Never heard of anything about this movie as a kid until i found it at a video store on vhs. Intstantly fell in love with it. I had already actually had a little experience in the art form so the movie really hit home for me. About 3 years later i actually got to meat Al Dacoscos (Marks Dad)in vegas, for the gathering of eagles convention in i think 2001-2002. Very nice man with tons of knowledge. I was super excited to meet someone that close to Mark. Would really love to meet him one day and tell him how much of an impact him and this movie had on my life. Great interview can't wait to the next one!!!! Thanks David!!!!
Thanks a lot David! Mestre Amen Santo is my most favourite Capoeirista . He is just incredible: to have such a big, powerful body and to make all that flips, spin kicks so quick, with that easy.👍
when I saw the movie I was mesmerized and wanted to start capoeira, after training tae kwon do and pencak silat for 10 years I needed something new. I moved to the other side of the Netherlands just for capoeira and I started in 1999. I have traveled all around the world because of Capoeira. 10 years ago I sent Mark a message and thanked him for introducing me to this amazing art and he replied that he was proud of doing capoeira because of him. and told me to keep going and doing what I do. 24 years later and I still practice and play capoeira, although there aren't a lot of groups in Thailand I didn't stop and also taught Thai students. Now I am back in the Netherlands, so I can start practicing whenever I want at various groups. Thanks David for this amazing interview. you rock as always. AXE
Another fascinating video with Mestre Amen Santo, outstanding, Viking Samurai 🤺 He is a great guest, with a lot of good vibes and good enthusiasm and great knowledge and experience in his art 👏👏🍻👍
Awesome interview yet again Viking Samurai, thank you also to Mestre Amen Santo, for his personal insight into how Only The Strong came about, also as to how he began his Capoeira training, back in his youth as a child. Looking forward to the next interview video of course 🥋🇲🇽🇦🇺🙏✝️.
It's actually derived from N'Golo from Angola in Africa. It was banned like mestre stated along with stick fighting and many other African martial arts. They disguised N'golo/Engolo which became Capoeria as a dance. They also have another takedown grappling base form that went along with it. My mestre had it in his system from his mestre. Trying to think of the name. Starts with a "B" but it's pretty sweet. There is a fighter in the ufc from Brazil in the MW division uses capoeria effectively. Won many of his mma pro fights for many who claim styles don't work. Its always on the practitioner. Great interview as always VS! Will be looking for PTII...lol
Such a excellent part 2 interview with Mestre Amen Santo. It's very interesting on how Santo meet and worked with Mark. His passion for caporia is such amazing. Only The Strong is a classic movie. Wish Mestre Amen Santo could have gotten more camera time on the movie. I pray we get Only The Strong blu ray soon.
Viking Samurai is the BEST channel of its kind, for sure!! Only he has interviews with guys like Don Wilson, Marc Damascus, Amen Santo, and other great, if obscure, underrated martial artists and B action stars!! He always has insightful questions and I like how he always lets them answer however they want and in their own words. He doesn't try to heavily "platform" the conversation and doesn't restrict them to two minute answers, or anything. GREAT job!! Keep up the awesome work!!
@@GothamKnight84661 Listen my friend. If I think you are wright, please don't be bad with this guy. Stay humble. It will be great for the other People and better for you. Think carefully about it. Have a nice day. 🤔🤝👌
VS, you're growing above yourself as an interviewer with each new encounter. It is a fact, not a compliment. Thank you for your work and pains you take. You do progress.
Cher David Juste pour vous dire à quel point je suis fans du film Only the Strong. Je l'ai découvert ce film grâce à ma chérie qui l'avait visionnée en VHS. En Partant au Portugal l'année dernière j'ai assisté un spectacle de rue avec des Capoeiristas de la ville de Porto, j'ai pu leurs faire connaître ce film. Puis ayant appris quelques mouvements en autodidacte, j'ai montré à certains des mes élèves ( je suis assistant d'éducation) ils ont adoré et au même temps je leur ai fait voir des vidéos de votre chaîne ainsi que celle de Scott Adkins. Voilà la raison pour laquelle j'adore ce film.
@@VikingSamurai I'm sorry I made a mistake I wrote to you in French. I am not looking to advertise myself, or to attract attention to myself. All I aspire is to share my love for this film, and for those who made it. As a fan like you, it's magical to be able to share with people who are like us and with our heroes. It's worth gold, it's this wealth that pleases me. Thank you once again for your incredible work and dedication.
Wow!!! another fantastic interview Viking Samurai your nailing it i always did admire these capoeira guy's a great deal especially the other one monkey style Kung Fu just incredible how these guys can move around like that but ill stick with the taekwondo.
Speaking of action movies w/a little bit of capoeira in it, in 2006 I saw the movie The Protector starring Tony Jaa for the first time. The capoeira guy in the movie was played by actor & martial artist Lateef Crowder. Years later Leteef played Eddy Gordo in the live action Tekken movie
This isn't the only Capoeira movie though. There is a Brazilian Capoeira movie called "Besouro". Edit: it is a 2009 movie called "The Assailant" in English.
Thank you! I've been trying to find more full on Capoeira movies. I found this movie, but I forgot the name. The only thing I kind of remembered that it was about an afro-Brazilian slave. (Maybe based on the origins of Capoeira?) *But, how the hell hasn't Lateef Crowder not been utilized more for lead actor roles in Martial Arts films!?!?*
@@Brooklyn_Bleek yes. The movie is set during the slavery period. This is a sort of epic about the Capoeira origin, I am not a fan of it though as I don't like the fantasy elements in it. I think the most interesting period of Capoeira history was in the 19th century or early 20th century in Rio. Indeed he should have been in more movies. The truth is that most directors don't know much about Capoeira or they might not see much potential in it like they used to see in Karate and Kung Fu. Anyway, the time of martial arts movies has passed. In Brazil there are a lot of documentaries about Capoeira, but the country has no tradition of martial arts movies, I think "Besouro" must be the only one of that genre.
@@Brooklyn_Bleek You are wright my friend. I did a list of Capoeira movies in the Part 1 of this amazing interview, if you would like check it. Enjoy 👍🙂
I love this movie but I have always wondered who Santos was because his character didn't have a name in the movie. At least in the end credits I was never able to figure out which actor he was
"Santos" is what Paco called Marc's character Stevens bro lol. He was mocking him about his righteous attitude. It means Saints/Saint in Portuguese haha. He even says it in the movie lol.
A few of them that actor is Lateef Crowder. An excellent capoeria mestre severely underrated and actor. He's in several movies MJWs Falcon Rising, Undisputed 3 which is one the best along with the first two. The Assailant, The Quest who actually has his mestre doing capoeria in there. Just to name some other's. Red Sun Rising with Don the Dragon had a capoerist in there as well. Just a minor role though.
Dear David. I know you are a martial artist and kind of a Bodybuilder. Looks like you've done a few B movies. How did you start your start in martial arts and in all honesty why you didn't become more famous knowing, in my humble opinion, that you have the talent to get there at the level of the people you interview and that you like ( special mention for JCVD)?
Well, I am meeting the right people and pursuing this, when any of those projects come to fruition I'll start covering it on the channel. When it comes to film and television, there is always a lot of talk about projects that never end up getting started and / or finished. In fact, I believe well over 90% of independent films never get completed and released.
Dear David do you know how can I get in touch with Mestre Amen Santo to let him know about a script I wrote and sent to Avi Lerner for a possible Only the Strong 2 and 3? If you could help me I'm grateful.
Hey Pereira, love your enthusiasm and passion for Only The Strong, but there's an issue what writer Luis Esteban explained to me in the past. Since the team already has so many great ideas and have been working on continuing the series, they really don't want anyone to send them anything bc then one of the people who sent them a script, idea, etc, could try and come back and claim their idea(s) was taken from them, then it could just be a potential legal headache.
@@VikingSamurai Thank you for all this informations and to be honest with me. I really appreciate that. Well it's pity for me, but OK 👌 I'm fine. I still trying make some things to put Lateef Crowder dos Santos playing in John Wick Saga. I sent my suggestions to Chad Stahelski and JJ " Loco" Perry, I'm waiting for a answer. I had the honor of being able to get in touch with one of my favorite actors: Keanu Reeves thanks to Scott Adkins' TH-cam channel. We'll see if that leads to something.
You could always try reaching out to his team's Instagram if you just want to open a dialogue with him instagram.com/bbcc.capoeirabatuque?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
@@VikingSamurai You are amazing. I belive in life the most nice thing it's be kind to someone and receive kindness in return. That's what I do and that's what you do. Keep being yourself 👍👌
@@VikingSamurai I thought it would be perfect for you to try inviting Chad Stahelski or David Leitch. First, a great interview. Segundo, even more views and even more subscribers. Tercio, who tries nothing has nothing, with a bit of luck the possibility of a small role in the John Wick saga and/or derived films. Think carefully about this. 🤔🤞🤝😉
Great interview guys✌️ i love movie Only the strong,this movie is number 1 for me,i remember i got it on vhs from out blockbuster in poland,i make a copy for my self and i was watching this movie over and over again,still love it after all those years,i hope someone gonna make it on blueray or even 4k disc,love from scotland🫶
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Never heard of anything about this movie as a kid until i found it at a video store on vhs. Intstantly fell in love with it. I had already actually had a little experience in the art form so the movie really hit home for me. About 3 years later i actually got to meat Al Dacoscos (Marks Dad)in vegas, for the gathering of eagles convention in i think 2001-2002. Very nice man with tons of knowledge. I was super excited to meet someone that close to Mark. Would really love to meet him one day and tell him how much of an impact him and this movie had on my life. Great interview can't wait to the next one!!!! Thanks David!!!!
This movie came out 30 years ago.
I can't believe it's been that long.
Thanks for this video 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks a lot David! Mestre Amen Santo is my most favourite Capoeirista . He is just incredible: to have such a big, powerful body and to make all that flips, spin kicks so quick, with that easy.👍
when I saw the movie I was mesmerized and wanted to start capoeira, after training tae kwon do and pencak silat for 10 years I needed something new. I moved to the other side of the Netherlands just for capoeira and I started in 1999. I have traveled all around the world because of Capoeira. 10 years ago I sent Mark a message and thanked him for introducing me to this amazing art and he replied that he was proud of doing capoeira because of him. and told me to keep going and doing what I do. 24 years later and I still practice and play capoeira, although there aren't a lot of groups in Thailand I didn't stop and also taught Thai students. Now I am back in the Netherlands, so I can start practicing whenever I want at various groups. Thanks David for this amazing interview. you rock as always. AXE
in the Czech Republic, the movie is called Master of the Unknown Fight
Another fascinating video with Mestre Amen Santo, outstanding, Viking Samurai 🤺 He is a great guest, with a lot of good vibes and good enthusiasm and great knowledge and experience in his art 👏👏🍻👍
Glad you enjoyed it
@Viking Samurai, Awesome 👌 love it. Great story coming from Mestre Amen Santo. Keep it coming lol. Can't wait for the next video
Awesome interview yet again Viking Samurai, thank you also to Mestre Amen Santo, for his personal insight into how Only The Strong came about, also as to how he began his Capoeira training, back in his youth as a child. Looking forward to the next interview video of course 🥋🇲🇽🇦🇺🙏✝️.
Great story about the globalization of Capoiera 🎉🎉🎉
Definitely checking out only the strong movie sounds great 😎👊🔥
It's actually derived from N'Golo from Angola in Africa. It was banned like mestre stated along with stick fighting and many other African martial arts. They disguised N'golo/Engolo which became Capoeria as a dance. They also have another takedown grappling base form that went along with it. My mestre had it in his system from his mestre. Trying to think of the name. Starts with a "B" but it's pretty sweet. There is a fighter in the ufc from Brazil in the MW division uses capoeria effectively. Won many of his mma pro fights for many who claim styles don't work. Its always on the practitioner. Great interview as always VS! Will be looking for PTII...lol
Muito intéressante. Obrigado por partilhares comnosco. 🇵🇹 🤝🇦🇴
you're thinking of "batuque".
CORRECTION: OST is NOT the only Capoeira movie. There's Besouro(Black Beetle) and there's an older one. Mestre might've meant only one at that time
This interview needs to be in the bonus features of the blu-ray/ 4K UHD of Only The Strong. If it ever happens getting released in these formats.
Amazing story ! Such a beautiful martial art . 👍
I see a lot of comments mentioning Lateef Crowder and thought I'd mention that Lateef is student and son of Mestre Amen... :)
Such a excellent part 2 interview with Mestre Amen Santo. It's very interesting on how Santo meet and worked with Mark. His passion for caporia is such amazing. Only The Strong is a classic movie. Wish Mestre Amen Santo could have gotten more camera time on the movie. I pray we get Only The Strong blu ray soon.
Man thank you for this! You're a real dude! This is so cool 🙏🏾
Viking Samurai is the BEST channel of its kind, for sure!!
Only he has interviews with guys like Don Wilson, Marc Damascus, Amen Santo, and other great, if obscure, underrated martial artists and B action stars!!
He always has insightful questions and I like how he always lets them answer however they want and in their own words. He doesn't try to heavily "platform" the conversation and doesn't restrict them to two minute answers, or anything.
GREAT job!! Keep up the awesome work!!
Damascus?? You Mean Dacascos! Mark Dacascos it;'s how he spells his name!
@@GothamKnight84661 Listen my friend. If I think you are wright, please don't be bad with this guy. Stay humble. It will be great for the other People and better for you. Think carefully about it. Have a nice day. 🤔🤝👌
Excited to hear about Frank Dux in the next video. We're always looking for the truth with that guy.
VS, you're growing above yourself as an interviewer with each new encounter. It is a fact, not a compliment. Thank you for your work and pains you take. You do progress.
Thanks so much for the kind words!
dude got vibes for days. such a chill human. could probably kill you too. loved the conversation! thanks!
Cher David
Juste pour vous dire à quel point je suis fans du film Only the Strong.
Je l'ai découvert ce film grâce à ma chérie qui l'avait visionnée en VHS.
En Partant au Portugal l'année dernière j'ai assisté un spectacle de rue avec des Capoeiristas de la ville de Porto, j'ai pu leurs faire connaître ce film.
Puis ayant appris quelques mouvements en autodidacte, j'ai montré à certains des mes élèves ( je suis assistant d'éducation)
ils ont adoré et au même temps je leur ai fait voir des vidéos de votre chaîne ainsi que celle de Scott Adkins.
Voilà la raison pour laquelle j'adore ce film.
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
@@VikingSamurai I'm sorry I made a mistake I wrote to you in French. I am not looking to advertise myself, or to attract attention to myself. All I aspire is to share my love for this film, and for those who made it. As a fan like you, it's magical to be able to share with people who are like us and with our heroes. It's worth gold, it's this wealth that pleases me. Thank you once again for your incredible work and dedication.
Wow!!! another fantastic interview Viking Samurai your nailing it i always did admire these capoeira guy's a great deal especially the other one monkey style Kung Fu just incredible how these guys can move around like that but ill stick with the taekwondo.
I was born in 1994. Only the Strong it's my movie and Smells Like Teen Spirit ( Nirvana, Kurt Cobain ) that's my song. I love 90's.
Great song!
Leave it on a cliffhanger with Frank Dux
Speaking of action movies w/a little bit of capoeira in it, in 2006 I saw the movie The Protector starring Tony Jaa for the first time. The capoeira guy in the movie was played by actor & martial artist Lateef Crowder. Years later Leteef played Eddy Gordo in the live action Tekken movie
This isn't the only Capoeira movie though. There is a Brazilian Capoeira movie called "Besouro".
Edit: it is a 2009 movie called "The Assailant" in English.
Thank you! I've been trying to find more full on Capoeira movies. I found this movie, but I forgot the name. The only thing I kind of remembered that it was about an afro-Brazilian slave. (Maybe based on the origins of Capoeira?)
*But, how the hell hasn't Lateef Crowder not been utilized more for lead actor roles in Martial Arts films!?!?*
@@Brooklyn_Bleek yes. The movie is set during the slavery period. This is a sort of epic about the Capoeira origin, I am not a fan of it though as I don't like the fantasy elements in it. I think the most interesting period of Capoeira history was in the 19th century or early 20th century in Rio.
Indeed he should have been in more movies. The truth is that most directors don't know much about Capoeira or they might not see much potential in it like they used to see in Karate and Kung Fu. Anyway, the time of martial arts movies has passed. In Brazil there are a lot of documentaries about Capoeira, but the country has no tradition of martial arts movies, I think "Besouro" must be the only one of that genre.
@@Brooklyn_Bleek You are wright my friend. I did a list of Capoeira movies in the Part 1 of this amazing interview, if you would like check it. Enjoy 👍🙂
@@pereirahelder2855 oh, nice. I will check out that list; thanks.
@@Brooklyn_Bleek You welcome with pleasure.
Nxt week on Viking Samurai will here how Frank Duex taught "SECRET NINJA KICKING TECHNIQUES" to Mark Dacascos and Mestre Amen Santo.
Cliffhanger 2 is happening!!
I love this movie but I have always wondered who Santos was because his character didn't have a name in the movie. At least in the end credits I was never able to figure out which actor he was
"Santos" is what Paco called Marc's character Stevens bro lol. He was mocking him about his righteous attitude. It means Saints/Saint in Portuguese haha. He even says it in the movie lol.
Wow Frank got his stank on all these great movies. What a beast. He should of got in politics, he would be perfect for the job
What other movies have Capoeria? I only know of Only the Strong and Ong Bak 2 but looking more for it coming from the main character.
Amen Santo is in Kick Boxer part 4. It's a tournament movie.
A few of them that actor is Lateef Crowder. An excellent capoeria mestre severely underrated and actor. He's in several movies MJWs Falcon Rising, Undisputed 3 which is one the best along with the first two. The Assailant, The Quest who actually has his mestre doing capoeria in there. Just to name some other's. Red Sun Rising with Don the Dragon had a capoerist in there as well. Just a minor role though.
Ohĥhh, here we go with Master Dux
Dear David. I know you are a martial artist and kind of a Bodybuilder. Looks like you've done a few B movies. How did you start your start in martial arts and in all honesty why you didn't become more famous knowing, in my humble opinion, that you have the talent to get there at the level of the people you interview and that you like ( special mention for JCVD)?
Well, I am meeting the right people and pursuing this, when any of those projects come to fruition I'll start covering it on the channel. When it comes to film and television, there is always a lot of talk about projects that never end up getting started and / or finished. In fact, I believe well over 90% of independent films never get completed and released.
@@VikingSamurai That's true. You are Wright.
Dear David do you know how can I get in touch with Mestre Amen Santo to let him know about a script I wrote and sent to Avi Lerner for a possible Only the Strong 2 and 3? If you could help me I'm grateful.
Hey Pereira, love your enthusiasm and passion for Only The Strong, but there's an issue what writer Luis Esteban explained to me in the past. Since the team already has so many great ideas and have been working on continuing the series, they really don't want anyone to send them anything bc then one of the people who sent them a script, idea, etc, could try and come back and claim their idea(s) was taken from them, then it could just be a potential legal headache.
@@VikingSamurai Thank you for all this informations and to be honest with me. I really appreciate that. Well it's pity for me, but OK 👌 I'm fine. I still trying make some things to put Lateef Crowder dos Santos playing in John Wick Saga. I sent my suggestions to Chad Stahelski and JJ " Loco" Perry, I'm waiting for a answer. I had the honor of being able to get in touch with one of my favorite actors: Keanu Reeves thanks to Scott Adkins' TH-cam channel. We'll see if that leads to something.
You could always try reaching out to his team's Instagram if you just want to open a dialogue with him instagram.com/bbcc.capoeirabatuque?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
@@VikingSamurai You are amazing. I belive in life the most nice thing it's be kind to someone and receive kindness in return. That's what I do and that's what you do. Keep being yourself 👍👌
@@VikingSamurai I thought it would be perfect for you to try inviting Chad Stahelski or David Leitch. First, a great interview. Segundo, even more views and even more subscribers. Tercio, who tries nothing has nothing, with a bit of luck the possibility of a small role in the John Wick saga and/or derived films. Think carefully about this. 🤔🤞🤝😉
Great interview guys✌️ i love movie Only the strong,this movie is number 1 for me,i remember i got it on vhs from out blockbuster in poland,i make a copy for my self and i was watching this movie over and over again,still love it after all those years,i hope someone gonna make it on blueray or even 4k disc,love from scotland🫶
Samurai how many black belt do you have in martial arts? And your favourite.
2, but I've studied a lot more... I don't have a favorite, as I think several styles have their pros and cons.
@VikingSamurai most respect sir. Your kicks are something else. Keep on inspiring.