Man, I don't think most fans of martial arts films realize exactly how good she was in executing choreography for these films. She was the first person from the US to not only work in Hong Kong cinema, but to also be successful there. Her fight scenes contain long sequences/exchanges rather than a bunch of cuts mashed together. Her balance and shifting of weight is top notch. Her work with one of the all-time-greatest action directors, Sammo Hung, clearly demonstrates her capabilities. She truly was outstanding, and very successful for being so ahead of her time.
Thomas Ian Griffith in Excessive Force(1993) , Jeff Wincott in Mission Of Justice(1992) , Marc Dacaacos in Only The Strong(1993) deserved to be on this list or atleast an honorable mention
If it's not promoted in some kind of way, it will not be mentioned on the list. This is just a random video to get views, comments, and possibly subs and likes.
As a child, Phillip Rhee was one of my favourites. Best of the Best 1 & 2 are movies that I always have time for, even today. I also thought Liu Kang in the first MK arcade game looked just like him. My dad and I also loved Cynthia Rothrock movies, she was always kicking ass. Honourable mention for another one of my favourites Mark Dacascos. Only the Strong and Drive were favourites in my friends group.
A personal favorite of mine, growing up and also meeting a few times at conventions was Jason David Frank the Green Ranger. RIP...he had skills. He wasn't ever in violent adult movies but he crafted his own school of MMA. I know power rangers is goofy as hell but you could put their fight scenes against 80% of the stuff these guys did and come out on top. Fireballs, sparks, acrobatics and choreography in huge monster suits or while wearing helmets
Good list, I didn't know about a few of these. Not sure if I would've put Michael Dudikoff on the list, though. Action star, perhaps, martial artist, not really. Also names like Bolo Yeung and Sammo Hung deserved a spot. Especially Bolo, since it is not really known (in America) how much of a true martial artist he really is.
You failed to mention that Philip Rhee's brother is a renowned martial artist, in his own right, as well as co-star of Best of the Best. Also, Jeff Speakman was not in any of the No Retreat, No Surrender movies, nor in Under Siege 2.
@@abrahamfigz6585 She was a forms champion, not a fighting champion. Not being a fighting champion doesn't mean we don't think she can't fight. Just means she never fought professionally.
LOREN AVEDON most lethal razor sharp kicks I ever seen. No Retreat No Surrender 3 showcases his astounding skills. Cynthia is 1 of the best if not the best female martial Artist to ever hit the screen so far in my opinion...close 2nd place are many but she stands out for her courage and tenacity. Those eyes don't lie, believe that.
@@chris8691 I agree, but lacks power. There's 1 kick this kid perfected. IT'S like a front feint reverse single heel kick. It's in beggining act of No reatreat 3, he ends scene with this magnificent kick
A lot of names are missed such as Marc Dacascos,David Bradley,Thomas Ian Griffith,Jeff Wincott, Daniel Bernhardt,Sasha Mitchell, Jerry Trimble,Ian Jacklin, Michael Worth, Lorenzo Lamas,John Barret,Dale Apollo Cook,but first 3 names i mentioned here did some good A movies.
You did pretty well, but here are a few that you missed. Steve James, Dudikoffs partner in American Ninja 1 &2. David Bradley from American Ninja 3&4. Bolo Yeung, a legend. Sho Kosugi, another legend and finally, Mark Davascos, who introduced many people to kapoueria in Only the Strong and was a great bad guy in American Samaurai.
Mark Dacascos and "capoeira." Still, though, you're right. He's definitely someone for fans of these sorts of films to check out, along with the others you mentioned.
@@jesseswarbrick7895 I forgot about Thomas Isn Griffith. I had Excessive Force where he started with Burt Young, Tony Todd, Lance Henrickson and Charlotte Lewis. That was a pretty good movie.
@craighenry2351 yes I love Excessive Force, one of my favorites up there with Rapid Fire...You got to check out Jeff Wincott, he did alot of those B Movie Imperial films, Mission Of Justice(1992) and Martial Outlaw(1993) you will definitely enjoy
Michael Dudikoff should not be on the list. He had no martial arts background prior to being cast in American ninja. It makes more sense to put the man that replaced him in the series David Bradley on the list. Jeff Wincott would be a good addition as well.
Masters Cynthia Rothrock Don the Dragon Wilson and Philip Rhee I can’t believe they’re all under the underrated forgotten. Other than the Master Dragon Bruce Lee they were also my inspiration to try and improve on my TaeKwonDo.
Cynthia Rothrock! And Don The Dragon Wilson movies! Are my favorites! From the 90s I watch them still on Tubi! Was also a big fan of Sasha Mitchell! In the sequel Kickboxer Movies! As David Sloan!
@@ChakraOver9k Jeff Speakman in The Perfect Weapon is probably my favorite movie from that list. His use of the fighting sticks is what got me interested in them. He got fat after the movie came out and never got back into the shape he was in for the movie.
i think we can remember also yuen biao.....a lot of kung fu movie from the 80's had cast him along with 'others'of the time: jackie chan, sammo hung, cynthia rothrock and so on.....
Shiiiiid me and my circles have always and STILL hold these legends to top tier status. Literally just watching King of KickBoxers and Best if The Best and the Final Fight of No Retreat No Surrender 3 today, and China O Brien, The Perfect Weapon and Blood Moon last week. Shout out to the HUGELY underrated Peter Cunningham and Chuck Jeffreys as well🥋✊🏿🔥💯
Was he in more than The Last Dragon ? The last I heard of him was when he was an alternate referee for the UFC. I think when his instructor, Ron Van Clief, made a fool of himself fighting Royce Gracie it hurt Taimak's reputation too. Ron Van Clief was supposed to be a world class martial artist and very high ranking black belt but he looked an amateur.
@damianayre2130 not really, bro. That man was far out of his prime by then and like 51/52 yrs old head full of gray hairs bro lol. Although in excellent physical shape for a 50yr old. That outcome was expected to happen. It's like Shamrock trying to fight now against Dricuss or Borz. He'd get stopped fast but respect to the Black Dragon. All Taimak had was the Last Dragon as a martial arts movie. I think Ernie Reyes Jr could've been a debatable contestant though for the list.
@@dtill5322 Obviously you didn't see the fight, and he was supposed to be grandmaster level, in his 50's or not, he was supposedly training his whole life, did you see the Bill Wallace vs Joe Lewis fight ? Bill Wallace was 45. You don't become decrepit in your 50's if you are still training. I studied Tang Soo Do many years ago and there was a Norwegian guy, 2nd degree, that would stop in occasionally, he was in his 60's. He was fast and agile with excellent technique. My kung fu instructor was in his 50's and that guy was scary good, his power was incredible and his technique flawless. Ron Van Clief looked like an amateur or a professional that hadn't worked out in many years. He made a fool of himself. The fight lasted 4 minutes and that was only because Royce Gracie knew Van Clief's reputation. Everyone was anticipating that fight to be something special. I arranged my schedule weeks in advance to make sure I would be able to watch it. It was considered the very rare opportunity to see an actual grandmaster fight. Did you even see the fight ? If you did you wouldn't be defending him the way you are. It was embarrassing.
If Phillip Rhee had gotten the lead part [Liu Kang] in Mortal Kombat (for which he auditioned), then his career would have reached higher heights. He was the better martial artist . . . and he also had the hair !
I love him in Best of the Best 1 and 2 but no way he beats Robin Shou when it comes to the hair man! (I know you mean his hairstyle resembles more the videogame character)
There's a few that come to mind Donnie Yen who lacked the charisma of say Jet Li, Don the dragon Wilson who is gifted but feels like a cut-price Bruce Lee, Michelle Krasnoo - appeared in largely bad films but an incredible martial artist, to name a few. Great video btw
You should check your facts before publishing your videos. e.g. Don Wilson getting his black blet in 7 months??? From Japan?? That's not done. Especially in Jaspan. Not even here int eh US. And NO Jeff Speakman wa s NOT the founder of American Kenpo...his master Ed Parker was....most matial artist know this...heh..or should...
I wouldn’t say …forgotten ….or under rated …..the new generation would not know of them …but us old dogs who grew up watching them will never forget them …they just not on tv anymore …the new generation know … Jason Statham… Scott Adkens….Michael Jai White…..and any MMA fighter that has done a movie ……..these are 80 and 90 s Legends….just like Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris was in the 70s …my 2 c worth anyway ….
Dude, maybe two of them are forgotten. And I am not even sure about Keith Cook. Probably the only one whose name is the least known. Loren, Cynthia, Don? No one forgot about them 🙂Jeff Wincott, Vince Murdocco, Michael Worth and Dale Jacoby should be on that list
I Grew up with these artists and movies. The Perfect Weapon was a favorite watch for my friends and I. I'm huge fan of Cynthia Rothrock and I don't think she gets the credit she deserves. If you haven't seen it I recommend watching Bloodmoon with Gary Daniels.
I’ll just say “Cynthia Rothrock” to myself in my head randomly from time to time lol she was so awesome back in the day. I always looked forward to her getting grabbed from behind and kicking the assailant in the head with that kick she did.
You can't forget these Martial arts legends are you kidding me these people were the best of the best in their time phillip Rhee Cynthia Rothrock and Don the dragon wilson..no way..not even ed Norton..
Best of the Best 2 was great!! Not only did it have an underground fighting competition but it had Sonny Landham in a short but memorable roll. Was much better than the first or third one.
@@aliensyndrome4280I think it comes down to personal preference. I think the first one was the best, but a lot of my friends said it tried to be too soft for an action movie, with Eric Roberts crying and screaming "Tommy No!" But hey, I loved it. It just isn't for everybody. 2 was definitely more along the Bloodsport type of approach and it will always resonate more with the basic action fan.
They all took every cheesy script that came their way and it didn’t help that they weren’t good actors. Only ones that acted well was Rich Norton and Keith Hirabayashi.
Missing benny the jet urquidez legit kicks everyones arse on this list also responsible for one the best fight scenes in movie history with jackie chan
I know it's off topic, but maybe someone will be curious.. With all do respect to Don " the Dragon" Wilson our Polish Kickboxer Marek Piotrowski defeated him in November 4, 1989 and became the professional world champion of ISKA, PKC and FFKA. By 1991, he fought six fights, defeating, among others, Bob "The Thunder" Thurman and the renowned Mark Longo. I`m Polish and i`m proud of it.
It's all political, I can tell you there are quite a few real martial artists who are underrated and deserve to be in the top list, just look at The Rhee brothers, Philip Rhee and his brothers they are the real deal, Don the Dragon Wilson, Benny the jet, just to name a few and who in the right mind would say people like Michael Dudicroff is a martial artist etc , this is the world we are living in, unfair.
That is the gap and difference between Van Damme and these stars. That is pity that Cynthiya had not been involved in movies with Van Damme, she would be looking nice near Muscles from Brussels in his best era. But JCVD is JCVD nothing else can be added, it is cut and clear. His kick and splits are incredible, so natural and precise looking perfects on the screen.
I had a funny random encounter with Olivier Gruner... sort of. He was driving a huge Hummer and it wouldn't fit through a mall parking structure entrance so I had to back up to let him leave and find another way. That was almost 20 years ago. No idea why that memory has stuck with me.
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Cynthia Rothrock is legendary. She was the inspiration for Sonya Blade in Mortal Kombat.
Dude don’t f around, you made me love Mortal Kombat even more. I always thought she was forgotten. That is so cool.
Man, I don't think most fans of martial arts films realize exactly how good she was in executing choreography for these films. She was the first person from the US to not only work in Hong Kong cinema, but to also be successful there. Her fight scenes contain long sequences/exchanges rather than a bunch of cuts mashed together. Her balance and shifting of weight is top notch. Her work with one of the all-time-greatest action directors, Sammo Hung, clearly demonstrates her capabilities. She truly was outstanding, and very successful for being so ahead of her time.
I never got the appeal, all her fight scenes were filmed slow and then speeded up.
I think Matrix 1 took that her move "welcome in fight, come on"
She's just as good as Van Damme or Seagal, if not better !🥋🥋😀👍
Thomas Ian Griffith in Excessive Force(1993) , Jeff Wincott in Mission Of Justice(1992) , Marc Dacaacos in Only The Strong(1993) deserved to be on this list or atleast an honorable mention
Yeah the main bad guy from Bloodmoon 1997 that also played Kano in a MK series with M. Jai White -Darren Shalavi. Hakim Alston as well.
KAABIR GOD ALMIGHTY 🙏😊
Excessive force is a great film
If it's not promoted in some kind of way, it will not be mentioned on the list. This is just a random video to get views, comments, and possibly subs and likes.
@@Gamingcs11692 ??? Mature, go thru hardships, suffer ...then you will you will stop being what you are now.
As a child, Phillip Rhee was one of my favourites. Best of the Best 1 & 2 are movies that I always have time for, even today. I also thought Liu Kang in the first MK arcade game looked just like him. My dad and I also loved Cynthia Rothrock movies, she was always kicking ass. Honourable mention for another one of my favourites Mark Dacascos. Only the Strong and Drive were favourites in my friends group.
Mine too
I loved Best of the Best. Especially 1 and 2. 3 not so much. After 2 movies having a solo adventure just didn't hit me correctly.
A personal favorite of mine, growing up and also meeting a few times at conventions was Jason David Frank the Green Ranger. RIP...he had skills. He wasn't ever in violent adult movies but he crafted his own school of MMA.
I know power rangers is goofy as hell but you could put their fight scenes against 80% of the stuff these guys did and come out on top. Fireballs, sparks, acrobatics and choreography in huge monster suits or while wearing helmets
I am surprised Jeff Wincott didn't make the list . Martial Outlaw and Mission of Justice was pretty good for B rated movies!
Facts dude, kurt anderson direction never dissapoints
Cynthia Rothrock is a bloody LEGEND...she is a freaking SUPERSTAR...the REAL Sonya Blade
Ed Parker was the inventor of American Kenpo Karate Jeff Speakman was one of his students
@@jakecollins4545 still the video said he was the founder. I like grappling its good to know but not my first choice to do in a street fight..
Good list, I didn't know about a few of these. Not sure if I would've put Michael Dudikoff on the list, though. Action star, perhaps, martial artist, not really. Also names like Bolo Yeung and Sammo Hung deserved a spot. Especially Bolo, since it is not really known (in America) how much of a true martial artist he really is.
Mathias Huges too
You failed to mention that Philip Rhee's brother is a renowned martial artist, in his own right, as well as co-star of Best of the Best. Also, Jeff Speakman was not in any of the No Retreat, No Surrender movies, nor in Under Siege 2.
I thought that sounded off. I had to check IMDb to confirm it. Where does this channel get some of its informtation?!
Cynthia Rothrock is not forgotten and will never be forgotten. She is an icon and still a great power woman! 😉
Totally 💯
Philip Rhee,Cynthia Rothrock,and Don "THE DRAGON " Wilson were amazing REAL FIGHTERS...
Cynthia Rothrock was never a fighter.
@@damianayre2130 Shame on you sir. Don admitted he was an actor. Cynthia is a Champion. Those eyes were not acting. Her acing in general was ok
@@abrahamfigz6585 Don was a world kickboxing champion.
@@abrahamfigz6585 She was a forms champion, not a fighting champion. Not being a fighting champion doesn't mean we don't think she can't fight. Just means she never fought professionally.
@@MoonScythe1 Yea, well even Form Champions are impressive. She has enormous talent ss a fighter, her acting was ok at best.
LOREN AVEDON most lethal razor sharp kicks I ever seen. No Retreat No Surrender 3 showcases his astounding skills. Cynthia is 1 of the best if not the best female martial Artist to ever hit the screen so far in my opinion...close 2nd place are many but she stands out for her courage and tenacity. Those eyes don't lie, believe that.
I personally think Phillip Rhee has shaper kicks
@@chris8691 I agree, but lacks power. There's 1 kick this kid perfected. IT'S like a front feint reverse single heel kick. It's in beggining act of No reatreat 3, he ends scene with this magnificent kick
@@abrahamfigz6585 ah okay okay well in terms of snap and power I think Tony jaa has a mixture of both
A lot of names are missed such as Marc Dacascos,David Bradley,Thomas Ian Griffith,Jeff Wincott, Daniel Bernhardt,Sasha Mitchell, Jerry Trimble,Ian Jacklin, Michael Worth, Lorenzo Lamas,John Barret,Dale Apollo Cook,but first 3 names i mentioned here did some good A movies.
Video says 11. With those you mentioned it might become more than 11.
@@WuSezer I mentioned 12 more names which not mentioned in this video,not included within this 11.
I flew here because I saw the Queen of the scorpion kick in the thumbnail 🦵🦂🔥😲
90s martial arts B movies were golden when I was growing up
You did pretty well, but here are a few that you missed. Steve James, Dudikoffs partner in American Ninja 1 &2. David Bradley from American Ninja 3&4. Bolo Yeung, a legend. Sho Kosugi, another legend and finally, Mark Davascos, who introduced many people to kapoueria in Only the Strong and was a great bad guy in American Samaurai.
Mark Dacascos and "capoeira." Still, though, you're right. He's definitely someone for fans of these sorts of films to check out, along with the others you mentioned.
Not a Jeff Wincott or Thomas Ian Griffith fan???
@@jesseswarbrick7895 I forgot about Thomas Isn Griffith. I had Excessive Force where he started with Burt Young, Tony Todd, Lance Henrickson and Charlotte Lewis. That was a pretty good movie.
@craighenry2351 yes I love Excessive Force, one of my favorites up there with Rapid Fire...You got to check out Jeff Wincott, he did alot of those B Movie Imperial films, Mission Of Justice(1992) and Martial Outlaw(1993) you will definitely enjoy
Michael Dudikoff should not be on the list. He had no martial arts background prior to being cast in American ninja. It makes more sense to put the man that replaced him in the series David Bradley on the list. Jeff Wincott would be a good addition as well.
Cynthia Rothrock was also the model for Sonya Blade from the OG Mortal Kombat
She wasn't the model, but the inspiration for that character.
Masters Cynthia Rothrock Don the Dragon Wilson and Philip Rhee I can’t believe they’re all under the underrated forgotten. Other than the Master Dragon Bruce Lee they were also my inspiration to try and improve on my TaeKwonDo.
This is underrated AF. These legends definitely deserve unlimited praise and respect.
I loooved Cynthia as a kid an love her as an adult she was one of my first movie martial art experiences an a total bad ass.
Most of these legends made my childhood especially Cynthia Rothrock, back in the video store rental days.
Same here
Glad ypu mentioned philip rhee. He is definitely a great one.
Gary Daniels is my favorite martial arts villan (Men of War, Expendables, ect).
I watched a lot of Gary's older movies, and he was usually cast as a good guy.
'Best of The Best'
'The Perfect Weapon'
'American Ninja 2'
Definitely rememberable.
I just have one thing to say. "Who is the Master?"
I am....
Cynthia Rothrock! And Don The Dragon Wilson movies! Are my favorites! From the 90s I watch them still on Tubi! Was also a big fan of Sasha Mitchell! In the sequel Kickboxer Movies! As David Sloan!
Don Wilson Red sun rising and Billy Blanks Showdown was a big part of my childhood
Wilson looked way better in the ring than on camera, I could never understand why.
Gary Daniels....bloodmoon. your welcome 😁
Cynthia rothrock was the best out of all of em. Her skills blew those guys out of the water tbh
My girl ❤
Cynthia Rothrock was never a fighter.
@@damianayre2130 No duh lol. Nonetheless, her movies were badass and better than the others on this list mate
@@ChakraOver9k Jeff Speakman in The Perfect Weapon is probably my favorite movie from that list. His use of the fighting sticks is what got me interested in them. He got fat after the movie came out and never got back into the shape he was in for the movie.
I always thought Chynthia Rockroth and Shannon Lee should've done a movie together.
Cynthia Rothrock should’ve been the top female choice for The Expendables, not Megan Fox.
After I watched Best of the Best, I was hooked and wished that Philip Rhee would have made more movies after that series.
Lots of awesome B fighters that are A in my book.
I'm surprised you didn't mention that Simon Rhee, Phillips brother was also in best of the best 1 and 2. He played Phillips one eyed Opponent👊🏿🤛🏿
i think we can remember also yuen biao.....a lot of kung fu movie from the 80's had cast him along with 'others'of the time: jackie chan, sammo hung, cynthia rothrock and so on.....
Shiiiiid me and my circles have always and STILL hold these legends to top tier status.
Literally just watching King of KickBoxers and Best if The Best and the Final Fight of No Retreat No Surrender 3 today, and China O Brien, The Perfect Weapon and Blood Moon last week.
Shout out to the HUGELY underrated Peter Cunningham and Chuck Jeffreys as well🥋✊🏿🔥💯
Taimak Guarriello
Was he in more than The Last Dragon ? The last I heard of him was when he was an alternate referee for the UFC. I think when his instructor, Ron Van Clief, made a fool of himself fighting Royce Gracie it hurt Taimak's reputation too. Ron Van Clief was supposed to be a world class martial artist and very high ranking black belt but he looked an amateur.
@damianayre2130 not really, bro. That man was far out of his prime by then and like 51/52 yrs old head full of gray hairs bro lol. Although in excellent physical shape for a 50yr old. That outcome was expected to happen. It's like Shamrock trying to fight now against Dricuss or Borz. He'd get stopped fast but respect to the Black Dragon. All Taimak had was the Last Dragon as a martial arts movie. I think Ernie Reyes Jr could've been a debatable contestant though for the list.
@@dtill5322 Obviously you didn't see the fight, and he was supposed to be grandmaster level, in his 50's or not, he was supposedly training his whole life, did you see the Bill Wallace vs Joe Lewis fight ? Bill Wallace was 45. You don't become decrepit in your 50's if you are still training. I studied Tang Soo Do many years ago and there was a Norwegian guy, 2nd degree, that would stop in occasionally, he was in his 60's. He was fast and agile with excellent technique. My kung fu instructor was in his 50's and that guy was scary good, his power was incredible and his technique flawless. Ron Van Clief looked like an amateur or a professional that hadn't worked out in many years. He made a fool of himself. The fight lasted 4 minutes and that was only because Royce Gracie knew Van Clief's reputation. Everyone was anticipating that fight to be something special. I arranged my schedule weeks in advance to make sure I would be able to watch it. It was considered the very rare opportunity to see an actual grandmaster fight.
Did you even see the fight ? If you did you wouldn't be defending him the way you are. It was embarrassing.
BloodFist was my go to movie
Underrated? Yes. Forgotten? Only by those who aren't true Martial Arts film enthusiasts. Basic will be basic.
Cynthia Rothrock is bae, growing up I had a huge crush on her 😂. Her kicks were so crisp and something to behold. Such an amazing Martial artist
Sasha Mitchell from kickboxer 2-4
Cynthia Rothrock. I had such a thing for her. Mind you what 17 yr old lad didn't?
Neil Patrick Harris...
Y'all forgot Gymkata.😁
Thanks for reminding us :PPPPPP (j/k)
*Kurt Thomas* in 'Gymkata' was an Olympic gymnast, not a Martial Artist.
Pretty sure Rothrock is not forgotten.
Fun fact: Michelle Yeoh isn't a martial artist, she just trained for the movies. She does a good job though.
Really?
@@TheeKingRayzor Yeah, she took ballet, but that's it. She replicants so well.
Yukari Oshima, Moon Lee, Cynthia Khan, etc...
Wincott's film library really belonged on this list.
I'm just starting this video and I have to say I am truly praying Michael Dudikoff is in here the American ninja franchise was my shit
Fuck yes he is ❤
If Phillip Rhee had gotten the lead part [Liu Kang] in Mortal Kombat (for which he auditioned), then his career would have reached higher heights. He was the better martial artist . . . and he also had the hair !
I love him in Best of the Best 1 and 2 but no way he beats Robin Shou when it comes to the hair man! (I know you mean his hairstyle resembles more the videogame character)
@@Slumberpartytime - Okay . . . I'll concede on the hair thing - nothing else.
-Mark Dacascos
-Daniel Bernhardt
-Lorenzo Lamas
-Jeff Wincott
-Matthias Hues
-Thomas Ian Griffith
There's a few that come to mind Donnie Yen who lacked the charisma of say Jet Li, Don the dragon Wilson who is gifted but feels like a cut-price Bruce Lee, Michelle Krasnoo - appeared in largely bad films but an incredible martial artist, to name a few. Great video btw
What? I don’t remember Jeff Speakman in any of those movies. The perfect weapon and Street Knight or some of his highly credited movies.
This is Fantastic! Thank you soo MH h for doing these OG LEGENDS Justice!! - hELLA HUNG"
HUMAN#54
Bruce Lee is the greatest martial artist ever
Jeff Speakman was so underestimated
Kung Fu ability
You should check your facts before publishing your videos. e.g. Don Wilson getting his black blet in 7 months??? From Japan?? That's not done. Especially in Jaspan. Not even here int eh US. And NO Jeff Speakman wa s NOT the founder of American Kenpo...his master Ed Parker was....most matial artist know this...heh..or should...
Where is Lorenzo "Renegade" Lamas?
I wouldn’t say …forgotten ….or under rated …..the new generation would not know of them …but us old dogs who grew up watching them will never forget them …they just not on tv anymore …the new generation know … Jason Statham… Scott Adkens….Michael Jai White…..and any MMA fighter that has done a movie ……..these are 80 and 90 s Legends….just like Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris was in the 70s …my 2 c worth anyway ….
Dude, maybe two of them are forgotten. And I am not even sure about Keith Cook. Probably the only one whose name is the least known. Loren, Cynthia, Don? No one forgot about them 🙂Jeff Wincott, Vince Murdocco, Michael Worth and Dale Jacoby should be on that list
I'm surprised they ain't mention PERFECT WEAPON by Jeff speakman!.....in fact I didn't even know he had other movies😅
I Grew up with these artists and movies. The Perfect Weapon was a favorite watch for my friends and I. I'm huge fan of Cynthia Rothrock and I don't think she gets the credit she deserves. If you haven't seen it I recommend watching Bloodmoon with Gary Daniels.
Your information is not correct. jeff Speakman has received his 10th Dan in American Kenpo, as well as 10th Dan in Goju Ryu.
I’ll just say “Cynthia Rothrock” to myself in my head randomly from time to time lol she was so awesome back in the day. I always looked forward to her getting grabbed from behind and kicking the assailant in the head with that kick she did.
You can't forget these Martial arts legends are you kidding me these people were the best of the best in their time phillip Rhee Cynthia Rothrock and Don the dragon wilson..no way..not even ed Norton..
Best of the Best 2 was great!! Not only did it have an underground fighting competition but it had Sonny Landham in a short but memorable roll. Was much better than the first or third one.
it's not better than first. First one was a classic very underrated Sports Film. Deserves to get attention like Original Karate Kid and first Rocky
@@aliensyndrome4280I think it comes down to personal preference. I think the first one was the best, but a lot of my friends said it tried to be too soft for an action movie, with Eric Roberts crying and screaming "Tommy No!" But hey, I loved it. It just isn't for everybody. 2 was definitely more along the Bloodsport type of approach and it will always resonate more with the basic action fan.
@@Cheno0205 The first Best of the Best movie wasn't an action movie but a sports drama. Similar to Rocky and the first Karate Kid
They all took every cheesy script that came their way and it didn’t help that they weren’t good actors. Only ones that acted well was Rich Norton and Keith Hirabayashi.
Cynthia Rothrock should have shown a little more leg and she did have nice legs. She put on shapeless, prudish stirrup pants for the fight scenes.
Cynthia is currently filming a new film. Karen Shepherd, Jeff Wincott are also over looked.
Not sure who did the Speakman filmography here but I think you mixed it with Loren Avedon or something.
Missing benny the jet urquidez legit kicks everyones arse on this list also responsible for one the best fight scenes in movie history with jackie chan
Jeff Wincott is great
Good video. Would love to have seen Steven Vincent Leigh. He was great in Ring of Fire. He was a brilliant martial artist.
Two words FACT CHECK, nice documentary but some errors but over all very cool.
Hey where is Jeff Wincott? I remember him in a movie with Cynthia Rothrock and he also is a martial artist
I LOVE Trinity's trademark scorpion kick honors Cynthia Rothrock ❤❤❤
Oh lord, Cynthia Rothrock was the worst actor ever, and made the worst possible movies. lol
Cynthia Rothrock and Phillip Rhee were 2 of my favorite underrated action stars!
Dudikoff is NOT martial artist. He was an athlete, but he did martial arts scenes for movies.
I will never forgot them, I used to race to the video shop for the latest MA film.
Mark Dacascos once sent me a signed photo with him shirtless. Boy was my hubby jealous haha
Shorin Ryu "black belt" in 7 months... sooooooo many questions, comments and jokes
Good good skills..But it takes a little more to get beyond B-movies..But B is good enough..!!
Nice list also can add David Bradley, Mathias Hues, and Mark Dacascos.
The fact that you didn't even mention Chuck Norris at the beginning, sent me to another video.
I recommend watching Don's "Dragon" fight with Marek Piotrowski
Did I miss something? Billy Cole in The Last Boyscout was Damon Wayans.
Jeff Speakman was in Under Siege 2???
I know it's off topic, but maybe someone will be curious.. With all do respect to Don " the Dragon" Wilson our Polish Kickboxer Marek Piotrowski defeated him in November 4, 1989 and became the professional world champion of ISKA, PKC and FFKA. By 1991, he fought six fights, defeating, among others, Bob "The Thunder" Thurman and the renowned Mark Longo. I`m Polish and i`m proud of it.
I hope each and one of them are doing well. RIP to some. They will be missed.
HOW ABT LOREN AVEDON .. FROM KING OF KICKBOXERS, NO RETREAT NO SURRENDER 2
درود بر شما اگه میشه اسم این مبارز یا بازیگر رو بگید و چند تا از فیلم های اونو بزارید ممنون و سپاسگزارم ❤🙏🙏🙏
It's all political, I can tell you there are quite a few real martial artists who are underrated and deserve to be in the top list, just look at The Rhee brothers, Philip Rhee and his brothers they are the real deal, Don the Dragon Wilson, Benny the jet, just to name a few and who in the right mind would say people like Michael Dudicroff is a martial artist etc , this is the world we are living in, unfair.
I wish I could get in that great of shape...but I ❤ potatoes 🥔 too much 😅
Hi bud just to let know made a mistake on Jeff speakman he not in no retreat no surrender
That is the gap and difference between Van Damme and these stars. That is pity that Cynthiya had not been involved in movies with Van Damme, she would be looking nice near Muscles from Brussels in his best era. But JCVD is JCVD nothing else can be added, it is cut and clear. His kick and splits are incredible, so natural and precise looking perfects on the screen.
Did you say Angle Town? As in a right angle? That is Angel Town as in angelic :)
These movies were horrible . Life goes on
I had a funny random encounter with Olivier Gruner... sort of. He was driving a huge Hummer and it wouldn't fit through a mall parking structure entrance so I had to back up to let him leave and find another way. That was almost 20 years ago. No idea why that memory has stuck with me.