Thanks for posting that! That fight was insane. I agree that you guys have chemistry.

I did notice something that I hadn’t before. The first few times I watched the fight, I thought Ed was landing lots of blows. But this time around, I noticed that he wasn’t landing blows; it was the blocking that looked cool. It was cool watching him blocking or ducking, and he did so with style.

No wonder I’m a Machida fan.

I listened to it again. Great stuff.

You’re definitely underassessing. Hey, related to what we talked about at 29 minutes, maybe you should put that roof scene on youtube, if it’s okay with Eric or whoever owns the movie. That scene was awesome. Snake’s Victim was okay, but that roof scene really showed your stuff. It could help you land some good gigs. (Plus, it would allow those here to see what we’re talking about!)

Thanks also for making such great points about Asian Americans and film. If anyone here is inspired by that, I hope they let you know.

As for Bruce vs. Jet…I’ve got a LOT to say. There’s not enough time in a day to blog about everything that I want to, but that one deserves its own blog post. I think some of it is relevant to some of the topics in the early blog discussions between you and me. When it comes up (this week? next week?), I hope you’ll share your thoughts.

B.

3) I thought it was a good point to bring up; I still see that racial kinship is a factor although not necessarily a deciding factor; but, I will admit that I personally do have a habit of “underassessment”. Where I got that attitude, I’m not sure. Neither of my parents were braggers, and both did much to encourage me to go out and do things and be proud, etc. All I can say is that I knew I had an early disdain for braggers and so perhaps that contributed to this complex of being “modest”. I will say that “underassessment” has been both a positive and a negative force in many of my endeavors. At times it motivates me and also prevents me from taking necessary risks.

Also, I didn’t get a chance to mention that particular fight in question was choreographed and performed between Eric and myself. Anytime he and I are matched up in an onscreen fight (Stunt Blade Alpha, Contour, Snake’s Victim, etc.) we display a lot of great chemistry which contributes to the scene.

6) That note was very personal. What I notice in most creative types is that motivation to do something occurs not in reaction to a problem but more out of inspiration. You hear alot of creative people struggling with deadlines, but somehow magically burning midnight oil working hours with eating or sleeping when inspired. It’s a positive thing that can’t do any harm and so I definitely encourage more of that than anything else.

7) I have to wonder if the fascination with Jet, aside from his undoubtely awesomely slick movements, is the embodiment of the “badass”. Guys love to be the badass. And if you’re an Asian guy looking for some Asian-badass male representation in the media Jet fits the bill (although not always entirely).

Byron, you bring up an interesting point about Bruce. What was it about him that made him such a phenom? Was it the timing of his arrival into the mainstream consciousness? Was it just something that his stare, etc. embodied?

Well, looking forward to answering any follow up questions people might have and responding to comments, etc. Thanks again Byron and Vu!