RIP Joe. Started training with him in 1973 and continued until he passed. Awesome on so many levels.
@bigjimbigjim1896
5 жыл бұрын
My First Instructor And Roommate With Bob Wall Back In 1967 When We Ran The Sherman Oaks California Karate Studio.. R.I.P. My Friend , I Miss Your Great Humor Joe 💪
@Docinaplane
6 жыл бұрын
I first saw Joe Lewis fight in 1971. To this day, I am teaching the Joe Lewis Fighting system to the next generation, and it is just as effective as ever.
@robertcroes5827
5 жыл бұрын
Truly, ONE OF THE GREATEST KARATE LEGENDS OF ALL TIME ...
@drroberts5172
7 жыл бұрын
Mr Lewis was a true master to the very end...when I first began reading about Mr Lewis back in the mid-60's in Black Belt magazine, even then he was giving credit to his friend and fellow karate-ka, John Korab...and here, at the end of his physical life, he does it again. What a class act this man was. There'll never be another Joe Lewis.
@victortaylor7737
Жыл бұрын
I actually spoke to Joe over the phone in 1991 when the first Tyson/Hoylfield fight was taking place.we spoke about 7-10 minutes about the exhibition fight with him and Bill Wallace,the Tyson- Hoylfield upcoming fight,& a little of his fight systems.we didn't say anything about Bruce Lee & I think he mightve been glad of that.a real treat.by the way,I seen Chuck Norris just down the street from there in 1989 when he promoted his book in Harvard Square Boston.R.I.P to Joe.
@lauriebluesguy
12 жыл бұрын
Was there to witness this speech, with my wife and two children, traveled from Wales, UK to compete at the Boston 2012 World Championships. Little did I believe that Grandmaster Byrne and Joe Lewis would no longer be with us in September 2012. Sad loss for the world of Tang Soo Do, Karate and the larger world of Martial Arts. RIP to Joe Lewis and Grandmaster Richard Byrne.
@Mark-yn4vl
8 жыл бұрын
What a terrible loss to the martial arts world. I met Lewis at Seminar in the early 90's and still remember so much he taught. Joe Lewis was a class act all the way. Lots of bravery in his fight. Notice how casually he says "Guys I'm dying of cancer, I'm being honest with you". He could have gone on some self pitying type speech, but instead, goes on to talk about everyone but himself.
@Mark-yn4vl
3 жыл бұрын
@XSoCal Hi XSoCal! Wow a reply years later! It was in Lumberton North Carolina at the dojo I was training at. My instructor booked him for a 2 day seminar. I had been in martial arts maybe 2 years at the time and was completely star struck. I've been in martial arts now nearly 30 years, and attending his seminar and meeting him remains one of my favorite memories. He was probably around 50 at the time, and still built like a tank and would come at you like a bull when we were training. Grappling and hitting him was like hitting a brick wall, no lie. But he was so nice and kind once the training stopped! I have a nice professional photo with him, and I'm looking at his autograph on the wall as I type this. I got to meet him and train with him several times over the years and was heartbroken when I heard he died. He was an outstanding guy.
@Mark-yn4vl
3 жыл бұрын
@XSoCal That's an awesome story man! I think I was actually a green belt at the time too, and was maybe 15. I bet he cleaned your clock too. :) Little did I know that about 10 years later, I'd end up training in Shorin-Ryu as well, which is what I still train in today. I would have killed to meet Benny the Jet too! He's one I still hope to meet one day. I was definitely lucky to meet and train with Mr. Lewis quite a few times over the course of some years. I did about 8 years training out of Lumberton. Lewis was a North Carolina boy himself and his hometown wasn't far from Lumberton so my instructor didn't have too much trouble booking him for seminars, and heck sometimes he'd even stop by for an hour or two. Bill Wallace was another I got to meet a few times. Even he spoke highly of Joe Lewis. Dale "Sunshine" Frye was another great fighter I had the privilege to not only meet, but sparr with regularly, and get the wind knocked out of me MANY times. He was good friends with my instructor. Years later I look back on those times and still smile. Out of all of them though, training with Joe Lewis will always be the highlight!
@Mark-yn4vl
3 жыл бұрын
@XSoCal Thanks for sharing the story! It's great to meet a fellow martial artist. I'm still a young man at 42, but my days of hard core tournament fighting are pretty much over too. I had hand surgery in 2005 for a crushed knuckle, and hip surgery in 2018. Wear and tear from doing this for years. Luckily not a hip replacement, and I'd say it's better than it has been in YEARS. I have full range of motion again and can move like I'm 19 again. But if I'm not careful I'll end up with one! Like you, I wouldn't change a thing about my experiences though. I still practice though and will until I drop!
@Mark-yn4vl
3 жыл бұрын
@XSoCal Nice to meet you Dennis! I'll definitely hit you up over email. Thanks so much for sharing your stories about Joe Lewis too!
@victortaylor7737
3 жыл бұрын
Even with the cancer, Joe was so handsome& very candid, & looked sooo good in a suit! Tremendous respect for him, just a class act through& through.R.I.P Joe.
@roshangeorge2127
5 жыл бұрын
The greatest professional martial artist of all time.
@Katzenhase
4 жыл бұрын
Chuck Norris beat him 3times but didn´t follow him in full contact fighting. Bill Wallace was also great. I wouldn´t call him the greatest though.
@laxer123
Жыл бұрын
@@Katzenhase you dont know Joe. he just did that intentionally
@Katzenhase
Жыл бұрын
@@laxer123 What did he do intentionally?
@waynecolburn8849
6 жыл бұрын
Joe Lewis was a real fighter. he could back up his words. I remember reading about him in black belt mag in the 60s. He inspired me to practice my side kick. Great person.
@jeffgoesrandom4217
2 жыл бұрын
A great man. Human and real. He mastered his art and taught others. What a loss to us.
@pepecohetes492
11 жыл бұрын
He fought on till the end, godspeed Mr Lewis.
@afronovaable
8 жыл бұрын
A great martial artist. May you rest in peace!
@BeerlyStanding
12 жыл бұрын
Wonderful speech by Joe Lewis. It takes a life time in martial arts to fully appreciate what he was saying. He was a truly great teacher, and is still a huge inspiration. Grand Master Byrne always exposed his students to this level of martial artist.
@1straycat99
6 жыл бұрын
real liked joe and i was in it and watched him pka and was a true trooper to the end..i was not aware he even passed in my prayers
@alexmccrorie4195
4 жыл бұрын
I have got most of Mr Lewis videos I wish I could have got the chance 2 go 2 one of his seminars and meet him in person R.I.P JOE .
@instanttherapy
2 жыл бұрын
As of 2021, I'm 68, same age as Joe Louis when he died. I got my first kyokushin black belt in 1970. My 4th black in '75. Then 4 yrs judo. Then 10 yrs kickboxing under undefeated world champion Benny the jet Urquidez in Van Nuys California. My martial arts instructors taught me from the very beginning to never drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, take drugs, or meds, think positive thoughts and always go out of your way to help complete strangers. That may be why I have never been sick, not once, never even been to a doctor. And I still train 3 hours every day. It helps being born hyperactive and skinny.
@AGC828
7 жыл бұрын
It's a shame we lost JL. A true legend of American martial arts. I didn't recognize him at first. Usually when one has cancer there's rapid weight LOSS not gain. Saw him I think in a 2013 interview. Was "slimmer" again.
@alexscott730
7 жыл бұрын
Anderson C It had to be in 2012.Joe Lewis passed away august 31st 2012.
@lauriebluesguy
12 жыл бұрын
Was a pleasure to attend, and hear the great man speak. Tang Soo.
@cowlico
11 жыл бұрын
JOe Lewis was a great fighter who will be most definately missed, this is history!!
@deejin25
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 51 years old. I grew up reading his articles, attended one seminar, bingewatched his videos when you tube showed them. I start to watch this video, shocked at how he looked in his final days, he starts to speak, has trouble speaking then he says "Guys I'm dyin of cancer gonna be real honest with you but I can fake it for two days." instant lump in throat, and sobbing.
@alexscott730
7 жыл бұрын
Man,he died 4 months after this event.😢
@ETsonggalaxy
6 жыл бұрын
We watched Joe Lewis take on Bong Yu at a classic match . Yu tried to land a fancy kick , Joe just moved in with a counter fist! Lewis would look at a person seriously as if his business was no joke!
@kevingundelach8753
Жыл бұрын
I was there, my first karate tournament I was a student of Byong Yu, it was at Cal State College Hayward California a special challenge match I was devastated my instructor lost but it was a fair fight . Joe gave Mr Yu a bloody nose, and offered him his towel to wipe up the blood. He really was an extremely gifted martial artist and so explosive and strong. The older I get the more great people we lose. I was blessed to witness greatness that day.
@stewyoung8523
3 жыл бұрын
Joe was one tough dude.
@frankbenson-smith8845
11 жыл бұрын
The only fighter I ever had more respect for than Mr. Lewis was his friend and mentor John Korab. These men had character. The closest person I present know to these gentlemen is Jeff Driscoll also of PA Coal Region.
@samcelestre9883
9 жыл бұрын
Rip
@princevalantinojkd
6 жыл бұрын
What a geezer,a true cool cat artist that was a class act
@markmdg6
4 жыл бұрын
Glad I had s chance to met him and watch him spar with Jerry Pendington at Tracy Karate studio back in the 70s I will always remember him, great Fighter and did a lot o promote the sport along with inventing Kick Boxing in the USA
@mauriceelmalem8569
12 жыл бұрын
It is a great video that tells it all Joe Lewis a natural speaker our sincere condolences go out to your family rest in peace. Maurice Elmalem Budo Mgazine
@luigispanalatte194
Жыл бұрын
Top joe Lewis... Legend no death... Bruce lee... 😢🕊️🙏🕊️
@MrJiddukrishhesse
12 жыл бұрын
RIP JOE LEWIS
@davidcabrera8466
5 күн бұрын
A tough and resilence man till the end!!!
@amoruzz
2 жыл бұрын
Amen, a great man, student and teacher.
@roqueperezlopez4016
Жыл бұрын
JOE. siempre será el Mejor ™™™
@stevewhitaker1705
2 жыл бұрын
Joe Lewis martial arts legend
@roqueperezlopez4016
Жыл бұрын
Seras siempre El Mejor .....Joe
@sonoterapiaysanacion
5 жыл бұрын
Un Gran Maestro y Deportista.
@shengchenfan
12 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Joe
@eazye088
Жыл бұрын
One of the original Street Fighters.
@teedtad2534
Жыл бұрын
Joe Lewis was one of the few to win 🌎 world titles .. Bill SuperFoot Wallace was a great one also....I seen a video when Wallace kicked Joe Lewis right in the face when Joe just could NOT stop 🛑 it! Chuck Norris was another great champion 🏆⚡🏆⚡🏆⚡🌀
@louisali5207
2 жыл бұрын
RIP Joe. I regretted that we couldn’t meet again.
@RichCoppensRCKenpo
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing seminars when he came to the Northeast Philly area. My first instructor Cliff Jewell would spar with him (Boxing) when he was in the area. RIP Mr. Lewis.
@RichCoppensRCKenpo
Жыл бұрын
@@JoseGonzalez-gg6rs Last I heard he's retired down along the Delaware coast somewhere.
@RichCoppensRCKenpo
Жыл бұрын
@@JoseGonzalez-gg6rs Your welcome, they were good times that I will never forget.
@Juanbau49
Жыл бұрын
Será el mejor siempre
@merltravers4054
2 жыл бұрын
RIP Joe God Speed
@special-selfdefense-system
Жыл бұрын
R.I.P Maste Lewis.
@sleadie59
12 жыл бұрын
Sir TANG SOO ! ! !
@talon115
11 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace...
@sleadie59
12 жыл бұрын
Four great people and two that have moved on Tang Soo!!!!!!!!
@malcolmarnsdorff6782
2 жыл бұрын
What a guy. The real deal.
@willieraye
5 жыл бұрын
RIP JOE
@eddted2876
2 жыл бұрын
Black out? Cannot view this!
@laxer123
Жыл бұрын
I'll be the there jack
@Katzenhase
4 жыл бұрын
It´s debatable whether he was the greatest fighter of all time. There was Chuck Norris, Mike Stone, Benny Urquidez and Bill Wallace as well. He lost against Chuck Norris 3times.
@Katzenhase
3 жыл бұрын
@XSoCal I bet Joe Lewis would have had no chance against Chuck Norris in the 90´s because Norris was a black belt in Brazilian Jui Jitsu, the most effective martial art.
@IlianNachev
2 жыл бұрын
@@Katzenhase, Joe Lewis was a wrestler before he went into Karate and other martial arts. Jiu Jitsu is a very effective martial art, but it is not the best. It’s practitioners had some success with it during the nineties, because most people didn’t know about it and had no idea how to defend against it. However, that changed and nowadays one cannot dominate just by practicing Jiu Jitsu. You need to be well rounded in several systems in order to be successful.
@Katzenhase
2 жыл бұрын
@@IlianNachev Yeah, it´s better. But todays champions would have lost against Rickson Gracie in his prime. Rickson was a beast and to this day the best fighter ever in BJJ.
@josef-peterroemer6235
2 жыл бұрын
@@Katzenhase not true, the Japanese karateka beat all the jujitsu Gracie Brothers in MMA fights.
@Katzenhase
2 жыл бұрын
@@josef-peterroemer6235 But not Rickson Gracie, arguably the best of all the Gracie´s.
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