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    Bruce Lee in Seattle

    One of my closest old friends from High School (coincidentally named Bruce) forwarded this to me from the radio station where he works. Follow the link to hear clips on soundcloud.

    Bruce Lee in Seattle


    TM & © Bruce Lee Enterprises, LLC. All Rights Reserved TM & © Bruce Lee Enterprises, LLC. All Rights Reserved

    November 18, 2014 - 1:16 pm

    You may know Bruce Lee as a martial artist legend and action movie hero. The city of Seattle is where much of his story begins.

    Bruce Lee spent his youth in Hong Kong and moved to Seattle at the age of eighteen. Ruby Chow, a family friend, and future King County Councilmember, gave him a place to stay and a job as a waiter at her restaurant. After settling in, Lee studied philosophy at the University Washington and continued to develop and teach his martial art Jeet Kune Do. Seattle is where he fell in love with his wife, Linda Emery, and Seattle is where he is buried with his son Brandon. It’s estimated that 10,000 people visit his Lakeview Cemetery grave site every year.

    The new exhibit Do You Know Bruce? at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience provides us with an opportunity to look back at the movies, writings, artwork and philosophy of the man who revolutionized the modern martial arts, and whose movies are loved by millions. The Wing Luke Museum also offers the Bruce Lee’s Chinatown tour that takes you to his favorite haunts.

    Listen to segments of interviews by KBCS Producer, Yuko Kodama with Bruce Lee’s friends, family and fans, and learn about the true story of Bruce Lee.

    Episode 1: Shannon Lee on the cultural impact of her father Bruce Lee

    Episode 2: Linda Lee recalls meeting her husband Bruce Lee

    Episode 3: Martial Arts Expert and former Champion, Mike Stone on Bruce Lee’s individualism and interest in the arts

    Episode 4: Martial artist and Attorney, Doug Palmer recounts memories from a trip with Bruce Lee to Hong Kong

    Episode 5: Bruce Lee memorabilia collector, Perry Lee on Bruce Lee’s journey to Hollywood and beyond

    (Special thanks to Asano Ogata for assistance with this project, Music by Gepel)

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    More auction items

    Maybe I need to split Bruce Lee auction items into its own separate thread.



    Auction went down yesterday.

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    145 Han’s Bear Claw from Enter The Dragon with COA Click for full description...
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    146 14Bruce Lee’s Green Bamboo Whip from GAME OF DEATH Click for full description...
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    147 Bruce Lee's Original Jeet Kun Do Studio Sign Bruce Lee was a legendary Martial Artist, but most people don’t know that he was also a very skilled artist. Hundreds of his drawings, sketches and diagrams are in the Bruce Lee museum, and with collectors around the world, but this is the first time something of this scale has ever ...
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    148 Bruce Lee's Korean Karate book with dedication This book was given to George Lee with a fabulous dedication: “George, man this is cool! Peace-Love-Brotherhood” Bruce is referring to the page he dog-eared - page 161 describing the flying side kick, a technique which Bruce Lee became famous. Bruce Lee would underline or mark information ...
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    149 Bruce Lee’s Black Nunchuku FISTS OF FURY prototype Click for full description...
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    150 Bruce Lee's Studded character Belt w/ COA Bruce Lee’s leather studded belt. The belt was hand made to Bruce Lee’s specifications by the props department at Golden Harvest Studios in Hong Kong.

    These were some publicity shots of Bruce Lee wearing the studded belts taken in 1972. In her memoirs, Bruce Lee’s widow, Linda ...
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    150a Brue Lee's Studded Character Gauntlets w/ COA Bruce Lee’s leather studded wrist bands. These were hand made to Bruce Lee’s specifications by the props department at Golden Harvest Studios in Hong Kong.

    These were some publicity shots of Bruce Lee wearing the studded wrist bands taken in 1972. In her memoirs, Bruce Lee’s widow, ...
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    Handmade to Bruce Lee’s exact specifications by the Golden Harvest Studios in Hong Kong. The "Broken Rhythm" Green Bamboo Whip is one of the most historic, symbolic weapons ever used in martial arts motion picture history. This unique flexible whip was designed to help illustrate the core principles of his revolutionary martial arts system, Jeet Kune Do. As JKD was a system without fixed positions, Bruce wanted to vividly demonstrate through the use of unconventional weapons that he was not affiliated to any traditional martial arts style or philosophy. The whip, in this instance, becomes a metaphor for speed, flexibility elusiveness and unpredictability. Bruce Lee’s technique can clearly be seen during his celebrated ‘first floor’ pagoda fight sequence against Guru Dan Inosanto in Game of Death. Prior to facing off against his opponent, who is armed with two red kali sticks, Bruce comments on the whip, as follows:
    “You know baby, this Bamboo is longer, more flexible, and very much alive… and when your flashy routine cannot keep up with the speed and elusiveness of this thing here, all I can say is you’ll be in deep trouble.”

    This almost directly parallels his quote about the man being more important than any style or system, a dead piece of wood going up against a flexible weapon that is “very much alive.” He then continues to ‘school’ his opponent as he fights – a tool used to educate the audience, and to psych out his opponent, breaking down his confidence which in turn makes him less aggressive. Bruce Lee also mentions "Broken rhythm," a powerful way to confuse an opponent by frequently changing the pace or timing of a fight to throw an opponent off guard.
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    The Bamboo Whip is 105cm (45.5 inches) long. Bruce Lee was a true innovator in every sense, and this unique bamboo weapon, reinforced with a rubberized protective coating, is a striking example of his ability to illustrate complex principles through dynamic visual means.

    Bruce Lee loved the Bamboo Whip so much that the title of his next movie was to be GREEN BAMBOO WARRIOR, and was to be centered around this weapon.

    This was the last weapon coming from the estate of GEORGE LEE AKA THE MASTER MAKER has been a member of the Bruce Lee Educational Foundation since inception and is its most senior member until last year., when he passed away at the long age of 96, we gratefully thank George Lee and David Tadman for authenticating these items to be from BRUCE LEE.
    Group - Category: Antiques & Collectibles - movies, stage, radio & tv
    Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00


    This is one of the most iconic weapons in ENTER THE DRAGON and is instantly recognizable to millions of Martial Arts fans throughout the world. Fashioned from wood, steel prongs and artificial hair it is a unique weapon conceived by Bruce Lee himself. Bruce Lee wanted a menacing weapon for his arch enemy that would heighten the jeopardy and drama of the film. In the famous dojo scene where Bruce Lee and John Saxon battle hoards of Han’s minion, Han removes his metal hand and attaches this three pronged CLAW. He has a short battle with Bruce Lee and this claw draws FIRST BLOOD, striking Bruce Lee on the right side of his face and drawing blood. Then Han misses a strike and the Claw become lodged in a table top. Han leaves this Claw and runs off to replace it with the famous 4 blade knife claw. In the END SCENE, we see a tired Bruce Lee, standing in an archway, looking
    up at the incoming helicopters. His gaze is diverted down at something. He pauses. PULL BACK AND DOWN to a CLOSE UP of the CLAW, the prongs still stuck in the table. It is the very last and deeply memorable image in the film. As CREDITS ROLL we see the hair on the claw blowing in the wind. THE END.
    Enter the Dragon has been officially recognized as “culturally significant” in the United States and has been selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. This Claw weapon is a important piece of Enter the Dragon memorabilia as it is the the focus of the last shot of the last movie Bruce shot. Note: a Mr. Han Action Figure came out in 2009
    to honor Shih Kien as Mr. Han. Included in the list of attachments is the "Bear Claw."
    Group - Category: Antiques & Collectibles - movies, stage, radio & tv
    Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00


    Bruce tried out the first set of nunchukus George made and found they were too long so George shortened them from 14 inches to 12 inches. Also the nunchukus were a bit awkward because they were not tapered but rather straight wooden cylinders. George tapered them, and then for grip and flair three rings were etched around the base of each bar – a design which has been copied over and over and is standard to this day. Exert BRUCE LEE FOUNDATION.

    After the Green Hornet, 1963-64 Bruce opened up another kung fu school called "Lee Jun Fan, Gung Fu Institute,” this is where he learned to use the nunchaku`s from fellow student Danny Inosanto. exert< BRUCE LEE FOUNDATION.

    These extremely rare Black Nunchakus created for Bruce Lee by his good friend George Lee in 1964 , AKA the Master Maker, are one of the very first nunchakus Bruce Lee ever trained with. See early photos with Brandon Lee and Linda Lee

    Only two pairs are currently documented and known to exist from 1964. Bruce Lee preferred to use these black nunchakus for training due to the more rapid speed achieved and ease to grasp, which is associated with a shorter chain. This original design was used to make the nunchakus for the onset Black nunchakus used on, FISTS OF FURY aka, BIG BOSS.

    Some loss to paint, minor scratches, paint discoloration due to age, otherwise excellent condition. George Lee has been a member of the Bruce Lee Educational Foundation since inception and is its most senior member until last year when he passed away at the long age of 96. We gratefully thank George Lee and David Tadman for authenticating these items to be as stated above and from BRUCE LEE. Includes COA

    Watch these classic fight scene where he uses the Nunchucks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cqzOo6B0Ic
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    Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
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    New installment at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum

    I should really pull all the Museum entries here out into their own thread. Not today though.

    Bruce Lee collection to be showcased in HK museum

    Xinhua 2015-07-17 16:52 (GMT+8)


    Bruce Lee. (Photo courtesy of National Geographic Channel)

    A new installment in a series of martial arts legend Bruce Lee collection displays will be showcased from Saturday at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government website said on Friday.

    The exhibits include the first edition of Chinese Gung Fu: The Philosophical Art of Self-Defense autographed by Lee, several reels of movie trailers including the popular The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, original behind-the-scenes photos taken on the set of Enter the Dragon and stills and posters of various films.

    Themed under A Collection of Insights, Memories and Pride, the newly added collection will be on display at the five-year thematic exhibition Bruce Lee: Kung Fu ArtLife and will feature more than 200 sets of items related to Lee from the collection of Jeff Chinn, a collector from San Francisco in the United States.

    The thematic exhibition has been well received by the public since it was launched in July 2013. It showcases more than 600 precious relics related to Lee on loan from a number of local and overseas collectors and institutions.

    Through the exhibition, members of the public can not only gain a great insight into the achievements and contributions of Lee, but also learn more about him through collectors' eyes.
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    Back to Bruce's old crib

    Bruce Lee’s Former Home in Hong Kong Faces an Uncertain Future
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    General view is seen of the former house of Bruce Lee, which has turned into a love hotel, in Hong Kong
    Bobby Yip—Reuters A general view is seen of the the former house of the late kung fu legend Bruce Lee, which has turned into a love hotel at Hong Kong's Kowloon Tong district on July 18, 2013
    Until recently, the home was being used as a seedy love motel, renting out rooms by the hour

    Until his sudden death in Hong Kong in 1973, at the age of 32, martial-arts icon Bruce Lee lived in Kowloon Tong or “Nine Dragon’s Pond”— a quiet neighborhood on the Kowloon peninsula. He inhabited a property that is modest looking by international standards but in densely populated Hong Kong, where land is at a premium, is considered positively palatial, tucked away in an affluent part of town, inland from the lights of the island’s dazzling skyline.

    Lee is as iconic to Hong Kong as that glistening string of skyscrapers, but unlike, say, Elvis Presley’s Graceland, this fallen king’s castle is no monument to his legacy. Mainland Chinese philanthropist Yu Panglin quickly bought the property in 1974 and allowed it to be used as a love hotel: a place where rooms are rented out by the hour to couples, some on illicit trysts, to be sure, but others harried spouses, looking to escape cramped marital quarters — often shared with extended family — for a modicum of privacy.

    Yu died in May, leaving the fate of Lee’s Cumberland Road home up in the air. Yu’s grandson Peng Zhibin recently told the South China Morning Post that his grandfather’s estate was “finalizing the legal procedures,” without specifying to what end. Meanwhile, Lee’s fans and family are rallying to preserve the house as a landmark to the late martial arts superstar.

    “Fans all over the world hope Lee’s former residence can be preserved and made a gallery to commemorate our beloved star. But there’s very little we can do,” Wong Yiu-keung, who chairs fan group the Bruce Lee Club, told the Post. “Only the landlord and the government can make things happen.”

    It would be a milestone event for Lee’s fans in Hong Kong, a city that seems to have forgotten its “No. 1 son,” as he is known to some here. Several years ago, Yu tried to work with the local government to donate the house as a Bruce Lee museum. When that plan fell through in 2011, Yu then unsuccessfully tried to sell the house for around $23 million, and the Hong Kong Heritage Museum opened a Bruce Lee exhibit as a sort of consolation prize to his fans.

    In 2005, on Lee’s 65th birthday, the city unveiled a statue of him on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront — a gesture that only came about, Wong said, at the behest of Lee’s fans around the world. Curiously, the same thing happened that year in Mostar, a small city in Bosnia. (“We will always be Muslims, Serbs or Croats,” a Bosnian youth leader told the BBC at the time. “But one thing we all have in common is Bruce Lee.”)

    Lee’s daughter, Shannon, has spoken out in general favor of the preservation of her childhood home as a memorial to her late father, though she is not party to the estate negotiations.

    “I wish I had the answer to how to go about preserving the house,” she told the Post. “Perhaps with the success of the exhibition at the Heritage Museum, the government or a civic-minded individual will step back in to reopen discussions with the family. I hope so and would lend my full support.”
    The Love Hotel aspect of this place still amuses me.
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    From the Wing Luke Museum OCT 3-NOV 4

    The Bruce Lee Exhibit



    Our Bruce Lee exhibition will reopen as Do You Know Bruce? Breaking Barriers on Saturday, October 3. Stay tuned for more info about our opening weekend celebration.

    Become a member today and get a first look at the new Do You Know Bruce? Breaking Barriers at the exclusive Member Preview on Friday, October 2.
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    Inducted into the California Hall of Fame

    Now that's a party of some fine Californians.

    KRISTI YAMAGUCHI, BRUCE LEE AMONG CALIFORNIA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
    Posted On NOVEMBER 5, 2015 Sports, Nor Cal News


    Gov. Jerry Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown (center) with the ninth class of California Hall of Fame inductees (from left): Robert Downey Jr., David Hockney, Lester Holt, Shannon Lee (representing Bruce Lee), Ellen Ochoa, John Owens (representing Buck Owens), Jean Schulz (representing Charles Schulz) and Kristi Yamaguchi. (Photo credit: Joe McHugh/California Highway Patrol)

    SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown joined the California Museum to award the Spirit of California medal to eight Californians inducted into the California Hall of Fame on Oct. 28.

    This year’s inductees, who exemplify California’s spirit of innovation, are: acclaimed actor Robert Downey Jr., celebrated artist David Hockney, journalist and news anchor Lester Holt, martial arts superstar Bruce Lee, space pioneer Ellen Ochoa, country music icon Buck Owens, legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, and Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi.

    “California continuously reinvents itself and the people we honor have that combination of tradition, innovation and, of course, creativity,” said Brown.

    Inductees and family members of posthumous inductees received the Spirit of California medal from the governor and first lady in the official state ceremony at the California Museum in downtown Sacramento.

    In addition to receiving the Spirit of California medal, inductees are being commemorated with an exhibit of personal artifacts highlighting their lives and achievements, which opened on Oct. 29 and runs through Aug. 28, 2016.

    This year’s medal recipients join 88 Californians previously inducted into the California Hall of Fame for making remarkable achievements across a variety of California industries and areas of influence, including science, philanthropy, sports, business, entertainment, literature, technology, activism and politics.

    For more information, visit www.CaliforniaMuseum.org/california-hall-fame.

    Kristi Yamaguchi

    Born in 1971 in Hayward and raised in Fremont, Yamaguchi has been an inspiration to millions of fans around the world for her athletic achievements and for continually giving back to the community.


    Kristi Yamaguchi (Courtesy of Kristi Yamaguchi)
    Following her gold medal win at the 1992 Winter Olympics, Yamaguchi founded the Always Dream Foundation to support children through educational and recreational initiatives.

    As a professional skater, she toured with Stars on Ice from 1992-2002, won numerous professional competitions and appeared on television specials. During the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, she was the goodwill ambassador and performed in both the opening and closing ceremonies. In addition, she has been a spokesperson for National Skating Month and worked with U.S. Figure Skating to encourage people to skate for fun and fitness.

    In 1996, Yamaguchi was named Skater of the Year by American Skating World magazine. She has appeared on International Figure Skating magazine’s annual “25 Most Influential Names in Figure Skating” list several times and was named the most influential person in the sport for the 2001-02 seasons.

    She was named to the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame and the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame and was inducted into the USOC Olympic Hall of Fame. In 2008, she received the prestigious Thurman Munson Award and the Asian Excellence Award. In 2011, she was awarded the Legacy for Children Award from Children’s Discovery Museum and was inducted into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame by the San Jose Sports Authority.

    Yamaguchi was the champion on the sixth season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” receiving perfect marks with dance partner Mark Ballas for their final three dances. She also is the New York Times best-selling author of two children’s books, “Dream Big, Little Pig” and “It’s a Big World, Little Pig.”

    She is married to former NHL Stanley Cup champion Bret Hedican and is the mother of two girls.

    Bruce Lee

    Born in 1940, Lee was one of the most influential martial artists of all time. He became an iconic figure known throughout the world when he starred in a series of martial arts films that showcased his incredible physical talents.


    Bruce Lee (©Bruce Lee Enterprises, LLC, courtesy of Bruce Lee Foundation)
    Lee was born in San Francisco; his parents were in the city because his father was on tour with the Chinese Opera. Raised in Hong Kong, he began appearing in Chinese films as a child and by the time he was 18 had appeared in 20 films. At 13, he began studying martial arts with Wing Chun Master Yip Man.

    Lee moved back to the U.S. in 1959, where he attended college. He supported himself by teaching martial arts at schools he established in Seattle, Oakland and Los Angeles, while he and his wife, Linda, raised their son, Brandon, and daughter, Shannon. Lee quickly began to develop new ideas about martial arts and training based on his experiences, leading him to create his own art called Jeet Kune Do, or “The Way of the Intercepting Fist.”

    Lee rekindled his acting career in Hollywood with a series of small parts in film and on television, most notably as Kato in the series “The Green Hornet.” In 1971, he starred in the first of five legendary martial arts films that were huge financial successes and made him an international star. Lee’s life was cut short when he died at age 32 of a cerebral edema caused by an allergic reaction to pain medication, just days before the release of his blockbuster hit “Enter the Dragon” (1973).
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    Commemorative coins

    I'm surprised there isn't more cashing in on Bruce's 75th.

    Bruce Lee commemorative coins go on sale in Taiwan
    2015/12/08 19:32:23



    Taipei, Dec. 8 (CNA) Silver coins featuring Bruce Lee went on sale at the Bank of Taiwan on Tuesday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Hong Kong American martial artist.

    The one-ounce coins are made from 99.9% pure silver bullion, each with a face value of 2 Niue dollars (US$ 1.32).

    The coins feature an image of Bruce Lee in his 1972 film "Way of the Dragon," with his signature nunchuks under his arms. The third character in Lee's Chinese name - "long" (meaning "dragon") - is engraved in enlarged red calligraphy on the coins.

    The coins are being sold at the branches, departments of businesses and museum of the Bank of Taiwan at a price of NT$3,360 (US$102) each. The bank has advised, however, that interested persons should call first to ask about availability.

    Produced by the Singapore Mint, 6,000 Bruce Lee coins have been released worldwide, the bank said.

    Lee, who died in 1973 at the age of 32, was considered one of the greatest martial artists of all time. During his movie career, he starred in five feature films and was known for his famous "one-inch punch," among other moves.

    (By Chiu Po-sheng and Christie Chen)
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    Bruce Lee's old home in Cumberland Road, Kowloon Tong

    I really must split the Museum posts off into their own indie thread someday.

    Family of 'big-hearted billionaire' who owned Bruce Lee’s Hong Kong mansion in dispute over will
    Billionaire left his estate to charitable trust, says grandson in High Court writ that challenges claims by uncle and cousin
    PUBLISHED : Saturday, 12 December, 2015, 12:00pm
    UPDATED : Saturday, 12 December, 2015, 12:28pm
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    A woman walks past Bruce Lee's old home in Cumberland Road, Kowloon Tong. Photo: AFP

    Late billionaire Yu Pang-lin, who tried to turn one of his properties – kung fu legend Bruce Lee’s former Hong Kong mansion – into a museum before he died left all his assets to charity, according to a court document.

    His grandson Pang Chi-ping filed a writ in the High Court yesterday asking the court to declare that the will made on July 21, 2011, was valid and should be executed.

    The court action puts Pang at odds with his uncle Pang Ah-fan and cousin Pang San-hon, who each filed a caveat challenging the will to the court in September and November respectively.


    A promotional poster for the Bruce Lee memorial exhibition at the Heritage Museum to mark the 40th anniversary of the kung fu legend’s death on July 20, 1973. Photo: AP

    Yu, who built up his fortune in hotel and property, died in Shenzhen on May 2 aged 92. It is believed he left over HK$10 billion in his estate.

    Pang said the will left all the estate “both real and personal whatsoever and wheresoever to ... the [charitable trust]” that he established in January 2009. He appointed Pang Chi-ping as a trustee last year.

    Pang Chi-ping asked the court to declare Yu’s 2011 will his “true last and final will” and to override the two caveats.

    As the case involved a charitable trust, the grandson also included the Secretary for Justice as one of the defendants to play the role of legal guardian.

    Solicitor Keith Ho, who represented Pang Chi-ping, said: “The plaintiff will use his best efforts to implement the provisions in the will so that all the assets in the estate of the late Yu Pang-lin will be used for charitable purposes.”

    Yu, a native of Hunan province who moved to Hong Kong in 1958, bought Lee’s mansion in Kowloon Tong from Golden Harvest studio founder Raymond Chow for about HK$1 million in 1974 and turned it into a love hotel.

    Yu planned to sell the house in 2008 to raise money for Sichuan earthquake victims but scrapped the idea when fans urged him to restore and preserve it. He said he would donate it to the public for restoration.

    Yu then negotiated with the government to turn 41 Cumberland Road into a Bruce Lee museum complex equipped with a cinema, library and martial arts centre. He asked that the building’s floor space be increased to 30,000 sq ft.

    But the plans never came to fruition and the museum idea was quietly dropped in 2011.
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    Bruce in Beijing

    Bruce Lee Exhibit Opens in Beijing
    Vittorio Hernandez | Mar 07, 2016 11:41 AM EST


    Madame Tussauds New York Welcomes Bruce Lee's Wax Figure For A Limited Time (Photo : Getty Images)

    Fans of the Chinese martial arts icon Bruce Lee have until Sunday to catch the actor’s exhibit at Beijing SKP. The newly opened exhibit has as its theme “Be water, my friend,” one of the most famous quotes of the star of “The Game of Death.”
    All the things on display are only on loan from the Bruce Lee Foundation in the U.S. The artifacts on exhibit include the breakdown for “The Game of Death” movie that Lee wrote, “The Green Hornet” mask that the actor used for the TV show and his black martial arts coat, reported China Daily.
    Lee, who made martial arts a global film genre, unexpectedly died in 1973 when his second child, daughter Shannon, was only 4 years old. She is his daughter with wife Linda Emery. Shannon said that the exhibit is emphasizing her father’s message and life philosophy to “Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless like water.”
    Shannon said that the exhibit would hopefully inspire visitors to be inspired “to be the best version of themselves” instead of being copies of other people. Lee wants people to look inside themselves and gain a better understanding of themselves which would lead them to become the best version of themselves.
    In January, the exhibit was at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience. The 3-hour walking-talking-eating tour was described by Heraldnet as an intimate look at the five years stay of the Kung Fu legend in Seattle.
    The exhibit includes the table where he dined on his favorite dishes such as oyster sauce beef and shrimp with black bean sauce.
    According to Maya Hayashi, Wing Luke tour coordinator, Lee’s mother was part-German, while his father was a Chinese opera actor. He was born in San Francisco in 1940, the year of the dragon. Young Bruce grew up in Hong Kong, studied Kung Fu and came to Seattle in 1959 to work at a restaurant as a waiter.
    He studied philosophy at the University of Washington where he met Linda, a Seattle native. He was discovered in 1964 when he moved to California with Linda. Lee died at age 32 from a reaction to a pain medicine.
    Bruce Lee exhibition opens in Beijing
    Reporter: Luo Chen 丨 CCTV.com
    03-05-2016 06:42 BJT

    "Be water, my friend". It's one of martial-arts legend Bruce Lee's most famous quotes. It's also the theme of a new Beijing exhibition about the immortal film and Kungfu star. Lee's daughter, Shannon Lee, was there on the opening day.



    "Be water, my friend". It's one of martial-arts legend Bruce Lee's most famous quotes. It's also the theme of a new Beijing exhibition about the immortal film and Kungfu star

    The exhibition features dozens of Bruce Lee-related artifacts, including his black martial arts coat, a mask he used in the TV series "The Green Hornet", as well as the breakdown for the movie "The Game of Death", which Lee wrote.

    All of the exhibits are on loan from the Bruce Lee Foundation in the U.S.

    Bruce Lee's daughter, Shannon Lee, also the president of the foundation, wants to convey the essential philosophical concept that describes her father's life-force.

    "He said 'Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless like water'. The idea is that, when applying to martial arts, to flow with your opponent.... He not only applied it to martial arts but to life as well," said Shannon Lee, daughter of Bruce Lee.

    Turning martial arts into a global phenomenon, Bruce Lee remains a world icon even today, four decades after his death.

    And the foundation, with events around the world, continues to infuse later generations with his power.

    "We really want to use my father's message and philosophy to inspire people to be the best version of themselves. He didn't want people to copy others; he wanted people to look inside themselves and understand who they are," Shannon said.

    "Through the foundation, we really want to help people to achieve their goals and dreams."

    Shannon Lee is second child of Bruce Lee and his wife Linda Emery. She was only 4 years old when her father died suddenly in 1973, but she is convinced he would have made a great father if given the opportunity.

    "The very strong memory about my dad is a sense of him, his energy. He was so playful, energetic, and loving. He really loves his kids. When he was with you, he was very present, very connected to you. That feeling made you feel loved, safe, like you were very special," she said.

    She adds that, as her father left such a vast legacy, she never stops connecting to him in one way or another.

    "He wrote a lot. We have pages and pages of his writing. Also, I studied martial arts with his student....... It helps me to continue to know him, even if he isn't here......It's the most beautiful gift anyone can have," she said.

    Shannon also revealed that two new biopic films about her father are now in production.

    The exhibition runs until Sunday at Beijing SKP.
    Was Bruce ever in Beijing? Did Beijing even know about Bruce when he was alive?
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    THE BRUCE LEE EXHIBIT
    SAVE THE DATE for the All New Bruce Lee Exhibit
    Day in the Life of Bruce Lee: Do You Know Bruce? Part 3 opens October 1, 2016.

    Day in the Life of Bruce Lee: Do You Know Bruce? Part 3 was created in partnership with the Bruce Lee Foundation and with the generous support of many sponsors, donors and partners.
    THE BRUCE LEE EXHIBIT
    Preview Bash Tickets

    Members, reserve your tickets to the Preview Bash on Friday, September 30, 2016, 3-8pm! Grab your time-slot to see the Day in the Life of Bruce Lee: Do You Know Bruce? Part 3 exhibit before it opens to the public and party the night away with fun events including:
    Collector's Corner, highlighting special Seattle connections
    Special remarks from Shannon Lee
    Jams supplied by Integrals DJ
    Bruce Tea tasting and giveaways
    Photo booth fun, hor d'oeuvres, create your own Definite Chief Aim with Desert Jewels, and more!
    Become a member to get unlimited FREE admission, a limited edition Bruce Lee membership card, discounts to tours and more.

    Bruce Lee's Chinatown Tour

    Plan for a tour beginning Saturday, October 1!
    Get to know Bruce better. Retrace his footsteps through the Chinatown-International District, his old stomping ground. His first practice space, his first martial arts studio, and his hangouts - see how he became a part of the local community.

    Tour includes guided access of the Bruce Lee exhibit, a meal of Bruce Lee's favorite dishes at a neighborhood restaurant*, and entry into all galleries at The Wing. Advanced reservations online of at least 24 hours are required.

    *Limited food substitutions may be made for severe food allergies and dietary restrictions if booked at least one week in advance.

    Book Now


    Duration: 3 hours
    Tour times: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:15am
    Recommended for: All ages
    Prices: Adults: $41.95
    Seniors: $35.95
    Students (13-18 or with student ID): $25.95
    Children (5-12): $25.95
    Under 5: Free
    I should split Museum items to their own thread soon. Jackie has a dedicated thread to his museum, but that's all him. These special shows to Bruce are different.
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    Eternal Bruce Lee - January 27–February 4, 2017 - The Museum of Modern Art



    Eternal Bruce Lee
    January 27–February 4, 2017
    The Museum of Modern Art

    Bruce Lee (1940–1973) passed away at the peak of his career, yet decades later he remains a larger-than-life icon of global cinema. The star exhibits an impulsive, instinctual fighting style rarely seen in kung fu films, a genre that typically reveres moralistic masters who embody both bodily and mental discipline. While Lee plays characters motivated by justice and pride (both cultural and national), he often fights with absolute abandon, allowing a primordial spirit to take center stage. In his final film, Enter the Dragon, Lee’s character describes an “emotional content” essential to a martial artist. It is this emotional content that makes him uniquely sensational. The swiftness of his movement, the power of each strike, his breathtaking mastery of the nunchaku (a weapon made of two sticks connected by a chain), his signature high-pitched feline shriek, and his ability to bring men of far more imposing physiques—many of them foreigners—to their knees made him an unusually thrilling performer. His charisma and preternatural physical gifts have garnered many millions of fans around the world, redefining Asian masculinity and empowering those who feel oppressed and marginalized.

    Born in San Francisco and raised in Hong Kong, Lee was introduced to showbiz by his father, a Chinese opera and film actor. He appeared in more than 20 films as a child and began martial arts training at the age of 13. Lee returned to the US when he was 18, and studied philosophy and drama at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he began to teach martial arts. Before long he had earned acting roles in film and television, most memorably as Kato on the TV series The Green Hornet. When the series was discontinued, Lee returned to Hong Kong and was approached by legendary producer Raymond Chow to star in The Big Boss (1971) for Golden Harvest. The low-budget film catapulted him to instant stardom, and Hollywood took notice; Enter the Dragon (1973) became the first-ever Hong Kong-Hollywood coproduction. Yet in a tragedy that shocked the entire world, Lee passed away suddenly, a month before the film’s scheduled release, due to a fatal reaction to a pain medication.

    This series features all five films Lee starred in at his prime. It includes the North American premieres of new 4k restorations of The Big Boss (1971), Fist of Fury (1972), The Way of the Dragon (1972), and Game of Death (1978). Enter the Dragon (1973) is also featured, in a weeklong run.

    Organized by La Frances Hui, Associate Curator, Department of Film. Special thanks to Warner Bros. and Fortune Star.

    The exhibition is supported by the Annual Film Fund.

    Upcoming events


    *Fist of Fury.* 1972. Hong Kong. Directed by Lo Wei. © 2010 Fortune Star Media Limited
    Fist of Fury (aka The Chinese Connection). 1972. Directed by Lo Wei
    Friday, January 27, 7:00 p.m.
    North American premiere of 4K restoration
    Sunday, January 29, 6:00 p.m.
    North American premiere of 4K restoration
    The Museum of Modern Art


    *Game of Death.* 1979. Hong Kong. Directed by Bruce Lee, Robert Clouse, Sammo Hung. © 2010 Fortune Star Media Limited
    Game of Death. 1978. Directed by Robert Clouse, Bruce Lee, Sammo Hung
    Saturday, January 28, 2:30 p.m.
    North American premiere of 4K restoration
    Thursday, February 2, 7:00 p.m.
    North American premiere of 4K restoration
    The Museum of Modern Art


    *The Big Boss.* 1971. Hong Kong. Directed by Lo Wei and Wu Chia Hsiang. © 2010 Fortune Star Media Limited
    The Big Boss (aka Fists of Fury). 1971. Directed by Lo Wei
    Saturday, January 28, 4:30 p.m.
    North American premiere of 4K restoration
    Friday, February 3, 7:00 p.m.
    North American premiere of 4K restoration
    The Museum of Modern Art


    *The Way of the Dragon.* 1972. Hong Kong. Directed by Bruce Lee. © 2010 Fortune Star Media Limited
    The Way of the Dragon. 1972. Directed by Bruce Lee
    Saturday, January 28, 7:00 p.m.
    North American premiere of 4K restoration
    Saturday, February 4, 7:00 p.m.
    North American premiere of 4K restoration
    The Museum of Modern Art


    *Enter the Dragon.* 1973. Hong Kong/USA. Directed by Robert Clouse. Courtesy of Warner Bros.
    Enter the Dragon. 1973. Directed by Robert Clouse
    Sunday, January 29, 3:30 p.m.
    Monday, January 30, 7:00 p.m.
    Tuesday, January 31, 7:00 p.m.
    4 more upcoming occurrences
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    Bruce Lee Paradise revisited

    Remembering The World’s Greatest Martial Artist At Bruce Lee Paradise
    by Jamie Collins


    The following article “Remembering the World’s Greatest Martial Artist at Bruce Lee Paradise” is courtesy of guest contributor Jamie Collins. If you are interested in contributing to thislifeintrips.com send me an email!

    There have been only a handful of individuals who were able to influence both the Eastern and Western hemisphere in such a way that it changes the history of the world for good. One of those chosen few is Bruce Lee.

    Bruce Lee, aka The Dragon, is considered by many experts as the greatest martial artist of all time and recognized as the ‘grandfather of mixed martial arts’. And there’s no better place to experience the life and works of The Dragon than at Bruce Lee Paradise. Situated in Guangdong, China just next to Hong Kong, this theme park is a fitting tribute to one of the world’s most influential figureheads.

    Named by South China Morning Post as one of the country’s most unique theme parks, the site houses the biggest statue of the martial arts icon which stands at roughly 19 meters. Cao Chong’en, regarded as among the nation’s top sculptors, was the maestro behind the bronze masterpiece. The characters at the bottom spell out the title King of Kungfu.

    Elsewhere in the park, tourists may visit the Bruce Lee Commemorative Museum to get a larger dose of all things Bruce Lee. The aforementioned sculptor has an area dedicated to his other works as well at Cao Chong’en Sculpture Gallery.

    Additionally, a martial arts academy has been established to accommodate people who practice various art forms. Numerous fighting styles are taught here, but the main is Jeet Kune Do, the style created and popularized by Lee.

    Seeing as kung fu bases many of its fundamentals on nature, Bruce Lee Paradise also doubles up as an eco resort, housing lakes, mountains and fields of lush vegetation. Top China Travel specified that there are around 60 species of birds which inhabit the area, with the most popular being egrets.


    source: Survive Travel

    The Dragon had a huge appreciation for nature, and took inspiration from it that helped form his philosophies and outlook on life. In fact, Lee stated in one of his most famous quotes, “You must be shapeless, formless, like water. Become like water my friend.”


    (source: Accidental Travel Writer)

    But although Lee became famous through his martial arts, he did so much more than just popularize kung fu. For instance, a book shared by Academia, entitled Beyond Bruce Lee, talked about how the cultural icon’s prominence affected societal and political issues, and likened him to figures such as Che Guevara and Jimi Hendrix. He redefined the image of Asians in the public consciousness, and whilst living in times when racism was rampant, Lee advocated for equality regardless of ethnicity, thus becoming instrumental in letting the voices of minority groups be heard.

    Today, Lee is celebrated in several works including books like the aforementioned. Furthermore, action movies were never the same again after his films became popular. Virtually every film today featuring hand-to-hand combat sequences has roots, one way or another, in Lee’s methods. The classic Tarantino film Kill Bill even paid homage to the martial artist by making the outfit of the protagonist similar to the iconic yellow jumpsuit worn by Lee in his unfinished film, Game of Death, according to MTV News.

    Lee’s almost legendary quickness and kung fu mastery are also interpreted in various ways throughout numerous video games inspired by the martial artist. The Post Game highlighted Bruce Lee: Enter the Game which pits players against skilled AI opponents. On the flipside, the iconic high kick pose of the master is featured as a symbol in the Bruce Lee slot title hosted on Slingo. Regardless of being the main element or a design theme in relevantly inspired works, Lee’s image and status will continue to garner people’s admiration throughout the coming years.


    (source: Trip Advisor)

    Of all the tributaries to The Dragon, however, Bruce Lee Paradise ranks as the best example in terms of honoring the martial arts icon. And whether you’re a casual visitor or a die-hard Bruce Lee and kung fu fan, Bruce Lee Paradise certainly has something for everyone.
    Seems nice. We should really make the journey...
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    Visit Seattle | Reflect + Play | Wing Luke Museum

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    Kung Fu Wildstyle, an exhibition at the Smithsonian in Washington

    Exploring kung fu culture
    Kung Fu Wildstyle, an exhibition at the Smithsonian in Washington, showcases the extent of Bruce Lee’s influence on New York street culture
    By RICHARD JAMES HAVIS APRIL 1, 2017 10:00 AM (UTC+8) 1822


    Bruce Sextet, One Red, Fab 5 Freddy, 2012

    Fans of hip hop music may be surprised to discover that kung fu movies had a big influence on the development of the genre in New York in the 1970s and early 1980s – and even influenced the wider street art scene.

    “All the guys who were part of the original hip hop and graffiti scene used to watch kung fu movies,” says Tom Vick, the organiser of Kung Fu Wildstyle, an exhibition at the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washington DC. “Admission prices for kung fu films were cheap, and they would watch them in cinemas in Times Square. The films had a lot of energy, and everyone got into them. Even some breakdancing moves were directly influenced by martial arts moves.”

    The Smithsonian is presenting the Kung Fu Wildstyle exhibition – which originally showed in Hong Kong before travelling to Shanghai and New York – as part of a program surrounding the new National Museum of African American Art and Culture, which opened in Washington last September. “We’re doing a year-long celebration with the other Smithsonian institutions to welcome the new museum,” says Vick. “We thought this would be great way to make a connection between African American and Asian culture, because of the intertwined history of kung fu and early hip hop, and street art.”

    The show features the artwork of Fab 5 Freddy (real name Fred Braithwaite), one of New York’s original graffiti artists, and MC Yan, a Hong Kong hip hop artist and graffiti artist. Freddy’s artwork depicts Bruce Lee, who was a major influence on the nascent hip hop culture of the 1970s. Yan merges the idea of graffiti with the style of Chinese painting. “Fab 5 Freddy’s idea was to take the principles of hip hop sampling and apply them to art,” says Vick. “There’s a repetition in the images, a kind of layering – it’s a kind of visual equivalent of hip hop in a painting. MC Yan does a similar thing. His paintings are multiple-panel assemblages made with magic markers and spray paint, so his work is connected to street-art materials.”


    Suicide Kick, by MC Yan, 2012 Suicide Kick, by MC Yan, 2012

    Freddy and Yan originally met over the internet and became friends due to an interest in art and hip hop, as well as a shared admiration for Bruce Lee. Freddy was intrigued by Yan’s interest in African American music. “Yan came out of an underground scene that was inspired by urban New York,” says Vick. “He restructured what he saw, and applied it to his own culture and the political scene in Hong Kong. Fab found it interesting, because Yan’s culture had originally influenced Fab himself. It had kind of come full circle.”

    The major connector between the two cultures he adds, is Bruce Lee, an iconic figure in both Hong Kong and African American culture. “Lee became a symbol of oppressed people everywhere. They related to the way he fought back against authority in his films. He was certainly a cool martial arts guy, but he was more than that – he was a political figure. The hip hop community and graffiti artists responded to that, as those ideas are deeply embedded in hip hop and graffiti art.”


    Triple Green Bruce Fab 5, Fab 5 Freddy, 2012 Triple Green Bruce Fab 5, Fab 5 Freddy, 2012

    The Kung Fu Wildstyle exhibition also features an event with Shaolin Jazz, a DJ group that mixes a live soundtrack of hip hop, soul and funk to accompany classic kung fu movies. “This shows how the two cultures have evolved together over the years,” notes Vick.

    Hip hop group Wu Tang Clan, who debuted in the 1990s, are an example of how the relationship between African American music and kung fu developed, he adds. “Wu Tang Clan based their whole mythos on the idea of brotherhood that they got from kung fu movies. The idea of clans that defend themselves, defend each other, and have codes of honour was directly lifted from kung fu movies. Martial arts was was not just a physical influence, it was a philosophical one, too.”
    Honestly now, which 'fans of hip hop music may be surprised to discover that kung fu movies had a big influence on the development of the genre in New York'? Dumb hip hop fans who have no sense of hip hop history?
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    Three's a charm

    Time to split the Kung Fu Wildstyle posts off into their own independent thread from the Bruce Lee Memorials. It is the Smithsonian, after all.

    “KUNG FU WILDSTYLE” BRIDGES THE EAST AND THE WEST
    “Kung Fu Wildstyle,” a new exhibition and event series, reveals the cross-cultural influence of classic action films on Hip Hop—and vice versa.
    Miss Rosenby Apr 24th, 2017


    Artwork: Boom Box Bruce (detail), 2012; Fab 5 Freddy (detail)

    Back in the days, when the Broadway theaters along the Deuce had been reconfigured as movie houses, kung fu films reigned supreme. Born in Hong Kong as a backlash against the supernatural elements of traditional wuxia storytelling, Kung fu rejected the fantasy clichés and cheap effects in favor of the ancient stories of youxia, the knight-errants of a warrior’s quest.

    By the 1970s, kung fu films reached their greatest heights as Hong Kong flowered in the midst of a major economic boom. With the 1971 release of Bruce Lee’s first feature-length film, Big Boss, Kung fu broke out of the regional market and reached international audiences. Lee’s anti-imperialist stance, which was grounded in the principles of the Tao, spoke not only to his native communities but also to the African-American audiences in the United States.



    Kung fu captured the imagination of a new generation of Americans coming up in the wake of the Civil Rights movement and the Vietnam War. A new narrative was born, one that fit the times as the ethos of Do It Yourself became words to live by. The struggles of the hero, classic plotting, the wicked fights, the cartoonish villains, and the wonky dubbing all made for a fantastic film-going experience.

    At a time where one could post up in a movie theater all day and night, watching films one after another with only having to pay admission once—catching the latest kung fu flicks became a popular form of entertainment back when there were only 5 or 6 television channels and no Internet.

    Invariably, the strength of kung fu culture left an indelible impression on the emerging Hip Hop generation. While pop culture classics like “Kung Fu Fighting” hit the airwaves, the underground would emerge in just a few years with the global takeover of the Wu-Tang Clan.

    In celebration, Kung Fu Wildstyle reflects on this classic period of pop culture, and the way it spawned a cross-cultural, multi-generational dialogue between the East and the West through the works of Hip-Hop impresario Fab 5 Freddy and MC Yan, the Godfather of Chinese Hip-Hop.

    Currently on view at the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Washington, D.C., through April 30, 2017, Kung Fu Wildstyle looks at the influence of Bruce Lee and kung fu on 1970s New York street culture and Hip Hop—which, in turn, came full circle in the 1990s, inspiring a new generation of Hong Kong street culture.

    In speaking with Hypebeast, Fab 5 Freddy described the similarities between the different worlds: “It is the attitude. If you think of the early development of the American pop culture, especially movies, then you have the idea of the Western as a genre with the good guy/bad guy theme, with the Native Americans being unfairly labeled as the bad ones. After the Western, the gangster movie genre arrived, which was highly popular in America as well. Then, all of a sudden, you have this brand new thing carrying the same the good guy/bad guy gene but put in a completely new world featuring these Chinese guys with the cool kung fu gear and these great fighting skills set within this amazing culture. Every kid wanted to emulate every move. It was a phenomenal thing. Its energy made me realize how and why it resonated to our culture.”

    The exhibition has included a series of events that present art works, film, music, and performance together, showcasing the consistent intersections between the cultures over the past 40 years. From Enter the Dragon (1973) to Wild Style (1983) visitors have been able to reconnect with the independent spirit that launched a brand new culture to the world. On Thursday, April 27, the Smithsonian will host The LA Uprising 25 Years Later at the Oprah Winfrey Theater at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

    "Kung Fu Wildstyle" exhibit at Arthur M. Sackler Gallery


    Dan McCoy, 1936-, Photographer. 42nd Street, just west of Seventh Avenue, New York, 1970. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.


    Big Boss movie poster.


    Bruce Sextet, One Red, 2012, by Fab 5 Freddy.


    Wild Style movie poster.


    Boom Box Bruce, 2012. By Fab 5 Freddy.
    Miss Rosen is a journalist covering art, photography, culture, and books. Her byline has appeared in L’Uomo Vogue, Vogue Online, Whitewall, The Undefeated, Dazed Digital, Jocks and Nerds, and L’Oeil de la Photographie. Follow her on Twitter @Miss_Rosen.
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