Do you agree with Bruce Lee's combat conceptions or philosophy?

Question

What do you think about Bruce Lee's conceptions about combat?

Answer 1

Absolutely. Bruce Lee's philosophy is not just toward combat. His philsosophy and ideas can also be applied to real life.

"Water flows into the glass, it becomes the glass. Water flows into the teapot, it becomes the teapot. Be like water my friend" -- Bruce Lee

Answer 2

The man was a genius, i had always kind of thought along similar lines, always telling myself things like, everywhere and nowhere at the same time, be loose, but bruce lee did not have vauge ideas about what perfection was, i may have been on the right track but not until i actually read his book on jeet kun do was it clarified. Amazing man.

Answer 3

I'm not incredibly familiar with his entire philosophy but my stepdad has been reading his books for years. From what I have read I have to say that I do agree with alot of his philosophies simply because they can be applied to so many situations. Yes it's dealing with combat, but it's also psychological. His philosophies can help you in everyday situations. Its amazing. That guy was really smart.

Answer 4

I do believe that Bruce Lee was absolutely correct in that we should be like water, which is one of his most famous quotes. He said that his style was to have no style. Train your body and mind to bend like a green leaf. Be able to counter every move by being versatile.
I strongly believe in Mixed Martial Arts. We should be able to spin kick, block kicks, be able to punch through rock and wood. Be able to grapple and submit an opponent, be able to use weapons. The list is endless.

Answer 5

He was way ahead of his time and we still havnt caught up with his philosophies on fighting. People dont realize he was a smart and compasinate human being. The guy was bridging the gap between races and concepts on how to live your life. It was a great loss to humanity when he died.

Answer 6

while he didn't originate many of the concepts and philosophies that he popularized, he brought them together and presented them in a very easily digestable manner for westerners and for that he's dope.

i find him MOST on point with how to be efficient and effective...with regards to a fight, with regards to spending energy, and with regards to how to use these principles in life.

roy mentions how he has thought similar things, and i find that interesting. here's why...

when we hear a "genius" speak, it's been my experience that the genius isn't saying anything we don't already know. but what he IS doing, is verbalizing it in a way that we all find truth in

i think every human recognizes truth when he hears it. hence US calling HIM a genius.

just a thought.

Answer 7

well i dont disagree,but i have my own philosophy.as much as i like and respect bruce lee i think he still stuck to the rules to much.

Answer 8

He nailed success as soon as he told people that one size does not fit all. we need to discover our own preferences and never stop learning.

also, to realize when something is bogus and to not fall for flashy but useless crap. this is also something we should all think about in our training. you only need the things that work, and dont need a skill base of hundreds of moves.

keep it simple, yet it should maximize your intentions. his philosophies are worth reading, not for enlightenment, but for the simplicity. no need to psycho-analyze the truth, just perform it.

Answer 9

They were brilliant. His approach was that of a great chess player. If you were aggressive he would defend and lure you into making a mistake. If you were defensive he would attack and discover your weakness.

He was a master at adapting to his opponent.

Answer 10

I agree with most of his concepts.