Articles — martial arts

When we think of Bruce Lee in retrospect, it's easy to focus on those aspects of his life that took place in the spotlight: his performance on film, his masterful demonstrations of martial arts, the photos in which he's dressed to impress with a big grin on his face. But all of these little pieces of Bruce were possible because of his singular determination to offer the world something entirely new—to be a consummate individual, unbeholden to previous rules or traditions. Whether he was working tirelessly to ensure his action sequences looked as realistic as possible, pushing himself daily to...

In his short time on Earth, Bruce Lee not only created some of the most iconic martial arts films in history, but he also left us with countless pieces of wisdom. In Volume 5 of the Official Bruce Lee Collector’s Edition, we take a closer look at the Dragon’s philosophies and how we can apply them to our own lives. Below, read an exclusive excerpt from the issue on Bruce’s famous quote about limitations. You can get the rest of Bruce’s life lessons in Volume 5, available in stores and online August 6.     When Bruce Lee talked about...