The transformative martial arts Lee developed, which he called Jeet Kune Do (translated from Cantonese as "the way of the intercepting fist"), was the distillation of his beliefs, in which he stressed the honest self-expression of the individual over any organized style or way of thought.Īs an actor, Lee's considerable artistic contributions to his screen projects led to the organic intertwining of his persona and philosophies with those of the fictional characters he portrayed. In his extensive writings, which include fighting manuals and poetry, Lee expressed his core philosophy as "using no way as way having no limitation as limitation." Lee saw this tenet as having application not only to physical combat (where he railed against rigid forms of traditional martial arts) but in a humanist sense as to how one might approach overcoming life’s challenges to meet their full potential. Globally admired for his incomparable martial arts skills earned through arduous study and training, Lee's advanced philosophies of self-actualization equally inspire the artist's legion of fans, further defining his lasting influence.Īn avid reader with a personal library numbering thousands of volumes, Lee was a dedicated philosophy student in college (he attended the University of Washington, where he also studied drama) and was a prolific author. The profound legacy of Bruce Lee extends far beyond the immortal icon's seemingly unmatched physical talents. Free tickets must be obtained on a first come, first served basis at the box office, where seating will be assigned. In-person: Shannon Lee, author, daughter of Bruce Lee.Īdmission is free. Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
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