Bill 'Superfoot' Wallace • Highlight

Bill "Superfoot" Wallace was one of the true pioneers of Full Contact Karate (Kickboxing).
Star of kickboxing from 1974 to 1980.
Undefeated.
His record: 23 wins (12 KOs), 0 losses, 0 draw
Wallace's first Full Contact Kickboxing bouts were at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on September 14th 1974. It was billed as the first international championship of full-contact, organized by the PKA (Professional Karate Association).
Wallace defended his title 11 times over the next 5 years.
Black Belt magazine named Bill to its Hall of Fame three times in seven years, Twice as "Competitor of the Year" and once as "Man of the Year."

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[joeholthouse]

When I saw the movie “ A Force of One “ with Chuck Norris I was so blown away by Superfoot’s kicks that I determined to become a taekwondo black belt. My instructor was a world champion in ITF taekwondo in 1989 and 1992. He got to spar with Mr. Wallace somewhere around that time with a large group of other guys and said he was the only one that did not get kicked in the face. I have Bill Wallace to thank for the fact that I was in the best shape of my life in my 40s because I was so inspired by what he was able to do. He made a pretty good bad guy in the movies too! Mr. Wallace sir I shall always be in awe.

[Stormz.]

Bill is still alive and kicking. What a legend 🥋

[eckhardt]

I’m met Bill about 20 years ago at a seminar. Awesome instructor, and he was funny as hell. At the end of the seminar he autographed his book for me:)

[TheCinderellaman]

I first saw Bill commentate on the very 1st UFC and shamefully didn't know who he was until now. What a fighter! That left foot and his awesome boxing skills was way ahead of everyone

[sukotsutoCSSR]

His left leg is so legendary that people forget that his left hand is what he uses to knock people out. They think they're safe once they're in punching range, but he actually wants them in punch range. He can still kick them there, if he doesn't find an opening for that left hook.

[jewelcitizen]

What a great highlight tribute and you couldn’t have chosen a better track.

Tremendous work!

[jm]

I met him twice in person when I was a teenager and each time he was totally fantastic. He’s a wonderful human being

[MifuneBoBune]

All of the people in these videos were astonishing fighters in their own right. Understand that these were the first years of full contact karate and most karate guys were still learning the full contact game. Wallace, however, was extremely tough along with being extremely skilled. On the other hand, Ray McCallum was the most phenomenal fighter I've ever seen. He's the young bearded guy in red. Yeah, Wallace beat him, but just barely. Here's a little thing for you ... Wallace started off in judo and hurt his right leg; thus, only kicking with his left. These are the guys who actually brought karate to America and the American psyche along with many not-so-famous instructors. Some have already passed. All are getting old. Remember all of them with gratitude. If you're a martial artist, they passed the gift to you. Honor it.

[cearad]

Back when I used to take Karate, I was taught by one of his students. I even got a couple lessons with him! It's just really cool and I wish I kept taking lessons...

[eddted]

Bill Superfoot Wallace was never BS, he was the real thing! Wallace fought with his left leg only being his right leg was badly injured! His hands were very fast . He proved himself being he won 3 world titles! He is of the top ever and showed greatness in FuLL contact karate! He had good humor when joking. Wallace Superfoot a real AMERICAN! Good video about him! Enjoyed!

[Johnydrumbola]

Those were the days my friends we thought they would never end....Miss my childhood in the early 70's when Bruce Lee even after his death was still living among the existing legends then followed by the era of Joe Lewes, Super foot Wallace in kick boxing. The irony of it Muay Thai was way ahead of American kick boxing but we never heard about it until the early 80's.

[adamrobinette]

The key to Wallace wasn't just how fast he could kick, but that he was surgical and could deliver that kick pinpoint at multiple last second angle changes to get around a guard. He was able to combo so effectively.

[sevenman]

Thanks so much for this superb highlight video. Bill Wallace's "Superfoot" had to be seen to be believed (and good luck seeing it not in slow-motion)!

[serekithegreat]

The man himself! That left foot was clocked at over 60 miles an hour back in the day. Mad respect. 🥋🙏🏾😎🤙🏾

[bozzskaggs]

How many guys got distracted by the legend and reality of that famous left leg and discovered too late that Bill Wallace punched hard and in combos?

[billyclub]

Took a pic with him at a Memphis tournament in the mid 80s. Still have pic, he's pulling the hair on my chest. Always light hearted

[robwilcox]

I had the privlege of attending two Bill Wallace seminars in the UK many years ago. He was so funny and atheletic. I even had a brief spar with him when I dared to ask a question. His basic philosophy of "controlling" your opponent proved so effective when he rattled my ears with his foot!!

[karasu-no-shoku]

What a special era. We’ve lost something, man.

[gotmikl]

"Bad" Brad Hefton (opening scene) was no slouch either ... saw him fight in the Chicago burbs in like 86 or so. Great Fighter also ...

[_KNIVES]

He will always be remembered! I trained Yoshukai Karate when I was a teenager, fought in tournaments (my dojo fights/sparring were the worst) and wished I had a Sensei like Bill "Superfoot" Wallace. I actually used his moves, and other karate fighters, to win tournaments.