The 100 man kumite is an intimate event steeped in tradition where a person attempts to fight 100 black belts consecutively taking almost 3. Many of the men who have completed the astonishing mental and physical test have gone on to receive global. It is widely considered the ultimate martial arts test, where a challenger engages in a hundred consecutive twominute fights against blackbelt opponents. Journey to the 100 man fight the judd reid story photos. Judd reids incredible journey from skinny teenager to 100. Now for the cool stuff, a 100man kumite was held in japan on october 22nd at the osaka prefectural gymnasium. The 100 man kumite consists of 100 rounds of kumite, each between oneandahalf and two.
Judd reid is one of an elite few karate masters who have successfully conquered the rarelystaged 100man kumite. Oct 02, 2014 100 man kumite hyakunin kumite in japanese is an extreme test of physical and mental endurance in kyokushin karate. Home world kumite organization world kumite organization. Judd reid training build up to 100 man kumete oct 2011 japan. Judd reid 100 man fight official documentary extra. Judd is the first foreigner to have completed the day uchi deshi live in student program in tokyo, japan under kyokushin karate founder sosai mas oyama from 19901993. Thats actually what i came here about, marco began as he scratched the back of his head, when i agreed to it i didnt know what i was in for. Successfully fought 110 blackbelts in succession to become the first man to successfully complete the 110 man kumite and only the 28th to complete the 100 man kumite.
Few people have ever attempted, let alone completed what must be the toughest mental and physical challenge in the world. He was earlyon identified as someone with great potential and also respect for kyokushin, so at 19 years old, he was invited to japan to live and train under the. Journey to the 100 man fight the judd reid story movie. Only about 14 people in history have ever made it through the 100man kumite. In 2011, judd reid was invited by the world kumite organization wko to attempt the 100 man kumite. To make a long story short, i ended up agreeing to take part in a 100 man kumite.
Journey to the 100 man fight tells judds incredible story of life long dedication to martial arts and and his attempt at the 100 man kumite in the twilight of his fight career. Journey to the 100 man fight the judd reid story 20. In 2011, judd reid completed the 100 man kumite, held in japan. When my copy showed up i couldnt wait to begin, and every free moment i had was turning another page. Traditional training in a modern society some of the main pillars in kyokushin karate are respect, discipline and other traditional budo values from the samurais japan. Kumite fighter judd reid shares his thoughts on training for the 100man fight, his mindset throughout the experience, the format of the fight and what recovery was like. Nov 03, 2011 judd reid training build up to 100 man kumete oct 2011 japan. Judd is the world kumite organization heavyweight champion and the first foreigner to have completed the day live in student uchi deshi program in japan under kyokushin karate founder.
This documentary shows one man s quest to complete the coveted 100 man kumite. Available on itunes judd reids journey to the 100 man fight. To complete this 100man fight, reid would have to draw on the ironclad toughness and perseverance hed forged from a lifetime of training. Normally, the karate practitioner undergoing the test will have to face similarly or higherranked opponents, and may face an opponent a. Journey to the 100 man fight the judd reid story on apple tv.
Judd reids 100 man kumite documentary now on youtube. With robert mcinnes, masayasu sugihara, eddie emin, george kolovos. Inspiring documentary journey to the 100 man fight the judd reid story. The 100 man kumite consists of 100 rounds of kumite, each between oneandahalf and two minutes in length.
I said osu and that was that, two years later the day came. Kumite is a form of sparring, one of the three main sections of karate training, and involves simulated combat against an opponent. Kyokushin is famous for the 100 man kumite hyakunin kumite in japanese, an extreme test of physical and mental endurance in kyokushin karate. Born in melbourne, judd reid was invited to japan at the age of 19, living and training under the strictest conditions for 1,000 days. The story of kenji yamaki is one of illness, bullying, attempted suicide, selfdiscovery through karate and eventual acclaim as one of the few to not only survive the 100 man kumite but to emerge with an 83percent victory rate. This documentary shows one mans quest to complete the coveted 100 man kumite. Sign in journey to the 100 man fight the judd reid story. The judd reid story judd reid is the real life karate kid. Journey to the 100 man fight the judd reid story in mid 2011, judd reid was invited by the world kumite organization wko to attempt the 100 man kumite to. When judd reid attempted the 100man kumite in 2011, fighting 100 karate black belts in a row, it was something only a handful of martial artists in the world had achieved before him. Judd reid oct training build up to 100 man kumete japan. It provides background into the life of shihan judd reid, from starting out in karate as a teenager, covers the time he spent as an uchi dechi in japan, to his life of competing which includes achieving world champion status in his late 30s and of course, teaching at the wko in pattaya, thailand.
Randy released a low whistle before saying, i wish you luck in that, those things can get brutal. Media judd reids 100 man kumite documentary now on. The most recent to attempt the feat was judd reid, whose preparations for the fight put the collected montages of all the rockys and even a few karate kids to shame. There is not much to say about that day only i was determined to do my best. In mid 2011, judd reid was invited by the world kumite organization wko to attempt the 100 man kumite. Judd reid 100 man fight official documentary extra content. Apr 11, 2014 during the early weeks sosai said that i must try the hundred man fight. Follow him as he prepares to take on what is considered by many martial arts elders the ultimate challenge of the spirit. His storied career culminated with the 100 man fight, a. It will show his preparation and his fights that were completed under the auspicies of the wko world kumite organization.
Judd reids journey to the legendary 100 man kumite. Journey to the 100man fight the judd reid story boec. Its a documentary featuring kyokushin karateka judd reid from australia one of mas oyamas ushi deshi live in students, as he prepares and fights a 100 man kumite. The hundred man kumite might well be seen as the ultimate test of physical and mental perseverance in martial arts, or for that matter, many other sports today. To give you the quick backstory, judd reid, now 46 years old, is an australian born man who was incredibly passionate about kyokushin karate as a teenager and unusually skilled. The 100man kumite of kyokushinkai martial arts styles. The 100 man kumite is an intimate event steeped in tradition where a person attempts to fight 100. Cavkas documentary gives us never before seen footage of judd s early years, his. Dec 05, 2018 journey to the 100man fight the judd reid story. An up and coming fighter trains to defeat the toughest martial artist around in a fastpaced duel to the death from black mask director daniel lee. Dec 04, 20 last 2 fights of judd reid s 100 man kumite. Kumite sparring, one of the three main sections of karate training, involves simulated combat against an opponent. How kyokushin karate master kenji yamaki endured the 100man.
The act of fighting full contact for 100 straight rounds against fresh opponents and with no protective gear is enough to deter even the toughest, most welltravelled martial artists. The 100 man kumite is an intimate event steeped in tradition where a person attempts to fight 100 black belts consecutively for 1. I have just watched your 100 man kumite documentary. This used to be only available on dvd and via a pay per view site, and was now made available for free. I could be wrong, but with the 100 man kumite i think youre supposed to win or at least not lose. Only about 14 people in history have ever made it through the 100 man kumite. Journey to the 100 man fight tells judd s incredible story of life long dedication to martial arts and and his attempt at the 100 man kumite in the twilight of his fight career. The invites were issued well before the event and one man, judd reid, filmed his. Essendon football clubs brendan goddard talking about being trained by karate fighter judd reid duration.
Oct 31, 2016 1,000 days of training under a karate legend and the 100man kumite this past week i had the absolute pleasure of reading shihan judd reids new book, the young lions 1,000 days of training under a karate legend and the 100man kumite. Sep 24, 2017 written by boon mark souphanh the 100man kumite holds a special place in the world of kyokushin karate. It follows his training from the 5 storey wko world headquarters in thailand under current master sifu ian mcinnes as he explains what lead him to decide to undertake. Judd is the first foreigner to have completed the day uchi deshi livein student program in tokyo, japan under kyokushin karate founder sosai mas oyama from 19901993. Cavkas documentary gives us never before seen footage of judds early years, his. Journey to the 100 man fight tells judds incredible story of life long dedication to martial arts and his attempt at the 100 man kumite in the twilight of his fight career.
What are the rules for the 100man kumite tournament. Judd s incredible story of life long dedication to martial arts and his attempt at the 100 man kumite. He is a champion in full contact karate and much sought after teacher. Now for the cool stuff, a 100 man kumite was held in japan on october 22nd at the osaka prefectural gymnasium. Judd is the world kumite organization heavyweight champion and the first foreigner to have completed the day live in student uchi deshi program in japan under kyokushin karate founder sosai.
The documentary about judd reids 100 man kumite, well worth watching. It was held in japan on october 22nd at the osaka prefectural gymnasium. Judd reid shares his story of what 2020 has in store and the future of building and developing karate for the next generations. Here is a more recent member of the 100man kumite club, sensei judd reid.
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