I loved Highlander your depiction carried many forms of martial arts. My relocation was a kata from Shorin Ru saying to myself I Know that Kata. Thank You for such Great Memories. Peace Dean
Marshall Teague (Jimmy from Roadhouse, Walker Texas Ranger) would have made a great Highlander villain. He was in all the 90's shows back then but somehow evaded you.
I've noticed that you(Adrian) do a lot of spin moves in your sword fighting style. Is this due to your extensive dance background or is it from martial arts training or maybe a combination of all of it? Really enjoy most of those shots. You look super graceful. Thx for these little talks. 👍
Great points. Love the show just found your channel, Aikido going on for a little more than 20 years, and Iaido for about a year. So, of course, I have seen a lot of moves in your show that I've learned from a different art form.
It had nothing to do with martial arts, but I grew up on figure skates and I've sometimes seen martial arts movements that have reminded me of myself going into a jump or spin. For me, momentum leading to that second occurred along a linear path, but spatial awareness, knowing exactly where I was when I left the ice, and where on the blade edge I would land, etc. sometimes comes to mind.
@@wrecktitudemedia6514 You're very welcome. I'm sorry, but I didn't see your reply until just now. Yes, I've drawn that comparison on numerous occasions. :)
I was somewhat fascinated by blocking moves you executed in the alley with the 2 surveiling watchers in the " The Watchers " episode after your first intro to Joe at the bookstore. Great techniques but seemingly to grandiose. LOL. Just an observation. Thank you.
looks like I see you guys doing some hand moves that I call a " kolly style ". My main style of karate is a Shotokan style. But I learned many other style along the way, like all other foot works. I learned a really good kung fu sword kata, that use to win in a lot of free style meets, back in the day.
I wonder if Adrian Paul has any advice? I'm writing and starting to shoot a project that will have some fight choreography in it, and I sure could use all the advice I can get. Anything about being behind the camera? Thanks!
All I can say is out of actors that I saw on tv shows that did any style martial art you seemed to do it with a bit of grace that made it more believable that Duncan had been around for 300+ yrs. Btw what tattoo do you have and what does it mean? I only got 1. That's a triquetra which also stands for both my daughters names. It was to remind me of a day we had one of which I was very proud.
As much as you were known for your sword work, I also enjoyed the episodes where you did staff work as well. You were very good with the staff, too, I would have enjoyed a fight scene with staff vs. sword. I don't recall if the staff episode was during the days with Bob Anderson or F. Braun McAsh, I don't know if either of them would have worked with the staff?
There was an episode you did on Highlander where you went to learn from the master of the white crane style. Is that a northern or southern style and did you every take wing Chun kung Fu?
Adrian’s martial art I noticed is Choy li fut (long swinging fists like in the movie highlander endgame) and his palm strikes and deep horse stance would be hung gar. I don’t recall any episodes he used any wing chun
Hey Adrian, sorry I’m new to your channel so you’ve probably answered this before, but… what marshal arts are you trained in and what level have you reached?
I loved Highlander your depiction carried many forms of martial arts.
My relocation was a kata from Shorin Ru saying to myself I Know that Kata.
Thank You for such Great Memories.
Peace
Dean
That was a great question!👍🏻👍🏻
Marshall Teague (Jimmy from Roadhouse, Walker Texas Ranger) would have made a great Highlander villain. He was in all the 90's shows back then but somehow evaded you.
Good day Adrian.. Your character did many forms of certain Arts.. Very Nicely I might ad. 👍
I've noticed that you(Adrian) do a lot of spin moves in your sword fighting style. Is this due to your extensive dance background or is it from martial arts training or maybe a combination of all of it? Really enjoy most of those shots. You look super graceful. Thx for these little talks. 👍
Great points. Love the show just found your channel, Aikido going on for a little more than 20 years, and Iaido for about a year. So, of course, I have seen a lot of moves in your show that I've learned from a different art form.
Just have to say, really enjoying these videos, and thanks for doing them!
roddy piper did a great job in Epitaph for Tommy
It had nothing to do with martial arts, but I grew up on figure skates and I've sometimes seen martial arts movements that have reminded me of myself going into a jump or spin. For me, momentum leading to that second occurred along a linear path, but spatial awareness, knowing exactly where I was when I left the ice, and where on the blade edge I would land, etc. sometimes comes to mind.
That's really interesting :) ty for sharing
@@wrecktitudemedia6514 You're very welcome. I'm sorry, but I didn't see your reply until just now. Yes, I've drawn that comparison on numerous occasions. :)
I was somewhat fascinated by blocking moves you executed in the alley with the 2 surveiling watchers in the " The Watchers " episode after your first intro to Joe at the bookstore. Great techniques but seemingly to grandiose. LOL. Just an observation. Thank you.
In HL the series I saw you do a lot of Hung Gar, also Choy Lay Fat.
Highlander in part inspired me to take up Martial Arts. I've taken Dan Zan Ryu JuJitsu.
I do recall seeing some aikido/aikijitsu from time to time. There was an episode with skin heads in a bar that had some aiki.
yees! the opening episode for season 2. aikijitsu sounds badass.
I ALL WAYS ADMIRED THE ENTIRE SETUP AND THE WARDROBE SELECTIONS IN HIGHLANDER, THAT WAS ONE OF THE REASON I ❤️ LOVED AND WATCHED THE SERIES .
looks like I see you guys doing some hand moves that I call a " kolly style ". My main style of karate is a Shotokan style. But I learned many other style along the way, like all other foot works. I learned a really good kung fu sword kata, that use to win in a lot of free style meets, back in the day.
First time I was exposed to martial arts in a movie was American Ninja II. I was left in awe as a little kid.
I wonder if Adrian Paul has any advice? I'm writing and starting to shoot a project that will have some fight choreography in it, and I sure could use all the advice I can get. Anything about being behind the camera? Thanks!
The majority of moves I saw reminded me of aikido, kendo, hun gar and wing chun
His voice has changed so much.
All I can say is out of actors that I saw on tv shows that did any style martial art you seemed to do it with a bit of grace that made it more believable that Duncan had been around for 300+ yrs. Btw what tattoo do you have and what does it mean? I only got 1. That's a triquetra which also stands for both my daughters names. It was to remind me of a day we had one of which I was very proud.
As much as you were known for your sword work, I also enjoyed the episodes where you did staff work as well. You were very good with the staff, too, I would have enjoyed a fight scene with staff vs. sword. I don't recall if the staff episode was during the days with Bob Anderson or F. Braun McAsh, I don't know if either of them would have worked with the staff?
Roddy Piper was the Irish Actor/Martial Artist
Would you consider dancing with the stars, I have always believed the displines are applicable to art as well not just martial purposes.
Yes the watchers episode season 2 your stance and techniques reminiscent of wing chun . Thought maybe choreographer was a kung fu on that episode .
There was an episode you did on Highlander where you went to learn from the master of the white crane style. Is that a northern or southern style and did you every take wing Chun kung Fu?
Adrian’s martial art I noticed is Choy li fut (long swinging fists like in the movie highlander endgame) and his palm strikes and deep horse stance would be hung gar. I don’t recall any episodes he used any wing chun
@@hatake-kakashi7489 no he didn't use wing Chun kung Fu but, I was asking if he had taken any wing Chun on his own?
@@tmartinez8622 it would be a miracle if he replies here. You have a better chance asking him in one of his seminars called the sword xperience.
Hey Adrian, sorry I’m new to your channel so you’ve probably answered this before, but… what marshal arts are you trained in and what level have you reached?
In season 6 you started adding some Escrima :)
My philosopny is learn the move, not the art. All arts have pros and cons. Some are indeed better than others.