and Asian world of American Martial Arts, circa the 1960�s), His meeting and friendships With BRUCE LEE and WESLEY SNIPES as well as his elaborations on his often imitated SCIENCE OF MATHEMATICAL FIGHTING.
The Following interview was conducted at the home of Sijo Muhammad during the summer of 2012. This is the same home that Sijo is now campaigning to save.
Please visit his page (www.gofundme.com/50bykk).

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@TheSutt07 8 жыл бұрын

I am extremely proud to say that I trained under GrandMaster Steve Mohammed! Started when I was 3 years old (now 37). My mother, father, aunt and uncle trained uner him also. Great and unforgettable lessons learned. He is an amazing man.. #BKF4Life

@regkray9872 6 жыл бұрын

Santiago then you have lived a lie. remember you cant swim on dry land .

@YakThaWiseman72 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@THOUGHTFIELDS 3 жыл бұрын

thats amazing man! just looking at this video i can tell he was incredible

@ronevergrow8319 3 жыл бұрын

Steve had the fastest hands in the world I remember going to his dojo on Crenshaw near the train tracks when I was a child(I loved the 80s).............

@russelljackson5625 3 жыл бұрын

I remember his on Crenshaw blvd back in the early 70’s when was a young buck. It was snug window

@crimsonjack8617 6 жыл бұрын

"I turned pain into skill."...I will, now and forever, do the same.

@fromthefather8349 3 ай бұрын

Allah is not his name. It is Yahawa.

@dragonone8778 3 жыл бұрын

I just realized he was in Enter the Dragon!!!!! INCREDIBLE, a LEGEND.

@ruffruff7430 2 жыл бұрын

He wasn't, his student was.

@EMR80 10 жыл бұрын

Wow, He impress me so much he is like the Grandfather I never had. I can listen to this man all day. I wish to know more about him.

@Imisambi 4 жыл бұрын

ase' ...this elder and many others deserve more attention praise & consideration... i felt...feel the same as you.. great production and video put together

@jamesquinn9074 7 жыл бұрын

What an absolute Legend!!!... The Epitome of a True Warrior, and an Inspiration to All True Martial Warriors. A, Truly, Remarkable Man, and Living Legend.

@Weridebfl2014 4 жыл бұрын

It must have been by Divine timing that I ran across this video because I probably needed to hear this to keep my spirits up I'm grateful that I was able to cross this path I'm going to play this on a regular basis to keep my mindset and motivated thank you mr. Muhammad

@cooper482011 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome documentary on Grand master teacher, Sijo Steve Muhammad also known as "Pops" to the L.A. black youth of the 1970s and 80s.

@skyam2677 7 жыл бұрын

I took Mr Muhammad's seminar in LA. Such an amazing teacher. So great and humble.

@gerrythibodeaux2507 8 жыл бұрын

Brother Steve is one minister Farrakhan fiercest officers!

@eugeneprout4705 7 жыл бұрын

Peace. this video has changed me permanently in the most beautiful way. APDTA!

@robiulahmed 10 жыл бұрын

When he speaks about fighting and does those movements, you know he can still kick some ass! Subhanallah!

@williebennett692 7 жыл бұрын

He 77 years old and is in better shape than a lot of 20 year old. He is still lighting quick. You can find him in Atlanta Ga. He has a school near Morehouse College.

@Imisambi 4 жыл бұрын

ase' ...INdeed!

@gloriajones1830 2 жыл бұрын

He was one of the greatest I know him personally

@robiulahmed 2 жыл бұрын

@@gloriajones1830 I hope he's well. Send him my regards.

@ColtonIverson420 2 жыл бұрын

This brotha is a true warrior indeed

@thereflection7225 9 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful man! Thank you so much for posting this...

@RomeKnowsTech 8 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video I have been a follower for the arts all my life. I feel blessed to see a time were men like this stories can be told.

@ericgraham6745 6 жыл бұрын

Brother Steve Muhammad is a FANTASTIC man with a BEAUTIFUL HEART! The Very FIRST Time a met him. He talk to me for hours. And said that his Door is totally Open for me ANYTIME I want to visit! And What I took from him that day was the Art of FIGHTING LANGUAGE! Thank you SO SO MUCH Sir! That right there took My Skill Set to the Next Level... Peace E

@PrimeOcho 8 жыл бұрын

This is why I enjoy KZfaq

@pocollito1 6 жыл бұрын

Great story by Steve Mohamed I have had the honor to be in two of his seminars because his my master friend he taught one at my school

@mylesa.williams6281 7 жыл бұрын

Steve Muhammad is not only a true martial arts legend but very deeply insightful and intelligent. I learn so much just listening to his knowledge of martial arts and I am someone has trained for 12 years. I like his history and experiences he shares.

@boozle79 10 жыл бұрын

I knew of Grand Master Steve Muhammad through kung fu movies and Bruce Lee actually being quoted saying he has the fastest hands hes ever seen! But this documentary went further in depth into the African American experience in the 60's and 70's martial arts era! I really enjoyed it!

@nhhonefairlostplant2gamer169 6 жыл бұрын

bamboozle863 Do you have proof of Bruce Lee ever saying it? if not stopped your bs.

@regkray9872 6 жыл бұрын

bruce never said that . bruce was faster

@Forthood1 5 жыл бұрын

@@regkray9872 no sir he did

@rigobertomcfarlane1781 5 жыл бұрын

@@regkray9872 you'd be surprised to know he even noted Ali could beat him

@guts7958 4 жыл бұрын

@@rigobertomcfarlane1781 he said couldn't beat him in a boxing match not a full on fight but who knows really they never fought

@gloriajones1830 2 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday Steve Enjoy your day🎉🎉🎊🎊

@hajjimoor4559 10 жыл бұрын

SIJO STEVE MUHAMMAD is one of the Great Men that have inspired me in Great Ways! The rare moments I have spent with him, spoken on the phone, watched his documentaries makes me realize more as I have said about Men of his caliber,.. need to make a Great Movie about them and Our Story about Black Martial Arts Heroes like them! Why are We waiting for anyone to tell our stories? Let US unite and do this in 2014! This is ONE OF THE GREATS that still lives! Gonna call him now..AS SALAAM ALAYKUM SIJO. Thanks for welcoming into your home and showing me rare things.

@ClaudeConkrite 10 жыл бұрын

Br Hajji I also owe a lot to Master Steve, I came up in the heyday of the black martial arts revolution. All of us should practice some art. I had the fortune to meet Bruce at Black Belt Magazine in the 60's, I went to elementry school a few blocks from there. I will put it in my book one day.

@hajjimoor4559 10 жыл бұрын

Claude Conkrite Greeting Sifu Claude! Just spoke with him 2 hours ago! He is getting Younger!! Awesome Sijo Steve Muhammad!

@ClaudeConkrite 10 жыл бұрын

HAJJI MOOR WOW, I envy you,I am in Reno, and I am looking to improve my skills, i found a great Akido dojo. It has been a long long time since i have trained, but i will say, it had done nothing but helped me. Not just on the streets but, in having the inner strenth to beat cancer. The doctors also told me if i wasn't in such solid condition, i would not have been ablt to take the experimental treatment. the training that i recieved during my youth, the Army, and just being a field NAGA works. Please send my greetings to Sijo Muhammad. Please,Thank him for me.

@hajjimoor4559 10 жыл бұрын

AWESOME CLAUDE!! A TRUE WARRIOR!! Look me up in The US when You come through!!

@RIPMatthias 2 жыл бұрын

He gave the flowers to grandfather recognising that without his grandfather he would've ever been the man he was today

@kevinthomas2906 8 жыл бұрын

Great story Mr.Muhammad

@HatchersHouseofSystema 10 жыл бұрын

You have inspired me as well big brother Muhammad. Your story is one that should be told on a larger scale to inspire the youth of today.

@mylesa.williams6281 Жыл бұрын

Steve Muhammad is truly a legend I really enjoy listening to his insight and background. As a black belt martial artist I learned so much from hearing him just speak. Thank you so much sir for sharing your knowledge.

@suzzenstroman6888 2 жыл бұрын

I needed to find this!!! We've always been warriors!!! I felt that

@professorl.hilton. 10 ай бұрын

Had the Honor of loosing to Steve back in the 70s,, He has been an inspiration to me all of my 62 yrs in the MA

@rickyhurtado 8 жыл бұрын

You can see a lot of Sijo's finger joints are healed improperly. Most likely from the early days where you'd grab onto a gi and punch away.

@luisbonnet3957 8 жыл бұрын

Very inspirational documentary piece. I really enjoyed it.

@luismaldonado-wu2ks Жыл бұрын

Awesome video and interview!!

@azlaroc12 4 жыл бұрын

This man is unwavering in his commitment to Mind,Body and Spirit. It shows. He's had quite a life and continues to share his knowledge. Blessings.

@rljtemper 7 жыл бұрын

amazing. ...strong....inspiring

@tepo802 7 жыл бұрын

I believe him good story my grandfather also fought against racism there was a lot of black ppl Like them in the Old South. in certain places black people grab their guns

@Aschadan 5 ай бұрын

Big up Steve. From you are conscious of yourself as a Blackman in any time you have my full support .

@katocooks3527 10 жыл бұрын

A great warrior!

@roninrusso872 Жыл бұрын

Grandmaster Steve Mohammed I Bow to you, Sir 🥋 .

@Darksoul-uo8br 8 жыл бұрын

inspirational thanks my big black brother

@subramaniamsrivatsa2719 6 жыл бұрын

I a'int getting enough of this video, anytime soon. watch it every morning, get a boost. why. The greatness of the Man the , the cause which he stands for. .His words sparkling with the truth . The superb music and the captivating beats.the supreme skill ,brother.

@peacearts2242 7 жыл бұрын

A top master of the martial arts. An inspiration

@illuminatedperspectives2894 6 жыл бұрын

BIG RESPECTS TO GRANDMASTER STEVE MUHAMMED. THIS MAN WAS A TRUE PIONEER AND CHAMPION REPRESENTING THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR FOR THE MILLIONS OF BLACK PEOPLE.

@MR60644 10 жыл бұрын

Great documentary!

@paulharris4216 3 ай бұрын

Man his lesson is amazing.

@kasimubartlett4504 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Grand Master you've inspired me , Osu!!!

@mjt11860 10 жыл бұрын

during an interview w/a student of bruce, he said that bruce told him that there were people faster than him & therefore did things to hide his speed in order to compensate. now i know who 1 of those people r that he was talking about. will have to watch footage of steve's tournaments if i can find any on youtube. thanx for posting.

@michman5614 10 жыл бұрын

This is all very interesting to hear about.. I couldn't stop watching and listening to you.. Yes now I realize that you were the karate teacher in Enter The Dragon.. Pretty cool man!! Like your fighting theories and insites. Make a lot of sense.

@totallysxmmyyt6787 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I am at a lost for words. I am glad this came through my feed.

@derekstapleton5838 8 жыл бұрын

Warrior.... Just look @ his fingers and joints...much combat

@mvib1604 Жыл бұрын

This man is the real deal.

@orlandos145 8 жыл бұрын

I am honored too know that Grand Masters like continue to prove that the martial Arts change people. Thanks for opening the door to so many young men.

@primusmossjr.7260 8 жыл бұрын

He was in Enter the Dragon. it was a bit part but he was in it. He knew Bruce. I've met him and he's as honorable a man as you will ever meet. Bruce Lee did visit his dojo during that time. They were friends. Just sayin

@flukeman022 7 жыл бұрын

Primus Moss Jr. there's a video Mohammed said Bruce was not a good fighter. some friend

@michaelangel25 6 жыл бұрын

Steve Sanders / Muhammad is a trash fighter. Watch any of his fights - he couldn't land anything clean, and nor could he defend very well. Very sloppy indeed.

@brotherdandy 5 жыл бұрын

Primus Moss Jr. He’s in the scene where Jim Kelly is visiting his sensei.

@victorkain9587 5 жыл бұрын

He also cameos as one of the referees in The Karate Kid during one of Bobby Brown's fights.

@ronevergrow8319 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelangel25 tell that to all his trophies..........

@sebarnes2001 7 жыл бұрын

So honored to have known this man for almost forty years! A wonderful human being, and the finest karate artist I've ever known personally.

@yhideit4427 7 жыл бұрын

Steven Barnes Wow ! this Man is so inspiring. ..this video is one of the most enlightening videos I have ever seen on KZfaq. Undoubtedly his life story should be put on film for the world to see.

@ajalaomodele3239 2 жыл бұрын

Steven Barnes! LOVED "Lion's Blood"!

@sebarnes2001 6 ай бұрын

thank you so much!@@ajalaomodele3239

@stretchjazz1 Жыл бұрын

Much respect! A real one!

@eblk82 10 жыл бұрын

All i have to say is this brother just gave me so much hope in my career as a NOI Muslim MMA Fighter may Allah bless you with the wish of getting more knowledge and to live until your153+ year young man on this earth thank you for your strong words. Salaam

@nubian47 10 жыл бұрын

I thought Moses Powell trained the FOI brothers.

@eblk82 10 жыл бұрын

nubian47 yeah he was one of the brothers who did i believe but also GM Anthony Muhammad does.... he is also one of dr mosses powell top students so yes i think he was..

@ray1love1 10 жыл бұрын

Have you had any fights brother

@eblk82 10 жыл бұрын

ray1love1 yes i have about 20

@eblk82 10 жыл бұрын

ray1love1 was out of shape in this fight but it was ok.

@Daddyo94521 10 жыл бұрын

very enlightening.

@terpsharon 8 жыл бұрын

This was great. The only problem is with the captioning. If someone is Deaf they cannot learn from this Master.

@user-ru7cg7by9v 3 жыл бұрын

So much wisdom in this video

@cLiVeMcKeNzIeEsquire 8 жыл бұрын

Great fantastic watch and insight ;) Thanks Duane Emsley (Demzley Show) for sending me this !

@grandmasteranthonyrayslaug3014 Жыл бұрын

Awesome !

@imrimurphy7399 7 жыл бұрын

right on teacher

@dwaynegreen1786 5 жыл бұрын

Incredible video highlighting the Black Masters from the past. Although they did not the credit they deserved, they were undoubtedly the people who paved the way for future black martial artists like myself by putting themselves on the front lines. Thank you very much. excuses and thank you for sharing.

@tkso.philly3879 4 жыл бұрын

FEAR NO MAN!!!---Should be the name of this.

@honestjohn5267 7 жыл бұрын

Nice guy,words of wisdom right there.

@Dylligraphy 9 жыл бұрын

Remarkable and charming storyteller and I love the beats in the background some of the best rap songs, I heard Quiet Storm, Ether, Patience, Hail Mary, it goes on.

@waydewatson5720 3 жыл бұрын

What's the name of the second song that was played, appreciate your help?

@wearefitnow 4 жыл бұрын

I hate that KZfaqrs feel that they need music to enhance the video. All it does is drown out the audio

@2009bsx 6 жыл бұрын

Incredible!!!!!!!!!!

@jasminrobinson7830 7 жыл бұрын

Very inspirational

@regkray9872 7 жыл бұрын

If you find bullshit inspirational salute !👎

@Revoswathead 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@jeffking9202 16 күн бұрын

Very deep.

@husabceuoacieabcueoa2319 8 жыл бұрын

They don't wanna acknowledge the black martial artist.

@DJxSGGxNeo 7 жыл бұрын

Maybe the ignorant do not want to be aware of what is real, but those who seek the truth understand they must look at everything as it is. The main problem I see is people are looking at this with tunnel vision, it's not a matter of ones skin color but ones skill, tactics, way of life, and way of fighting.

@kingdiesel2120 7 жыл бұрын

Husabceuoa Cieabcueoa I am a black martial artist but everyone must adapt to what is real and what works I'm sorry fellow warrior but open your eyes a lot of the stuff people like moses Powell put out is pure junk

@brianbrianmh3490 7 жыл бұрын

VERY TRUE OTHER THAN JIM KELLY AND RON VAN CLEEF.

@michaelangel25 6 жыл бұрын

Nothing to do with skin colour, I saw Steve Sanders fights, the man was trash. His fights were nothing but a sloppy mess. He couldn't land clean strikes, nor could he defend against them. As much as I - a white guy - liked Jim Kelly, his fights were also a sloppy mess. But I don't just limit that to black fighters of the same era, because Joe Lewis and other white fighters of the day, also fought very sloppy. The only way Joe Lewis was able to win a fight was 1. Having a hard chin 2. Landing a lucky haymaker. None of them were a patch on Lee because they were indoctrinated by style; style is limited, thus cannot deal with what Lee termed 'the what is'. Yes, it's true that Lee thought the world of many boxers (black and white), but it was largely slick boxing footwork he thought was so great.

@kungfusansootsoilihofuthun8895 4 жыл бұрын

Vic Moore. Yes we do!

@blackfalconsungodzz3786 3 жыл бұрын

Love Master Steve Muhammad ❤ 💙

@abrahamjackson6019 4 ай бұрын

The True Essence Of The Black Dragon

@johnnymuhammad2111 3 жыл бұрын

I know this great brother, love you my brother

@kagemaru259 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, that's him as the teacher of the dojo Williams visits in Enter The Dragon.

@houstonkaligroup 7 жыл бұрын

I can DIG it!

@MrRee-bi2xr 6 жыл бұрын

Black entitlement: I'm as sloppy as shit, but I'm black, so I deserve to be praised by the Martial Arts community!

@MrGitpicker 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid! I have to say that his hand being in his face and in the camera is a bit distracting, but I can ignore that to listen to this great fighter.

@Aniontedone 11 ай бұрын

Psalm 144 King James Version 144 Blessed be the Lord my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:

@gloriajones1830 2 жыл бұрын

You are my friend for life god bless you BKF

@tomford4180 10 жыл бұрын

I'm a little disappointed Mr. Mohammad didn't mention his Master Instructor Chuck Sullivan the man who taught him his skill sets and always treated him as a brother in the martial arts.

@jm7578 Жыл бұрын

Grandmaster Muhammad is more awesome than all of the bigots that hated him combined. GM Muhammad has sublime skills in Kenpo

@DJxSGGxNeo 7 жыл бұрын

Why the music while he is talking? I am trying really hard to make out what he is saying.

@michaelcooper938 9 жыл бұрын

Black Karate Federation!

@TheSutt07 8 жыл бұрын

Yes! #BKF4Life

@michaelcooper938 8 жыл бұрын

Santiago Yes! BKF. I'm a proud BKF and FOI member.

@TheSutt07 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You may know my auntie, Rita Ross King

@michaelcooper938 8 жыл бұрын

I just might. The name does ring a bell.

@billyjacc 7 жыл бұрын

+ Santiago.... I LOVE Ms. King! Such a sweet soul of a woman...& she can handle her business on the mat. Ous!

@seventimes2571 4 жыл бұрын

@ that time we witness the warrior in the Blackman in martial arts.

@mightymeatmonsta 8 жыл бұрын

Even Steve Muhammad thinks Bruce could fight.

@ropongi1008 4 жыл бұрын

I never understood why he went to jail if was a police officer. I never understood that part of the story.

@complexblackness 4 жыл бұрын

I come back to this video just to hear the story of them whooping on the Cops.

@bradmartin1967 3 жыл бұрын

Was he a black belt and instructor at Ed Parkers Kenpo Karate School in LA. Is he the one that Tom Gow caught with a spinning rear kick and knocked out? I think it happened in the mid 1960s.

@markdonovan1540 4 жыл бұрын

These guys are true legends. Humble in their greatness, you cannot fail to be inspired by such honorable people. They should make films about these people to share their stories, not made up Kung Fu movies.

@kwamemajors6465 4 жыл бұрын

Epic

@Daymeon7 9 жыл бұрын

Long LIve the BKF!

@DimiGem 6 жыл бұрын

Mostly all forms of martial arts had psychoactive plants for training. Specifically magic mushrooms it gives you a greater sense of the energy. Theres more than meets the eye in this plane of existence then simply moving your body to hit something.

@raypauley9811 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of diet is he on it sounds like a pretty good. Hey been on it for past 30 years I got that part of the beans he eat beans a bowl of beans but what else did he eat 30 years making look so good