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Bruce Lee was a Chinese American action film star, martial arts instructor, filmmaker, and philosopher. His Hong Kong and Hollywood-produced films elevated the traditional martial arts film to a new level of popularity and acclaim. Through such films as Way of the Dragon and Enter the Dragon, Lee helped to change the way Asians were presented in American films and, in the process, he became an iconic figure known throughout the world. Although he died at the young age of 32, Bruce Lee is widely considered to be the one of the most influential martial artists of all time.
The present book is a biography of Hong Kong and American martial artist; actor; philosopher and film maker Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee is credited for the foundation of an entire form of martial arts – Jeet Kune Do. To know more about this iconic and most influential figure of the 20th century who inspired the pop culture of the time; read Abhishek Kumar’s book ‘The Life And Times of Bruce Lee’. Biography of Bruce Lee by Abhishek Kumar: Explore the extraordinary life of the legendary martial artist and actor, Bruce Lee. In this captivating biography, Abhishek Kumar delves into the story of Bruce Lee's rise to fame, his martial arts philosophy, and his enduring legacy. From his early days a...
NO RULES. NO PROBLEM. Bruce Lee remains the gold standard that all martial artists are compared to. But could he actually fight? World Champions in karate competition have gone on record to point out that he never once competed in tournaments. Were his martial abilities merely a trick of the camera? For the first time ever, Bruce Lee authority and bestselling author John Little takes a hard look at Bruce Lee’s real-life fights to definitively answer these questions with over 30 years of research that took him thousands of miles. Little has tracked down over 30 witnesses to the real fights of Bruce Lee as well as those who were present at his many sparring sessions (in which he was never defeated) against the very best martial artists in the world. From the mean streets of Hong Kong, to challenge matches in Seattle and Oakland, to the sets of his iconic films where he was challenged repeatedly, this is the incredible real-life fighting record of the man known as the “Little Dragon,” who may well have been the greatest fighter of the 20th century.
Linda Lee chronicles the life of her husband, martial artist Bruce Lee, focusing on their life together and her husband's film career.
Examines the life of martial artist and actor Bruce Lee, following him from his formative years in Hong Kong to his controversial death; discusses his training methods and philosophy of martial arts; looks at his movie work; and includes reminiscences by friends and colleagues.
Features a biography of the challenges different people faced during their lives. This series includes information about each celebrity's personal lives and romantic relationships, in addition to his or her professional achievements, as well as individual philanthropic efforts.
Bruce Lee, son of Cantonese opera star Lee Hoi-Chuen, was one of the biggest names in Hollywood of his time. He is credited with introducing the East to the silver screens of the West. His greatest passion in life was Kung Fu—an ancient Chinese martial art unknown in the West until 1965, the year he made his first television appearance. A Kung Fu master, an actor, and a philosopher, Bruce Lee embodied the idea of a complete human one with a strong body and a critical mind. He studied a system of Chinese Kung Fu for nine years called Wing Chun. Apart from this, he was an ardent reader of Confucius. He tried to incorporate Confucian philosophy and teachings into his life. He taught Americans about Chinese philosophy and culture for six years. He detested mediocrity and always pushed his limits, both physically and mentally. He inspired generations of youngsters worldwide through his work and continues to do so even today. On July 20, 1973, the world lost this most influential martial artist of all time.
"Bruce Lee was known as an amazing martial artist, but he was also a profound thinker. He left behind seven volumes of writing on everything from quantum physics to philosophy." — John Blake, CNN Named one of TIME magazine's "100 Greatest Men of the Century," Bruce Lee's impact and influence has only grown since his untimely death in 1973. Part of the seven-volume Bruce Lee Library, this installment of the famed martial artist's private notebooks allows his legions of fans to learn more about the man whose groundbreaking action films and martial arts training methods sparked a worldwide interest in the Asian martial arts. Bruce Lee Artist of Life explores the development of Lee's thoughts ...
Born in San Francisco, Bruce Lee grew up learning how to survive on the rough-and-tumble streets of Kowloon, Hong Kong, where he became a mischievous punk and member of a street gang. When he came back to the United States, however, he was ready to become someone. Through hours of philosophical pondering and rigorous physical training, Lee built himself up to an unstoppable fighting machine. Defying traditional methods, he created a whole new system of kung fu, one that had no limitations. Lee caused a sensation when he introduced the world to his brand of martial arts, and he became a famous martial-arts actor before suddenly dying from a brain swelling at age 32. In this biography, readers will learn why, even today, more than 30 years after his untimely death, Bruce Lee remains an influential pop-culture icon, remembered as the greatest martial-arts fighter the world has ever known.
Shows how Bruce Lee's life, his art, and his untimely death affected and influenced his worldwide legion of fans. This book helps in learning about his art, jeet kune do, through his personal replies to letters he received in 1967.