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When it comes to martial arts, Bruce Lee needs no introduction. Lee is considered the contemporary grandfather of mixed martial arts. The martial artist also has expertise in acting. He was the founder of Jeet Kune Do. That was a hybrid martial arts philosophy drawn from different combat disciplines. Often credited with paving the way for modern mixed martial arts.

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The legend had a lot of talent, but his health wasn’t on his side for a long time. He passed away early, at the age of 32. Passing away at a young age didn’t mean he wasn’t able to change the whole perspective of the world in terms of how they see martial arts. Bruce Lee’s legacy has been carried on over the years and is irreplaceable.

The way of Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee was a man of his word. He always practiced a defensive style, but he still had a similar offensive style that attracted his fans. He didn’t need words to humiliate his enemies; his actions were enough for them to stop themselves.

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“Showing off is the fool’s idea of glory.”?a?quote by Bruce Lee. He never believed in showing off the power he had. The legend had a very defensive style, as he never wanted to show violence to his opponents. His way of thinking was also a lot different from that of other martial artists.

The famous technique of Bruce Lee, the one-inch punch, was never made for a first strike. It was also a defensive style of punch used by the legend so that the people could defend themselves if needed. He also never wanted anyone to cause chaos in the first place.

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While today’s fighting leagues, such as MMA, go all-out offensive, Lee never wanted martial arts to be the source of any kind of controversy. He always tried to imply kindness toward this sport.

Jeet Kune Do

It was a creation of Bruce Lee, and?the legend himself put it into use in 1967. His style was unique in this category of martial arts.

According to the legend, the form of martial arts he created was also based on modern martial arts. But it only had fewer boundaries. He preferred to engage in direct combat with his opponents rather than waste time. The form was straightforward.

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