Fighting Legend Benny “The Jet” Urquidez Offers Great Advice
Here’s another real treat for you!
Fighting Legend Benny “The Jet” Urquidez offers great advice to any serious
martial artist.
For those of you who don’t remember or who have never heard of “The Jet”:
Benny Urquidez was a true force in professional full-contact kick-boxing,
especially in the 70s. His record was something like 58 wins – 0 losses!
He even fought the toughest fighters in Thailand and Japan at their own
rules and walked away victoriously.
What I didn’t know until recently, was that “The Jet” has actually been
a Mixed Martial Artist for the longest time and living up to one of his
own principles:
Keep an open mind and apply what works.
After ending one of the most successful professional careers ever,
Benny Urquidez has been teaching here in the U.S. and overseas.
Besides teaching, “The Jet” has appeared in a number of movies,
starring with big names such as John Cusack, Jackie Chan, Joe
Lewis, Shannon Lee (daughter of the legendary Bruce Lee!).
Still don’t believe me?
Check out this clip with “The Jet” and Jackie Chan. This is considered
by most the second-best movie fight of all times:
Further, his vast expertise as a fight scene choreographer is always
in demand in Tinseltown.
His fan base continues to grow even many years after leaving the
professional fighting circuit.
Listening to Master Benny “The Jet” Urquidez and applying what works
might just “jet” propel you, too.
Check it out and let me know what you think!
And don’t forget his must-have training manual:
Training and Fighting Skills
by Benny “The Jet” Urquidez
8 Comments to Fighting Legend Benny “The Jet” Urquidez Offers Great Advice
Sensei Benny the jet is the Best of the Best!!!
AdminOctober 1, 2009
Thanks for writing in, Nadia.
I totally agree with you.
ross taylorJanuary 1, 2010
benny was the best at kickboxing.however after watching alot of muay thai tapes i think there were many great thai’s the same weight equally and even better skilled.which is understandable when you realise how many of them take up the sport of muay thai as kids and the training they endure,with a fight span at there best from age 18-24 and no longer.
TigerJanuary 1, 2010
Thanks for writing in, Ross.
You make a couple of very valid points.
Sensei Benny can still kick some serious butt.
What I also admire about him, is that he is
extremely versatile and has mastered 9 or
so different styles.
After having trained in Muay Thai myself , I have
come to appreciate how good and tough these
guys are.
You’re absolutely right about the endless
pool of talent in Thailand, considering that
they start really, really young and that MT
is THE national sport and a way out/up for
many in Thailand. Competition is extremely
tough there.
Thanks again and you are always welcome here.
ross taylorJanuary 9, 2010
but if the thai’s dont respect benny the jet as a kickboxer i think thats wrong.I mean holding ,catching the leg and sweeping/elbowing,clinching and kneeing/elbowing,neck wrestling and neck throws to the canvas can be viewed as holding and hitting and kickboxing mixed with wrestling used for defense and offense.And thats another reason iv’e always liked american kickboxing,european kickboxing and K1 ( in K1 a clinch or leg hold can only accompany one strike not repeated strikes)which illiminates neck wrestling.I like fighters in all codes of combat.
TigerJanuary 9, 2010
Thanks for your thoughts, Ross.
Always appreciate your input.
ross taylorJanuary 10, 2010
your welcolm Tiger,good site
TigerJanuary 10, 2010
Thank you very much, Ross.
Stay tuned for more. Much more.
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