Whether it is his martial arts prowess, philosophies, or cinematic brilliance; every aspect of Bruce Lee fills one with thrill and astonishment. The Little Dragon is well-known for his fast-paced action sequences. A resurfaced video featuring Lee’s unbelievable punching skills, bringing down a former world heavyweight karate champion, is a stunning visual to watch. Furthermore, the video clip is a testimony to his world-class mastery of the sport.

The speed punch is a Wing Chun technique performed at a distance of 0–1 inch with explosive force. While training in Hong Kong, he eventually emulated the technique to perfection, thus, improving its punching power and making it more effective.

Bruce Lee demonstrated the high-powered one-inch punch

Shortly after winning in the 1967 Long Beach International Karate Championships, famous kickboxer Joe Lewis joined Lee to stage the power and efficacy of the rapid punch.  Touted as one of the greatest fighters in karate history first, Lee invited him to punch a 6-foot-tall guy. Far from causing a smidge of harm, the punch only pushes him a few feet away. Following this, the super-fast combat star jumped to action.

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Lee clenched his fist and set it at a distance of six inches. It pushed the guy off to a chair right behind and Lee watched him slide while being seated on the chair. While it left people spellbound, he invited Lewis to show the one-inch punch. It took Lee less than an inch to knock the karate champion down. Watching Lee in action, one would either want to try such feats or be awestruck by the visuals.

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It is absolutely exciting to watch the legend perform action sequences on-screen. Undeniably, it is beyond thrilling to watch his off-screen feats. And performing it on a champion itself speaks volumes of the level of expertise Lee had.

Bruce Lee’s other iconic feats

The Be Water, My Friend author played a crucial role in changing the West’s perspective on martial arts. The rapid movements and stunts performed using nunchucks are a visual treat. They are so fast that one can’t decipher what they have just seen. Not to forget, his stylish two-finger push-ups and spinning people.

Unfortunately, the martial arts legend put an abrupt end to his career, with his tragic end in 1973 due to cerebral edema. But his fights, feats, and the knowledge he imparted continue to inspire people to pursue the sport.

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