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“If you want to learn to swim you have to throw yourself in the water.”

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Bruce Lee was a Chinese-American martial artist, film actor, philosopher, and founder of Jeet Kune Do. He is considered one of the most influential martial artists of all time and is known for his innovative approach to martial arts and his philosophy of using what works best for the individual. Lee's films, such as 'Enter the Dragon' and 'Fist of Fury', have become iconic and have had a lasting impact on the martial arts genre. more

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“The core of understanding lies in the individual mind, and until that is touched everything is uncertain and superficial. Truth cannot be perceived until we come to fully understand our potential and ourselves. After all, knowledge in the martial arts ultimately means self-knowledge.”

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“There are lots of guys around the world that are lazy. They have big fat guts. They talk about chi power and things they can do, but don't believe it.”

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“I'm not a master. I'm a student-master, meaning that I have the knowledge of a master and the expertise of a master, but I'm still learning. So I'm a student-master. I don't believe in the word 'master.' I consider the master as such when they close the casket.”

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