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Bruce Lee is an inspiring martial art figure all over the world. The Martial Arts legend rose to global popularity during the 1970s, through his iconic roles in Hollywood movies. Back in 2011, Reddit founder and husband of Tennis legend, Alexis Ohanian, shed light on a famous Lee quote.
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Lee had an innate philosophy that he expressed through martial arts and preached to the entire world. His work will echo among the hearts of aspiring MMA fighters for eternity.
Bruce Lee blew Alexis Ohanian away with his powerful wisdom
Alexis Ohanian confessed his love for the founder of Jeet-Kune Do and shared how outstanding Lee was. In a Twitter post, Ohanian wrote “Can we talk about how awesome this Bruce Lee quote is. I don’t even know MMA or care it’s an ad”
READ MORE: UFC Star Believes Martial Arts Icon Bruce Lee ‘Does Not Deserve the Credit’ as He ‘Couldn’t Fight’
In this post, Serena Williams‘ spouse probably referred to the iconic Bruce Lee quote about water. The MMA legend once expressed a quote where he instructed followers to be formless as water. Hinting that one should always adjust themselves and be malleable according to the situation one is in.
Can we talk about how awesome this Bruce Lee quote is. I don't even know MMA or care it's an ad. http://t.co/gZLalN2
— AlexisOhanian7️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ (@alexisohanian) August 22, 2011
Because one must allow their mind to be free to get a head-start in any tricky situation.
Most MMA viewers and fans of the ‘Enter The Dragon’ star must be familiar with the quote which goes:-
“Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless, like water
put water into a cup, becomes the cup
put water into a teapot, becomes the teapot
water can flow or creep or drip or crash
be water my friend”
Water is a unique substance and can mold itself to penetrate the hardest of rocks. Also, a recent study revealed water wasn’t so kind to The Fist of Fury actor.
Lee’s tragic outcome might’ve been because of the water
A recent study debunked the mystery behind the death of Bruce Lee. Initial reports suggested Cerebral Edema to be the root cause of his death. But research conducted in Spain proved that water was a culprit.
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Publicity portrait of Bruce Lee from the film ‘The Way of the Dragon,’ 1972. (Photo by Warner Brothers/Getty Images)
The iconic Hollywood actor suffered from low sodium concentration in his blood, medically termed Hyponatremia. The lack of sodium in the blood, infused with the vices such as alcohol consumption that the legendary actor, led to the tragic outcome.
Therefore, this study cleared that people with Hyponatremia must avoid consuming excess water. As it could lead to adverse effects.
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What do you believe caused the death of Bruce Lee?
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