Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee
Lee Jun-fan, known professionally as Bruce Lee, was a Hong Kong American martial artist, actor, philosopher, filmmaker, and founder of the martial art Jeet Kune Do. Lee was the son of Cantonese opera star Lee Hoi-Chuen. He is widely considered by commentators, critics, media, and other martial artists to be one of the most influential martial artists of all time, and a pop culture icon of the 20th century. He is often credited with helping to change the way Asians...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth27 November 1940
CitySan Francisco, CA
CountryUnited States of America
A man must constantly exceed his level
Training for strength and flexibility is a must. You must use it to support your techniques. Techniques alone are no good if you don't support them with strength and flexibility.
Be self aware, rather than a repetitious robot
The consciousness of self is the greatest hindrance to the proper execution of all physical action.
If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done.
Running water never grows stale.
It is useless to try to stir the dirt Out of the muddy water, As it will become murkier. But leave it alone, And if it should be cleared; It will become clear by itself.
I'm a philosophy major. That means I can think deep thoughts about being unemployed.
Life itself is your teacher, and you are in a state of constant learning.
A quality martial artist is always ready for any move, and trains oneself invincible.
You have to create your own luck. You have to be aware of the opportunities around you and take advantage of them.
The more relaxed the muscles are, the more energy can flow through the body. Using muscular tensions to try to 'do' the punch or attempting to use brute force to knock someone over will only work to opposite effect.
Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.
A kung fu man lives without being dependant on the opinions of others, and a master, unlike the beginner, holds himself in reserve. He is quiet and unassuming, with no desire to show off.