Filipino Martial Arts Expert Breaks Down Moon Knight Kali Stick Fight | Scenic Fights

Filipino Martial Arts Expert, Logan Lo breaks down how realistic is the Escrima fighting style done by Mr. Knight in Moon Knight Season 1 Episode 6 (2022) with MMA fighter, Chad Vázquez.

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Here is the breakdown section for each Kali / Escrima / Arnis technique used by Mr. Knight.

00:00 Intro
00:26 Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight Fight Scene Reaction
01:05 Mr. Knight Punyo Attack - Breakdown 1 of 5
02:08 Mr. Knight Double Stick Fluid Attack - Breakdown 2 of 5
03:30 Mr. Knight Escrima Roof Block - Breakdown 3 of 5
04:27 Mr. Knight Escrima Roof Block Follow Up Attack - Breakdown 4 of 5
04:54 Mr. Knight Escrima Sinawali - Breakdown 5 of 5
06:04 Fight Scene Grade and Final Analysis

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About Moon Knight (2022) (Source Disney+):

When Steven Grant, a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life, he discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven/Marc's enemies converge upon them, they must
navigate their complex identities while thrust into a dangerous mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.

About the Character: (source Wikipedia):

Actor Oscar Isaac plays the following characters: Marc Spector / Moon Knight, Steven Grant / Mr. Knight, and Jake Lockley:

Marc Spector is a Jewish-American mercenary who becomes, Moon Knight, the avatar for the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. Isaac used his own American accent for Spector. Executive producer Kevin Feige described Spector as a "brutal" action hero.

Steven Grant is a mild-mannered British gift-shop employee who becomes Mr. Knight, Grant's persona when he is Khonshu's avatar. Isaac put on a London English accent for Grant that he suggested was intentionally "bizarre" and unconvincing. Grant has tension with Spector when the two personalities first become aware of each other Mr. Knight uses Grant's knowledge of ancient Egypt to help get out of conflicts with wits and puzzle solving, which is a contrast to Spector's Moon Knight persona.  

Jake Lockley is a third, more ruthless alter. Lockley speaks in Spanish, with Isaac enjoying being able to bring that element of his own life to the role instead of just "trying to pay service to some idea that was in the comics". Isaac noted Lockley has something "ominous about him" and more control than Spector or Grant.

Watch Moon Knight here on Disney+

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[thebratqueen]

This gave me an appreciation for the stunt coordination because most of the audience can see how they made Moon Knight and Mr Knight's fight styles different but you guys broke it down into smaller details to really highlight the work done there. Steven as Mr Knight only just leveled up in his fighting skills by being able to pull from Marc's experience, plus Steven is staunchly against truly hurting anyone (and is vehemently against killing). So things like those blocks and attacks which weren't the platonic ideal from a fighting perspective make 100% sense from a character perspective. Even the one you point out which risked hurting his hand is perfect characterization since MK infamously prefers to take a blow rather than dodge it (which you can see the stunt coordinators remembered in other fights as well, like the one in episode 3 when Moon Knight lets himself be stabbed so that the weapon goes through him and hits the attacker behind him).

I absolutely love these kinds of detailed breakdowns and agree that Moon Knight is the best of the D+ series so far, so thank you for the insights in this video!

[TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Your guy’s breakdowns are always something to look forward to

[ScenicFights]

We told you we aren't going to stop doing full length breakdowns! Shorts are just going to be uploaded in between longer breakdowns. The team is starting to get into a groove, so you can expect longer breakdowns more frequently while weekly YouTube shorts remain on schedule. With that being said, this is our first double stick breakdown so this was a fun one for Logan. As always, make sure to subscribe, share and let us know which fight scene we should breakdown next! Also, Did you enjoy Moon Knight?

[Juggtacula]

I think we have to take into account certain aspects depending on the show or film's lore and context. Like the initial punyo strike WOULD be a fight finisher for Moon Knight or Mr. Knight because he/they have a pretty high level of superhuman strength, as we see when he can jump 40 feet and kick Harrow through buildings and stuff. So a superman jab to the throat with a metal rod would probably crush that guy's windpipe into juice. But as you pointed out at the end, you weren't taking into account his powers and only were speaking on the actual technique so this comment is kinda pointless, but I love chatting with you guys regardless. Amazing breakdown as always. Poor Chad's face.

[gabrielmoura]

I really like how this breakdown helps emphasize the Character they're working with, how he can get away with an Inferior Roof Block that wouldn't work "Unless you're super powered" or how his instinct is to fight defensively even if it's not optimal, also how non finishing moves become finishers because of his superior strength. Thanks for the breakdown, love your vids and always glad to see you guys.

[MrCthulhuiana]

Chad getting the full Kali treatment was hilarious. Great breakdown as usual. Especially as this sequence is so short and packed with great moves. Looking forward for Chad's "revenge" in the future.

[rielo]

I’m DEFINITELY looking forward to this. Loved MoonKnight

[_The_Traveler_]

I missed you guys, always good to see you smiling and in good health.

[michaelskasick]

Always great to see Kali being shown in popular media!

[the.anonymous.driver]

Videos are getting better and better. Chad & Logan chemistry is great.

[pranakhan]

I agree with your assertion @4:50, but I honestly think that his choice communicated more about the character. At this stage, he was still evolving as a combatant; learning to accept his power while also letting go of the fear of violent engagement. This is an important aspect of the arts in Martial Arts as well; letting the character or essence of the individual shine through. Great breakdown as always

[Berengier]

1:18 love how you use the correct "name" of Mr Knight

[RLAMultimedia]

Hitting the Like button before this is even available to watch because I already know it's gonna be amazing

[rielo]

0:16… The excitement in Logan’s voice. Adorable…

[badjaeaux]

my 18th year in Eskrima now, and really appreciate this high quality content, the Masters in our region though near perfect strikers, aren't as acrobatic as Moon Knight, that is one thing we must improve on and train more

[davidgeldner]

Great video, dudes.

Moon (and Mr) Knight’s Kali style is right up ur alley!

[isaacyeon]

Knew this was coming. Moonknight was an absolute banger of a series, best Disney Plus show so far. Thank you for another upload

[samful]

Love you guys and love this series. Thanks for covering it.

[gwenresulta]

Incredible! I was hoping that a professional would break down the FMA in Moon Knight, and this video and the explanations were done beautifully. Thank you both for it all!

[expressiondestination]

Man this was awesome and as much as I love seeing Logan show off his badass weapon skills Chad's facial expression had me dying😂😂 love the content