Bruce Lee

Sifu / Jun Fan

Legendary martial artist, actor, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do philosophy.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth11/27/1940

Date of Death7/20/1973

Era20th century

Country of OriginHong Kong / USA

Rank / TitleFounder of Jeet Kune Do

Active Years1959–1973

Biography

Bruce Lee (Lee Jun-fan) revolutionized martial arts globally. Beginning in Wing Chun under Yip Man, he developed Jeet Kune Do, advocating fluidity and adaptability.

Associated Martial Arts

Jeet Kune DoFounder→

Bruce Lee's system from the late 1960s, rejecting closed styles. He started from wing chun but concluded that any fixed system is a limitation.

Filmography

A screen role does not mean the person actually practises the art — that is listed above.

Game of Death1978

actor — Billy Lo

Enter the Dragon1973

actor — Lee

Fist of Fury1972

actor — Chen Zhen

The Way of the Dragon1972

actor — Tang Lung