Fifty years after his untimely demise on July 20, 1973, at the age of 32, Bruce Lee’s impact on popular culture and martial arts remains solid. As we commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of his passing, it is a perfect occasion to reflect on the remarkable life and lasting legacy Lee left, from his early life and personal journey to his iconic films and revolutionary contributions to the world of martial arts.
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The 100 Best Martial Arts Movies – Part 2 of 2
So after many long nights of toil and countless hours in front of screens and TVs, we have arrived at part two of the 100 best martial arts movies. Here are the results – haaaiii-yaaa!!!
Bruce Lee’s philosophical influences
Bruce Lee was born on November 27, 1940, and died on July 20, 1973 (he would have celebrated his 82nd birthday last week). Since his passing, much has been said about his system, Jeet Kune Do, and its philosophical roots. They have all pointed to the same Taoist and Zen Buddhist sources that already lie behind other martial arts philosophies. But how Eastern is Lee’s system?
The 100 Best Martial Arts Movies – Part 1 of 2
Fighter Magazine embarked on a long journey through all the world’s martial arts movies with the goal of creating the ultimate top list. Here is the result after many long nights of toil and many hours in front of screens and TVs. Enjoy part one of two of the 100 best martial arts movies.
The Martial Roots of Martial Arts
Martial arts simulate combat and stem from warfare. Here we delve deeper into the martial roots of martial arts.
RIP: “Judo” Gene LeBell
A legend of the martial arts community has passed away. “Judo” Gene LeBell (1932-2022) was a sensei, stuntman, wrestler, and “The Godfather of Grappling.” He will be sorely missed by many.
The Founder of The UFC: Interview with Campbell McLaren
In 1993, a revolution in the world of sports took place. The UFC was founded, and two years later the name “MMA” was established. One of the key figures in the creation of the UFC, and the sport of MMA, is Campbell McLaren who has since left the UFC and launched Combate Global. We spoke to him about his role in creating the UFC, the history of MMA, and his new ventures.
Fighterpodden avsnitt 101: Bruce Lees Nunchakus
Mårten Söderström med uppbackning av Simon Kölle och Elin Bladh pratar om det som varit: UFC Vegas 25, rekordförsäljningen av Bruce Lees nunchakus och att det internationella Judoförbundet avstängning av Iran. Vi pratar även om MMA-fightern Fernando Gonzalez återkomst och kommande match i Brave, Waldo Zapatas nya roll som landslagscoach för ne waza-landslaget, om helgens UFC-gala och mycket mera.
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Fighterpodden Nedslag 3 december – Khamzats inställda match & Jack Hermanssons kommande match
I veckans podd pratar vi om det svenska stjärskottet Khamzats UFC-match som tyvärr är inställd, den svenska superboxaren Badou Jacks seger, resultaten i Superior Challenge 21, svensk-norske fightern Jack Hermanssons huvudmatch i helgens UFC – och mycket mer. Som vanligt lyssnar du på Simon Kölle, Elin Bladh och Mårten Söderström.