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“SWEET CHIN MUSIC!!!”- MMA Fans Heap Praises on Gillian White for Emulating Husband Michael Jai White’s Iconic “No-Look-Behind the Back Hook Kick”

Published 06/18/2023, 10:40 AM EDT

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Michael Jai White starrer ‘Black Dynamite’ continues to inspire combat sports enthusiasts. The American Blaxploitation movie, packed with action and punchy comedy, racked in positive reviews and became a cult classic. One factor that contributed to its immense success was its high-paced and unique martial arts-inspired action sequences. Not only did the American actor effortlessly execute the action sequences but also inspire someone closer to his heart.

The 55-year-old actor, who picked up and then portrayed martial arts on the bigger screen, unloaded a few crafty sequences in the 2009 project. One of those was his iconic no-look behind-the-back hook kick. Amusingly, his wife Gillian effortlessly replicated the same kick in a recent Hollywood movie, ‘Welcome to Sudden Death’. While the movie failed to meet the fans’ expectations, it paid an apt homage to Black Dynamite.

Gillian White mirrors her husband Michael Jai White

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Starring White, Gary Owen, and Gillian White, ‘Welcome to Sudden Death’ features a sequence where Owen’s character is trying to leash in the Hollywood actress. Refusing to do so, she unleashed a no-look behind-the-back hook kick, and it did a number on Owen’s character. She recently took to her Instagram handle to reveal ‘Black Dynamite’ taught her the famed kick.

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Further, she pitched in a comical question as she wanted to know how many people learned the kick from the popular movie. She penned, “How many people can say Black Dynamite is their sensei who taught them the no-look behind the back hook kick to our friend @garyowencomedy? 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️ 🤣💥”

The post sent the combat sports as well as movie enthusiasts down memory lane. While some fans lauded the actress, some pointed out the kick’s trademark now belonged to the White family.

How did the fans react to Gillian White pulling off the dangerous kick?

“Not too many sis!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥”

“That looked like a lot of contact. Add stunt performer to the resume. Took it like a champ. Lol❤️🔥”

“🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥absolutely love Mrs. White! Amazing spirit, beautiful, and got that smoke for whomever…in that order 🙌”

“My FAVORITE MOVIE!!!!! Waited for a Black Dynamite 2 and never got it hurt till this day!!!!”

“Both of those kicks are so legit 🔥🔥🔥”

“I just tried this … almost seriously injured myself 😂”

“Classic, this will never get old. It will only get better to watch over time. ✊🏾❤️”

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“That’s a “family kick”. Anyone without the last name must pay royalties. 😂”

“SWEET CHIN MUSIC!!!”

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What do you think of this well-performed kick by Gillian White? Do you believe Black Dynamite will continue to inspire future generations? Let us know in the comments below.

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