I know that MTV only looks at the young and the beautiful in order to get good ratings for their shows. This show, Final Fu is a unrealistic look at what makes a real Martial Artist. Mr Ernie Reyes Jr. should know this!The fights are not practical.I don't think that going through these "so called" obstacle courses proves anything. I'm a martial artist. I train in American Kenpo and I've trained in Kajukenbo. I was very disappointed when I saw these episodes. I think they should have young as well as older martial artists. The fights should be more realistic, with head gear for head contact. The obstacle courses should be more realistic.These producers should stop looking at ratings and let the public see real Martial Artists!! DON'T SUPPORT THIS SHOW!!
9 Reviews
Meh
ditimau5 December 2006
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The show was pretty lame. Thus, why we don't see it very often on MTV if at all. The biggest problem with the show was that it was rigged at the end, according to some of the producers. They couldn't tell who actually won that last fight and it caused a bit of a stink when they gave it to the winner cause he really didn't win scoring wise. So it remains more pseudo reality where the producers make minor "adjustments" to the story to create some sort of drama. Some of the segments where rigged in which the contestants' objectives weren't placed in the segment as so they wouldn't win. Dirty tricks I would say. In the long run 25K went to the wrong person. Don't waste your time with this unless it is four a.m. and they are blasting it on MTV2 and your on a commercial break form TBS.
Turned off to Final Fu
pczerwin2 August 2006
I was quite enthusiastic abut the premise of this show. Unfortunately it was the opposite of what a show like this should be about. A show that reflects the true meaning of what it is like to be a martial artist. Instead it is filled with clearly bias judges who seem only interested in ratings and what "they" consider to be their favorites, instead of the martial artists who truly demonstrate their proficiency in their particular martial art.
I will not watch this show again for for the promoters of this series, this is one customer, as well as her family, who will not support their products.
I will not watch this show again for for the promoters of this series, this is one customer, as well as her family, who will not support their products.
Excellent show for anyone to get away from mundane reality shows.
dragongirl_riku7 August 2006
I found this show very entertaining and addictive. I am a martial artist myself from Master Ernie Reyes Jr's father's school. While some people seem to believe that the judges are bias from my personal experience they are judging correctly. The show is different from other "reality" show which I cannot stand. The show closely reflects the teachings of martial arts and is entertaining in general. as a martial artist I find points in the show funny and the fights are really good. There are times when I get a little upset at some of the contestants but overall the show is fantastic and I would recommend it to everyone martial artist or other wise.
It had great content
Earl_Sheppard_77726 September 2006
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I loved the show, I think the obstacles that were before every fight really prepared the fighters to give all they got if they did or didn't to so well. One thing that I didn't like as much was you cannot use knockout techniques. Other than that everything else was good to go. I was proud of Daniel S. for a job well done, he kept the greatness for the style of the ninja. Ernie R. was a good host and he kept a reminder to his martial artist where their points lie and how to focus the greatness of their styles. I hope there will be another season of the final fu, and the tradition continues. The final fu is a perfect area to display speed and techniques without someone getting seriously hurt or killed during a fight.
Good show
debordster14 August 2006
I watched the show for the first time the other day after my sister told me about it. I've been a martial artist for 15 years and I'm a third degree black belt. I thought the show was very entertaining. I've read a lot of peoples mixed comments. I've found the majority of them to be negative. This is not surprising to me. In the time I've been involved with martial arts I've found that martial artists in general are highly critical creatures. I respect Ernie Reyes Jr. and his fathers work. From just the one episode that I saw I was impressed by the level of athleticism displayed by the competitors. The fights were exciting. Although I would've at the very least liked kicks to the head to be legal. But in typical MTV fashion bloodied up Ken and Barbie dolls would have tarnished their polished image. I thought the show represented traditional martial arts in an entertaining but tasteful manner. If this show inspires someone to take up martial arts where they otherwise wouldn't have, then it's positive and should be around for a long time.
Ernie is a Master Of the Martial Arts
cordleenterprises_200126 May 2007
I have been a Martial artist for many years now, and when I watched Final Fu I was very impressed with Ernie ReyesJr, the way he judged the competitions,and how he gave them instruction and tips of what to do, if the Martial Artist would only listen to the Instruction,They would learn a lot from Ernie Reyes Jr ,he is a true Expert of the Martial Arts that brings honor to The Art, I watched him fight on IKSA Awesome Job Ernie!, I look forward to seeing Ernie and his Dad Ernie Reyes in some more Martial arts Movies in the future. Final Fu was great but ,I think that if they let Ernie and his Dad direct a Martial Arts program that they would have a much better chance of turning out a bigger crowd to watch,(no offence to the directors)for the fact that Ernie Reyes Jr and Ernie Sr has the Experience and skills it takes to achieve what ever goal they set out to do,but thats my opinion.
I Like it!
bluesman_110317 July 2006
It's nice to see a reality show/competition that focuses on the competition and not the drama. Give me more!! The only thing is I was hoping to see some Chinese stylists on. I know there are 3 more weeks and plenty more fighters to show up. It would be cool to see this go beyond one season, too. I haven't followed his martial arts career for some time but I do remember seeing Master Reyes in a few movies. It's amazing how much he resembles his father, now. If anyone else reads this and they agree with me please take a few minutes and let MTV know how you feel. Do the traditional stylists a favor and help rescue us from the all powerful UFC.
Final Fu rules
bradc1987200021 August 2006
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This show was awesome. Ernie Reyes, Jr. was a fantastic host, and the competitors were all great fighters. Even when they don't kick to the head, these guys go all out on each other, battling in inter-gender fights with no weight classes, enduring crippling kicks to the body, the legs, even the groin.
The challenges were all very interesting, and would test the true skill of even the best martial artist.
SPOILER ALERT: I was quite pleased that the Final Fu and the winner of the $25,000 was Ninjitsu and Tae Kwon Do stylist, and world forms and weapons champion Daniel Sterling. I was rooting for him all along, and I knew he could do it.
The challenges were all very interesting, and would test the true skill of even the best martial artist.
SPOILER ALERT: I was quite pleased that the Final Fu and the winner of the $25,000 was Ninjitsu and Tae Kwon Do stylist, and world forms and weapons champion Daniel Sterling. I was rooting for him all along, and I knew he could do it.
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