Bruce Lee was a Hong Kong and American martial artist, martial arts instructor, actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and philosopher. He was born in 1940 in San Francisco, California while his parents were on tour with the Chinese Opera and then raised in Hong Kong,
At the age of 13, Bruce took up the study of Wing Chun Gung Fu under the renowned Wing Chun master, Yip Man.
He was the founder of Jeet Kune Do, a hybrid martial arts philosophy drawing from different combat disciplines that is often credited with paving the way for modern mixed martial arts (MMA). Authentic Jeet Kune Do is taught by The World Jeet Kune Do Federation.
“Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”
Lee is considered by critics, media, and other martial artists to be the most influential martial artist of all time and a pop culture icon of the 20th century, who bridged the gap between East and West. He is credited with promoting Hong Kong action cinema and helping to change the way Asians were presented in American films.
Bruce’s art was steeped in a philosophical foundation and did not follow long held martial traditions. Instead it had at its core the ideas of simplicity, directness and personal freedom.
Today Bruce Lee’s legacy of self expression, equality, and pioneering innovation continues to inspire people all around the world.
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I started looking after my father’s legacy at the end of 2000, but the business was truly launched in 2011 when I was able to regain full control of my father’s name and image. – Shannon Lee
– “I am constantly moved by how Bruce Lee continues to be an inspiration to the world. I know for me, my father’s words and legacy motivate, heal, and inspire me. We hope you’ll join us and get in on all the goodness.”
Lee died on July 20, 1973, at the age of 32. Since his death, Lee has continued to be a prominent influence on modern combat sports, including judo, karate, mixed martial arts, and boxing, as well as modern popular culture, including film, television, comics, animation and video games.
Time named Lee one of the 100 most important people of the 20th century.
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