Wakanda Forever’s Danai Gurira: How I Trained to Be a Black Panther Warrior | SELF
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
- Danai Gurira and trainer AJ Fisher join SELF to break down the intense training regimen Danai undertook to become Wakandan warrior Okoye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
See more with Danai: www.self.com/story/danai-gurira
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever releases November 11
Learn more about AJ and how she trained Danai to be a Marvel warrior at: www.hypoxix.fitness/
Follow her on Instagram: / ajcorectology
Director: Winter Dunn, Jasia Kaulbach
Director of Photography: Brad Wickham
Editor: Christopher Jones
Talent: Danai Gurira
Talent/Trainer: AJ Fisher
Senior Producer: Vara Reese
Line Producer: Joe Buscemi
Associate Producer: Josh Crowe
Production Manager: Melissa Heber
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Talent Bookers: Caitlin Brody, Sergio Kletnoy
Camera Operators: Cloud Corredor, Christopher Alfonso
Audio: Lily Van Leeuwen
Production Assistant: Francis McNeil
COVID Supervisor: Jason Chester
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Erica Dillman
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
Graphics, Animation, VFX: Fintan Rowan Mason
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0:00 Wakanda Forever
1:02 Breathwork
2:36 Core
4:41 Posture
5:16 Cardio
5:59 Rotational and Anti-Rotational Strength
7:00 Rest and Recovery
8:40 Danai’s Training Pillars Summary
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She is perfectly cast for her character Okoye, so fierce yet filled with humanity and compassion
I love this fitness instructor. She’s not focused on getting the body to look physically fit but getting the body to be physically fit.
What? Did you just repeat the same phrase twice?
@@aur9035 Look physically fit ≠ be physically fit.
@@powerjolt7215 oh I understand, I didnt pay attention to the "look" and "be" part, thanks!
@@aur9035 I gotchu mate. We all make a slip up sometimes don't worry 👌🏼
@@aur9035 no. Being physically fit and looking physically fit are not the same thing. I don’t consider myself to look physically fit but I consider myself to be fit enough. You can be any body shape and not be fit, and you can look most shapes and be fit.
She is literally the coolest woman ever. So talented. Absolutely loved her in Wakanda Forever!!
Can she and Viola Davis act together in a movie pleaseeeee omg we’ve all seen how Danai has sooo much depth to her acting skill 😍😍😍
Yeaaaahh! This!
I dont care for Viola. She to woke. Love Danai though, Loved her since walking dead.
Oh yess they even have some similarities
They can be mom and daughter !🤩
her acting in wakanda forever was PHENOMENAL, i did cry bc of her brilliant talent
I agree!
Respect. I often (as a martial artist) complain that some actors clearly cannot fight. That her trainer made the presentation of a fighter so serious fills me with respect.
They ate actors, that's what stut doubles are for.
Thanks Allen! That means a lot! We broke down every movement with the Breath and Core activations in each ❤
We know danai can fight she’s in the walking dead
She's a warrior with a brain and heart! Not only she's a badass action star, but Danai's also a playwright, tv show writer, and philanthropist.
Okoye: The Warrior 💪
Danai: The Queen 👑
🖤
I've worked out since I was 16 and worked as a fitness instructor, and yet watching this video is the first time I've actually wanted a personal trainer. All the ones I've met just talk about getting thin and making muscles bigger and more visible, here's someone who actually talks about health and injury prevention and how to hold yourself in ways that protect the body.
Thank you Cecilie ❤❤ you MUST focus on the foundations! All of those other things, if it’s something you desire, will come along as a secondary bonus!
Black Panther Wakanda Forever was amazing, Danai nailed the role of Okoye 👏👏👏👏 The movie was a beautiful tribute to Chadwick Boseman ❤️
There is few actors or actors working today who have that type of control and skill level. Oscar worthy
Couldn’t agree with you MORE! Just wait for it…
I always said she got the most beautiful smile in the industry im glad getting the attention she deserve
This is Michonne before the zombie outbreak. All relaxed and professional. Little did she know how her valuable katana warrior skills would come in so handy!
TWD Forever
Danai is 🔥 Also need her to drop the skincare regimen.
Them genes. Lol. Jk, she probably does have a good routine.
This is really interesting, I never imagined how specific training can be. Props to both of them for the dedication
Thank you!!!!🎉🎉
They are BOTH awesome women! Thank you for the helpful lessons!!! ❤
With pleasure!!
I have never heard or met a great knowledgeable trainer such as this one and I have met my share of trainers.
Thank you Kenya!! That means a lot! We had fun making this video and Danai is the most rock solid client of a lifetime!
@@HYPOXiX You are very welcome! I'm sure she is just amazing!
The most badass actress in the game right now!!!
Danai is way too gorgeous and regal. Wow, just an otherworldly beauty
The effort put into this movie is everything to me! This movie was such a beautiful and important thing for so many of us!
Thanks for watching! We were so happy to get this information out there!!
She’s simply amazing…a spectacular actress….I loved the movie…
She is not even real-she’s a beautiful sculpture❤
I agree!
As I'm listening to her talk as a guy I'm inspired to be able to find ways to allow my body to be more efficient
Yes! Efficiency is everything!!
I want to train with AJ so bad!!! She is so knowledgeable!
I love Danai She's so full of energy, smart, brave and not to mention General of an elite group pf warriors
Couldn’t agree more!
I looked up that jacket to see if I could get it. It called me broke 6 different ways and spit on me.
I looked it up because you mentioned it. The site just said "we're sold out and even if we weren't, you couldn't afford it". 🤣
She’s so beautiful 😮
the black woman form is so beautiful. omg...can't get enough.
Danai is so GORGEOUS, love this outfit and hair.
More of these please! I've been looking for this type of video.
this was informative, thx for this vid! I've always been curious about the training process for Danai's role
Thank you! Danai is the most dedicated and hardworking client!
The more the trainer talked, the more I could feel the pricetag Disney paid to hire her.
Haha! I have an online program …the first one is totally FREE! Check out the link here!
She's stunning!!!!
I've seen Wakanda Forever several times, with VERY diverse audiences. Everyone cheered when the Dora Milaje came onscreen. Such a strong woman centered film.
And I asked Santa Claus, if I was a good girl with my workouts, could I have arms like Angela Bassett's for Xmas. They were STUNNING!!
LOVE HER SO MUCH 😢SO PROUD OF HER
soooo it's not just eating chicken and broccoli and doing 10 hours of gym like what hollywood actors say they do.
ngl, there’s so much info on this interview! It’s awesome
Thank you!!!!🎉🎉
This is fascinating. Thanks for this
Wow this is a great video ! That was such an amazing teacher they both really nailed what was needed to give a great performance and understand your body in the process of it !! 🙏🏽💖
Thank you!!!!🎉🎉
this video is amazing! so informative yet fun and entertaining. more of THIS!
Yes! We were excited to get her training regiment out there!! The combo of breath and body really WORKS!
Wow 🙌🏾 and thank you
Love it!!She did an exceptional job in the role!!
this is such a refreshing and insightful interview
Thank you!!❤
Hands down my favourite BP character!
Awesome Queen.
She is stunning!
She is amazing!
love her so much
The perfect role it was amazing.
Love you Danai 🔥🔥🔥
Absolutely LOVE her😍
Omg 😍🥰😍😍😍 i lvoe you Danai Gurira!!!!!
Please be on the last episode of TWD, Judith and RJ been waiting for you!
I love herrrr
Absolutely stunning she is 😍😍
Danai Gurira is gorgeous and cool
She's da coolest 💛✨
I respect you ladies. I am so weak core wise. I am definitely learning how to improve.
Use your breath!
So informative ! Thank you for that
Thanks for watching!!
Definitely goals!
Training goals, right?
So badass.
Amazing!
Okoye excellent at it best
Great video! Danai we love you sis, even though we used to thrash convent girls in hockey and basketball.😘😜
I love her 😍
This is so cool!
Thanks for watching!
She is sooooo beautiful.
I mean years long training as a samurai warrior helped.
What you're referring to is probably for actors bulking up such as Chris Hemsworth for Thor.
@@jcroa7133 it's a pun for she played a samurai-wielding character in the walking dead.
Yes, she used this training for Walking Dead too😊😊
Danai Gurira should have been the new Black Panther.
It's strange to see her so pretty, feminine and sweet since her character in Black Panther is so serious... I loved it!
Awesome actress
Wow!
She should have been the next Black panther.
Exactly
hmmm na. she's awesome but it wouldn't make much sense compared to Shuri
no. that's not how it works in wakanda. dore are personal body guards of the royal family. nothing more.
This is what I was hoping for!
General ✊🏽
Danai out here doing the one punch man workout
I love the African accent
And she rly did it so perfect
She is Zimbabwean born and raised, so it's her natural accent
@@dopemamoe7235 💪🇿🇼
Can I have her outfit? OMG I want to be her when I grown up!
She's so beautiful, Gurira
Thank you. How does it called - the Technice & Martial Art ? I wanna know. ❤️❤️❤️
Breathography
@@HYPOXiX 😉😉😉
This woman here!😉
😍😍😍
I'm only here for the obvious Stephanie Brown of Batgrirl fame. Because you know she knows her clues. Like a master.
Mistress. Dammit.
Great commercial for the trainer.
Thanks Alberto 😂
Strong black women
being trained by strong white women.
Here I thought I was gonna see footage of Danai instead of her trainer. But it was overall an awesome video.
Hope it educates well!! We were excited to share our program!
hi!
🥰😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
I miss her role in walking dead!
Pretty...🥰
❤🇿🇼
Interesting pronunciation of "Danai".
A lot of this stuff is in martial arts but you learn to fight too.
Yes right on! Breath is everything!
She's a beautiful woman.
MOM😮💨
She could get it
Did she earn that money or what?!!👍👍👏👏
Oh yes yes hardest worker in show biz!
:: passes out ::
She can get it…
And also she could have claimed to be Viola Davis's daughter and I would have believed her 100%😂
4:52 I can't be the only one whose gaydar exploed during this bit