I’ve never met Chuck. But I’ve met and did a seminar with Benny. He exemplifies a humble martial artist and emanates positivity and good energy. Although his skills, speed, technique even at his advanced age was amazing, I was even more impressed by the way he teaches, he’s so patient, so deep and resonant with his words. Great man.
I grew up in Panorama City in San Fernando Valley, California, where Benny's family had their studio, and they were very nice people. They let me and my friends hit their bags, and we had no money to pay. They never kicked us out. Benny was a very humble, quiet guy. I was like 13 years old, and I watched him kick the heavy bag, and it would hit the ceiling. He had amazing power. A man of few words. I have always admired him and his skill. Amazing man without a doubt. He is one of a kind. Chuck Norris is also one of a kind as well as Bruce Lee. All humble men.
Benny is a straight up warrior, not just a martial artist. He's a combatant. That man could chop down any tree you put in front of him in his prime. Chuck is great but he was a point fighter, not full contact.
@@CDs_RUclips_ Carradine wasn't a martial artist back then. He only heard of the term kung fu a few times before he got the role on the Kung Fu TV show. He began training with Cam Yuen during filming of the show.
Richard Norton at 74 looks so great. Took care of himself. And he doesn't move like 70 year old either. I saw more recent vids of him. Incredible. And he has quite a lot of stories to tell about martial arts, artists and films as well. VS, I hope full vid of this coming soon.
Mr. Richard Norton himself is second to none. He actually might be better in some technical aspects than other legends but one great thing common in these martial artists is humility.
Chuck is the man, he has multiple Black belts in different Martial Arts. World Karate champ for years, friends with & trained with Bruce Lee, and learned Judo with Gene Lebell, BJJ Blackbelt from the Machados. Especially in his prime dude was one Badass Hombre.
Chuck Norris already showed BJJ moves in Walker texas ranger long before the mainstream knew what it was,Richard Norton also made guest appearances in several episodes
Chuck had a Brown Belt in Kodokan Judo in the early 1960s. Since BJJ is hugely derived from Judo, saying any particular throw or takedown is BJJ as opposed to Judo requires more than a blanket statement. But as gilbert says, Lethal Weapon was probably the first widespread media depiction of BJJ.
There was an old vintage archive video of Chuck Norris training back in the day with a bunch of karate instructors. I cannot find that video anymore, but I can tell you this much they trained intensely.
This was an excellent interview. Richard exemplifies and speaks to the CLASS of the former generation. This has been lost among the current set. Chuck was my first actual martial arts hero (I have no idols), from when as a 16 year old I saw and bought the July 1979 issue of Black Belt with him on the cover.
Love Richard Norton! Legit tough guy! Love Benny! Also terrific guy! Nice to hear Richard mention Bong Soo Han and Joe Lewis! Force 5 was awesome! Great fight scenes!
Benny the Jet was THE REAL DEAL!!!! A heart of gold and a pure warrior. Bruce lee was an actor/martial artist. Benny was a pure bad ass. He fought full contact and went every where over seas to fight the best. I remember he was like 60-0. Pure warrior. Non of that fake stuff of those actor martial artists who look great but thats all.
Chuck is a true gentleman in or out of competition. I’ve met him and he’s one of the most approachable people I’ve ever seen. He never stopped training to rest on his haunches. When people’s words align with what they do and live, that’s called integrity.
"Don't tell me. Surprise me." Outstanding. These are living legends. I wish I had the means and fewer attachments to pursue tutelage under their direction. They aged well. All of that wear and tear on their bodies, all the blows their bodies absorbed, but their minds and bodies are still formidable.
Wow, thanks for sharing, worth waiting for! Richard Norton is so humble too, now we know why he turned out like he did! He trained with two of the best most humble martial artist ever! Great to hear about those old days when they all trained together. I had seen some footage but didn’t know the back story to a lot of it. I hope there is more from this interview with Richard Norton!
There was a captain on our department that I worked on an overtime and swing with. We hit it off and I guess he liked me. He talked of rooming with Chuck Norris during college and sparring with him. The response from me was always a polite nod and maybe a "Wow" over coffee in the kitchen. When "Walker Texas Ranger" came to Dallas/Ft Worth he ended up in charge of coordinating OT for when department resources and he got me multiple OTs assignments, most of which were driving lights and sirens up and down streets. One episode involved our department involved in the story arc. Once I got the unit backed in where they wanted it and the rest of the crew [There were two full "crews" that were extras that day] the captain wanted to introduce me to Chuck. When he waved and yelled, "Heeeyyy " I began to see him in a different light. Then after Norris shook my hand and greeted me with a smile, he looked to the captain and said while pointing his finger, "You're looking at one of the few to ever beat me in a fair fight." 😳
What a cool down to earth guy. It's nice to know that at one point in time that high caliber sportsmen were respectable and honorable. It's something that is severely missing from modern day sportsmen and celebrities in general.
I trained with Master Bong Soo Han during the "Force Five " era and I vividly remember coming to class early one day as a little yellow belt and Richard Norton was on the mat alone working on a Bo kata --which I think was a specialty of his. It's a vivid memory because I recognized him from the film and magazines. Watching him was a cool experience for a little kid.
For years I wanted to know who the head ninja was in octagon that chuck fought in the end I just recently found out it was Richard Norton those guy’s put on a great show of martial arts Richard was awesome as the ninja
David, at the end of the video you said "oh, he´s great in karate .....". Chuck is not only great in karate. He was the one who brought the Gracie's to the US in 1988. Norris was already in BJJ 5 years before UFC1. Chuck is not only an expert in karate etc.., he's also an expert in BJJ. The same with Richard Norton. Both know how to grapple.
I emailed Benny’s wife a few years ago before Covid and was set to go train with him. He was still instructing. Not sure what he’s up to now but I’ve seen some video of him training folks in his elderly age and wow! How could you not love that guy?
No he didn't. This isn't a new idea that Lee invented. Other people before Lee did the same thing. You people need to stop worshiping Lee. He isn't a god
@remshot1998 why so much hate for Bruce? Yes danzan ryu is a mix, judo is a mix. Cross training isn't new. Bruce pushed the idea of constant growth and learning, and most importantly development of tools for the individual. His process was revolutionary. A god? Of course not. Deserving of respect as a progressive martial artist, definitely.
I’m a practitioner and a fan of Traditional Martial Arts, MMA, Boxing and a lot of fighters who participate in those platforms. Bruce Lee was one of my biggest influences and I know his legacy has made huge contributions to movies, fitness, Martial Arts and pop culture. However, I never understood the hostility that some Bruce Lee fans had towards Chuck Norris when he said that Bruce Lee’s kicking was influenced by him when they trained together. Especially since Chuck Norris was an Elite Martial Artist and his legacy has made huge contributions to Martial Arts, Pop Culture etc. Bruce Lee trained and trained with a lot of people, that’s why he was knowledgeable and consistently evolving on multiple levels. He maintained a Student Master attitude and that’s why he’ll go down in history as one of the most influential people in combat sports. I was also a huge fan of Sensei Benny The Jet! He was my favorite fighter during the Kickboxing era! He was a complete beast in the ring, but one heck of a sportsman!!!🙏🏾
There is video of Bruce Lee performing high kicks before he even met Chuck Norris. I think Norris shared certain kicks from tang soo do with Bruce but Norris didnt introduce the concept and utility of high kicks to bruce lee as he implies.
Then why wrote Chuck a apology letter that he apologized for saying. He and Bruce was both only share technics and aren’t student and master !? When Bruce died they all feel free to say what they dreamed of. But truth is something otherwise.
@MichaelHaddad-wf1wn Lee & NorrIs influenced each other. Lee asked Chuck to be in his movie because Norris took the Karate Circuit by storm. He had plenty to bring to the table ! Both Legends !!!
Met Chuck and his family when they checked into the hotel I worked at in the early 80's. What a fine group of people who had charisma and were so friendly to us all. Got to love Chuck.
Great interview. I trained at the Jet Center from 1989 until it closed in 1994, and was co-author of Peter Cunningham's book, "Civilized Warring." Richard Norton and I trained together one evening in one of Pete's classes at the Jet Center. As Petey put it, "Snake, you're going to work with Mr. Norton. He's preparing for a movie role, and I don't want one of these bums (the other students) giving him a black eye." 😂
80s and 90s martial artist rocks the world even in 20s .❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ love you Viking samurai for making this lovely videos. Respect and love from India Anirban Nandy.
Awesome stories..AND im really surprised to hear how humble Chuck was/is. He just never came off that way from the little i seen of him..Its a case of never judge a book by its cover..Great video David and Thanks Mr Norton
Tom Bleecker helped me get Benny’s bio personally signed by the Jet himself. I treasure that book even though I’ve never met him. Even my Muay Thai coach (back in 1986) said, without hesitation, that Benny was one amazingly tough hombre - and he didn’t rate anybody! Benny’s fights on video were passed around between the students and treated like bricks of gold. Thanks to Sensei Benny. His book Training And Fighting Skills were a big influence during my formative years,
All the actors who were in Bruce Lee films like Bolo Chuck Norris Jackie Chan Sammo Hung should have been in a film together. Add other actors like JCVD and Jet Li because they were actors in similar roles as martial arts actors
Very uplifting listening to Richard speak so highly of both Chuck and Benny, and of course, his views on both men's spirituality. Though, in truth, I wouldn't expect anything else from Richard. Thank you for uploading this excellent video. Made my day. 🏴🇬🇧
Met Benny at the weigh-ins in Vegas > 30 years ago - when Juan Torres won the light weight title. I mentioned having Benny's book, and he just asked what I thought about it; what I liked vs. didn't like. I told him the nutrition portion wasn't that exciting to me, and he said, "Yeah," he had that feedback from others too. He was willing to just chat, but I felt guilty about using his time and excused myself. Later, I was at the after-fight party: Benny was there; Stan "The Man" Longinidis; a couple actors (like Richard Roundtree); Chuck Norris was in an adjoining room. A line instantly formed when the food was brought in, and a lady (I don't know who she was) didn't move fast enough and was uncomfortable to try to squeeze in line where she was at. Benny was one of the first in line (closest to the food), so after he filled his plate, he just handed it to the lady (with zero fanfare), then picked up a second plate and filled it for himself. I was personally embarrassed/humbled (like, I think, every man in the line who didn't offer her a space). Benny was the coolest/humblest guy I had ever met. I've had fun training with a number of really good folks, and another guy who I thought was very "cool" (didn't just kick my ass - which he easily could, but rather let me try things) was Rico Rodriguez. Most awesome coaches have been Greg Holmes and Kim Marquardt - just wanted to give them a shout-out.
Cool to hear another great interview. Also, maybe you should get Chuck Norris himself on the interview. Would be cool to hear his martial art and movie stories directly from him.
All of those guys Richard mentioned were & still are the original legends before martial arts was well known. Chuck has a grizzly bear rug on his bedroom floor. It is still alive but refuses to move when Chuck is in the room, just in case.
We're so lucky Steven Sea 💩 Gull taught these guys how to fight and beat them only using his hands. I think it really humbled them to achieve such greatness
I love the comment of Chuck willing to be a student. I know of individuals that have used me as a crash test dummy for their students and not wanting to learn a suggested new approach.I respected the little man's training area and just stop attending.
Some people who are good social dancers have a similar perspective, they're willing to be a total noob learning a new dance style and eventually there's a synergy that can happen when similar styles can combine and fuse. They have to be willing to go back to be a beginner for a while and sometimes unlearn techniques learned in the other styles.
I remember in martial arts magazines the " CHUCK NORRIS special elasticated stretch jeans" and the picture was Chuck Norris in full stretch doing an axe kick position the kick at its highest in tight jeans and chucks wearing aviator sunglasses he was smileling...this stuck in my head all my life and makes me chuckle....
Did a workshop with Richard Norton and Benny in Melbourne in the early 90s I think - great people - I also trained with Richard's number 1 student, Chris Stansfield, brilliant man.
Brilliant Interview With Richard Norton 👏 Viking Such a Down To Earth Guy and Looks Great! I'm a Huge Chuck Norris Fan and Martial Arts Fan Over All 👍👏
I studied since 1970 and learned and respected all the original influential greats. Chuck, Benny, Bruce etc..but what got me interested was when i watched Billy Jack I thought Tom Laughlin put the values of martial arts in the character of Billy. Just felt like sharing that. Thanks to all of them there are many good men out there because of their influence.
What an amazing history! Thank you SO MUCH for paving the way for "modern martial artists (in the U.S.). I really enjoyed this interview! I subscribed!😊👍🏾🥋
Chuck Norris turned from a "good" martial artist to a great one AFTER Bruce Lee polished him! Short, sweet and to the point!!! NO ONE LIKE BRUCE LEE. PERIOD.
Richard Norton! As a kid I was first introduced to Mr. Norton in the great Hong Kong films of the 80s and 90s that would play on late night TV, like USA Up All Night and other places. Those are the movies that made me fall in love with him, Jackie Chan, and Cynthia Rothrock. I could never remember Norton's name back then, but I always loved seeing him because he was so great at playing (usually) the mustache-twirling bad guy, AND fighting like a madman with his amazing, super-tight, flawless kicks. I had no idea he trained with Chuck Norris and Benny the Jet. That's so cool!
It has been a while since I have visited your channel and watch your videos and for that I do apologize, I have just been busy with my own art in the music industry and other projects that I have going on but I am on break right now and wanted to stop by and watch a good interview or whatever new topic that you had going on. Love this bro, this takes me back, miss those days with the greats like Chuck, Benny, Richard, Jean-Claude, Don Wilson, Cynthia Ruthrock and yes Steven Seagal, growing up this was my Avengers or Justice League, they inspired and a young kid back then watching these really talented Martial artist on the screen, it was magical, they all in their own right had something special, and theirs more. I will relive those movies and those days forever and forever. I have 4 kids all girls and no boys, but I have passed this passion of the arts along to my daughters as well, I am no martial arts master, I have only trained and studied in boxing, tae kwon do and karate, I never competed and that was my choice because i took a different path because i had a stronger passion for music but I have been working on incorporating martial arts in with my music, i wanted to write and create music that would get people motivated and pumped, but training and learning martial arts have been some of the keys to my own success because i had motivation, it learned how to respect others and myself, i was able to combine my mind, my body and my spirit so that they could find balance within one another. Even if you don't compete or become a martial arts action star, learning it and continue to do so is still rewarding and life changing. Good stuff my friend...
I’ve never met Chuck. But I’ve met and did a seminar with Benny.
He exemplifies a humble martial artist and emanates positivity and good energy. Although his skills, speed, technique even at his advanced age was amazing, I was even more impressed by the way he teaches, he’s so patient, so deep and resonant with his words. Great man.
I grew up in Panorama City in San Fernando Valley, California, where Benny's family had their studio, and they were very nice people. They let me and my friends hit their bags, and we had no money to pay. They never kicked us out. Benny was a very humble, quiet guy. I was like 13 years old, and I watched him kick the heavy bag, and it would hit the ceiling. He had amazing power. A man of few words. I have always admired him and his skill. Amazing man without a doubt. He is one of a kind. Chuck Norris is also one of a kind as well as Bruce Lee. All humble men.
Richard Norton , Benny the Jet and Chuck Norris are marital artist's martial artists.
I met Chuck Norris once hes an absolute gentleman.🙏
Benny is a straight up warrior, not just a martial artist. He's a combatant. That man could chop down any tree you put in front of him in his prime. Chuck is great but he was a point fighter, not full contact.
70 and 74, WOW! I remember these guys when they were young.
Actually Chuck Norris is 84 years old
@@mgtowproperties WOW
@ And if you think that’s wow Mother his is still around and she’s 103
Still wouldn't fight either...and I'm trained....
So @MikeS24-v4s are you also in your 70's
All of these martial artists from back then were all great role models. They were all the real deal.
This! They were dedicated, hard working, in great shape, very skilled, and also charismatic as well!
Not sure if David Carradine was a great role model. He was an ok actor tho, and I’m certain he was great at parties.
@@CDs_RUclips_ Carradine wasn't a martial artist back then. He only heard of the term kung fu a few times before he got the role on the Kung Fu TV show. He began training with Cam Yuen during filming of the show.
@@jonw.3886 That seems about right, 👍🏼.
@@CDs_RUclips_ David Carradine was an actor, Kung Fu was just a television show.
Interesting...I remember watching Richard Norton and Cynthia Rothrock star in movies
Richard Norton, a man that has certainly brought class and exceptional skill in the martial arts throughout the decades. Inspired many
The Gracie challenge stepped up to Benny but called off when they found out he is highly trained in judo. Under gene labell 🤯
Same with Gokor 😂✌️🙏
They back out when they find out that the Sambo/judo/Japanese Jujutsu instructor was training with Gene Lebell. R.I.P. to judo Gene Labell.✌️🙏
Bjj fraud
@@gilbertlebacks2889 yeah they beat a lot of hobbist and mcdojo sensei 🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️😂
@@gjergjaurelius9798 🤭👍✌️🙏
Guy is 74 and looks great!
Who Chuck, Richard or Benny?
Amplified Version Romans 12:2 Amen
NKJV Romans 12:2 Amen
As of 2024, Benny “The Jet” Urquidez is 72, and Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris is 84.
Yeah I was shocked when he said he was 74.
Benny The Jet was a Legend in the ring. Watching his fights got me in to kickboxing in the early 80's.
very honourable comments, the man does not promote himself, he acknowledges the people who without a doubt influenced his commitment and integrity
Kind of like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, right? No? Not even a little bit? Aw! 😢
Richard Norton, all class. Doesn’t get the recognition in Australia he deserves.
Richard Norton at 74 looks so great. Took care of himself. And he doesn't move like 70 year old either. I saw more recent vids of him. Incredible. And he has quite a lot of stories to tell about martial arts, artists and films as well.
VS, I hope full vid of this coming soon.
Think he had a lot of plastic surgery, he's changed a ton. Love him though, always happy to see him in films and speaking like this..
Mr. Richard Norton himself is second to none. He actually might be better in some technical aspects than other legends but one great thing common in these martial artists is humility.
I agree.the thing that bonds him,Benny& Joe Lewis was the film Force 5 at least in cinematography.
Loved him in THE OCTAGON.
I'd rather train with Chuck and Benny, than Conor or Jon Jones. Respectfully..
*Jon Jones* would spend more time poking your eyes or kicking your knees then teaching you anything to improve your skill.
Probably.
100%
@@adamkane7513 Jones actually fought great tonight. but i was referring to these guys' antics outside the cage..
@@adamkane7513Why drag your foolishness over here? Get over your DL fetish of Jones.
Also, being a great fighter doesn't mean you'll be a great teacher. And vice versa. Never know who you can learn a lot from.
Chuck is the man, he has multiple Black belts in different Martial Arts. World Karate champ for years, friends with & trained with Bruce Lee, and learned Judo with Gene Lebell, BJJ Blackbelt from the Machados. Especially in his prime dude was one Badass Hombre.
All those belts but still a Point Fighter. Ok, full contract point fighter but a point fighter nonetheless. Superfoot Wallace would have 🦶 his *ss.
You should look up his apology letter he wrote to Bruce Lee.
BS !!! Chuck had pinpoint accuracy, & was fast & Strong @yotoober1
@@grichard7580 you wouldn’t even know who Chuck Norris is without Bruce Lee.
@@yotoober1 wrong
Chuck Norris already showed BJJ moves in Walker texas ranger long before the mainstream knew what it was,Richard Norton also made guest appearances in several episodes
Walker Texas Ranger even had an episode featuring the Machado brothers.
Nope Lethal Weapon with Mel Gibson.✌️🙏
Chuck had a Brown Belt in Kodokan Judo in the early 1960s. Since BJJ is hugely derived from Judo, saying any particular throw or takedown is BJJ as opposed to Judo requires more than a blanket statement. But as gilbert says, Lethal Weapon was probably the first widespread media depiction of BJJ.
@@raksh9 Yeah,Walker even tapped to the elder Machado brother,the only time he lost a fight in the show lol
@@gilbertlebacks2889bjj in lethal weapon? I would have to rewatch, it's been a very long time
There was an old vintage archive video of Chuck Norris training back in the day with a bunch of karate instructors. I cannot find that video anymore, but I can tell you this much they trained intensely.
This was an excellent interview. Richard exemplifies and speaks to the CLASS of the former generation. This has been lost among the current set. Chuck was my first actual martial arts hero (I have no idols), from when as a 16 year old I saw and bought the July 1979 issue of Black Belt with him on the cover.
Sharks have a “Chuck Norris Week”. And Sharks have to get in a cage to swim with Chuck Norris.
Lmao 😂
This is an approved Fun Chuck Norris fact 👌
I've seen that, it's off the cape, and it's scarier than you would believe. Worth a visit if the sharks still do it.
LOL LOL LOL!!!!! Fantastic! Best one yet!!
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Love Richard Norton! Legit tough guy! Love Benny! Also terrific guy! Nice to hear Richard mention Bong Soo Han and Joe Lewis! Force 5 was awesome! Great fight scenes!
Chuck Norris decides what color his black belt is.
... soo, black then. right.
@squidjames7735 nope. If he tells you your black belt is a different color, then its that color.
Benny the Jet rules too!
Chuck and Benny are my heroes. Mad respect for John Cusak too.
100 percent correct. Benny was without doubt the best of the lot.
I remember these movies The Octagon and Forced Vengeance, Chuck Norris and Richard Norton were in these movies 😊
Benny the Jet was THE REAL DEAL!!!! A heart of gold and a pure warrior. Bruce lee was an actor/martial artist. Benny was a pure bad ass. He fought full contact and went every where over seas to fight the best. I remember he was like 60-0. Pure warrior. Non of that fake stuff of those actor martial artists who look great but thats all.
Benny and Chuck are just legendary and pure class, brilliant stories from Richard
Chuck is a true gentleman in or out of competition. I’ve met him and he’s one of the most approachable people I’ve ever seen. He never stopped training to rest on his haunches. When people’s words align with what they do and live, that’s called integrity.
"Don't tell me. Surprise me." Outstanding. These are living legends. I wish I had the means and fewer attachments to pursue tutelage under their direction. They aged well. All of that wear and tear on their bodies, all the blows their bodies absorbed, but their minds and bodies are still formidable.
Wow, thanks for sharing, worth waiting for! Richard Norton is so humble too, now we know why he turned out like he did! He trained with two of the best most humble martial artist ever! Great to hear about those old days when they all trained together. I had seen some footage but didn’t know the back story to a lot of it. I hope there is more from this interview with Richard Norton!
Plenty more of the interview coming soon.
@ That is great news. I can’t wait!
Great to hear this of our role models!
Thanks so much for these interviews
There was a captain on our department that I worked on an overtime and swing with. We hit it off and I guess he liked me. He talked of rooming with Chuck Norris during college and sparring with him. The response from me was always a polite nod and maybe a "Wow" over coffee in the kitchen.
When "Walker Texas Ranger" came to Dallas/Ft Worth he ended up in charge of coordinating OT for when department resources and he got me multiple OTs assignments, most of which were driving lights and sirens up and down streets.
One episode involved our department involved in the story arc. Once I got the unit backed in where they wanted it and the rest of the crew [There were two full "crews" that were extras that day] the captain wanted to introduce me to Chuck. When he waved and yelled, "Heeeyyy " I began to see him in a different light.
Then after Norris shook my hand and greeted me with a smile, he looked to the captain and said while pointing his finger, "You're looking at one of the few to ever beat me in a fair fight." 😳
when I was into martial arts I used to love to spar people with all kinds of styles. Kungfu, Kempo, GoJu Ryu, Judo Karate... I loved that.
What a cool down to earth guy. It's nice to know that at one point in time that high caliber sportsmen were respectable and honorable. It's something that is severely missing from modern day sportsmen and celebrities in general.
I grew up in the 70s there's a reason these guys are such legends in the ring, on screen, and in real life. Real live heroes they are.
Chuck "the legend" Norris, I've seen almost every film he's done. What a great insight. Richards ok as well... 🤣
@thetryingscotsman4065 I love his 80's movies! Eye for an Eye, A Force of One, The Octagon, etc.. Classic
Richard Norton and Viking Samurai also rule! Lol
I trained with Master Bong Soo Han during the "Force Five " era and I vividly remember coming to class early one day as a little yellow belt and Richard Norton was on the mat alone working on a Bo kata --which I think was a specialty of his. It's a vivid memory because I recognized him from the film and magazines. Watching him was a cool experience for a little kid.
For years I wanted to know who the head ninja was in octagon that chuck fought in the end I just recently found out it was Richard Norton those guy’s put on a great show of martial arts Richard was awesome as the ninja
David, at the end of the video you said "oh, he´s great in karate .....". Chuck is not only great in karate. He was the one who brought the Gracie's to the US in 1988. Norris was already in BJJ 5 years before UFC1. Chuck is not only an expert in karate etc.., he's also an expert in BJJ. The same with Richard Norton. Both know how to grapple.
Chuck actually holds black belts in at least 6 different martial arts
I emailed Benny’s wife a few years ago before Covid and was set to go train with him. He was still instructing. Not sure what he’s up to now but I’ve seen some video of him training folks in his elderly age and wow! How could you not love that guy?
Chuck Norris took this idea from Bruce Lee because this is exactly what Bruce Lee did to improve his martial art
No he didn't. This isn't a new idea that Lee invented. Other people before Lee did the same thing. You people need to stop worshiping Lee. He isn't a god
not true.
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@remshot1998 why so much hate for Bruce? Yes danzan ryu is a mix, judo is a mix. Cross training isn't new. Bruce pushed the idea of constant growth and learning, and most importantly development of tools for the individual. His process was revolutionary. A god? Of course not. Deserving of respect as a progressive martial artist, definitely.
The new generation of martial artist is no where near as dissaplined and respectful as the older generations by any means
74!? Richard Norton looks amazing for 74!!!
74 years old. OMG he still looks like a movie star! Wow
I’m a practitioner and a fan of Traditional Martial Arts, MMA, Boxing and a lot of fighters who participate in those platforms. Bruce Lee was one of my biggest influences and I know his legacy has made huge contributions to movies, fitness, Martial Arts and pop culture. However, I never understood the hostility that some Bruce Lee fans had towards Chuck Norris when he said that Bruce Lee’s kicking was influenced by him when they trained together.
Especially since Chuck Norris was an Elite Martial Artist and his legacy has made huge contributions to Martial Arts, Pop Culture etc. Bruce Lee trained and trained with a lot of people, that’s why he was knowledgeable and consistently evolving on multiple levels. He maintained a Student Master attitude and that’s why he’ll go down in history as one of the most influential people in combat sports. I was also a huge fan of Sensei Benny The Jet! He was my favorite fighter during the Kickboxing era! He was a complete beast in the ring, but one heck of a sportsman!!!🙏🏾
There is video of Bruce Lee performing high kicks before he even met Chuck Norris. I think Norris shared certain kicks from tang soo do with Bruce but Norris didnt introduce the concept and utility of high kicks to bruce lee as he implies.
They Trained together & helped each other evolve...that's what is implied
Then why wrote Chuck a apology letter that he apologized for saying.
He and Bruce was both only share technics and aren’t student and master !?
When Bruce died they all feel free to say what they dreamed of.
But truth is something otherwise.
@X-Factor-22 the truth is Chuck Norris signed up for lessons with Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee taught Chuck. Its in the book Wrath of the Dragon.
@MichaelHaddad-wf1wn Lee & NorrIs influenced each other. Lee asked Chuck to be in his movie because Norris took the Karate Circuit by storm. He had plenty to bring to the table !
Both Legends !!!
Met Chuck and his family when they checked into the hotel I worked at in the early 80's. What a fine group of people who had charisma and were so friendly to us all. Got to love Chuck.
Richard Norton is such a lovely, humble gentleman. He is the true personification of martial arts. And at 74 yrs, he looks amazing!!
The best kickboxers still rate Benny up there at the top.
Great interview. I trained at the Jet Center from 1989 until it closed in 1994, and was co-author of Peter Cunningham's book, "Civilized Warring." Richard Norton and I trained together one evening in one of Pete's classes at the Jet Center. As Petey put it, "Snake, you're going to work with Mr. Norton. He's preparing for a movie role, and I don't want one of these bums (the other students) giving him a black eye." 😂
A black belt means you're just an advanced student.
80s and 90s martial artist rocks the world even in 20s .❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ love you Viking samurai for making this lovely videos. Respect and love from India Anirban Nandy.
Awesome stories..AND im really surprised to hear how humble Chuck was/is. He just never came off that way from the little i seen of him..Its a case of never judge a book by its cover..Great video David and Thanks Mr Norton
What a wonderful interview with a legend of the martial arts, and a gentleman of the martial arts himself ... fellow Aussie represent!
Benny the jet - loved his style from Jackie’s movies. Those fights were awesome 🙏🏻
Tom Bleecker helped me get Benny’s bio personally signed by the Jet himself. I treasure that book even though I’ve never met him.
Even my Muay Thai coach (back in 1986) said, without hesitation, that Benny was one amazingly tough hombre - and he didn’t rate anybody!
Benny’s fights on video were passed around between the students and treated like bricks of gold.
Thanks to Sensei Benny. His book Training And Fighting Skills were a big influence during my formative years,
Richard Norton looks more handsome than most guys half his age. Martial arts really does make everything in life better.
All the actors who were in Bruce Lee films like Bolo Chuck Norris Jackie Chan Sammo Hung should have been in a film together. Add other actors like JCVD and Jet Li because they were actors in similar roles as martial arts actors
Man..the trinity of Spain , Aussie, and American martial artists
Benny the jet is the man. Love Chuck but never not one time seen him fight anything...
Very uplifting listening to Richard speak so highly of both Chuck and Benny, and of course, his views on both men's spirituality. Though, in truth, I wouldn't expect anything else from Richard. Thank you for uploading this excellent video. Made my day. 🏴🇬🇧
Richard Norton sounds like a guy you could talk to for hours.
Cool guy.
It's very inspiring to see sensei Norton still wearing his Zen Do Kai Bushido cross i remember those days great memories.
My Sensei Scott "Conan" Mincey trained with Chuck and Benny. I love hearing him tell stories about the old days.
Movie....The Octagon. Richard Norton plays a tough guy and the ninja enforcer and fights Chuck. Greatest Norris movie.
I like the fact that Chuck Norris doesnt have an overinflated ego like most martial art movie stars.
Awesome stories about Chuck and Benny, they got that Native blood, Norton was great in the Octagon as well! Life long student is a great lesson
I saw Force Five as a teenager in the 80s. Still one of my favorite martial arts films!
Well said Richard, speaks volumes of your ability and character that these people let you hang out with them!
Sensi Benny! Great dude! Fighter, Teacher, Stunt Man, etc...
I remember his school in North Hollywood.
Wow, I wouldn't have recognised Richard.
I met Mr. Norris in the early 80’s at century martial arts in Midwest City, ok. He was quite a humble man,an example for all of us
Benny the Jet was the best of the lot. A real lead the way. Unlike the others he put himself to the test. A great martial artist .
He is correct,there is always something else to learn,but constantly training is the key to staying in top shape for fighting.
Met Benny at the weigh-ins in Vegas > 30 years ago - when Juan Torres won the light weight title. I mentioned having Benny's book, and he just asked what I thought about it; what I liked vs. didn't like. I told him the nutrition portion wasn't that exciting to me, and he said, "Yeah," he had that feedback from others too. He was willing to just chat, but I felt guilty about using his time and excused myself. Later, I was at the after-fight party: Benny was there; Stan "The Man" Longinidis; a couple actors (like Richard Roundtree); Chuck Norris was in an adjoining room. A line instantly formed when the food was brought in, and a lady (I don't know who she was) didn't move fast enough and was uncomfortable to try to squeeze in line where she was at. Benny was one of the first in line (closest to the food), so after he filled his plate, he just handed it to the lady (with zero fanfare), then picked up a second plate and filled it for himself. I was personally embarrassed/humbled (like, I think, every man in the line who didn't offer her a space). Benny was the coolest/humblest guy I had ever met. I've had fun training with a number of really good folks, and another guy who I thought was very "cool" (didn't just kick my ass - which he easily could, but rather let me try things) was Rico Rodriguez. Most awesome coaches have been Greg Holmes and Kim Marquardt - just wanted to give them a shout-out.
Cool to hear another great interview. Also, maybe you should get Chuck Norris himself on the interview. Would be cool to hear his martial art and movie stories directly from him.
You can´t get Chuck Norris to do this kind of thing but you can get his son Dakota, I think. He´s also into the martial arts. He´s also on youtube.
@@Katzenhase Why? Let me guess, Chuck does not want to do interviews anymore?
He's a living Legend & in his 80's . Leave that good Man alone. He's Earned it !!!@@deathcold_longplaysua4846
All of those guys Richard mentioned were & still are the original legends before martial arts was well known.
Chuck has a grizzly bear rug on his bedroom floor. It is still alive but refuses to move when Chuck is in the room, just in case.
Chuck & Benny would be impressed with GSP, how humble & dedicated he was during his career.
We're so lucky Steven Sea 💩 Gull taught these guys how to fight and beat them only using his hands. I think it really humbled them to achieve such greatness
Saw Mr Norton when he was doubling for Mr Norris here in the Philippines, chinatown....
Chuck Norris is the real deal, a gentleman, genuine and a good example of how to be an actual adult.
I would not recognize Richard. He looks great. I always liked him. “ Thank god for black and decker”. 😂😂😂😂😂
I love the comment of Chuck willing to be a student. I know of individuals that have used me as a crash test dummy for their students and not wanting to learn a suggested new approach.I respected the little man's training area and just stop attending.
Some people who are good social dancers have a similar perspective, they're willing to be a total noob learning a new dance style and eventually there's a synergy that can happen when similar styles can combine and fuse. They have to be willing to go back to be a beginner for a while and sometimes unlearn techniques learned in the other styles.
Back when Dillman was a credible martial artist, and before he took a swan dive into the Bullshido lake.
I remember in martial arts magazines the " CHUCK NORRIS special elasticated stretch jeans" and the picture was Chuck Norris in full stretch doing an axe kick position the kick at its highest in tight jeans and chucks wearing aviator sunglasses he was smileling...this stuck in my head all my life and makes me chuckle....
Its so sad today the UFC took away all the old school martial arts, we don't see that kind of generation anymore.
Benny is in the credits of Roadhouse as fight coordinator if I remember correctly. You can see him in the movie too.
Benny talks about Roadhouse here ruclips.net/video/Wew65xlbTXU/видео.html
@VikingSamurai cool, thanks, my buddy trained with him years ago, thru Mr Ed Parker.
Did a workshop with Richard Norton and Benny in Melbourne in the early 90s I think - great people - I also trained with Richard's number 1 student, Chris Stansfield, brilliant man.
Chuck Norris rules!
I believe Richard Norton was a kickboxing champion
Very interesting and well presented! Mr. Norton looks great too. 😊
Brilliant Interview With Richard Norton 👏 Viking Such a Down To Earth Guy and Looks Great! I'm a Huge Chuck Norris Fan and Martial Arts Fan Over All 👍👏
Did win world championships several years, and was an absolute beast of a puncher kicker and grappling as well!
Isn’t interesting to know nobody spoke ill of Chuck Norris. He is fully respected. That’s quite an achievement.
Bruce Lee fanboys dont like Chuck because of his statements about Bruce.
@ Chuck was a champ for a long time, while Bruce didn’t have any tournaments. That’s good enough.
@@cuzz63
You got an.overly obsession about bruce lee and what fans think of bruce
Having watched full contact bits from both of them, I would have to put all my money on Benny in his prime.
I studied since 1970 and learned and respected all the original influential greats. Chuck, Benny, Bruce etc..but what got me interested was when i watched Billy Jack I thought Tom Laughlin put the values of martial arts in the character of Billy. Just felt like sharing that. Thanks to all of them there are many good men out there because of their influence.
What an amazing history! Thank you SO MUCH for paving the way for "modern martial artists (in the U.S.). I really enjoyed this interview! I subscribed!😊👍🏾🥋
Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for subscribing!
Chuck Norris turned from a "good" martial artist to a great one AFTER Bruce Lee polished him! Short, sweet and to the point!!! NO ONE LIKE BRUCE LEE. PERIOD.
CHuck was already a many time Champ before Bruce. Bruce didnt polish Chuck, he did help break him into film.
@cuzz63 With you, "Cuzz", I verify the old adage: "Ignorance Is Bliss"!!!
Richard Norton! As a kid I was first introduced to Mr. Norton in the great Hong Kong films of the 80s and 90s that would play on late night TV, like USA Up All Night and other places. Those are the movies that made me fall in love with him, Jackie Chan, and Cynthia Rothrock. I could never remember Norton's name back then, but I always loved seeing him because he was so great at playing (usually) the mustache-twirling bad guy, AND fighting like a madman with his amazing, super-tight, flawless kicks. I had no idea he trained with Chuck Norris and Benny the Jet. That's so cool!
You're right, this was totally shocking and I can't believe it.
It has been a while since I have visited your channel and watch your videos and for that I do apologize, I have just been busy with my own art in the music industry and other projects that I have going on but I am on break right now and wanted to stop by and watch a good interview or whatever new topic that you had going on. Love this bro, this takes me back, miss those days with the greats like Chuck, Benny, Richard, Jean-Claude, Don Wilson, Cynthia Ruthrock and yes Steven Seagal, growing up this was my Avengers or Justice League, they inspired and a young kid back then watching these really talented Martial artist on the screen, it was magical, they all in their own right had something special, and theirs more. I will relive those movies and those days forever and forever. I have 4 kids all girls and no boys, but I have passed this passion of the arts along to my daughters as well, I am no martial arts master, I have only trained and studied in boxing, tae kwon do and karate, I never competed and that was my choice because i took a different path because i had a stronger passion for music but I have been working on incorporating martial arts in with my music, i wanted to write and create music that would get people motivated and pumped, but training and learning martial arts have been some of the keys to my own success because i had motivation, it learned how to respect others and myself, i was able to combine my mind, my body and my spirit so that they could find balance within one another. Even if you don't compete or become a martial arts action star, learning it and continue to do so is still rewarding and life changing. Good stuff my friend...
Great to have u back and awesome to hear you're putting some really good work into your music and other projects!