Michael Jai White (Sort Of) Taught Jon Jones Spinning Kick He Recently Won Title With (Part 5)

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In a recent interview, renowned martial artist and actor Michael Jai White discussed his contribution to UFC fighter Jon Jones' impressive title-winning spinning kick. As White recounted, he shared a version of the kick with Jones that involved maintaining the hip back during the kick's chambering, which allows for a more powerful and less predictable strike. This adaptation caught Jones' attention as it differed from his previous technique of committing the hip early. According to White, this adjustment does not allow opponents enough reaction time, leading to the successful execution seen in Jones’ latest title bout. White also highlighted how similar techniques he taught have been utilized by other fighters, like Uriah Hall, who landed a knockout kick using White’s method. In the interview, White praised Jones as the fastest learner he has encountered and noted how his own journey in martial arts focused on personal growth rather than public competitions, as he constantly tested himself against top-tier fighters across various disciplines.