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Interview with Broly Legs, disabled Super Street Fighter 4 Chun-Li player

Posted by Catalyst — March 31, 2011 at 9:10 p.m. PDT

Cross Counter posted an interview with a disabled SSF4 Chun-Li player who goes by the handle Broly Legs. Broly describes how he games and he even breaks down an option select you might not be familiar with. Very cool video.

At Southern Impact in Laredo, TX, we met a talented SSF4 Chun-Li player named Mike Begum (aka "Broly" or "Legs") who has a condition called arthrogryposis. Despite his circumstances, he became one of the top Chun-Li players in Texas after playing the game for just 6 months, and is also one of the best Super Smash Bros. players in the country. In this interview with Gootecks, Brolly talks about how he plays without using his hands, why and how he uses Chun-Li, and his advice for others in similar situations.

If you're looking for a good website catering to gamers with disabilities, check out AbleGamers.com. While not directly fighting game related, they have some content in this genre and general info as well.

Tip from Marleyklus, Phoenix Reborn, ActRmx and KreyZ.

Comments

JJOR64 said on March 31, 2011 at 9:14 p.m.

Mad props to this guy.

Hypermarth said on March 31, 2011 at 9:19 p.m.

Pretty awesome! I believe i remember seeing somebody in a similar situation in a Brawl tournament in Wisconsin playing Snake but i don't think that was him. I'm glad to see fighting games inspiring people on such a massive level.

junior139 said on March 31, 2011 at 9:23 p.m.

give this guy mad respect

Grimmjow316 said on March 31, 2011 at 9:27 p.m.

Man this dude is amazing a true inspiration.

Spaghetti_Time said on March 31, 2011 at 9:30 p.m.

Although I'm not disabled myself, this video has inspired me to step up my game.

PrimalHunter said on March 31, 2011 at 9:32 p.m.

very inspiring

MALDA said on March 31, 2011 at 9:35 p.m.

(This user was banned.)

Tankverso said on March 31, 2011 at 9:38 p.m.

haha right when he said option select, gooteks was like "wow this guy is legit"

HighOnPCP said on March 31, 2011 at 9:46 p.m.

mad props to that guy i mean playing with your face that is pure epic man
respect to you and keep it up man

MANDINGO said on March 31, 2011 at 9:46 p.m.

can't believe i have a hard time using controllers and now i'm buying an arcade stick and fussing over the distance between the joystick to the buttons.......

#10

DevilMayCare4 said on March 31, 2011 at 9:48 p.m.

i find myself happy to see that SF is available for all people of all walks of life, hes not disabled hes unique and i bet we can learn a thing or 2 about options, btw good interview gootecks

#11

akatruthteller said on March 31, 2011 at 9:53 p.m.

man, i feel lucky that I can play on my stick :D. shiit man, life is hard on some people who have real inspiration.

mad props dog, we all learn a thing or two from ya.

#12

geokamo said on March 31, 2011 at 9:53 p.m.

Broly Legs, you are a living testament to not letting anything get in the way from doing what you love. Much respect.

#13

Kajet said on March 31, 2011 at 9:54 p.m.

I have no excuse for sucking at SFIV now. How inspiring.

#14

Igydigital said on March 31, 2011 at 9:59 p.m.

God bless him and nutting keep doing wat u doing..

#15

Kajet said on March 31, 2011 at 10:02 p.m.

@16
Reminds me something baseball player Oscar Gamble once said.

"They don't think it be like it is, but it do." - Oscar Gamble

#16

Truegamer said on March 31, 2011 at 10:02 p.m.

This Guy really f@#$ing taunted with Chun-li!!!
An Inspiring SF player INDEED!!!

#17

soulreaperx18 said on March 31, 2011 at 10:07 p.m.

Wow this is crazy, I have respect for this guy

#18

Adjacent said on March 31, 2011 at 10:08 p.m.

This dude is godlike. I wonder who he mains in Brawl.

#19

MrPavy said on March 31, 2011 at 10:21 p.m.

thanks catalyst for editing the comments

#20

Rose said on March 31, 2011 at 10:24 p.m.

One of my favorite things about video games is their accessibility. Perhaps they are even more accessible than I thought!

Inspirationally Yours,
Rose

#21

Astar said on March 31, 2011 at 10:27 p.m.

I too was born with a disability. Learning disability. When I got the book, it only took me a second to know the moves. Capcom sure did break down that barrier and welcomed all disabled players.

#22

Suppi said on March 31, 2011 at 10:28 p.m.

Desk "I can play with one hand"

Brolly "Well, I can play with my face"

#23

SoundwaveButcher said on March 31, 2011 at 10:30 p.m.

I really enjoyed this type of news,very professional.

#24

Gameplan said on March 31, 2011 at 10:31 p.m.

That's amazing! Mad props to the guy, really inspiring.

#25

Gamogo said on March 31, 2011 at 10:34 p.m.

Hats off to Broly for developing a play-style that works for his condition and respect for Gootecks and the Cross Counter crew for taking the time to interview this man.

I was grinning the whole time while watching this as this gent is truly an inspiration with a wicked attitude towards playing competitively in general.

As they say here in Australia, you're a fuhckin' legend mate - keep at it. Seriously, hats off. Very impressive stuff.

Oh, and that taunt was classy as all hell you cheeky bastard xD

#26

Phynx said on March 31, 2011 at 10:41 p.m.

Wow...

#27

Mikeydactyl said on March 31, 2011 at 10:42 p.m.

Yeah I was at Southern Impact and when I saw this guy step up to bat I was like "Oh this guy must have one good hand" or what ever and then he put his mouth on the joystick... Sh*t got real. Really an inspiration to people who say "I can't" a lot (myself), you can do ANYTHING to some degree if you try.

#28

Hrm said on March 31, 2011 at 10:42 p.m.

I expected that he played with his feet or something, considering his nickname is "Legs"
Real inspiring stuff, though. Kinda makes me want to try that control style myself lol

#29

IAS said on March 31, 2011 at 10:44 p.m.

Awesome, hope for more people like join the comunity

#30

DynaDASH said on March 31, 2011 at 10:45 p.m.

Broly Legs, the World Warrior.
I still remember him from the old Melee days, and damn, both 1233 and I were impressed with his style and precision.

No one can complain now, no one. Broly is boss.

#31

6ixx said on March 31, 2011 at 10:46 p.m.

This is so inspiring. Pratically completely disabled in terms of video games yet he doesn't let that limit him as a player. This guy is so inspiring and I'm sure he will be the icon of hope for all sorts of handicapped players. Actually, I think it's rather insulting to call him handicapped because he proves himself a worthy player even with his condition.

Mad respect Broly Legs

#32

NobleEskimo said on March 31, 2011 at 10:56 p.m.

I wonder how many people went into tournaments thinking "what a joke, I can beat this guy easy!" and then got double-perfected. This dude is rad, nice to see him overcome his disability.

#33

MALDA said on March 31, 2011 at 11:06 p.m.

(This user was banned.)

#34

MALDA said on March 31, 2011 at 11:07 p.m.

(This user was banned.)

#35

cvs said on March 31, 2011 at 11:08 p.m.

Elder Scrolls FTW! i voted. ;)

#36

MALDA said on March 31, 2011 at 11:10 p.m.

(This user was banned.)

#37

RandomJohn said on March 31, 2011 at 11:22 p.m.

Amazes me how this guy figured out which character will work best for himself with his inability to access all the buttons (lp, lk, mp, mk, etc). Guy must played a lot since he picked up SSF4. Good story.

#38

FlawlessMatador said on March 31, 2011 at 11:25 p.m.

[Comment slightly edited by a moderator.]

Anyways props to this guy, he really is an inspiration.

#39

Judgment said on March 31, 2011 at 11:42 p.m.

Truly an Inspiration to everyone out there Broly - Respect to you!

Great work for doing this interview CrossCounter Crew!

Thanks for moderating the comments Catalyst.

#40

Hakansoilbarrel said on March 31, 2011 at 11:46 p.m.

(at least no one dissed smash in this post, good stuff)

#41

Paine said on March 31, 2011 at 11:51 p.m.

Broly, you are truly an inspiration. Thank you Gootecks for doing this interview; it really does mean a lot to the street fighter community to know how much variety is truly out there. The FGC is probably the most varied and accepting of any gaming community, and I hope it stays that way. Never change FGC.

#42

MilnerWins said on March 31, 2011 at 11:56 p.m.

awesome

#43

Shiranui said on April 1, 2011 at 12:01 a.m.

This guy is mad legit. Really inspirational. I feel bad that I complain about some of the things I do now. Thanks Gootecks for the interview and thank you Broly for kicking ass.

#44

Zombie4u said on April 1, 2011 at 12:15 a.m.

Very inspirational. Mad props to an incredibly classy dude! Broly you lift us up man, and truly elevate this game and this scene!! Thank you, thank you!!

#45

Drippy_Nozzle said on April 1, 2011 at 12:22 a.m.

I hear people complain all to often that they can't play to a competative standard cause they don't have "the right controller" or cause of "bad match-ups".... Broly you are an inspiration, and a testiment to what can be achieved if you are committed to what you enjoy. Good luck for future tournaments, keep playing your hardest.

#46

Fumetsu_Gaisuto said on April 1, 2011 at 12:29 a.m.

A very intelligent player right there. As long as you have a brain you can succeed in anything you want. He said it the best in the last 30 seconds of that video. Gootecks and Ross do it again thank you guys for loving fighting games just as much as the rest of us. Keep it up and Broly and don't stop loving what you do because I sure as hell do. Now I know what it means to have an Undying Spirit.

#47

SJDevs said on April 1, 2011 at 12:34 a.m.

I agree with #24, well said.

#48

werewolfgold said on April 1, 2011 at 1:24 a.m.

Dedication is the name of the game.

#49

cvs said on April 1, 2011 at 1:26 a.m.

(This comment was removed by a moderator.)

#50

lordgootecks said on April 1, 2011 at 1:44 a.m.

@41
they delete all smash comments :/

#51

D0U8leB said on April 1, 2011 at 1:47 a.m.

Mad propz!!
I thought that being disabled within your arms in someway, automatically meant no gaming 4 u...
But damn! Im just blown away!! :D
Very Inspiring!

#52

Catalyst said on April 1, 2011 at 2:04 a.m.

@Lordgootecks

Your comments were deleted because you made some nasty remarks. I honestly considered banning you right there, but figured I'd give you another chance. I hope I don't regret that decision.

People can talk about Smash all they want, just keep it civil and respectful, please.

#53

MANDINGO said on April 1, 2011 at 2:16 a.m.

http://www.youtube.com/user/OneHanded...

another guy who plays with a disability , i guess chun li is easier to play in some ways

#54

ElectricBlanka said on April 1, 2011 at 3:08 a.m.

Damn...Godlike...No reason to give up...

#55

DK_DOOM said on April 1, 2011 at 3:09 a.m.

Truly amazing to see.

#56

xShonuffx said on April 1, 2011 at 3:12 a.m.

Time for everyone to step their game up including myself. YOU HAVE NO EXCUSES!!!

@54 everyone knows about OHT and the reason probably being that Chun Li is a charge character and she doesn't require a lot of ambiguous stick commands to do special moves (srk motions, fireball motions). She relies heavily on normals to get the job done. OHT also plays Dudley though and he's played other fighters in other games as well just as good. It really just comes down to dedication, if you can find a way to over come an obstical thats more than enough to get the job done.

#57

Jaja said on April 1, 2011 at 3:16 a.m.

What an inspiration. That guy has some mad spirit.
Awesome interview CC crew.

#58

NINJA said on April 1, 2011 at 3:37 a.m.

Really impressive. I can't even imagine how hard it is to adapt the gameplay and be that good anyways. Like, charging with the cheek?

Mike Ross on the background like "Oh sh-t, how lame is my believe gimmick compared to this"

#59

Shenaniganz said on April 1, 2011 at 3:49 a.m.

Never gonna complain about this game again. Either get good or go home.

Mad props to that guy.

#60

WinstonChurchill said on April 1, 2011 at 3:53 a.m.

Yes mate. That was sick. What a guy! I'm blown away by that vid. Inspiration of the highest order. Plus nice to see so much love from everyone too :D

#61

Super_Shoto_Fighter_4 said on April 1, 2011 at 4:58 a.m.

He has my respect for sure. I bet all the idiots who cried nerf on this game feel stupid after watching this lol.

#62

genesiskhan said on April 1, 2011 at 5:38 a.m.

amazing whippin with the tounge like some have said in this post no excuses for havin a rough time when u see this he makes it look easy with his mouth from the small tidbits they show mad props broddy

#63

PropLeXed said on April 1, 2011 at 5:44 a.m.

Mad respect.

#64

JDM98Ferio said on April 1, 2011 at 5:46 a.m.

Wow! Amazing actually had me a little choked up! Much respect!

#65

bempssf4 said on April 1, 2011 at 5:47 a.m.

Pretty much forcing me to up my game. Sometimes people like broly have that effect. Indispensable to the community.

#66

Sh3azu said on April 1, 2011 at 5:50 a.m.

@23

I lol'd.

#67

SirDigger said on April 1, 2011 at 6:31 a.m.

pretty impressive. really cool to see how hard certain people try and still manage to achieve something even if you would never have expected them to.

#68

DanEG said on April 1, 2011 at 7:21 a.m.

For whoever asked in the comments..

He mains Marth in BOTH Melee and Brawl. I am from Broly's region, everything you see here is a understatement to his true testament.

Check this out...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3r5KM...

Not sure if a lot of people here will understand what happened, but yeah, Broly so godlike.

#69

SmoothJK said on April 1, 2011 at 7:22 a.m.

Funny that people feel sorry for themselves for not having Sanwa sticks when there are people owning with pads, one fully formed hand, or even their cheeks.

#70

Sektah84 said on April 1, 2011 at 7:27 a.m.

i give this dude props!

#71

HukGuay said on April 1, 2011 at 7:40 a.m.

awesome guy. amazed he can play with his cheeks/tongue/teeth. i tried it myself and its like impossible lol

but anywayz i still thinking playing street fighter with my 8" is more challenging

#72

rpgfighter said on April 1, 2011 at 7:42 a.m.

How he figured out the option selects in his button set up to fit him is ingenious.

Huge respect for this guy just shows how awesome fighting games are and how there is not such thing as set backs.

Very inspiring and very awesome interview! :D

#73

Wingman said on April 1, 2011 at 7:48 a.m.

Wow,man. Truly inspiring.

#74

Gaminggenius88 said on April 1, 2011 at 8:01 a.m.

Very great and uplifting story. Always amazing what humans can do when the find the resolve to do it. Best of luck to him.

#75

songman said on April 1, 2011 at 8:09 a.m.

(This comment was removed by a moderator.)

#76

Weaponx said on April 1, 2011 at 8:33 a.m.

This dude made me really step up my game, WOW! mad props bro!

#77

Troid said on April 1, 2011 at 9:16 a.m.

All I can say is that guy is boss.

#78

Moguaiz said on April 1, 2011 at 9:22 a.m.

Never give up!

#79

Hitstick said on April 1, 2011 at 10:16 a.m.

@songman: No it proves that what you are doing is so simple a child could excel at it..A simple video game that anyone can be great at if they play. Non of this nonsense the "community" talks about like having talent ect...Just a video game.

This is nothing new, a handicap excelling at something, I just love to see it everytime though!

#80

MetalxHealthx said on April 1, 2011 at 10:32 a.m.

badass isnt enough to describe that chun

#81

songman said on April 1, 2011 at 10:53 a.m.

@hitstick

yes sf4 is so simple even a child could excel at it. yes i know.

#82

Blueberry said on April 1, 2011 at 11:37 a.m.

#83

TheMAMBA said on April 1, 2011 at 11:42 a.m.

I was blown away when he said he uses 4 buttons and option selects to get the correct move out. That is absolutely incredible and very inspiring.

#84

mfinnegan73 said on April 1, 2011 at 12:34 p.m.

I'm glad that this guy found away to do what he loves even with the handicap that was given to him

#85

Hitstick said on April 1, 2011 at 12:56 p.m.

The truly handicap is the "SF community..".Handicap in the mind.

#86

MALDA said on April 1, 2011 at 1:04 p.m.

(This user was banned.)

#87

tokyobassist said on April 1, 2011 at 1:19 p.m.

Keep Noel away from this dude. No telling what he'll do next lol.

Broly is a beast though. Very f***ing cool to see people like him showing that level of skill while I have capable friends that piss and moan about stuff in fighters. Hope see this cat fight at EVO or SBO.

#88

Necro said on April 1, 2011 at 3:21 p.m.

MUCH respect to this guy.

#89

gam3fr33k said on April 1, 2011 at 4:12 p.m.

thats so sik

#90

Creation_Scapes said on April 1, 2011 at 4:21 p.m.

Much respect to Broly!! and I'm very happy to hear he has his new motorized chair, hopefully that will make it easier for him to get to more tournys.

#91

streetman88 said on April 1, 2011 at 5:28 p.m.

WOW! just wow ive seen OHT on youtube and at first i didnt belive he actully plays with 1 hand...well a deformed hand anyways but 1 hand none the less and now this guy also interesting is that both these players like useing Chun li i also like using Chun li shes my mane and fave witch to me just makes using her that more interesting shame we dont get to c many good chun players n turnys when shes just so all around good -_- sigh, hopefully that will change but just truly amazing how these guys can play this game so well despite there phisical abilitys so no one should EVER complane about ssf4 when truly EVREYBODY can play this game.

#92

Scott610 said on April 1, 2011 at 8:23 p.m.

@53 Catalyst

Wait a second? Is Lordgootecks actually gootecks and that remark was an April Fools joke? I'm confused. I can't see gootecks possibly making an off-color comment about this.

#93

ChunLi said on April 1, 2011 at 8:33 p.m.

Words cannot describe how much respect I have for this man.

#94

MikeRoss said on April 1, 2011 at 8:34 p.m.

Lordgootecks is not gootecks. And this was not an april fools joke. Don't be stupid.

#95

kornbeaner said on April 1, 2011 at 10:11 p.m.

This story makes me feel like an a$$hole, this guy plays with his face pretty much and does well from what I can see. There are many times where I bitch and moan about a game to point of rage, without looking at the bigger picture. The ability to actually play the game using my hands. The story truly puts everything into a perspective that is much grander than the game itself. Thanks Broly.

#96

Rocwing said on April 1, 2011 at 10:30 p.m.

Hell Yeah. That's it, that's all I got.

#97

RAIZOR said on April 2, 2011 at 12:11 p.m.

AMAZING....this guy is incredible

#98

cvs said on April 2, 2011 at 2:37 p.m.

#99

Scott610 said on April 2, 2011 at 7:53 p.m.

@95 MikeRoss

I understood the video itself (which was great and inspiring) was not an April Fools joke--I thought Catalyst warning who I thought was gootecks was a joke. As if "Why would the person who did the interview make nasty comments" in a makes no sense kind of way.

I never saw the original comments.

#100

cvs said on April 2, 2011 at 8 p.m.

I thought it wasn an april fools joke at first because at the beggining of the video gootecks was laughing a little bit.

#101

jhayze said on April 2, 2011 at 10:20 p.m.

@ 3:10 of the vid

mike ross is speechless

#102

MegMalignity said on April 11, 2011 at 12:05 a.m.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Send... <<This is the facebook made to help fundraise his trip to evo. =)

#103

cvs said on April 17, 2011 at 8:34 p.m.

#104

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