Bruce Lee...Founder of MMA?

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By Curmudgeon


Believe it or not the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) of today was actually created from the concept of a well known fighter from the past....maybe you've heard of him...Bruce Lee. That's right it was the renowned Lee that coined the phrase, "The best style is no style, the best form is no form," he later stated that you must take what works from different martial arts and discard the rest. This is exactly what MMA is based on; two competitors attempt to defeat each other by potentially utilizing a wide variety of fighting techniques, including manipulating areas of striking and grappling.

Lee devoted his life to studying martial arts, and even went to the extent of creating his own style which incorporated various styles into one...Jeet kune do...which literally means, "Way of the Intercepting Fist," was his combat philosophy of 1967.

Today fighters are attempting to follow these steps, taking the best of what they have studied and bringing it into the ring. The best MMA fighters are the ones who continually cross-train in several realms of striking and grappling, otherwise you'll end up getting beat either on the ground or on your toes.

--The Curmudgeon


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bluewings  says:
16 months ago

Bruce Lee's fighting style has always fascinated me and I learned about the name of his style 'Jeet Kune do' from this article.I'd love to learn his style someday.

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J.T.  says:
14 months ago

I´ve studied martial arts since I was 5 years old and bruce lee has always been one of my favorites, he is the ultimate martial artist, god bless his soul and may he rest in peace. Great page this one.

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yogamma  says:
7 months ago

While Bruce Lee did mix styles, I think that he is among many founders of MMA. In his time there was no 'proving ground' so to speak as we have today with organized MMA. With the advent of the UFC and Pride the world was able to see true hybrid fighters such as Frank Shamrock. Bruce was a true specimen and a revolutionary in bringing fighting arts into the spotlight. He is one of many fathers of MMA.

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zcat8  says:
3 months ago

Bruce Lee was on of the strongest proponents of using what was necessary to defend oneself.

The general who understands the advantages of varying tactics understands how to handle his troops. The general who does not understand these will not be able to turn his knowledge into success. If in the midst of difficulties, one is ready to seize an advantage, misfortune can be avoided. (Sun Tzu)

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