Michael Jai White Epic Kick during Keenen Ivory Wayan Show 1997

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Жыл бұрын

#FBF when I appeared on The Keenen Ivory Wayan's Show around the time of Spawn's release. It's wild to think how long ago this was and I'm pretty glad I can say that my passion for training martial arts & challenging myself every day has only gotten stronger since then! 🥋 👊🏾
How many of you would let me kick something off your head now?
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@benjaminsaulsberry6614 Жыл бұрын

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

@cbrad12 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ShadowDancer_ Жыл бұрын

That first kick was terrifying 😳

@TisTrueYo Жыл бұрын

"that was close to my face" lmao

@SleepingSoldier Жыл бұрын

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.

@hogscattle7877 Жыл бұрын

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

@ronan4681 Жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq

@tapiwamushai4954 Жыл бұрын

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

@carbsvscardio5359 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ProtectionOfficerThomasLawson Жыл бұрын

Much respect to you Michael Jai White

@beentheredonethat5908 Жыл бұрын

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!

@DHeagle Жыл бұрын

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.

@RichRayBeatsnFilms Жыл бұрын

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

@sleepmoreworryless4547 Жыл бұрын

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

@mizmera Жыл бұрын

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

@LinkMaster5555 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing even back then ☺️

@kemeticsoul5919 Жыл бұрын

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

@PewPewLookout Жыл бұрын

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.

@steveafanador6441 Жыл бұрын

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. 🤔

@ssjthunderer5051 Жыл бұрын

Humble the whole time too! An Amazing man!

@thedroid6462 Жыл бұрын

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

@hs-blade Жыл бұрын

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

@tyrenblanch9739 Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree 👍 💯

@residentrump3271 Жыл бұрын

Michael Jai White: Multi-talented and soooooo underrated!

@blackwolforder23 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely legendary!!!

@afrosnhookah Жыл бұрын

I was nervous for him lol.. Great kick though

@CarlosGarcia-rd4fm Жыл бұрын

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

@BijouBisous Жыл бұрын

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

@thebrownbaldy Жыл бұрын

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.

@JonEdmonds29 Жыл бұрын

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

@MrLawrence7777 Жыл бұрын

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

@ASAPNE Жыл бұрын

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

@Donnelius Жыл бұрын

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.

@m.jordan5181 Жыл бұрын

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

@Robocop_1987 Жыл бұрын

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

@louisd.parker596 Жыл бұрын

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.

@pumangjr.7464 Жыл бұрын

King of MMA, Michael Jai White Love him

@dewayneperry8395 Жыл бұрын

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.

@leandroteixeira8847 Жыл бұрын

Que legal!!🇧🇷👊🏾💥💪🏾

@lonsolo5607 Жыл бұрын

Great Classic Throwback.

@RhonTaeKwon Жыл бұрын

My hero!! Such an inspiration!!

@johnatere Жыл бұрын

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

@james7ch 3 күн бұрын

Real life action hero! 🫵🏾👑🫡

@robertobonano3553 Жыл бұрын

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!

@jameswarren423 Жыл бұрын

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

@AndrewsOpinion15 6 ай бұрын

happy 56th birthday michael jai white !!!!

@whyisblue923taken Жыл бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@the_Demon_King760 Жыл бұрын

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

@mikemarks1834 Жыл бұрын

Very talented and underrated martial artist

@HollywoodStan Жыл бұрын

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.

@pablojose4805 Жыл бұрын

Saludos desde Colombia Michael Jai White gran martial artist

@markdowling287 Жыл бұрын

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

@Bigbossman303 Жыл бұрын

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

@TimeForElohim Жыл бұрын

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

@ReginaldVannison7777 Жыл бұрын

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

@travfdy Жыл бұрын

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

@blastv110 Жыл бұрын

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.

@SedriqMiers Жыл бұрын

Legendary.

@mascadadelpantion8018 Жыл бұрын

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

@isaacsilva8033 Жыл бұрын

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

@markettradinggenius Жыл бұрын

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...

@johnchaney5386 Жыл бұрын

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

@maclivingston9268 Жыл бұрын

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

@johnholmeswebb8162 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ugurarslan255 Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@RealMichaelJaiWhite Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@dh-pyro3946 Жыл бұрын

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

@davidolyott5503 Жыл бұрын

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

@jaha777jaha6 Жыл бұрын

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

@WesleyS.Viana. Жыл бұрын

Very happy to see this meeting!

@MartinRodriguez-gx9cs Жыл бұрын

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

@goliath11080 Жыл бұрын

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

@vincepreston9304 Жыл бұрын

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

@MarioLamRedRebel Жыл бұрын

🥋 OSU 🥋 Greetings from the Netherlands

@GamingWithAce85 Жыл бұрын

He almost BUST his ass on that last kick 😂😂

@Ayixlia Жыл бұрын

What a badass! I love it!

@Sureokay Жыл бұрын

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

@mike_t_007 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! What an inspiration

@Sugar0nGr1tZ Жыл бұрын

Throwback

@tylerhingleton8493 Жыл бұрын

Been a fan of yours for like nearly 3 decades, and you haven't aged one bit. I laugh at all the haters claiming you're not a real fighter, when they can't seem to grasp there's a difference in life-and-death situations compared to fighting for money fame, and entertainment purposes. Plus, alot of them don't know your actual, extensive background in MA and that you actually competed winning 20+ martial arts tournaments. Someone like Chuck Norris, who is well respected, also fought in a point-fighting system, but is never called a fake. The double standard smh

@miltoncoles7571 Жыл бұрын

New Haven,CT own Micheal Jai White!!!!💪💪👊👊

@S0phisticatedZ0mbie Ай бұрын

woooooo DAMN! MJW!

@lukeaoina56 Жыл бұрын

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

@stevenbingham3061 Жыл бұрын

MJW doesn't get the props that he deserves!!

@abdmoh6480 Жыл бұрын

All respect to a great teacher.

@dmvitt Жыл бұрын

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.

@MilesStoner Жыл бұрын

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

@JabaarDugan Жыл бұрын

Shotokan for the win. I started in Shotokan at 5. My Dad then taught me Aikido. I learned Shaolin Chin Na. And went into Wing Chun at 13.

@Faithlovehappy2316 Жыл бұрын

I remember this 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@calisthenicsmadness1 Жыл бұрын

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 😆.

@mcculljo Жыл бұрын

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

@MikeyBlanco Жыл бұрын

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