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Martial arts legends

35 years after the death of martial arts legend Bruce Lee we take a look at the legends who have mastered the art of fighting in the world of cinema.

Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee was one of the most influential martial artist of the 20th century. His movie Enter the Dragon (1973) was one of the films that brought the genre into mainstream Western acceptance. His fame also helped popularize Wing Chun, the martial art that he originally trained in, and Jeet Kune Do, the martial art that he later created based on one's own personal preferences, applying modified techniques from various styles.

Lee's first introduction to martial arts was through his father, Lee Hoi Cheun. He learned the fundamentals of Wu style Tai Chi Chuan from his father.
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