Michael Jai White is best known for his acting in such films as Tyson and Spawn, but also has a strong background in the martial arts. In this video, the Karate specialist Jai White demonstrates how to correct punch to street fighting sensation Kimbo Slice. Jai White points out the flaws in a classical boxing punch and explains why he believes that the Karate approach to throwing hands is superior.

At one point in the history of combat sports (the early days of the UFC) Karate was scoffed at as being a legitimately dangerous martial arts. In recent years, however, the likes of Lyoto Machida and Stephen Thompson have proven the efficacy of Karate techniques at the highest level of MMA.

About Michael Jai White

Michael Jai White’s versatility as an actor has garnered him success in both TV and film. As a black belt in seven different karate styles, he has been able to leverage his deep connection to martial arts and emerge as a multi-faceted talent that possesses comedic chops while being one of the most recognizable action movie actors around.

Michael Jai (pronounced Jah-eye) White was born in Brooklyn, NY and as a pre-teen moved to Bridgeport, CT. An introvert by nature, Michael chose to express himself through a burgeoning passion for martial arts.

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About Kimbo Slice

As Kimbo Slice, Ferguson worked as a bodyguard for RK Netmedia, a Miami-based adult entertainment responsible for number of popular adult subscription websites, such as MILF Hunter. Rolling Stone called Slice “The King of the Web Brawlers”.

Slice made his sanctioned MMA debut against former WBO Heavyweight champion boxer Ray Mercer at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 5, in Atlantic City on June 23, 2007. The match was scheduled as a three-round exhibition utilizing all professional rules of MMA combat. Slice defeated Mercer with a guillotine choke at 1:12 into the first round.

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