Bill Superfoot Wallace Special Demo at Adult Finals at 1995 Empire State Nationals
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- Bill Superfoot Wallace Special Demo at Adult Finals at 1995 Empire State Nationals. This video was video taped and edited by myself and my company Black and Blue Video Productions, Inc.
I got to work out with him in the early 80s he was a humble person, and was a great teacher
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Very cool indeed.
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I always wanted to work out with him when i used to train in North Carolina. He always had a reputation from my instructors as being down to earth, relatable, someone who truly loves the martial arts, and a great technition.
Bill Wallace was a legend. A great teacher if he had been a younger man he couldn't made some movies. He was like Lee,Norris, Segal's he was be for them.
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Deadly Left leg ,incredible power.
The real dangerous and phenomenon Master Bill "Super Foot" Wallace. A Living Legend.
Thank you for posting this video of the one and only Superfoot Bill Wallace!
I remember when he conducted a seminar in my hometown Braunschweig, Germany in the mid 1980s..., and someone asked him why most kick boxers were not able to defend against his left kick (even though they knew that he used his left leg most of the time), he responded with the words, "...because I do 10,000 kicks with my left leg every day!" Practice makes perfect. Repetition, repetition, repetition!
He started out as a judokan then was in a car wreck that damaged hs right knee/leg..... I was in my teens and went to see Mr. Wallace fight once and he was insanely fast with that left roundhouse. iwould have loved to see him and Chuck norris fight but they were in different weight divisions.
. Later I heard someone, another fighter, say 'You know he's gonna throw that kick. You know it's coming. You know it's all he has. You know it's his power move. You see it start to come at you.... and there's not a damn thing you do about'
Must be nice to have the time to practice that 10000 times a day!
I attended a seminar with Bill Wallace and Joe Lewis 30 years ago. Both of them had unbelievable speed and power in their kicks. It totally raised my belief barrier as to what is possible and how to train kicks.
I used to love watching him in the 80s he was a real inspiration. Rock on Mr. Bill.
About 6-7 of us got to work out with Bill around 2002 for about 3 hours. We did sparring, stretches, form work. The guy is a legend and couldn't have been any nicer. He wasn't there to sell equipment, some magic system - nothing. Great memories.
I practiced and studied Shotokan Karate in Japan from 1975 to 1978. My Sensei, Hitoshi Akiyama, was in his late 50's at the time. He was the number 4 "Karate-Ka" of the Japanese Karate Association (JKA). Bill Wallace trained under Sensei Akiyama sometime in the late 1960's to the early 1970's. Earninga black belt in Shotokan.
There ain't nobody who kicks as well as the legendary Bill Superfoot Wallace. He got so specialized with that left foot! The greatest kickers all lift the knee high. That's what I always look about a kick. How high does the knee go.
Haha. I remember when He came to my studio in Oceanside CA 25 years ago when i was only 10 years old and bopped me on the head. Hell of a nice guy.
I saw Mr. Wallace fight in Miami around 1978 or so. The ref stopped the fight pretty quickly, because the other guy was bleeding so much. Mr. W. was really lightning fast with his kicks.
one of sport karate's legends. the man is phenomenal
This guy makes martial art interesting like no one else, great video 👍👍👍👍👍
Amazing leg control.
Few people can kick as well as he could hence the name but he could only really kick using one leg due to damage to the other I think which seriously limited his ability with the other leg (If I am remembering right)
So is like Van Damme?
to be able to make sure those landed, but not hard enough to hurt him or his ego, takes a lot of skill
I studied with Mr. Wallace in 1973 (I was just 14) in Memphis, when he was an instructor with Master Kang Rhee's PaSaRyu Martial Arts Academy (which was very near Graceland, as Elvis Presley was still alive at the time and a private student with Master Rhee as well)... Mr. Wallace assisted me with my sparring technique, and his left foot was absolutely lethal and there was none faster. I recall how he would flick my eyeglasses from my face with surgical/laser-like finesse; after about a dozen times, I finally learned to just leave my glasses off from then on... Mr. Wallace (at that time) was no-nonsense about sparring, and now looking back 45 years, I realize his insistence on speed and technique was truly the real deal. I am grateful to both him and Master Rhee...
He's throwing those kicks a hell of a lot faster than I can throw a 'quick' jab. wtf
He was coined "Superfoot" for that reason, my father spared with him in his prime full contact and could not block his full speed kicks
Bill Wallace was the greatest Karate fighter of his time...those who think Bruce Lee was the best are clueless millenials! Lee was an actor who trained in martial arts. Bill Wallace was a martial artist who trained in and fought full contact!
Mr Wallace gets criticised and Seagal gets rich. Go figure. This world is upside down.
Mr. Wallace is doing well and living a great life
Lance fisher
He deserves it.
@Jim Palmer Which movie was he in?
Douglas Williams A Force Of One
Well the best are truly humble truthful and willing to share with others who are willing to accept whats be being offered and continue the sharing process. Does that sound like steven seagal or the world in general? Truly I wish the world was like that
Underrated ambassador to the martial arts/fight scene.
Logan Sowers from a JKA shotokan 4 dan.... the man is gifted, unique and extraordinary brilliant
Underrated only by the ignorants, you can trust me on this one.
Jordan Crowley agree 100%. Myself a 3rd degree BB shotokan teacher for over 25 years, he was an idol for me since the early 70s, along with the Late Bruce Lee, Joe Lewis, then the Japanese Senseis as Taiji Kase. Thank you for your insightful knowledge.
@Jordan Crowley If the kid is into it and you can find a well run, caring club then there's no reason martial arts shouldn't be amazing for a four year old.
Bill seems pretty cool. I like the way he teaches. And he is a very talented martial artist.
Wow for his age he is amazing!!!! For any age actually...wow
Back in 1996 I got to attend a training session with superfoot. AWSOME AWSOME AWSOME person, and don’t let his age fool you. I felt one of his kicks. And it didn’t feel good. But he is original
This obviously advanced karateka was so funny in this video, yet he simultaneously and succinctly provided excellent instruction on fighting strategy and technique. Much respect to you, Bill "Superfoot" Wallace.
I have never seen this fellow before but wow ,what technique and control.He even has a great sense of humour.Thanks for sharing mate.
He is a legend
Look at the speed of the kick man just awesome 😱😱😱😱😱😱!
I went to one of his seminars in the early 80’s. He was amazing and I learned a lot in just a couple hours.
I remember reading about Bill Wallace in the UK during the 1980's when I used to train. He is still a great athlete and an ambassador to fighting arts. '
I met Bill Wallace about the same time this video was filmed. He was part of Karate College in Roanoake, VA. Very humble and funny man. And, yes, he parted my hair with a kick I couldn’t stop!
memories of 1980s inside karate magazine and combat magazine just came flowing back.
Superb technique and speed. That's how they rolled back then.
A very funny, polite,& honorable man.
Enjoyable to watch.
The man is an entertainer, as well as instructor.
Timeless. Love the guy since I was 8. Oss
I remember his dojo when I was a kid on 39th expressway in OKC when he was fighting against Jack Wong. He still looks the same. I used to get instructions from him and Tommy Williams.
If you want to see a fantastic martial arts display watch Jackie Chans The protector, the end fight is Jackie vs Bill "superfoot" Wallace! American released early 80s.
That made me think he was a bad guy for real. That movie. But u know how it is when you're a kid. But he still was a badass!!!
Protip: Make sure to see BOTH the chinese and american versions of the endfight in "The Protector". Jackie Chan re-filmed the fight for chinese audiences so there actually exists two diferent fights between Jackie Chan and Bill Walance.
I met Bill in the early 70s back in Indiana when I was teaching TKD at Miami University. Fastest kicks I ever experienced, and cool part is he has about 10 techniques in his play book (including hands) all of which are precision. I am in my late 60s and still working on his techniques, just need a little more time.
He was hilarious, as well as being a lightning quick and masterful martial artist
Even tho he is old he is very healthy. These days athletes focus too much on winning and when they get old their bodies ar damaged permanently
I totally agree with. It's good to train and practice but when they really over abuse their body like in MMA (I'm not putting MMA down, I love MMA) it just takes a toll on your body.
Funny as hell. Bill is so awesome and entertaining.
Man I forgot about this guy! I remember him when I was growing up! Thanks for the video! Brings me back!
One of the old school legends!
I've been a fan since the 70s, of Mr. Wallace. His technical skills and techniques are very dangerous, to the adversary.
I agree! When I was a kid I had 3 kick boxers I had to see, Bill Superfoot Wallace, Benny The Jet Uqerez and Anthony Amp Elmore
Bill Wallace has a zany personality.i think he also has a degree in body mechanics.
A MASTER! TOP NOTCH TEACHING. I GREW UP THROWING THE DOUBLE SIDE KICK.
I also had the opportunity to train with Bill. Totally awesome guy to train with. Loved his humor and playfulness. I wish the lighting was better in this vid.
A Legend of Martial Arts. Awesome 👏
He's one of the nicest guys I've ever met. He's in his 70's now and can still move like a cat.
back in the day, he was a great kick boxer. it just depends what era you were born in. The old timers may not be as impressive as today's athletes, but they were an inspiration to many martial artists. This guy was a classy dude. No Bullshido or dumb shit movies. Just a humble practitioner that could knock you out cold....lol
Been a fan of his since I was a kid. A unique approach to kicking. However, once leg kicks are brought into the equation it changes things. I realized way back that it was better to incorporate his style into a more comprehensive style. Martial arts have really evolved today. And western boxing is much more appreciated, whereas during Mr. Wallace’s era it was given more of a perfunctory attention. Wallace later developed a somewhat decent left hook. I think that opened up his game even more. Anyway, stuff like this is being revisited by today’s modern fighter. Someone who can develop this dexterity and combine it with a more comprehensive fighting arsenal could have an edge in the ring. How many sparring partners could you find w this level of dexterity and universal chambering?
great thoughts
Great observations. Spot on!
Had NO clue this guy was so likable. I saw him in movies as the villian henchman when I was younger. And those kicks in this video are quick. And he was playing.
BW is a credit to martial arts. Great gut, hilarious sense of humour. Everyone knows about his left leg, but if you ever spar with him, watch out for his left hook. It can give you an early bedtime as well.
I've seen tapes of Van Damme sparing with some UFC fighters and his leg speed is very fast. HOWEVER, I've seen demonstrations by SuperFoot over the years and to this day his speed is still the fastest. He always is 3-5 steps ahead of where, and how, he's going to kick you. Great leg strength, Great leg speed, and great control of both legs. Let's see that fat bastard Segal block one of Superfoots kicks. Great video
Haa would love to see that, but you can bet Steven suck it all steers wayyyyy clear of any possible meetings with Bill Wallace!
You are comparing oranges with apples. In other words you have no freaking idea about martial arts techniques. How can you compare Aikido techniques with let's say TKD, or shotokan, Karate, karate do, Kemp etc stfu
The thing is both Bill and JCVD were real,competitive fighters.(JCVD's fighting record is online,you can look it up.) Dolph Lundren also.
Steven Seaval was never in an official fight of any sorts,he's a worldclass bullshiter.
@@doublep1980 there is only One tape where Jcvd was in a tournament of whatever. That's it. Only One. Snd you call that a world champion of what?. And every time he came out on videos sl he does is his only kick. That's it. Only one kick . He knows. Snd him legs stretching. For me that's Big BS
@@MrJsal64 *yawning*..I fell asleep while you were complaining about something..now what was it you were saying jit stain?
Met Mr. Wallace on a plane ride to Phoenix. Great guy, humble guy and very funny!
Man, Bill has just incredible kicks...
The 1st time I have ever gotten to see Mr. Wallis personality and humor. He seems like a fun guy to hang around with and to learn from. I like seeing how he has a nature to be so very disarming, many ways intentual, while also doing so to take great advantage of his receptiveness. Something I enjoy doing in my style of fighting as well.
Wow this guy is very good, smart, move really agile, the quality of his moves# man I'm happy yo been able see it
He was incredible..accurate, fast, hard to predict and powerful!
I saw him at the Convention Center on Atlantic City Boardwalk back in 1981. Phenomenal Man.
This is one special martial artist who is not spoken about enough.
Hook kick never gets used any more! It’s a sneak attack!
Depends who you fight and where. Where I train, some of the people came from other styles so it's a weird mix. I came from tkd/kickboxing so I have a ton of front leg kicks. This other older guy came from tkd as well, but from a different time period, so he has a bunch of crazy spinning kicks. And we have one dude who did shotokan, and he loves to do wierd striking counters. So it's really interesting. Especially when you compare that to the people who started out at this gym who all have a kickboxing judo hybrid mma thing going on. So a couple of us tend to make fights a little weird, forgoing leg kicks and clinching for sneakier things like hook kicks, axe kicks, and just quick front leg snapping kicks. It's really cool to see, because you can see the effectiveness of some of the older martial arts techniques, but you also see how they face up against simpler more aggressive modern style fighting.
Say what? Johnny Walker just used it at UFC 235 to KO his opponent.
I have more respect for a badass with a sense of humor... but I understand and appreciate the work you've put into your craft peace dude
All his demos were exactly the same... still nice to see how fast he was.
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Even at his age he's a champ.
Pretty cool master . A natural entertainer.
Don't know enough about Karate so I have to ask is that how kicks are (or even were as I realize this is old and things evolve) blocked in high-level Karate, as it's vastly different than Muay Thai. Like is there no checking in traditional Karate against mid to low kicks?
Met him once. Was amazing.
What an entertainer! Great Teacher! Absolutely loved it.
Best front leg kicker. Speed power and control. So many great point fighters didn't have that. Ended up looking like people with very little training when it got real. Wallace didn't have to really change his style much. What he was beating point fighters and he was knocking out contact fighters.
Did anyone beat him?
I thought that was Vanilla Ice on the left
His speed it crazy, imagine in his prime.
Yeah! And he doesn't go full throttle..cuz he doing a demo not a real fight.
He and Van Damme have the most beautiful kicks.
I didn't knew Bill but I love this guy. Super entertaining. His technique is super fast and precise. really fun to watch.
You should look up his old fights if you thought that was fast. He would knock people out with those kicks.
Legend
He's a legend
He is an aswome guy with great sence of humor and he is a great master..lol😂
such a great fight, Bill superfoot Wallace and Jackie Chan
or the one with chuck norris
I miss PKA, and all the steadfast practitioners. IMO, MMA has ruined the artistic application of the arts.
Benny Urquidez has said the same thing.
MMA hasn'truined anything. It has put it to the test. If you want art go watch an action movie.
@@jaromor8808 MMA is stupid with all the ground and pound crap. Karate and other arts I like much better.
I enjoy some mma but I have to agree
Few things are as terrifying as an old dude, who's kept himself in shape, and has been training a specific fight technique for longer than you've been alive.
Whether it's salty old boxers, judoka and jujitsu rollers, or master level karateka or tae Kwon do guys they are always the most devestating bc the still have decent physicality (compared to most guys these days at least) but they have flawless technique, the skill to know when to throw in what at what target, and most of all they have the patience to wait for the perfect spot.
Dang his kicks are quick and look strong vs a lot of flippy kicks I seen and been hit with.
I feel Mr.Bill Wallace shudda in early delved in making movies like Mr.Norris, (Jackie) Chan, Snipes, Van Damme, Lundgren, Jai White, Steven Seagal, (Jet) Li, Jason Statham, (Donnie) Yen, Scott Adkins, (Ray) Park, (Tony) Jaa or evn Michael Dudikoff. If this gentleman's facial features was thought as not so suited for anyone in the "hero-protagonist role", I again feel He'd still make one 'ell ouvva formidable character in the villainy role tho.
Totally spot on. He only made a handful of films. Sad really, they could have done so much more with him on screen.
He did a few movies in the 70's and early 80's including a Chuck Norris film (A Force of One).
Jee, Tnx @@dennisrardin6602, Tnx fer heads-up. Didn't know that.
He did! With Jackie Chan in the Protector!
People are probably thinking, it would be better if he could use his right leg too. In theory yes, but in reality, due to his right knee injury he is able to stick to the one leg and perfect it like a surgeon. If he didn't have the knee injury, he have just had average kicks on both left and right legs. But don't forget his punching power too!! He was knocking people out with his hands more than his legs.
Excellent techniques
by Super foot Bill Wallace.
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I love watching Bill Wallace in his younger years.
Pity we NO longer see Bill Wallace showing off his legendary 3 kicks. Has Mr Wallace got stiff with old age ? All we now see is his low side kick its sad to watch greatness getting old. Go on Wallace start those high kicks of yours again , no one cares about low side kicks.
Love Bill Wallace! Freaking amazing martial artist!🇺🇸👊🏼
Wow. Those were the good old days. Empire State Karate felt like family. I've been to several martial arts schools and gyms since then and I haven't had the same level of connection with fellow practitioners as I did at ESK.
True Story: Bill agreed to fight me in 1987 at the half-time intermission for the WWF Wrestlemania event. It started off with Superfoot kicking my left nut by accident and it literally exploded. He then did immediate surgery by transferring Andre The Giant’s 3rd testicle into me. My left knee and ankle have arthritis now due to the uneven weight distribution on my left side because my left nut weighs 73 pounds.
I used to be a great blocker especially with my head.
He's one good laugh as well as a good kicker 😊😅😅😅
what an awesome man - i love bill wallace
This dude is amazing.
This guy's balance and kicks are no joke and he's just messing around.
I just realised his name is william wallace
He a Legends Point Blank period🙏👏👍😎
A true legend. One of the greats.
Awesome, He is so very good. Loved him in as the bad guy in the force of one chuck Norris movie
The ultimate Bill Wallace quote: Good block!
This guy was, and still is, a fucking battlecat!!
he's like the jim carey of martial arts community
wouldnt it have been fun to see him in the UFC back when it started.. pity he was old already....
Very good demonstration
Love you, Super Foot!
This guy reminds me of the great days of karate He Looks John Saxon from enter the dragon only a millions better martial artist What a legend this guy is
Miss his old movies as a bad guy. He really gave lead actors hard time to avoid his attacks, that scared them sometimes.