Bruce Lee MMA God
Martial arts legend Bruce Lee was not only the first man to popularise Mixed Martial Arts. He is also the unprecedented master of it as well. Join us as we follow Boxing Legends TV when they take a closer look at the top 5 Bruce Lee Movies and badass fighting scenes. How Lee’s unique approach to a variation of martial arts, sets him apart from all others. Very possibly making him the Godfather of MMA.
The life and time of Bruce Lee have crossed the generational divide. Perhaps the greatest influencer amongst all martial artists. Lee’s name is never far from most fighters lips when asked: “who influenced you the most.” While some fighters do have their own heroes outside of Lee. We often find that those heroes themselves were directly influenced by the great man.
Those Influenced By Bruce Lee
With everyone from martial arts movie actors like Jackie Chan or Jean Claude Van Damme. Or boxers such a Sugar Ray Leonard or even boxing heavyweight great Mike Tyson. There can be no denying the profound effect that Bruce had when he brought his brand of Kung Fu to the western world, breaking barriers and taboo’s as he went.
This is a fascinating and well-edited montage taken from some of Lee’s most iconic fight scenes. A homage to the man who influenced so many that came after him and his untimely death. A great loss to the world, but an unparalleled influencer during his time on this planet. What would have happened if he had lived just a few years more? As just when his star was high in the night’s sky, it plummeted to earth to its final destination.
Let us take a close look at the man, the legend, who many including the UFC president Dana White said helped shape the sport of mixed martial arts.
Music Used:
- Paul hertzog – Bloodsport Soundtrack
- Chinese Hip-Hip Beat (3,4,8,11)