There are 3 Never Back Down webisodes available below featuring Damon Caro, a stunt coordinator and fight choreographer for the film, Erik Paulson, a pro MMA fighter and trainer, and a third clip where all the stars are training rigorously.
Set against the action-packed world of Mixed Martial Arts, NEVER BACK DOWN is the story of Jake Tyler, a tough kid who leads with his fists, and, often, with his heart. Jake Tyler, played by Sean Faris, is the new kid in town with a troubled past. He has recently moved to Orlando, Florida with his family who has relocated to support his younger brother’s shot at a professional tennis career. Jake was a star athlete on the football team at home, but in this new city he is an outsider with a reputation for being a quick tempered brawler.
Making an attempt to fit in, at the invitation of a flirtatious classmate, Baja (Amber Heard), Jake goes to a party where he is unwittingly pulled into a fight with a bully named Ryan McCarthy (Cam Gigandet). While he is defeated and humiliated in the fight, a classmate introduces himself to Jake and tells him about the sport known as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). He sees a star in Jake and asks that he meet with his mentor, Jean Roqua, played by Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond, In America).
It is immediately apparent to Jake that MMA is not street fighting, but rather an art form he wants to master. Roqua will take Jake under his wing, but it is up to Jake to find the patience, discipline, willingness and reason within him to succeed. For Jake, there is much more at stake than mere victory. His decision will not just settle a score; it will define who he is.
Never Back Down Webisode with Damon Caro
Never Back Down Webisode with Erik Paulson
Never Back Down Training Webisode
Official Website:
http://neverbackdownthemovie.com/
February 21st, 2008 at 7:39 pm
I’ve really been enjoyin the show, and it’s even motivated me to start gettin back into ju jitsu on the weekends haha. Jack, have you thought about submitting any of your own shorts/videos to film fests? I know that they’re now allowing online content like webisodes and online films to be eligible for nomination in this years Primetime Emmy’s. I think last year they were allowed for the DT Emmy’s, so it’s pretty cool they’re actually considering online amateur/indie footage for nomination this year. If you’re interested or want to read more, check out www.emmys.com. I’m workin with the Academy to help spread the message about the new nominations, so if you get to check it out let me know! And spread the love =)