Check out this picture of an “aged” Bruce Lee. Wow!
This picture was done by Polish photographer Andrzej Dragan. It was created with photo editing software.
You can see the original article on Britain’s Telegraph.co.uk website. There are also aged pictures of Marilyn Monroe and Hitler.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON JULY 18 - 20, 2008
As you know, this summer marks the 35th anniversary for Enter the Dragon as well as the passing of Bruce Lee. We at the BLF have put together our most elaborate event yet to commemorate these important occasions.
Where: Seattle Art Museum and Lakeview Cemetery
When: July 18 - 20, 2008
What: Join us for Seminars, a 35th Anniversary Bruce Lee Exhibit, screenings of Enter the Dragon, the first ever JKD Instructor Summit, a Graveside Memorial and Celebration Banquet, an Exclusive Limited Entry Preview Night, and much, much more!
Registration Information:
To register for the event, contact Tammy at info@bruceleefoundation.org for information.
*schedule and instructor / demonstrator list to follow shortly
Limit 250 seats
Graveside Memorial and Luncheon - Sunday, July 20, 2008
Graveside Memorial - FREE
Transportation from Seattle Art Museum to Lakeview Cemetery to Restaurant back to Cemetery
$20.00 per person
Celebration Luncheon
New Hong Kong Restaurant
900 S Jackson Street
traditional Chinese lunch, special guests, speakers, raffle prizes and more
$50.00 per person
Instructor Summit - Sunday Morning, July 20, 2008
Community meeting with JKD Instructors to discuss the future of JKD, how to work together, licensing and other issues, and more
FREE
Bruce Lee Exhibit - July 18 - 20, 2008
Open to the Public
FREE
All Inclusive Package for All Events* July 18 - 20, 2008
Includes all seminars and demos, Saturday screening of Enter the Dragon, transportation to the memorial and luncheon, Celebration Luncheon, one raffle ticket, and a free tee shirt
$160.00 per person
Discounts available for groups of ten or more. Please contact Tammy at info@bruceleefoundation.org for information.
*excludes Friday preview night
Specific seminar and events schedule and accommodations information to follow next week but don’t wait! Reserve your spot now! This promises to be a very special event and we hope you will join us!
For any questions or concerns contact Tammy at info@bruceleefoundation.org.
All profits go to support the Bruce Lee Foundation’s general operating budget and special programs and events. Thank you for your support!
In the spirit of Jeet Kune Do!
The Bruce Lee Foundation
Nice tribute to Bruce Lee by animator Mike Kelly.
Yeah, you read it right. The website/forum Bullshido.com has made May “Bruce Lee Sucks” month.
They say it is mainly for the “nerds” who go online and make silly arguments about Bruce Lee’s abilities. Here is a quote from the site…
…this month is more dedicated to the nerdiots who’ve elevated Lee to a demi-god than the man himself or his true legacy.
If this interests you at all, you can visit the forum posts here:
“Bruce Lee Sucks” month on Bullshido.com
Here is an interview with Bob Wall on BlackBeltMag.com. It is entitled “Pulling No Punches“.
This interview was conducted by noted Bruce Lee/Jeet Kune Do historian Paul Bax. In this interview, Bob Wall addresses many persistent stories that have followed him throughout his career.
To read the interview, please visit:
http://www.blackbeltmag.com/archives/564
As part of Seni ‘08 and the Bruce Lee Museum exhibit, a series of workshops will be held on April 26th & 27th, 2008.
Workshops conducted by:
Click Here to visit the Seni ‘08 website.
Rare sparring footage of the late Bruce Lee in action.
Enjoy!
This is the “Lost Interview” conducted by Canadian journalist and television personality Pierre Berton. This interview was conducted in 1971, after Bruce Lee’s meteoric rise to stardom following the release of the “Big Boss”.
Dynamic Becoming
“Reflections on the Philosophical
and Historical Legacy of Bruce Lee”
by James Bishop
Review by Kip Brockett
James Bishop is known in the Bruce Lee world for having written several articles, a previous book, winning the Bruce Lee Educational Foundation’s First Annual Essay Contest, and for conducting lectures on the philosophies of the late master. For a time, he also ran an Internet discussion forum called Everything About Bruce Lee.
This book is largely a collection of those articles and interviews written and conducted by James Bishop that was previously published in various magazines and in his book, Remembering Bruce: The Enduring Legacy of the Martial Arts Superstar.
If you are a fan of James Bishop’s writings, you’ll enjoy this book. For one thing, you’ll have all of the articles and interviews in one collection and without the editing that gets done by magazine editors. If you’ve never read any of his material, this is as good a place as any to start.
James Bishop & Andy Kimura
Between the covers you will find interviews with Patrick Strong, John Little, and Taky Kimura. As an added bonus, Mr. Bishop shares some of the bantering between Davis Miller (author of The Tao of Bruce Lee) and himself that occurred on his internet discussion forum. You will get to read about his trip to Ireland and his observations stemming from that visit. And of course, a hefty examination of Bruce Lee’s philosophical legacy.
The most unique part of the book is approximately the last 1/3 of it. Mr. Bishop examines many of the philosophical sources of Bruce Lee’s writings and also tries to construct a listing of books contained within Bruce Lee’s personal library. He also discusses the Bruce Lee Educational Foundation and its eventual demise.
One thing is for sure. James Bishop is not going to win any popularity contests within the JKD world! He pulls no punches in his approach to the subject and I’m sure will ruffle some feathers. There will be many die-hard Bruce Lee fans who take exception to his approach as well as his statements.
There is nothing contained here that leads me to believe, though, that Mr. Bishop has malicious intent to slander Bruce Lee. His approach is honest and to the point.
There does seem to be a contradiction in his writings. In the earlier writings (the compilation part) there is an obvious reverance to Bruce Lee and his philosophical outlook. Toward the end, it appears that there is a hesitance or reluctance to view Bruce Lee in the same awe-inspiring light.
I’m not a big fan of compilations or re-printing of previously published works to fill a book. However, though I had read several of the articles previously, I do believe having them all together helped me to appreciate Mr. Bishop’s writings a bit more.
My main reason for giving this a 4 Star rating is because of the last portion of the book. I’m afraid that if it weren’t for this, I would have had to give it a lower rating. As I said, I’m not a big fan of compilations of previously published works, but the subject of source material for Bruce Lee’s writings has not been addressed very often. The book would have been a 5 Star if this would have been the subject of the entire book.
With that being said, when the subject of source material rises, much criticism abounds. Mr. Bishop took a bold step. Whether you agree with him, disagree with him, like him, hate him,… whatever… he has done his research and honestly presented his subject. He also has seemed to have been transformed in the process.
July 2002
Copyright 2002
Kip Brockett
All Rights Reserved
(This review was originally written in 2002. It was done on the original publication of the book. See below.)
Chuck Norris is apparently writing a column on the website Townhall.com . In today’s column, he writes about current Bruce Lee affairs and his reaction to questions about Bruce Lee’s fighting prowess.
Bruce Lee vs. Me by Chuck Norris
