Chuck Norris Once Debunked Common Myths About Bruce Lee?s Martial Arts Skills: ?Never Believed in??

The early 70s in Hollywood saw the rise of a young Asian hero who popularized martial arts in action movies. This star was none other than Bruce Lee. Throughout his unfortunately short life, Lee garnered a lot of attention for his work. Whether it was his style of fighting or his unique charm in front of the camera, fans soon grew to love him for his work.

Among various co-stars and friends in Hollywood, one of Bruce Lee’s on-screen rivals was Chuck Norris. After filming The Way of the Dragon, Norris evolved into Bruce Lee’s accomplice and good friend. Following Lee’s untimely demise, Norris once opened up in an interview to bust some myths about his co-star’s unique style of fighting.

Chuck Norris’ experience of fighting Bruce Lee

When asked to elaborate on the way Bruce Lee would fight, Chuck Norris recalled the martial arts expert’s rules. When Lee first began fighting, he refused to kick higher than the waist. He would only kick below. However, to Norris’ credit, he began practicing higher kicks and soon aced his new skill.

Something that both actors Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan agreed on was how fast Lee was when he fought. Despite his rules, Lee would make efforts to learn new techniques and styles. Contrary to popular belief, he had an open mind and would try to inculcate new fighting techniques within his old ones. Norris mentioned how Lee “never believed in only one style, or one style is the best, he felt that there were so many ‘best’ of everything.” That’s what made him an amazing martial artist.

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Chuck Norris met Bruce Lee in 1968 when the former won the World Karate title in New York City. The two began working out before Lee went back to Hong Kong to make it big in acting. When the two met again, it was for the epic fight scene in Way of the Dragon. The fight scene not only established their on-screen chemistry, but it also strengthened their friendship.

Whether it was Bruce Lee’s fighting speed or the ideals in his art, his legacy was unmatched. From popularizing martial arts among the masses to creating a new genre of movies, Lee established a new era in Hollywood. Although his life was unexpectedly cut short, his work and his unique vision stay alive in the minds of fans.

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