Bruce Lee’s demise was a big shock for his fans worldwide. People remember him for several aspects, like his acting, life-related philosophies, personality, etc. One of Lee’s most memorable contributions was his self-created martial art form- Jeet Kune Do. Fans tend to remember the legend through JKD based on the philosophy that the best defense is a strong offense. 

Recently, Lee’s memoir Instagram page uploaded a short fighting clip between Bruce Lee and actor Robert Wall from the film The Way of The Dragon (1972). It invited several friendly reactions from fans in the comment section. 

Fans react to Bruce Lee performing Jeet Kune Do against Robert Wall

Bruce Lee’s philosophy of Jeet Kune Do believes in the idea of intercepting the opponent’s technique or intent.

In the video uploaded on Instagram, Lee’s character of Tang Lung performs a sidekick on Wall’s character before he makes any move at him. The caption read, “🐉Jeet Kune Do – The Way Of The Intercepting Fist…Or Foot”

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The enticing video invited multiple reactions from fans. They thanked Bruce Lee for his life-changing philosophies; “even if he wasn’t my teacher bruce lee taught me so much thank you bruce i love you ❤️”

“So never have I wrote on this but I don’t know what to say in life aswell in death me …strange you might say but this man and his family and his logic yep logic movement still makes me think everything is good 🙏🙏🙏🇬🇧👊🏽👊🏽😎to wifey THANKS!!!”

“Thank you for your gift to the world 🌎 and inspiration me and many others the way to truly express self 😤✊🏾”

Another fan remembered him for inspiring him, “A living Legend, he inspired me so much “

Some fans were blown away by Lee’s superfast kick: 

That kick speed is blinding 🤯

Love that scene . Incredible speed and skill

Another explained the depth of Lee’s Jeet Kune Do philosophy: 

“People think it’s a fighting style. It’s not. It’s a philosophy. A philosophy for life, for self expression. In the case of fighting whatever technique is necessary in that moment to intercept is the technique you use. Be without form. Form is rigid, form traps u. Be water. Be whatever u need to be in that moment. 🐲🐉legend”

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Jeet Kune Do’s philosophy is slightly different from other martial art forms. While most of them advocate self-defense, JKD concentrates on offensive stances that help in protecting oneself. 

 Lee never believed in showing off his talent

Although Jeet Kune Do is an offensive martial art, Bruce Lee never believed in showing off his talent. According to him, “Showing off is the fool’s idea of glory.” He never wanted to show violence to his opponents.

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Unlike today’s offensive MMA fighting style, Lee engaged in straightforward fighting with fewer boundaries.