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Bruce Lee’s martial arts legacy
How Bruce Lee, the Hong Kong icon, forever changed martial arts on the screen and in the fighting cage, with his hybrid jeet kune do style. We explore how the Little Dragon became a Hollywood superstar and the godfather of mixed martial arts (MMA).
Updated: 08 Sep, 2020
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Remembering Bruce Lee, the Little Dragon who became a legend
Superstar Bruce Lee died in 1973 at the age of 32 in Hong Kong. The icon’s action films helped spark a global interest in martial arts.
19 Jul, 2018
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Quiz: How well do you really know Bruce Lee?
Late martial artist and actor is back in the news for his use of the ‘be water’ mantra and his depiction in Quentin Tarantino’s new film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt
22 Aug, 2019
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How much would you pay for Bruce Lee’s punchbag?
Iconic martial artist’s items, including punchbag and kung fu costume worn in 1973 film, Enter the Dragon to be auctioned
12 Sep, 2019
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Bruce Lee’s pioneering diet and fitness regime revealed
Enter The Dragon star was ahead of his time, reaping benefits of strength and conditioning training 50 years ago – and drinking a blend of entire raw hamburgers.
20 Jun, 2019
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Bruce Lee was ‘kind of an arrogant guy’, says Tarantino
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ director defends his depiction of martial arts icon, saying Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth ‘is a fictional character so he could beat Bruce Lee up’
13 Aug, 2019
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Could Gene LeBell, the ‘real life Cliff Booth’, beat up Bruce Lee?
‘Toughest man alive’ and legendary Hollywood stuntman recalls incident with Lee on set of ‘The Green Hornet’ – which may have inspired Quentin Tarantino.
15 Aug, 2019
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What happens when Bruce Lee disciple meets ‘Muay Thai’ fighter?
Tony Valente tests jeet kune do skills against Japanese karateka for kick-boxing promotion K-1 in 2003 fight, causing a social media stir after resurfacing.
14 Aug, 2019
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In Bruce Lee's footsteps: Hong Kong's fearsome fighters
The Full Contact Boxing league gave rise to some of the toughest men in the city during the 1980s, who delighted fans and took on all-comers.
24 May, 2019
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Sensei Says | Hong Kong protests embrace Bruce Lee but reject Jackie Chan
Bruce Lee becomes symbol for young demonstrators in defiance of China’s unpopular extradition law, but pro-Beijing Jackie Chan feigns ignorance
29 Jun, 2019
