Bruce Lee
What is Philosophy to Bruce Lee
Studying philosophy was something Bruce lee was really interested in, just like his physical training he was always trying to develop his mind. He researched both western and eastern philosophies because he found importance in both. Remember he was a philosophy major at the University of Washington.
Bruce once said in an interview “ All knowledge ultimately means self knowledge.” Like his thoughts on taking all the best from different forms of martial art styles and using them to perfect his own style, he would study all forms of thought to better his own mental capability to expand his mind. He felt opening the mind would make you accepting to all possibilities, having a closed mind would keep you from learning.
Throughout Bruce’s adult life, he stated and wrote many quotes that he learned during his studies or he conceived from his own personal feelings. He really believed in these, philosophy helped shape his life and helped steer him to his great success.
If you have seen the TV show “Longstreet” which starred James Franciscus that ran 1970 -1971, you will have seen Bruce make several appearances. He always had a bit of philosophy that he would quote while he was teaching Franciscus’s character martial arts.
During his interview for the part of kato, Bruce is seen giving the interviewer bits of his philosophy.
Bruce lived and breathed expanding the mind and body. He believed it and was constantly looking for more information to pour over to help better himself. Early in his life he set a goal for his future, he knew what he wanted and would not let anything stop him.
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Discover how Bruce Lee developed his amazing physique at Bruce Lee‘s Feats. Tim Archbold's lifelong interests are fitness training and health.
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Bruce Lee Speed Training
Bruce Lee is known for his ability to punch and kick with a lot of speed. What did Lee do in his training to increase the speed of his punches and kicks? He felt it very important to have fast hands and to be able to punch without telegraphing your intentions.
Being able to punch or kick before your opponent can react gives you an edge in a fight and Bruce Lee sought to be the fastest, as in all his training he pursued it seriously. There are some techniques Lee used and suggested to help improve speed.
One of the key things he believed was not the punch or kicks itself but your state of mind. He said it is important to stay relaxed, do not tense up or worry. Being relaxed would allow you to transfer your energy into your actions much faster. Being tensed or worried would block your ability to be fast.
Some of the techniques Lee used were simple but effective. To help increase speed you need to improve the fast twitch muscles. Improving your strength would be a start and doing specific drills will help you produce more speed.
As found in Bruce lee’s writings, he suggested using paper to punch into. You could hang it at shoulder level a punch it like a target. You could punch through it or focus on just hitting the surface of it.
Lee suggested using a candle to practice your back hand. You could execute the back hand at the flame and try to extinguish it with your speed. Evidently he also played the slapping game where you hold your hand out and tried to pull it away before your opponent could slap it. This will help sharpen your reflexes and leave you with a sore hand.
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Discover how Bruce Lee developed his amazing power and his philosophy at Bruce Lee Training. Tim Archbold's lifelong interests are fitness training and health.
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