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"Don't get set into one form, adapt it and build your own, and let it grow, be like water." - Bruce Lee (1940-1973)
Today marks the birth of legendary Chinese-American icon Bruce Lee. Known as a lean, mean fighting machine who single-handedly popularized the martial arts movie genre, Lee also revolutionized fight choreography in film with his lightning-fast kicks and mastery of the nunchucks. But he was more than a movie star. Lee was also a philosophical and innovative martial artist with an original approach to traditional martial art styles. He fought against Chinese tradition by teaching Kung Fu to Westerners, and trained with champions from a variety of fighting systems. This cultural mix led to the invention of his own martial art, Jeet Kune Do, in which Lee embraced the philosophical idea of "being like water." By mimicking the flexibility of water, he avoided set forms and fluidly adapted the most effective elements of as many fighting techniques as possible -- an inspiration to modern mixed martial arts. This, in combination with his extraordinary physical feats and killer physique, inspired many fans to label Bruce Lee as "the greatest martial artist of all time."
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To be like water..
Mr. Lee is great.
Posted by: sebenesco at November 27, 2006 9:05 PM
how did bruce lee die
Posted by: nat88han at November 27, 2006 9:06 PM
Greatest of All Time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Jay
Posted by: relief01@verizon.net at November 27, 2006 9:06 PM
I know more about Bruce Lee than the other Martial Arts actors, because he could actually speak english in in an at least semi-deep level... He's still the greatest in my mind.
Posted by: tsaotsaotherebel at November 27, 2006 9:06 PM
Mr. Lee is a great..
Posted by: sebenesco at November 27, 2006 9:08 PM
there will never be another one that comes even close. You were the best.
Posted by: bycy22 at November 27, 2006 9:10 PM
i miss you Bruce....you were an awsome person and wonderful inspiration, in my life! thank you!
Posted by: ponygirlforu at November 27, 2006 9:10 PM
Bruce Lee was and still remain my #1 Idol!! Growing up, my father wasn't around like he should have been. So I found myself glue to the television each saturday afternoon awaiting Bruce Lee movies! Mr Bruce Lee still lives on in my memories!! (Rest in peace Mr. Lee)
Posted by: jonpankeyii at November 27, 2006 9:11 PM
Who will be the next Bruce Lee in earth?
Posted by: awlovenyc at November 27, 2006 9:11 PM
Bruce Lee is simply the best. Period.
I always love his movies and fights
Thanks Bruce Lee.
Posted by: dqt847 at November 27, 2006 9:11 PM
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