Bruce Lee was an actor, martial arts (武术) master and filmmaker. Many people consider him one of the most influential martial arts experts of all time.
He was born in San Francisco, although his parents came from Hong Kong. His father was a famous opera singer, who appeared in numerous Chinese films. As a child in such family, Bruce appeared in films from the time he was a baby And by the age of 18 he had acted in 20 films.
Lee, as a young man, was determined about whatever he was doing. At college, he took up boxing, taking it so seriously that he became a champion, despite only having trained for a short time. Though Lee's first love was martial arts, he became well-known in Hong Kong for his fighting skills.
Lee's philosophy on martial arts influenced his entire approach to life. He firmly believed that life had to be lived to its fullest potential. And a person should follow his beliefs and live an active life.
He was convinced that if you lived a life worthy of being remembered, you would live in people's heart forever. Bruce Lee certainly achieved this, as he is also respected as the originator of what today is called Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
Bruce Lee has been named as one of the most influential people in the 20中century. He is considered wise, practical and dedicated. His influence remains, even though he died in 1973 at the age of32.
