Benny "The Jet" Urquidez discusses underground "Fight to the Death" in Hong Kong! / Interview pt. 1
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- In part 1 of my interview with Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, we discuss the craziest fight he’s been involved in. It was an underground fight, what I call the Real Kumite in Hong Kong. Here the amazing details of this secret match where the opponent proclaimed it's a "fight to the death", and what happened in the aftermath!
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Benny kicked my leg during a seminar in 1986. It still hurts. He's the greatest kickboxer of his time
Benny kicked my dad in 1986 one year later I was born..... Not sure about the relevance?
Benny kicked god while god was making me and now I have 3 arms and 1 leg
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I can say that again, if it's still hurt!
He was good but no where near Fujiwara! Ramon Dekkers ,Rob kaman , Danny de bille , diesel noi would all kick his ass .he ducked fujiwara after seeing is best pupil being demolished hij fujiwara .Watch kings of the square ring .
This man is one of the greatest kickboxers to ever live and has been involved in some of the most iconic genre movies ever made. Despite this, he presents himself as totally unassuming and completely humble. Take a note guys, that's how it's done.
He sits on The shining Hill. Not at all like the arrogant unhumble UFC fighters of today
@@Davesworldyoutube Exactly. He is one to look up to as an example for all of us. I feel sorry for kids today that look up to a bunch of screeching, illiterate morons as their heroes. It's sad to see the loss of professionalism and good sportsmanship. Go back to contact sports in the 1950s and earlier, and the fighters just did their job, shook hands, and then went home with their paycheck. No dancing, no threats, no screaming, no boasting. Just mutual respect and professionalism. That's how real men do things. These post-pubescent children that we're stuck with now are an embarrassment for everyone involved, and a sad reminder of how far we've allowed our culture to go wrong.
Completely agree. A living legend.
@@Davesworldyoutube most UFC guys aren't ready to get hit with bare knuckles and hard shoes ;)
His fight with Jackie Chan in ‘WHEELS ON MEALS’ is one of the best screen fights in martial arts movie history.Up there with Bruce Lee vs Chuck Norris in ‘WAY OF THE DRAGON’.
THIS is the guy. This is THE guy. And this is the GUY. I've literally followed his entire career. he was doing everything years before anybody else. And is still teaching at an incredibly high level. Watch his tutorial videos and you'll see. Any era , none of it is outdated within it's genre. Even his self defense stuff back in the 80's was dealing with things like going to the ground
And, This IS the guy ! Lol 😆
@@colspiracy8326 How could I leave that out??
Your absolutely correct 💯 percent
The difference with this ‘bloodsport’ story is no one can deny how good the jet was 👊
Facts brotha💯
Also when he tells the story , you can tell he's genuine . He's not making up some fantasy story like Dux .
everyone fawns over Bruce Lee, The Jet would have destroyed him
@@SJ-ty5rw Benny is a legend, and honestly this "Kumite" he was involved in sounds like it was just an unlicensed, illegal fighting match probably organized by the Triads, they had a huge presence in Hong Kong in the 70s and 80s so I wouldn't put it passed them to arrange events like this especially for gambling purposes
@@johnmatonne7834 that's coz guys like Benny the Jet, Don the Dragon Wilson and Bill Superfoot Wallace were professional fighters....Bruce wasn't a professional fighter, I'm sure Bruce could handle himself against an inexperienced thug, maybe even in a few amateur fights because he did a lot of sparring, but he was more an actor who had a passion for martial arts than a fighter....he left behind an incredible legacy however I wish his fanatics would learn to accept reality, Bruce himself never claimed he could beat anyone, it's his family and fans that made these ridiculous claims, in particular his wife Linda because she profited a lot after his death from his fame.
I have had the honor to train with Sensei Benny several times over the years. He is the living embodiment of what the martial arts should be. He is a gentleman as well as one of the worlds greatest fighters. He is the anti-Frank Dux….aka he is the real deal.
The most Humble, Genuine and Deadliest Martial Artist. He will always be and still is my favorite fighter of all-time. Love ya Sensei Benny
Benny was an inspiration to me as a kid coming up in martial arts. One of the greatest to ever do it. Great interview. Bravo.
I had the privilege of watching "Benny The Jet" at the Long Beach Internationals in the late 1970's where I was competing. Also saw Bill "Super Foot" Wallace fight and got my picture taken with Chuck Norris. It was an amazing experience and nothing but respect for Benny and the many greats of that era! Agree with all the comments about humbleness and class!
That's awesome!
Your a lucky man!
Imagine Benny vs Superfoot
Lucky guy like all of them Norris did seminar at our Martial Arts school in spring lake Michigan late 1990s my chin got music from his right foot I dropped left guard lol
That's why we need to remain humble! @@williamreiser3118
Finally a REAL fighter who doesn't make a mockery of martial arts. Actually fought in a real kumite. This guy is the real deal
I'm not sure if it was a "real kumite" so much as like, a supernatural illusion conjured up by an immortal spirit warrior who wished to test Benny's morality and purity of heart. Benny passed because he entered the fight with pure intentions, did not fear death, defeated his opponent fairly, and then did a backflip instead of killing him. That's an A+, and that's why he won the coat and the money. He could've wished for anything, immortal life, billions of dollars, rule the world, etc. The Eternal Champion grants any such wishes for those who agree to face him with courage and honor.
❤ 💯 ❤
Bro you need to have Benny back with more of his crazy stories - that was absolutely insane!
Unlike Ducks (Dux), Urquidez is the real deal a humble warrior and legend in his own right! Great interview as always.
Who would win Dux or The Jet?
No comparison to dukes not even in the same class much respect though how he can remember details of a story and you know he's being honest and truthful unlike Duke's if dukes would just say yeah it was a fictional story I think you would get much more respect but then again I believe that Frank dukes thinks that he is telling the truth and he doesn't believe that it's a lie that's the whole problem he is absolutely different class of a person what a great story The jet just told us it's like I could picture the whole thing truly it truly amazing
That story reminds me a lot of when I started fighting in China. There were so many crazy shenanigans going on back then. Very cool to see Benny the Jet on your show!
@Fk RUclips The more innocent, the better.
He had nothing to worry about. He was a world champ vs some bullshido wing chun , chi master @ the kumite. To the death meant, till the tai chi bum they put him against couldnt fight anymore. 2022, low key China & Hong Kong still suck in the mma world.
Benny was such a beast in the ring, from his point karate days through his kickboxing career. For a guy that's so genuinely scary when he fights, he's always come across as a class act. The documentary film Gladiators, produced in the 1970s by Elvis Presley, has some great scenes with Benny fighting in tournaments.
I wonder what happened to his opponent. Scary
@@StandWatie1862 Yeah like maybe they killed him since Benny refused to.
@@StandWatie1862 Yeah, it's hard to say. I mean, everything is about saving face there. If the audience was expecting a death match, and since Benny didn't kill the guy either, I am sure some organizers and possibly the spectators had a fit. Benny is probably very fortunate he was able to walk out of there considering the circumstances.
In some countries, human life is fcking cheap
I have had many Viet friends in my youth - very nice people👌😊
An absolutely awesome kickboxer.His jump spinning kicks for such a small man were lethal.He could also punch like a pro boxer.I remember watching one of his instructional videos on bag work in the 80s, and there’s no doubt Benny could have been a useful boxer.His fight with Jackie Chan in ‘WHEELS ON MEALS’ is still one of the best screen fights in Martial arts movie history.A legend.
That's what so great . You can still go back and watch his instructional videos and they totally hold up. True fight I.Q.
What an amazing story. This man's speed was mesmerizing. I'm glad to know he's still around. Viking Samurai, you are a Legend for bringing this to us 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
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OMG what an extraordinary story!!!! Imagine yourself in that situation where you can't even communicate with people around you. Sensei Benny was able to deal with it because he is a born fighter not just physically but spiritually and mentally. Not everybody is a born fighter even if they know martial arts.
Benny is one of the truest people in the sport and movie industries. He really is one of the absolute best.
My Martial Arts hero. I met him when I was 14 years old, at the Long Beach Internationals. I was so overwhelmed in meeting him, he took time to encourage me, and wish me luck. A great man, a great spirit. He is the real deal.
Fantastic. Love this. Benny’s memories of the fight challenge in Hong Kong are amazing and would be a perfect subject for a modern martial arts movie. Told so well and descriptively with great bloody detail. Amazing. Great interview.
Movies today lack the substance or story, but we have so many stories and memories which could be used for a movie such as this legendary one with Benny in Hong Kong which is amazing and terrifying and humorous. Awesome content again to feed the soul and the heart - Thank you Viking. ⛩🎬🎥
If you believe this story you need to see a psychiatrist
@@georgefloyd4143 You should try to see psychiatrist first. Normal man would give 50/50 chance. Believing or not believing has nothing to do with facts, and you (we) don't have facts.
It's so good to see Benny the jet still doing great..I have great memories of him and some of the other greats growing up..I'm 50 years old now and I can truly see and appreciate how great Benny and a few others truly were and are..
Thanks buddy for the interview, Benny is my hero from the 80's and 90's he's the real deal...
When you have "Jet Badassery," entire countries seek you out, to show you who's the best.
Except when you're the best in the world, & you fought Benny, you were 2nd best.
What a class act this man is, to share with us martial arts posers the REAL life of a hand-to-hand combat sports G.O.A.T.. Benny is a National Treasure!
I'm 60 I come from a well educated military family, I've done Martial arts all my life grew up in Australia 🇦🇺 reading about Benny the jet, he has brought such honour to the Martial arts, love the guy. I'm one stripe away from my black belt in BJJ, I showed my two instructors some of Benny's video, my instructors are brothers and very good one is an Australian boxing champion, they were very impressed by Benny. Made me proud to be old school.
Benny is a true fighting legend, he would fight anyone. As he once said, "A fight's a fight".
Disagree. Rorion Gracie. QED.
@@Owl-of-Minerva oh shut up. In a street fight or a no holds grapple fight Benny would whoop Gracie
For sure. Or say:True👍
Love viking interviews you can really tell he is a fan and he just listens instead of interrupting great job brother
Wow incredible story and great to have him on your show this is amazing viking ty
What an amazing story. Benny was in a real underground Triad fight and he had no idea at the time.
That was likely exactly what it was.
He is still sound in body and mind. I seen him sit down with 7 other Legends & the respect they had for each other was humbling. Benny was the only one who didn't have a false joint, including hips & knees & still looked in fighting shape. I believe he is the best kickboxer, pound for pound ever seen in the ring. I believe his record speaks for itself. Bless you Benny 🙏
True Benny incredible Don the Dragon Wilson Light heavy weight friend Chuck Norris is also one of best his record longevity insane
I remember being very young and renting vhs tapes with american full contact karate on them. Watching these guys duke it out was awesome and never more so than when one of those tapes contained a fight with Benny the Jet. He was, in many ways, the guy who taught me the meaning of the word "tough". Great video, man. Can't wait for part two👍.
The real deal 👍..... awesome, looking forward to the next video.
Benny "The Jet" Urquidez was the Mike Tyson of kickboxing. He had amazing timing and the ability to apply maximum leverage on every strike and kick while being tough as nails. Pound for pound he was one of the most dangerous fighters in the world. Great interview, VS!
His wife is a class act that she never wore the fur coat 🙏
I think she was trying to save his life.
My friend Az told me to subscribe to this channel, and I’m truly blown over with the content. First vid and I see and it's the Benny The jet,WOW! Gonna binge through all vids David. Keep up the good work.
He's a great guy!
There’s great martial artists who aren’t great fighters. There’s great fighter’s who aren’t great martial artist. Then there’s Benny “The Jet “ Urquidez who’s both a great fighter and a great martial artist!
I concur!
Just curious, how can someone be a great martial artist but not a good fighter? You mean they are technically good and understand martial arts but can’t take a punch?
@@rmmm6725 that’s a great question! I believe that being a great martial artist is not only in your skill, but it’s also in how you treat those around you. There’s great martial artists who achieve an average amount of success in the competitive arena. And there’s some highly successful professional fighter’s who behave l like utter trash.
@@rmmm6725 to add to the conversation; martial artist train to dispatch the opponent as quickly as possible even if that means maiming the opponent. "Fighters" train for rounds and in general have to have better stamina and endurance.
I like the people who fight withouth fighting. Those tecniques are unmatched.
Another legend. This is my favorite MA channel. Still got fingers crossed for a Cynthia interview, plus her hand in marriage, but realistically -A Samurai interview.
The way Benny talks about it, it really takes the edge of of just how severe that situation was. It's just as well he's got the skills he's got or this interview was never happening. That's mind blowing.
This guy had incredible speed, only Bruce Lee could match his speed. Amazing story.
Now you you got it!!!! Even Danny innosanto ( one of Bruce lee's oldest students) said it himself.. If their was anyone that could give Bruce Lee a run for his money, it would be, 'BENNY 'the jet' URQUIDEZ'!
Bruce liang was faster than benny .
It’s official. Benny is the most bad-ass fighter turned actor ever. Legend.
WOW... The BEST episode ever! With Sensei Benny. LOVE it! And the story about underground fighting in Hongkong is very mindblowing.
Great interview Viking!! A fascinating story and probably the most legendary kickboxer of all times. All my respect to Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez, a living legend💪👏👍👍
One of the GOAT’s from the beginning of the Kickboxing era .
He was also one of the greats and fearless in official and unofficial tournaments. Great teacher and great personality.
And that was an awesome interview Viking Samurai!!!😎👍🏾
Benny's story is more believable than Dux kumite story, lol. I believe every second of that story. Looking forward to part II
I'm so excited about this! You have the best channel. Super nostalgic for me being born in 1985 and a martial arts fan! Thank you
Awesome video. 2022 is your year my brotha 💯
i had no idea about that underground fight Benny had. thats some awesome info and this is a really good video 😎💯
One of the very few RUclips videos I’ve liked even before watching, loving the the content VS
Benny Urquidez is the man that folks should be discussing from the past. He was/is a well rounded and proven fighter. With his Judo background he could have competed in early MMA events had he been 10 years younger. Very unassuming and down to earth. IMO Benny well exceeds someone like Bruce Lee when it comes to sport fighting against high level competition. Very entertaining interview.
Young Benny in early UFC, yeayh.
Would probably be the smallest fighter but holy shiet he would probably do an upset in those earlier events.
@@Stahlvanten If they instituted weight classes earlier on I could definitely see him succeeding. Maurice Smith did not have Benny's grappling skills initially and he was able to become the UFC champion for a time.
Great interview! I grew up with an autographed picture of Benny "the Jet" Urquidez hanging up on my wall. What an inspiration!
Sensei Benny is a true warrior! Great interview!
I'm really looking forward to this, really happy you have him on your channel 💪😎
Awesome story, a true warrior, I wish I could have gotten to you earlier to ask him about training Patrick Swayze for Road House which is one of my favorite films to this day
That we did discuss
@@VikingSamurai great news
@@VikingSamurai unreal
One of the greatest! 🙏 He's forgotten more about fighting than most people will ever know.
Benny is by far one of my top favorite kickers of all time! Id give anything to meet him. Love this bro, thank you for all you do with this channel
That story is a film script waiting to happen, loved every second of it.
What a fighter this man was/is, speed and power, absolute legend Benny is.
Another great interview and thank you for letting the guests speak, great stuff 👍
Awesome interview, great to have Benny on!
5 hours after my first comment Viking samurai I'm still thinking about the kumite story. One of your best interviews ever great job keep up the good work.
Thanks man. It's quite interesting and I'm glad I got him to share it on the channel!
This was of the best videos. It's so interesting the way he recounts things that happened to him, and how fearless he is when it comes to fighting anyone no matter who it is.I met him in Vegas once at a Kenpo expo where I was there for a week doing a seminar for them, and Benny popped in to take a look, and then later at the celebration and dinner I spoke to Benny.
Your channel is incredible brother. Your speaking with legends...👊👍😎
Benny "The Jet" Urquidez what a legend !!!!! thanks you for this one man 😁😁🙏🙏
When I first started competing in my teens, I spent countless hours watching “The Jet”. He is almost solely responsible for teaching me the spinning back kick technique. Nothing but love and respect for him and his family 🙏🏻
@Vegan Higler That’s a coffee mug, but alright 🤙🏻
I TRIED to model mine after his too but never got it down. But I've sent my students to his videos because it doesn't get better than that
Great interview as always ❤
Just started watching your stuff Viking... Very good stuff. I'm in.
Excellent interview! Looking forward to part two.
Outstanding interview! I was hooked! I want more stories from Benny!
For sure Benny is the best! When I hear this story. I feel that frank dux stole his story for the Kumite and even his records! This story of Benny is the Real Kumite! Thanks for this interview!
What for an amazing story. Thx for sharing. I am blown away
Benny "The Jet" Urquidez is a legend, & Icon.
I love this guy.
I met Benny just recently and got to thank him for all the tech he figured out for kickboxing. Especially in that KB vs MT era. That KB Kyokushin and MT figuring out era is responsible for the level up and mixing of proven techniques. Benny is a legend even outside of the legendary performances with Jackie Chan.
The way he told what happened it was like I was watching a film I could picture it all definitely needs to be made into a film 👍
When it all lines up, great skill, dignity, charisma and character, you get a Benny!
Amazing interview~ Benny is a legend 🙌 I know most people here probably already seen it, but Benny vs Jackie Chan in "Dragons Forever" is still a masterpiece to this day.
Absolutely great interview. My favorite Kickboxer of all times. Thanks for posting my friend.
Having Benny the Jet on this channel is next level. He's in one of my all time favorite scene's featuring Jackie Chan. I must've broken my VHS recorder rewinding that scene from Wheels on Meals.
Sensei Benny is the greatest. I had the fortunate pleasure of meeting and training with him. Great content VS. You're the greatest youtuber bro. Keep up your most amazing work. I can't get enough. 👊💥‼️
Great interview with new content. I've seen and own Wheels on Meals as well as Dragon's Forever. Benny Urquidez is truly one of the few people who embody the martial arts spirit and values, but I also feel the same is true of you Viking Samurai for you also are displaying the same things in as far as I've come to know you through your videos. Keep up the good fight and work.
Hot Dyamnnnnn.... what a F'ing great story...... Legend🙏🙏💯
the fact that Bas Rutten talks highly about Benny really says enough his (Benny’s) legitimacy
Great video, I loved training at the Jet Center during my younger days.
I remember being 16 getting my ass handed to me sparring in American kickboxing. I read his book , I loved having a system to follow, tips on what to eat how to train. 6 months later I won my first fight.
Wow, this is crazy! Such a great interview.
Been living in HK for 10+ years now. Sounds like Benny was staying at the Peninsula on the Kowloon side, one of the best hotels in HK. It’s actually the hotel behind JCVD when he crosses the road using the bus to hide him in the foot chase scene in Bloodsport (and does his patented head flick). The mountain on the HK side must be The Peak which is where all the millionaires stay. So could have been a private place (some are huge), but maybe he was taken the other way, to the New Territories, which is closer to China and perhaps looser on the laws. Either way a really fascinating story and great call out to BOTB2! Tommy Lee, thank you for joining us! Love the film and soundtrack. If you haven’t done it before you should do a video on the great songs martial arts films have given us!
I wonder where it was. He says it was stadium size. Wish he said what year it happened.
@@boneytony5041 not many stadium size places in HK.
@@MiserableMovieMan Ya.
Another great content interview ! Love Benny "The Jet" Urquidez !
An absolutely fascinating story. Thank you to Sensei Benny and Viking Samurai for bringing this out to us.
Wtf man, crayyyyyyyyyyyyzeeee
This was your best video V.Samurai
Respect Sensei Benny love hearing your stories a true warrior.
Wow that was crazy true warrior love this content great story can't wait for part 2
Awesome interview! Sensei Benny, in my opinion, is the all time greatest! A true master of his craft. In addition, he is such a nice person. A genuine martial arts master and honourable gentleman! Many thanks for this and I can't wait for the next video! :)
I met Benny and Blinky when they came to Edmonton,Alberta back in the 70’s I think Frank Lee asked you guys to come was a major honour to meet you guys back then…..!!
Sensei Benny tells this and doesn't try to oversell (like Dux), he doesn't trip over he's words, example the building with the lights with the guy standing outside, he's protests with the referee, this man is so legit, what a martial arts hero ❤️❤️
Fantastic interview buddy. Can’t wait for part 2
Another great interview and amazing achivement on your channel. And to be honest, i was waiting for something cool but i didn't expected you to get Benny "The Jet" Urquidez on your channel, and you surprised me, leveling up my expectations even higher. And that story that he told was just a blast to listen to. It was like a reading some cool book, and while you reading the story, you imaging that stuff. And this is what it was like for me, while i was listening to what Benny "The Jet" said.
Another legend in the channel, congrats Viking!!!🍻🤙
Yeah, this is an ultimate interview of a legend. Now, Id like to go Hongkong.
Fantastic interview. Thank you so much for this Viking. Can’t wait for the rest. 👍🏻
Wow. What a Legend, what a Story. Thank you Sensei Benny 🙏
Appreciate the interview.
&
Thanks to Teacher Benny for the story.
Watched him fight as a teen and met him some years ago. A class act and true warrior professional. Great respect 🙏 💮
Superb interview, and great exploring these other unique topics.
Nice one Viking Samurai 💪
An underrated great fight scene with Sensei Benny and John Cusack from Grosse Pointe Blank is one of my favorites