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· Michelle De Pacina
Jackie Chan reveals he once tried to attack a director with a knife for insulting his mother
In an interview with the Chinese talk show “Shidian Talk,” Jackie Chan revealed that he attempted to attack a director with a knife because he insulted his mother. At the time, Chan was working alongside martial arts legend Sammo Hung, who stepped in to stop Chan’s violent…
· Bryan Ke
Why Jet Li says he turned down Richard Nixon’s personal bodyguard offer when he was 11
Legendary martial arts star Jet Li, whose full Chinese name is Li Lianjie, turned down then-President Richard Nixon’s offer to be his personal bodyguard after he performed with China’s national wushu team outside the White House in 1974. His White House visit was the last stop…
· Bryan Ke
Donnie Yen’s vow to Bruce Lee over 25 years ago: ‘I won’t let him down’
Hong Kong martial artist Donnie Yen Ji-dan, 58, said in a 1995 interview that he “will not let Bruce Lee down.” “I think he was a great kung fu fighter with unsurpassed skills,” Yen said. “I also respect his wisdom and foresight. If his spirit is watching now, I won’t let him…
· Ryan General
Players can now fight as Bruce Lee in popular Chinese video game ‘Naraka: Bladepoint’
A popular Chinese video game has recently released a collaboration based on martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Enter the dragon: Fans can choose from seven new character skins to play as the late Hollywood icon in the multiplayer battle royale game “Naraka: Bladepoint,” which…
· Maina Chen
Shannon Lee, Simu Liu, JLin and Bao Nguyen share how Bruce Lee transcended cinema to become a global cultural icon
There may never be a day where Bruce Lee is forgotten for his major contributions to martial arts and film, which have solidified his status not just as a martial artist, but also as a cultural icon. Lee had an unyielding drive that propelled him to pursue American stardom in…
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan says Bruce Lee once helped him get paid more on set in unearthed 1997 interview
A previously unpublished interview with action star Jackie Chan from 1997 revealed just how much he looked up to martial arts icon Bruce Lee. The king of martial arts: The interview, conducted by journalist Richard James Havis, shed light on the actor’s early days as a stunt…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Steph Curry’s Bruce Lee Sneakers Raise Over $50K for Families of Atlanta Shooting Victims
A pair of Bruce-Lee-inspired sneakers made over $50,000 for the families of the victims of Atlanta’s mass shooting in March. What happened: NBA star Steph Curry’s court-worn shoes went for $51,000 following 15 bids that closed on Saturday, reported SCMP.
· Ryan General
42% of Americans Can’t Name a Single Prominent Asian American, Study Shows
Nearly half of the Americans featured in a recent national study were unable to name a single prominent Asian American, highlighting the lack of Asian and Asian American representation in U.S. media. The findings: The recent study was commissioned by Leading Asian Americans to…
· Bryan Ke
‘Warrior’ Will Return for Season 3 on HBO Max, Fans Rejoice
The martial arts crime drama series “Warrior” is now moving to HBO Max and a third season is on the way. First announced in 2018 and premiered on April 5, 2019, “Warrior” is based on the writings of legendary martial arts star Bruce Lee, set during the violent Tong Wars of San…
· Grace Kim
Steph Curry Wears Shoes Made With Bruce Lee Foundation in Solidarity with Asian Community
Steph Curry recently wore shoes created with the Bruce Lee Foundation to stand in solidarity with the Asian community in Atlanta. On Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, Curry wore a special set of Curry 8s that were hand-painted yellow and black. These shoes featured an…
· Carl Samson
Japanese High School Student Wins World Capoeira Championship
A 13-year-old student from Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan emerged as the champion of her age group during the World Capoeira Federation’s U18 online solo competition last month. Akari Tachi, who attends Matto Junior High School in the city of Hakusan, was one of eight finalists…
· Carl Samson
Memorial Sign for Deputy Bruce Lee is Vandalized in California
A road sign that commemorates a fallen Asian American deputy in La Quinta, California was reportedly found defaced on Wednesday morning. The sign, located on the westbound side of Highway 111 — between Jefferson Street and Dune Palms Road — is one of several dedicated to Bruce…
· Carl Samson
She Played Bruce Lee’s Sister in ‘Enter the Dragon’, Then Beat Him at the Box Office
In the 1970s, a Taiwanese martial artist made waves in the U.S. to become known as the “female Bruce Lee.” Angela Mao, who now runs restaurants in New York, did so well that one of her films even knocked Lee’s “Enter the Dragon” off the top of the box office for a week — while…
· Maina Chen
5 Key Moments in ‘Ip Man 4’ That Taught Us Asian American History and Racism
As the powerful and lightning-quick Wing Chun saga of the “Ip Man” tetralogy starring Donnie Yen reached its conclusion, the location featured in the fourth film was none other than San Francisco in the ’60s. While the “Ip Man” films dramatized incidents that end up in…
· Khier Casino
Bruce Lee’s Daughter Sues Famous Chinese Food Chain for $30 Million After Using Her Dad in Logo
Shannon Lee, CEO of the Bruce Lee Foundation, has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese fast-food chain for allegedly using an image of her father without permission. Lee, 50, has reportedly asked the restaurant chain to cease using Bruce Lee’s image, clarify to media outlets that…
· Bryan Ke
‘Ip Man 4′ Trailer Drops for Donnie Yen’s Last Kung Fu Film
Master Ip arrives in 1964 San Francisco in the latest trailer for the final film “Ip Man 4: The Finale.” The film will be the last installment in the “Ip Man” saga in which 56-year-old actor Donnie Yen played the role of Master Ip, a teacher and practitioner of Wing Chun Kung Fu…
· Ryan General
Bruce Lee Once Called Fake Martial Artists ‘Cowards’ in Rare Phone Recording
An old phone call unearthed from 1972 has perfectly captured the timeless passion Bruce Lee had for martial arts. Uploaded to YouTube back in 2016, Lee can be heard talking to a friend and martial arts student named Dan Lee in the audio clip.
· Ryan General
Bruce Lee’s Daughter Just Laid the Smackdown on Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino’s controversial film “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” may not be hitting Chinese cinemas anytime soon after local film regulators placed its release on indefinite hold. Bruce Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee reportedly made an appeal to China’s National Film…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong Protester ‘Bruce Lee’ Kicks Officer to Save Fellow Protester From Arrest
A Hong Kong protester is making the internet rounds after hitting a police officer with a flying kick to save another protester from being arrested.
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan Once Pretended to Be Hurt on Set So Bruce Lee Would Hold Him
Bruce Lee is a legendary action hero and a beloved icon to many people, however, there are some who may disagree. This discussion was created by a recent portrayal of Lee in a Tarantino film that painted him as a cocky personality that couldn’t even stand his own against a…