Bruce Lee: The Symbol

In the 32 years he inhabited this planet, Bruce Lee created a legacy that is unparalleled in modern times.

His work, philosophy and lifestyle have influenced everything from video games to political protests. Bruce Lee’s short life garnered enough momentum to keep the flame glowing, powering future generations.

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The untold truth of Bruce Lee

Few people have had the social impact Bruce Lee did. Just about everyone knows who he was and what he did, but there are many aspects of his life that the public never got to see. Such as ... Ask anyone about Bruce Lee and they will undoubtedly point out that he was a master martial artist.

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Bruce Lee as a philosopher

He studied poetry and philosophy in school. He focused his studies on Asian and Western philosophy, incorporating elements of Jiddu, Buddhism, Taoism, and Krishnamurti.

This helped h...

Bruce Lee's impressive life

He wasn't a master of any standard form of martial arts. He was closest in mastering Wing Chun.
He invented his own style of martial arts. He based his style on the teaching of Man and what he learned of Wing Chun. He called his style Jeet Kune Do "the style of no style"
He starred in 20 films in Hong Kong before the age of 18.
He popularized the "1 Inch Punch" as seen in Kill Bill Vol. 2
He was a prolific poet and philosopher. He studied poetry and philosophy in school and was even published several times.
He was so fast, his moves were often too fast for a camera to catch.
He only made 5 feature films in the US, his last released posthumously.

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