Can Bruce Lee fight? - Proof offered by Jim Kelly.

[@ALCanes73]

This man was a legend. He and Bruce are greatly missed.

[@wisemanpick6305]

100% agree

[@laxer123]

you see what i mean ? this is what jim kelly wanted 😂

[@vin7786]

Now Jim and Bruce are sparring in heaven!

[@aidenfletcher6503]

@@wisemanpick6305 question who was the man in this interview with Jim Kelly thanks for the video

[@Willy2000ization]

And John. All three of them have reunited

[@blackmamba5034]

Jim Kelly clearly had a lot of respect and love for Bruce Lee. Rest in peace to both.

[@geraldjohnson3216]

Thats true

[@jrsanti]

More of like “thank you for giving me the job” not because of martial arts.

[@nivagsmada2854]

❤

[@VolkXue]

@@jrsanti remember Kelly was a highly accomplished martial artist and starred in a film as a martial arts instructor before he ever meet Bruce Lee. He was one of the worlds most decorated karate champions before his introduction to Bruce Lee

[@Smudgeroon74]

@adam tarver so Jim Kelly was a World Karate champion you say? Did he ever fight against Chuck Norris can you tell me please? Thanks.

[@realtyhaven]

Rest in peace Jim. You will always be a LEGEND!! 🙏

[@wisemanpick6305]

RIP

[@laxer123]

here another one

[@infiniteuniverse9528]

The great Jim Kelly was a total legend and hero to us kids in the black community growing up. RIP to all these legendary martial artist.

[@Lamar1911]

SO TOTALLY TRUE!!!💯...

[@blockmasterscott]

Not only black kids, I'm white and I loved him in my childhood. I never thought about him being black, he was just cool.

[@VolkXue]

this was an era of these really cool characters within pop culture that couldn't be replaced. No one picked up the torch after these guys sat down resulting in today where you don't really have pop culture characters like this anymore. I don't know who kids look up to today.

[@williamroyt1296]

@@blockmasterscott was about to say the same thing

[@Jtrain_Express]

@@blockmasterscott That's fair and a true testament to the character of Mr. Jim Kelly. But it's totally different when you were given very few black heros on screen that weren't caricatures to be made fun of versus revered.

[@XAbdr]

My respect for Jim Kelly just went through the roof. Bruce Lee had most American kids in our back yards imitating him and no one will ever have the influence in martial arts the way he did.

[@seanjohnson4475]

What's up Malcolm X

[@seanjohnson4475]

💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@XAbdr]

@@seanjohnson4475 trying to be good....what's up with you?

[@n.b.l.5709]

Cuz their not movie stars lol

[@iamwhoiam3314]

@@n.b.l.5709 like you and your father🤣🤣🤣

[@WaiIpChungFMOclinic]

Jim Kelly was one of the MOST decorated world karate champions, so I think it's safe to say he knew what he was talking about when it came to how great Bruce Lee really was.

[@strattuner]

he sparred with him off set,he knew how fast he was,this will set you in line with your thinking,when you go up against someone with speed that defy's logic,this is what JIM WAS TRYING TO CONVEY,BRUCE LEE was the epitome of martial arts,he trained every HOUR of every DAY or thinking of it,hell he was doing it on set,HIS JOB RIP BRUCE AND JIM,LEGENDS DON'T DIE,THEY ENDURE

[@DavidHughesKJN]

“One of the most decorated world karate champions”? LOL. Kelly was a last minute replacement in ENTER who was hired because several of the Hollywood crowd trained at his studio, plus he had a film credit. Kelly won the middleweight division at Ed Parker’s tournament and some lesser events in 1971, but he didn’t win the Grand Championship there. Nor was Parker’s “Internationals” EVER a legitimate world championship. It was one of numerous nationally rated events on the national tournament circuit. In Sport Karate in America, there was no legitimate world circuit like there is today such as WAKO, NASKA and the NBL. It was a national circuit, like golf or tennis, and the division winners would compete for the Grand Championship. The winner of the most Grands at the national events that year would be crowned the “National Champion.” Between the different weight classes and roughly dozen (varies depending on the year) national tour events that year, there were at least 36 guys in that achieved as much or more than Kelly did in 1971 alone. There were at least lightweight, middleweight and heavyweight divisional winners, plus the Grand Champions from each of the national tour championships. Guys like Norris and Lewis achieved the actual national title, Kelly wasn’t even close. Even I have won a Grand Championship at a national tour championship back when I was eighteen before fully switching to Kickboxing and later Submission Grappling/BJJ. I was barely a blip on the Sport Karate radar and I was more successful than Kelly, but never was an actor. In another part of this same interview, available on the Golden Bell Training Channel, Kelly admitted that he never met Lee until years later when they began filming ETD. So how did Kelly see Lee spar guys like Stone, Lewis and Norris? Use a Time Machine? Funny, according to everyone who was actually there, Lee only did prearranged drills with those guys and never sparred with them and that was confirmed by Dan Inosanto.

[@ddfftvjngj4565]

​@@DavidHughesKJN don't matter no how...they all trained with sports in mind Bruce trained combat arts. I would pay far more caution facing Bruce than Kelly, dillman, Norris, or lewis. Lewis and dillman (pre BS) get more of my respect bc they both served so at least they knew what a real fight is. Point 'full 'contact,' MMA.... still ain't true no holds everything or nothing.

[@ddfftvjngj4565]

Pls don't misunderstand me mentioning dillman....I hate they guy but before the magic show he was legit . I knew at 10yr pressure points don't work......how you think soldiers get shot and keep fighting....hit me with a pressure point.... I'll touch your brain through your 👀.

[@DavidHughesKJN]

@@ddfftvjngj4565 This is one of the dumbest and most ignorant comments yet. Give yourself a pat on the back. Given your company of idiotic statements, that’s really saying something. Comments like this completely destroyed any credibility that you might have had with anyone with any real knowledge or experience whatsoever about this subject. “Bruce trained combat arts”. LOL! This type of idiotic statement is made by the idiots that don’t know how to fight who want to fantasize that they can use techniques aimed at vital targets and stop a better fighter with them. Something that they don’t practice in live training against fully resisting opponents and they would never gain the superior position to utilize and all of a sudden, a combat sport athlete is going to be helpless against them. Nice fantasy. Even Tier One and Tier Two Special Forces Operators will tell you that’s complete nonsense. Military Combatives can be a nice supplement, but those methods are very low percentage. In the realm of one out of one hundred. For example, Jocko Willink, Commander of Naval Special Warfare SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser has said that “If you want to learn how to fight, learn Jiu-Jitsu, then supplement that with Muay Thai, Boxing and Wrestling. Then go into bladed weapons and then as additional supplement the old school military combatives can be useful.” But he has said on his podcast that by themselves, they are a one in one hundred odds of beating a trained combat sport athlete in single, unarmed combat. Besides being a combat sports athlete, I was a bouncer and later a bodyguard for several years. For the past two decades, I have moonlighted as a licensed tactical trainer teaching both Tom Patire’s CDT/LRT systems and Frank Cucci’s LINXX system, which was the standard CQC system for Naval Special Warfare Operations (DevGru and SEALs) for many years. Those guys have training towards CQC, but it’s never focused on single, unarmed combat. If you’re even dealing with any CQC, you have already messed up beyond measure. This is never a major focus of even Special Forces Operators, let alone grunts or especially support personnel. So, your military comments about “they both served so at least they knew what a real fight is”, makes you sound about as credible as Frank Dux. Besides, what “combat arts” do you think Lee trained? Was that the Wing Chun, the Judo class he took with Fred Sato when he was going to school in Washington, the little bit of boxing he learned from Brother Edward at his private Catholic High School or the fencing that his older brother did? Oh, I almost forgot, Lee learned the Taekwondo side kick from Jhoon Rhee as well. Which of those, that he at least dabbled in, do you consider such a fearsome and effective combat art? His main training came from learning roughly half of the Wing Chun curriculum before moving to the USA. Outside of movies, does anyone consider that an effective “combat art”? Most consider it on the same level as Aikido regarding combat effectiveness.

[@Carlito-Fxwg]

When I was a kid this man was an Inspiration to me and other young Black and Puerto Rican boys, Rest In Peace Sir and Thank you.

[@lxolxo7]

Yes, yes Carlito! BLACK BELT JONES! KZbin the theme song. I'm an Old School beathead/DJ wannabe. I got mad crates of these joints!

[@Carlito-Fxwg]

@@lxolxo7 Bro I just got a copy of "3 the Hard Way". With Jim Brown, Fred Williamson and Mr. Jim Kelly...Take care my friend.

[@cowlico]

Tattoo Connection!! Now that was a great movie!!!

[@WHATEVERHAPPENSISMEANTTOHAPPEN]

💯

[@Cali_79]

Black And Ricans same ish. Can’t be just one gotta have the twist of black.

[@dominiquejones3805]

Seeing Jim Kelly in Enter the Dragon as a young black kid was truly special

[@raoulpinkett5253]

yes it was same here

[@ctg404]

Facts

[@batman.darthmaul]

I'm Spanish but I loved Jim Kelly in Enter the Dragon. He was obviously very good. John Saxon, on the other hand...

[@Shinobi33]

He was a bad dude. I wish more video games would emulate Jim Kelly. Only in Shaolin vs Wu-Tang have I seen a version of him

[@princeali1786]

Jim Kelly was one hell of a man ! It’s nice to see him always speak very highly of Bruce. Bruce also respected and trained with Jim at his home in Hong Kong. They built a good friendly relationship and you can bet Jim and Bruce really dug each other. Now, in regards to who Bruce sparred and who he beat lol Jim wont tell you and the people who he beat wont tell you but I will tell you, Chuck Norris, Mike Stone and Joe Lewis. That’s a start …..

[@dannychu2014]

I can picture Bruce and Jim having an awesome time sparring with each other in heaven. RIP Legends.

[@kidistight]

Bruce with that smile on his face.

[@valentinor8428]

We miss Jim Kelly and Bruce. Legends.

[@wisemanpick6305]

Yes, we do. Check out my other videos. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 2) - Proof offered by Sugar Ray Leonard. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKXn5V5rb2Gh9k

[@freedomjoe7118]

Jim Kelly was BAD-ASS!! As a kid in NYC in the 70’s , the favorites were Bruce Lee & Jim Kelly. Such an inspiration to us inner city kids.

[@wisemanpick6305]

good for you

[@keithmcnear8337]

Yes

[@consuellaturner]

Two legends to us Bruce and Jim. R.I.P. to both of these great legends.

[@wisemanpick6305]

RIP. Check out my other video. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 2) - Proof offered by Sugar Ray Leonard. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKXn5V5rb2Gh9k

[@cowlico]

Jim Kelly had me in martial arts serious as hell!! I wanted to be like him and I still train, but at 8 years old that dude was my hero!! Jim Kelly, Bruce Lee, and Chuck Norris made me want to practice constantly!!

[@qwanathomas735]

Yeah so powerfully, positively influencing.

[@mrhawk1924]

I train with weapons / and I am good when it comes to all Martial Arts Weapons

[@wisemanpick6305]

Good for you. Check this out. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 3) - proof offered by James DeMile, the art of fighting. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/gV6XeqiaptWCg7M

[@TheSaint-g7t]

These guys are actors and soft points fighters only. Mike Tyson, George Foreman and Muhammad Ali were real professional fighters who all won the Heavyweight Boxing Championship of the World in their times, taking real hits and punishment. Bruce Lee was only an actor with zero real fight wins, fictional Kung Fu movies and demonstrations is not real fights. If you want to prove me wrong post one video clip of Bruce Lee in a real fight with the referee holding Bruce Lee's hands and declaring Bruce Lee as the winner, this would also have to have been witnessed by 3 neutral judges. If you post me fictional Kung Fu movies, staged fighting scenes, demonstrations and hearsay talk they will be deleted. Post REAL fights for evidence.

[@NunetTV]

@@TheSaint-g7tkzbin.info/www/bejne/bJqkoqGFmqdpg5Y u were saying why would Mike Tyson call someone a legend who can't fight don't be ignorant

[@robertnguyen9493]

I’m ashamed to say that up until a few weeks ago I didn’t know that the legendary Jim Kelly was from my home state of Kentucky. This man was Wesley Snipes and Michael Jai White before there was a Wesley Snipes and Michael Jai White. I imagine an alternate timeline of reality where Bruce Lee and Jim Kelly worked together again in a buddy cop style film. Absolute legends, both of them!

[@wisemanpick6305]

100% agree.

[@dunbarf2413]

"I imagine an alternate timeline of reality where Bruce Lee and Jim Kelly worked together again in a buddy cop style film" In America, Europe, Asia, Africa ?

[@robertnguyen9493]

@@dunbarf2413 that would’ve been awesome

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Aw dam stop with all of the comparisons geesh

[@robertnguyen9493]

@Spodo bbb more like Lethal Weapon

[@user-mw4qi1kx3o]

It's always eye opening to see how fragile and jealous men are of a dead man's accomplishments..till this day there are countless bums downplaying what Bruce was. A master striker Master philosopher, master athlete, the godfather of MMA. Legend

[@assoverteakettle]

Sorry he was not the godfather of MMA. The term "MMA" was not coinef until the 1990's by Rick Blume. Bruce Lee popularized the idea of hybrid or eclectic martial arts but he was far from being the only innovator. He is the most known due to his fame and celebrity. Just a few examples. Nippon Kempo was developed in the 1930's combining striking, throws and grappling. Ed Parker's Kempo combined many traditional Chinese and American Hawaiian street fighting concepts. A bunch of guys in Brazil called the Gracies, and Luiz Franca learned modified kodokan judo from Japanese judoka immigrants and modified it for the rough streets. Martial Arts has a rich history of people constantly innovating and evolving things. It said that the Shaolin monks took the basic exercises taught to them by Bodhidharma and added more movements to eventually develop Chuan fa. So with all due respect, to say Bruce Lee was the godfather of MMA is emotional hyperbole. Moreover it is incorrect and disrespectful to those who really developed what we now call MMA. No offence but many of you guys posting comments. Do you guys actually do martial arts? Do you guys read about the history of all the martial arts styles? MMA has many roots but it directly has lineage from vale Tudo and shooto.

[@user-mw4qi1kx3o]

@@assoverteakettle Bruce Lee was definitely a pioneer of MMA. He was the most polarizing advocate of breaking away from the formalism of traditional martial arts in favor of an approach based around philosophy of practicality and naturalism. No one is discrediting anyone from other fields who started to merge the styles, but what did they do to make their arts mainstream and popular to the world in their time? Bruce is more influential than anyone else at this time with merging of the styles. That's what his Jeet Kun Do style is. they say a mark of genius is the person that can take a complex subject and explain it in simple way so everyone can understand it, and this is what Bruce did for his time. A prominent Godfather of MMA

[@noturbizz]

​@@assoverteakettlekeep hating it's why you were born, to hate everyone you could never be!

[@inquisitor4635]

​​@@user-mw4qi1kx3o Sorry bro, but the person who previously responded to you is correct. You have to be ignorant of the entire martial arts world and history to give what you are preaching such credibility. Bruce was an actor and pop culture icon and it seems you drank a bit too much of the kool-aid.

[@davidlyons6235]

​@@assoverteakettleyou're missing the forest for the trees.

[@robertleslie2467]

Jim Kelly was so cool and had no agenda talking about Bruce Lee. Love both him and Bruce. RIP to Jim, Bruce, and John.

[@wisemanpick6305]

Jim was all class.

[@shotokansmudgemosmith2346]

100% Spot on.

[@charleswilliams8248]

Jim Kelly knows protocol and has deep respect for the things he seen, and heard! Jim is a real O.G. Real Talk!

[@wisemanpick6305]

Jim was all class. Check out my other videos. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 3) - proof offered by James DeMile, the art of fighting. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/gV6XeqiaptWCg7M

[@joshream7411]

I wish I could have met Bruce. No just the icon in martial arts but his approach to everything he did in life was incredible

[@mslice09]

There are films and books where he describes his approach..and his wife and daughter have books as well ..

[@petergreen5337]

It's welcome to see someone who ACTUALLY WAS THERE. There's so MUCH NONSENSE around people talking so much unproveable claims. Rest in peace and power Jim Kelly. REST IN PEACE AND POWER SIFU BRUCE LEE. THANK YOU BOTH FOR TEACHING.

[@wisemanpick6305]

Check this out. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 3) - proof offered by James DeMile, the art of fighting. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/gV6XeqiaptWCg7M

[@stevewhitaker1705]

Jim always shows great respect for Bruce Lee

[@djdb-3]

Bruce Lee and Jim Kelly two of the greatest souls on film and off film. Rest In Silent Peace (R.I.S.P). They definitely inspired me in my life!

[@wisemanpick6305]

They both are great inspiration. Check out my other video. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 2) - Proof offered by Sugar Ray Leonard. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKXn5V5rb2Gh9k

[@marlonlo9661]

Bruce Lee was so great that Jim Kelly couldn't even explain how great he was. "Is just unbelievable! People don't know how great he was. He was so great. Is just unbelievable!"

[@kanifuker721]

agree

[@sherrillraymond7595]

So him and Bruce Lee were real friends wow that shit amazing That explains why they didn't fight in Enter the Dragon Even though that was a movie to me that shows the respect they had for each other

[@smaellur2647]

He could explain it. He just didn't because explaining his greatness would have revealed too much information. Jim has a alot of respect so as not to put his friends business out there like that.

[@charmcompassion9199]

Bruce Lee was great for movies and sparring not real fights!🤔

[@austinsavage]

@@charmcompassion9199 if u could spar, u could fight. Bruce was not just sparring nobodies; many of his students were champs

[@abhiic12]

We miss you Jim. You always had such great level of respect for Bruce Lee .. love you both❣️🙏

[@wisemanpick6305]

Jim was all class. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 2) - Proof offered by Sugar Ray Leonard. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKXn5V5rb2Gh9k

[@clyde642006]

When a true multi decorated champion like Jim Kelly contends that Bruce Lee was a badass FOR REAL, then it’s very safe to say that he knows what he’s talking about!

[@damienchan1786]

“Bruce Lee was beyond Michael Jordan”. That says it all.

[@tru2thegame2]

I guess so I wish I could of have met this One of a kind Asian Bro to me he had Black Swag he is one of the Greatest

[@blackknight5339]

Why would you compare a karate expert to a basketball player? That makes no sense. 🤔

[@mrhawk1924]

M J is and still the best Ball Player..

[@frankwhite4395]

@C 1983 who is hulk Hogan.wrestling is fake

[@mrhawk1924]

@C 1983 what about The Rock?

[@414MrMilwaukee]

*MAN.....YOU COME RIGHT OUT OF A COMIC BOOK*

[@MayorOfBigDaddysPizza]

Bullsh!t mr han man.😂

[@414MrMilwaukee]

@@MayorOfBigDaddysPizza 🤣🤣🤣🤣 classic lol

[@solomonstrain2358]

I would like to eat if I could find something I could keep down classic lol

[@headman2382]

Classic geah!

[@qwanathomas735]

Cus I'll be to busy looking good

[@judy9139]

The guy is basically telling you that Bruce wooped the most prominent martial artists behind closed doors. Including himself.

[@stevo62ful]

Jim met Bruce at the start of filming enter the dragon, approximately six weeks before Bruce died. Joe Lewis and Chuck Norris were not involved with that movie and would not have been around the movie locations. So how could Jim have seen Bruce woop them ?? Jim would not have seen Joe and Bruce together or Chuck and Bruce together !

[@TheSaint-g7t]

BRUCE LEE WAS ONLY AN ACTOR PRACTIONER WHO STUDIED MARTIAL ARTS, BUT NEVER FOUGHT AGAINST ANYONE, BECAUSE HE KNEW HE WOULD LOOSE, HIS ACTING CAREER WOULD HAVE GONE DOWN THE DRAIN. ANYONE CAN LOOK GOOD IN FICTIONAL STAGED REHEARSED SCRIPTED KUNG-FU MOVIES. THE FACT IS BRUCE LEE REAL FIGHT RECORD SPEAKS FOR ITSELF, WINS ZERO ZERO ZERO.

[@BrotherPatriot]

@@stevo62ful Jim wasn't there for that time, as you put it, but he did spend time with Bruce...both training and just talking. So since we were not there for these conversations and time spent...it's very possible that Bruce and others talked about this information, Bruce's interactions & encounters, behind closed doors. Guys...there is a reason that so many martial artists and high end people went to Bruce for training. Bruce didn't train for the ring or points...he trained for the REAL World. Just because he didn't perform for you doesn't mean he wasn't the near superhuman that he was. His speed is the most phenomenal...but combine that with his incredible strength and knowledge of the human body and martial arts...yeah, there is a reason we are still talking about him today and why NO ONE has been able to equal him since. HOO-YAH & God Bless Bruce's Memory and Soul.

[@mslice09]

​​@@stevo62fulNot true ..Bruce knew them years earlier( mostly from the 67 karate tournament)and invited them on the movie( Bruce was unofficially co- director)...Bruce hand picked top black belt martial artists and martial artist stuntmen..if you check the cast credits ,all of them are there.,even a young Jackie Chan,who said he witnessed the fights .some of them couldn't resist the urge to challenge him.(.full contact.)..there is a picture of all of them watching the fight between John Saxon and Bolo.vs Bruce.....that Bruce won in seconds...there were dozens of martial artists on the set.that day

[@stevo62ful]

@@mslice09 He knew Norris and Lewis earlier, but he didn't know Kelly years earlier. You say all of them are in a picture of Saxon and Bolo v Bruce ?? So you are saying that Lewis and Norris are in that photo then ??

[@gilbertrios5283]

Jim Kelley in his prime would clean the floor with many of the so called greats of today!

[@strattuner]

you better believe that,he said it all when he talked of bruces speed,people just can't fathom how fast he was,speed kills

[@strattuner]

@Robert Anthony truly barring people who sparred with BRUCE,the only ones who truly know how fast he was are the ones he slapped around and set on their asses,BRUCE trained for a living,his body and his art was shown in movies and tournaments on display to entice people to go to the schools he offered,jeet kune do,is what got his break in movies,and he exploited it to his satisfaction and used the right actors,DUX was proven to be a phony,don't get your blood pressure up over a fraud,he was a known liar and liar,enough said

[@tedstahura7555]

Very cool

[@JoeBuck207]

Brad Pitt could beat him.

[@Smudgeroon74]

@Robert Anthony Frank Dux was a fraud. The film Bloodsport showed him in such a positive light, but the truth is that this was a false impression.

[@afronovaable]

Bless your soul Jim! Respect and remembrance.

[@jonathanrayne]

I met Jim Kelly's wife in Las Vegas. She kept talking about how wonderful he always was to her and how gentle he was. She showed me lots of pictures on her phone. Great lady. She missed him a lot.

[@MohammadAli-fd1rw]

Wat a great Jim Kelly . talking about the king 👑 Bruce.so true he was unbelievable

[@1machoguerrereo508]

Eyewitness testimony from the late, great, black belt Jones! These people dissing Bruce Lee couldn't carry his jock strap! WORD

[@mslice09]

They should wear it for a couple of months around their faces and then wash it and hand it back to him..😮

[@sirpoppinchuck]

I’ve met Jim Kelly twice in my life as a lil kid around 73-74 once he came to our preschool to teach us then another time he would frequent the Sizzler on Labrea and Rodeo. Bruce n Jim were my first hero’s! R.I.P both of them.

[@VinchenzoC]

You know Bruce is up there now saying, "Finally someone to spar with"!

[@mrlee7328]

Coolest comment EVER!!

[@sldrboy9115]

Well said

[@wisemanpick6305]

good one

[@paulobtuble]

Jim Kelly A legend . So much love and respect 🙏 to Bruce Lee. A Class Act. RIP.

[@PygmalionFaciebat]

All those keyboard-heros in Bruce Lee comment sections who say that Bruce was only an actor, dont know what it means when a world champ like Jim Kelly says: ''He was UNTOUCHABLE''

[@amaharra8569]

Back in my teenage years I would practice punches and kicks a thousands of times just to be like him in sparring. It was endless battery charging if boy's dreams, so much inspiration was the man.

[@wisemanpick6305]

you are not alone.

[@solomonstrain2358]

he got me started in martial arts to spent years watching and learning big inspiration to me

[@robertvasquez240]

I absolutely believe Jim Kelly: Bruce Lee was probably one of the greatest--if not the greatest--martial artists to ever exist on the planet.

[@wisemanpick6305]

can't agree more

[@nathanndabambi477]

The greatest

[@mars27970]

Tne GOAT.

[@kennyhi4724]

a legend

[@JayBuccola]

And yet, no evidence.

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

What an AMAZING testimony from a world champion martial artist who ACTUALLY trained with Bruce Lee! 😮 Master Jim Kelly had absolutely nothing to gain with his adoration of Lee. This feels like REAL talk. Respect!🙂♥️👍🏽

[@fletchkeilman2205]

Man. I wish Jim was still around. I was so hoping to meet him. He just seems like the real deal. Plus, he incorporated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in to his personal training/teaching for the style he was developing. I am a Kung Fu nut....thanks to the movies....but as I got older, I saw Jiu-Jitsu as very valuable as well. That is why I respect Kelly so much more. He knew he had to adapt, and wasn't overcome with the sentiment that "oh real martial artists don't worry about the ground because you'd have to get me there first" type arrogance. He, himself, has claimed his acting chops were not always up to snuff, but I seriously think, over time, he could have definitely been a bonafide action star. Now, I know there were other factors that came in the way in regards to his career as an actor. But again....that would have come in time. Plus, people wanted to see more of him kicking some major a$$, hahaha! Rest In Peace, Mr. Kelly. Know that you continue to be an inspiration to many kids, no matter where they come from. Not a bad legacy if you think about it. Osu!

[@simonlee7780]

I met Jim at a Bruce convention in London many years ago, lovely guy, very open and friendly. Still got my signed pic he done for me.

[@liom88]

@@simonlee7780 m

[@lk6762]

Bruce Lee was a Legend. Perfectly said. If he trained for an actual fight did he have the capability to adapt to an actual fight ? The answer is hell yes. Talent is talent

[@t.a.5092]

You know- when someone says “we really don’t know how great” someone was…we need to acknowledge it. We really truly DONT know how great BL was. Films and movies are different, but if a man who saw greatness in the flesh experience greatness in the flesh…it’s hard to know unless you literally witness it. Ive personally witnessed Michael Phelps swim up close in person numerous occasions and even saw him lose a race or two and he STILL was that dude…he was DIFFERENT, but if all you saw was the glamour of the olympics on NBC it’s easy to dismiss, until you witness once in a lifetime greatness in the flesh.

[@wisemanpick6305]

very true.

[@jazzyjones6375]

My man you chose a great comparison in Michal Phelps, he truly is one of a kind, once in a generation athlete. Jim Kelly is telling this guy “ you truly don’t know how great Bruce Lee was”, I one hundred percent believe that considering that Jim Kelly is the source .

[@archstan33]

Jim was an absolute man of honour. RIP Jim🙏🏾 RIP Bruce🙏🏾

[@TboneTenEighties]

"Man, this dude is straight out of a comic book" lol Great video

[@gerrob6222]

Bs mr Han man

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

I don't know this to be factual but, personally, I think the original Mortal Kombat was inspired by and has huge similarities to Enter The Dragon.

[@jtsy4239]

Rest in peace legends 🙌

[@PrejeanTime-pr4kw]

Jim Kelly was very honest about Bruce Lee and how great he was. Whilst Joe Lewis, Bob Wall, Mike Stone, Chuck Norris have been very guarded about how good he was and they sugarcoat the insults to him.

[@mslice09]

Many of these artists praised Bruce while he was alive , but when he died they all scrambled to try to replace him,..and then some of the stories changed...(out of jealousy)...it wasn't until 20 years later that Chuck Norris got his own TV show and into the money/fame ..and they were all his students for years,..Chuck went to Bruce's house and payed him.for lessons...they all wanted his skills, power, and speed.😮

[@stevo62ful]

The ones you claim sugarcoat insults knew Bruce a lot longer than the couple of months that Kelly knew him. how do you know he is being honest ?? He doesn't give any details. so what is he being honest about ??

[@stevo62ful]

@@mslice09 how do you know norris paid Bruce ??? Even a lot of your fellow fanboys say he never paid Bruce !! Provide evidence that you know Norris paid Bruce, or it will sound like fanboy wishful thinking.

[@mslice09]

@stevo62ful It is well known..that during a Norris meltdown about Bruce that his daughter Shannon provided the receipts from his estate.

[@stevo62ful]

@@mslice09 Where are the receipts available to see ?

[@terencechuo2183]

Jim Kelly is awesome.

[@nevergiveup3198]

Jim Kelly will always have a special place as far as respect to me. Kelly trained under many of the best martial artist or his time. Including my teacher Rickson Gracie. As s karateka i enjoyed watching Jim fight in tournament and enjoyed his martial arts abilities on screen. Rest in peace Jim Kelly God Bless your soul.

[@wisemanpick6305]

Jim was all class. RIP

[@Justfun-xx6xe]

I don't even care of he could fight in real life or not you could feel his aura in his movies , there's something there about him beyond martial arts that human senses can't capture it just gives you goosebumps

[@wisemanpick6305]

Well said. Check out my other video. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 2) - Proof offered by Sugar Ray Leonard. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKXn5V5rb2Gh9k

[@stevo62ful]

@@wisemanpick6305 I can't see any point in watching your link. How would Leonard be able to offer proof ? He never met Bruce, nor did he see footage of Bruce in a real fight.

[@kennethmurphy1652]

Indeed, I have that feeling quite often. There is something intangibley different about Bruce. I always think of stories of David in the Bible and other's like Daniel and Joseph. Men who God favored, as is his God given right, and something like that speaks to me. Maybe God just really loved the dude and sent him with a message, and I whole lot of extra stuff to boot : )

[@michaeljordan-ws8bw]

So very true. I sensed it in the very first Bruce Lee movie I saw. An intensity, a confidence that the skinny teen I was back then wanted to have. I became a training fanatic, thanks to Bruce

[@josecamano2917]

Bruce lee was like some kind of god and its true his AURA was very special

[@Will-thon]

Jim Kelly is a true legend. RIP top man

[@wisemanpick6305]

Jim was all class

[@abhijitchaudhuri2351]

Love this interview !! Jim Kelly had huge love and respect for Bruce Lee and was never shy to say it on camera unlike Chuck Norris. Chuck Norris is a hypocrite.

[@1machoguerrereo508]

Chuck respected Bruce, but believes in himself too.

[@dragonvue09]

Interviewer: who would win between you and Bruce? Chuck norris: I was a 3 time worls champion at the time and Bruce was a celebrity but he's good. We were just exchanging ideas and never really sparred. We didn't wanna go there.

[@MatrixCobretti]

@@1machoguerrereo508 Exactly correct. I don't understand why some people expect Chuck to act like he was Bruce's whipping boy or something, he wasn't. Bruce and Chuck respected each other and are both experts in their own fields. Why compare them? They're totally different, unique legends in their own right.

[@Lolife86]

Everybody respected Bruce.

[@1machoguerrereo508]

Only fools didn't respect his ability

[@jimsurfnfish8089]

Awesome stuff bro, love hearing the stories of Bruce that come from the people who actually knew and trained with him, Jim Kelly was a legend too! ❤️🕊️

[@bansheebandithot350]

Just hearing the admiration he as and respect for Bruce lee sends shivers really does .Legendary 😎👍🏻🇬🇧

[@wisemanpick6305]

agreed. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 2) - Proof offered by Sugar Ray Leonard. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKXn5V5rb2Gh9k

[@warunakumara7671]

no doubt that bruce lee is the best ever born

[@blade516]

Jim Kelly and Bruce Lee are Iconic 🙌🏾

[@worldwiderecordsllc.9429]

The Dragon was the greatest of all time for real...rest in heaven king 🔥✊🏾🔥✊🏾🔥✊🏾

[@vivekvatsa4682]

Jim Kelly has rightly said Bruce knew the stuff,he was ahead of others,he was unbelievable,untouchable,greatest martial artist.RIP Bruce Lee,RIP Jim Kelly.

[@outthetrunkfilms]

That's how you give props!! Bruce was most definitely the greatest but brother Jim you were no slouch yourself. You both had a huge impact on my life. I miss you both tremendously as does most of the world.

[@wisemanpick6305]

well said. Check this out. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 3) - proof offered by James DeMile, the art of fighting. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/gV6XeqiaptWCg7M

[@patmccaffery1543]

What a gent....clearly had total love and respect for Bruce Lee....and you know what...I bet Bruce Lee had respect for Jim Kelly as well.

[@wisemanpick6305]

Yes, they respected each other.

[@EGrif-sr8ii]

Bruce gave Jim the name Black Dragon. He told Jim that he could also be a martial arts film star in the movie industry. Jim said that Bruce was a mentor to him. They trained and workout together. Rest In Peace to 2 great men who were childhood heroes of mine'

[@tonyswe9463]

2 great martial artist. They were friends too.

[@OliverPereira82]

Almost respect Jim had for Bruce Lee was breathtaking, amazing Legend talking pure GOLD about his friend, this video sometimes makes me cry, the when Jim Talked about Lee her wanted to have Lee alive beside him and practice with him.

[@desi_patriot]

Jim Kelly too was incredible in his days... BLACKBELT JONES... that was super ...I remember watching that movie at the local Mumbai theatre with my late dad...... And to say that he respects Bruce Lee shows how great Lee was

[@finished6267]

The day is coming when black brown yellow and white unite as men, under a code. Blessing from Canada.

[@aktharchowdhury9839]

This guy is one of the coolest guys that ever lived. It’s disgraceful that today I can’t dress up to pay homage to him without being labelled.

[@wisemanpick6305]

Well, don't worry. You are not alone.

[@stevo62ful]

this is the problem. Bruce was so cool and charismatic that fans desperately want to believe he was this superhuman in real life, even with lack of evidence. I don't know how good he was, but I am sure a lot of the myths are exaggerated.

[@biggusdickus5986]

@@stevo62ful Did you even listen to this man ?

[@stevo62ful]

@@biggusdickus5986 Yes but i must have missed the part where Jim gave details of a real fight of Bruce. At what point of the video, does Jim name a real fight opponent and gives details of what happened ?

[@shotokansmudgemosmith2346]

Old @ 69 now. Have, from '73 (& still do) watch Bruce Lee's films & doc's. Jim Kelly was a great martial artist, & as evidenced here, a true gentleman. RIP Mr Jim Kelly.

[@junioradam8073]

Jhoon Rhee father of US Taekwondo said Bruce Lee was utterly unbeatable now Jim Kelly talking about Bruce's speed what more is there to be said about Bruce others were just envious of Bruce to say otherwise just read his book Tao of Jeet Kune Do a book that reveals how untouchable was Bruce Lee long story short

[@derrick_smitty]

Jhoon Rhee admitted in an interview that Bruce Lee wanted to spar him but Jhoon wouldn't do it because he was afraid to spar Bruce Lee.

[@chadbuhlthetexasrapper4021]

Jhoon Rhee was my sinsee wow what a coincidence I didn't know that when I was a kid

[@efisgpr]

Also Jackie Chan said only Bruce was so fast it was like a cartoon.

[@garyr7027]

@@efisgpr Bruce lee's speed was scary quick. I think most who knew him would admit that, more likely why many wouldn't seriously spar with him. I mean, if you can't see it coming until it's too late, how the heck you defend yourself?... you can't imo.

[@rosielupita5230]

Enter the Dragon dialogue (not verbatim): Bad Sifu: You're style is unorthodox... Jim Kelly: ...though winning !

[@CHMPro]

This was the man whom witnessed Mr Lee's martial arts level DECADE ahead of the era. R.i.p. Jim.

[@efisgpr]

who*

[@blockmasterscott]

If Jim Kelly says Bruce was the real deal, that's enough for me.

[@wisemanpick6305]

Cool. Check out my other video. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 2) - Proof offered by Sugar Ray Leonard. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKXn5V5rb2Gh9k

[@garyschick9467]

Bruce Lee was eons above most martial art Masters maybe the best martial artist of his time even today

[@killingheros3554]

The best, ever....

[@orlandojohnson5742]

“Man U come right out of a comic book!” Mad respect for all the legendary fighters from the Bruce Lee era! Bruce was a uniquely gifted martial artist! The hardest thing is describing it to people who had no clue how fast & strong he was! Busting aluminum cans open with his fingers (those one finger push ups!)! The inch punch etc! Quickest leg kicks! List goes on! Imagine film industry telling him to slow down!!! Because he was too fast for the cameras of that era!

[@oneipete]

Busting STEEL cans open with his fingers.In those days the cans were steel, not the wimpy aluminium cans of today. And thicker than the steel cans of today.Makes it so much more impressive.

[@vampire923]

i live in Bruce Lee era, softdrink can that time is made of steel, hard , not soft aluminium of today

[@r8dr4lyf81]

Mad props to the late Great Jim Kelly. This brotha introduced the Arts to the Black Communities across America. Rest In Power

[@wisemanpick6305]

Rest in Peace.

[@seanteh7120]

Jim Kelly appears a great humble beautiful soul. Bruce Lee was a phenomenal icon n the fact that some whom never even met him could talk nonsense about Bruce confirms the impact he made.

[@wisemanpick6305]

100% agree. Check out my other videos. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 2) - Proof offered by Sugar Ray Leonard. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKXn5V5rb2Gh9k

[@m42037]

Where's the hater's that say Bruce was just a actor because he wasn't in competition

[@BrotherPatriot]

Oh...plenty of them in the comments under other comments. Shop around...pick one to educate regarding how much more than an actor Bruce really was because they sure need the education. LoL

[@stevo62ful]

he wasn't just an actor but he wasn't a proven fighter either. Fanboys get emotional when that undeniable fact is stated.

[@OctopusH2O]

@@stevo62fulsport will forever be sport, fighting is life or death/injury, this is something ufc bots like you will never grasp

[@stevo62ful]

@@OctopusH2O Who did Bruce kill or injure in a real fight ??? I expect a name otherwise ot will look llike you are a sentimental fanboy that peaks from hero worship and cannot back up your claims with facts.

[@dariusnickmanesh8021]

Jim Kelly was and is legend. Great gentleman and I hope new generation learn from him ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@wisemanpick6305]

yes, indeed

[@roger41450]

Even today there's no one that compares to Bruce Lee!

[@kingshabazz1310]

Stop worshipping other men.

[@roger41450]

@@kingshabazz1310 I don't worship Bruce Lee I'm stating that his the greatest Martial Artist, I worship and pray to Yeshua.

[@diegoarmandomaradona7887]

Only I can compare to him(in my dreams)he he

[@diegoarmandomaradona7887]

Stop using asteroids, king of nothing, you worship the nedle

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

unfortunately there seems to be a campaign to besmirch Bruce Lees name today .like that pathetic Tarantino movie where they try to insinuate that Bruce was chinned by a hollywood stunt-performer in a back-alley ...-as if ...

[@donemigholzjr.7344]

Bruce Lee's early martial arts experience included Wing Chun (trained under Yip Man), tai chi, boxing (winning a Hong Kong boxing tournament), and apparently frequent street fighting (neighborhood and rooftop fights)

[@stevo62ful]

Winning a scholboy boxing tournament between two schools. The maximum mattches he had was three. some say two, some say just one. Not exactly golden gloves is it ?

[@OctopusH2O]

@@stevo62fulstupid people like you can’t comprehend that he didn’t give a f about competing in a sport

[@chemicallyfreenolye5462]

R.I.P. Bruce! Gone, never forgotten, I would fear nothing if he we’re my bodyguard. Jim Kelly👌🏼

[@wisemanpick6305]

Well said. Check out my other video. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 2) - Proof offered by Sugar Ray Leonard. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKXn5V5rb2Gh9k

[@stevo62ful]

@@wisemanpick6305 How can SRL offer proof ? He hasn't seen Bruce fight outside a movie !!

[@ifragpsn6431]

Whoa. I think a *whole* lot of you are missing why he keeps emphasizing hands *or* hands and feet. For a dude at 5'7" to be willing to take on anybody including heavyweights, feet are a necessity. It is *literally* not done any other way, when reach, height, and weight advantage add so much leverage to a pure boxing fight, and sweeps, flying kicks, or takedowns are unavailable to the smaller, more agile fighter. For Lee to go "hands only" with trained heavyweights in open sparring *and* beat them, truly means he was probably as legendary as his reputation purports.

[@melvinfisher9227]

Bullshit! There are 2 techniques,only one of which I will mention…that if you learn them diligently you will be unbeatable! Keiko Uchi Waza! ( Chicken beak ) if learned well will break an opponents collarbones, cheekbones, spine, arms and rip biceps apart! It is taught to attack the eyes! But a precisely delivered downward chicken beak strike to the collarbone will break it! A strike to the heart or solar plexus will kill a person! A strike to the back or top of the hand will disable your opponent instantly!

[@ifragpsn6431]

@@melvinfisher9227 Bro link your merch store. I'm sure you're tryna sell DVDs right?

[@maitiemile4942]

@@melvinfisher9227 Dragon whips his Tail..Instant head twist, snappef off collarbone, 1st strike..the Lengedary Technique..Master Lee Forever.

[@James_Edward59]

@@melvinfisher9227 Dang bro, so what happens if two people know of this (chicken beak)? I’m sure glad you are the only one who knows about it!

[@finished6267]

We have modern weapons now. Things have changed. Martial arts is for hobbyists these days. Now men have no code. They are barely human anymore.

[@Idasla]

Bruce Lee knew how to tune his body to any key. His mind body and soul were an in sync instrument. He was and still is one of the greatest thinkers fighters martial artists that ever lived of our time.

[@InVinoVeratas]

I feel like Bruce Lee was the Da Vinci of physical movements. Ahead of his time in so many aspects.

[@wisemanpick6305]

you are absolutely right.

[@tubucoco]

Such a beautiful way of putting it, and it's so true.

[@john-hu6tt]

Rest in peace Jim Kelly, I hope your up there in heaven kicking it again with Bruce Lee. Emagin Jim arrives to the gates of heaven and Bruce greats him with a smile and smack on the back and remarks "Good to see you again old friend, what took you so long"?

[@melskilove]

I would loved to see his growth with the introduction of grappling and mma! I could see love in the combat style of MMA

[@jeanjacque1577]

A lot of kids grew up wanting to be like Mike . I wanted to be like Bruce , spent countless hours and days watching his movies studying his moves and his writings. Could swing those nunchuks just like him sadly got injured and no longer practice

[@wisemanpick6305]

Well, you are not alone.

[@ebonysword797]

Jim Kelly is a class act with his admirable, detailed memories of Bruce ..that's what's up.

[@wisemanpick6305]

Jim was all class. Check out my other videos. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 2) - Proof offered by Sugar Ray Leonard. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKXn5V5rb2Gh9k

[@mjchecksfield914]

Certainly as someone born in 1963 Bruce Lee was THE influence on me becoming a martial artist and a fitness fanatic all my life. But he also taught me about respect for others and the art in fighting. Because if its just about the fighting we are switching back into animal instinct, like you see a lot of in modrrn MMA If it comes to a fight I change character completely and its about being prepared to go to the death. Not a characteristic which sits easy in a civilised society and thats why I still revere Bruce Lee because he is also a lot about the mind control and gentlemanly conduct as well as the speed, technique and sheer athleticism. In his time he didnt need to be an MMA great, he made his living through acting. Maybe if he had been born into todays world he would have been an MMA champion instead to make his name rather than Kung Fu movies.

[@cliffordhill2365]

People need to realize that a person (Jim Kelly) isn't going to speak about Bruce Lee in the manner that he does unless he has witnessed and experienced some things for himself! Jim had knowledge of who Bruce fought and sparred with, but he chooses not to mention their names to protect their reputations and egos. I watched an interview with Chuck Norris on CNBC (11yrs. ago). The moderator asked chuck "Did you and Bruce ever fight?" Chuck said "I was a professional fighter" but Bruce was good. I believe that Chuck Norris was one of the guys that Jim Kelly was protecting in this interview by not mentioning his name.

[@johngalbraith1591]

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[@cliffordhill2365]

Jim in his days won the International Middle Weight Championship which implies he fought stiff competition to achieve that, so he wouldn't speak of Bruce in the way he does if he didn't see Bruce beat guys who were known to be really good. Also it's a known fact that Bruce actually taught Chuck Norris, Joe Lewis, Mike Stone (known Champions with egos) things to make them better. Those guys weren't captivated by Bruce's movie fame like James Coburn, Kareem Abdul Jabar and others. Those guys were proven Champs with fragile egos, and they wouldn't subject themselves to be taught by someone unless that person showed himself to be better than them. People can argue all they want, anything contrary just doesn't pass the common sense test.

[@blahmcjones2308]

@@cliffordhill2365 Norris and Lee trained together. To say that Lee 'taught' Norris isn't completely honest. From the accounts that I've read, they both learned from one another. One of the most exceptional traits that Lee had was his humility in regards to his skills and training. He was very open to learning new techniques and didn't pretend to know everything. He was the consummate student.

[@cliffordhill2365]

Of course Lee was open to learning from others, we all know that he studied tapes of Muhammad Ali. I do believe that Chuck with his TKD background showed Lee some things about kicking, however, if Chuck had humility (like you spoke of Bruce having), he would have never replied " I was a professional fighter " when asked about them fighting one another. That answer implies that Bruce is merely a Hollywood actor, while he (Chuck) is a legitimate fighter. Not only is that answer untrue, it also dodges the question which was asked!

[@blahmcjones2308]

@@cliffordhill2365 Look, from some accounts we have heard that Chuck could be a dick sometimes. But we've also heard the same said about Lee. Norris wasn't perfect nor was Lee. Most of us like Bruce, and a good amount of us also like Chuck. We shouldn't try to diminish one to raise up the other.

[@astersdixon3142]

Jim “Enter The Dragon, Three The Hard Way Kelly”! This brother was amazing and gone too soon!🙏🏾😇👍🏾💯

[@wisemanpick6305]

No doubt

[@namnam-wo9bc]

What a guy so humble and respectfull .

[@billwong9588]

absolutely loved this video hearing about Bruce from Jim Kelly

[@wisemanpick6305]

Thanks.

[@SirCharles-Xavier]

Nothing can beats speed and timing Bruce Lee was on another level.. fast like lighting! Don’t think anyone in modern day or history can match his skills.

[@MrStaano]

He would get beat by a lightning fast prime Pacquiao or Mayweather in boxing. Many Tae Kwon Do blackbelts have way more advanced and fast kicking. Many martial artist can match his skill; punching kicking, mma jui jitsu grappling. But Bruce Lee was a star, no doubt. The myth is just exaggerated like he was some kind of supernatural superhero that could beat anybody. Totally unrealistic. Todays worldchampions would beat him. Boxing, Mma, Kick boxing etc. Its o.k. he is still an icon.

[@firstbornjordan]

@@MrStaano Well said. I was somewhat of an icon in my school (and beyond) because no one could get anywhere near my speed - ever (for decades). I jumped in and out of MA systems because I was a handful for people and so I preferred to learn by stealth, for a limited time. I was recommended to exploit my speed for money, but I wanted neither the money, the fame, or the recognition. Lee had a presence, and he is an icon. He also said, quote: ""I'm not fast. I just learned to be deceptive."

[@MrStaano]

@@firstbornjordan People have this superhero fantasy of Bruce lee in their minds. Totally unrealistic views. Bruce Lee couldnt beat any fighter that ever lived. He is also restricted by his size and strength level. In fights size and power are very important. Fighting experience. Real professional training. Martial arts doesnt make anybody a superhero.

[@jameelhambrick9041]

​@@MrStaano Just because you say that and you think that don't make it true, but whatever makes you feel good. I personally believe that Bruce would still be dominant even today because of how his mindset was when it came to fighting, and he would have just grown more wiser and more dangerous. And to even mention Pacquiao and Mayweather is very ignorant of Bruce Lee's capabilities. He would literally kill these men, are you serious with this statement?? The fact that you are still talking about him today shows that he wasn't just some fake fighter. It's not about being some superhero it's about his dedication to the art of fighting not to mention being the real deal and way ahead of his time. It's funny how only the most dangerous martial artists pay homage to him but guys who just fight a little try to downplay him, which is really just hate

[@MrStaano]

@@jameelhambrick9041 How can you say Bruce Lee would kill 2 of the best boxers ever? Professional multi division world champions. Boxing is one of the most effective sets of techniques in real fighting. You are so unrealistic. I'm also a fan of Bruce Lee like most people. But i'm too educated to fall for the superhero fantasy, like Bruce could kick everybody ass regardless of expertise, size and weight. Thats so delusional. I'm guessing you never trained that much. Real fighters know a 140 pound martial artist cannot defeat everybody that ever lived. Bruce lee is still a legend and example. It doesnt matter somebody like Mike Tyson in his prime would run through him with ease. Thats just reality.

[@ivanbello8920]

One of them was Chuck Norris, who can’t find himself still til this day to say Bruce was way superior. He speaks of him as if they were equals, knowing very well Bruce was better. Much better, facts!

[@hamshinkonyak7995]

When Jim Kelly said, "people don't really know ", that was deep

[@adamthirdbourne324]

"and forgive me ladies, if I've left anyone out, it's been a very long day and I am tired." "I'll be too busy lookin' good."

[@danielbaugher826]

“ man you guys are right out of a comic book “ 😂

[@wisemanpick6305]

Check out my other videos. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 3) - proof offered by James DeMile, the art of fighting. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/gV6XeqiaptWCg7M

[@runswithwindz9875]

This level of respect lifts every one of us.

[@josef-Connected]

That's the only reason for BL fans. Make Bruce Lee exremly better as he actually was, make also the BL fans extremely better than they are.

[@benjamineferko1657]

High praise from one whom would definately know. R.I.P. to Jim Kelly and Bruce Lee.

[@therichardnogginproject9012]

I have always liked Bruce Lee of course but after seeing his drawings from the 60s of moves we are pulling off nowadays at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, I am amazed. The Truck for one and the Twister as well. They were designed to pin an opponent back then but now they were made into some of my favorite submissions. Way ahead of his time!

[@abrahammedhin5510]

The drawings were still early in his development. Read his article in black belt magazine where he discourages "mechanical precision" from repetition of a technique.

[@wisemanpick6305]

Bruce was definitely ahead of his time. Check out my other video. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 2) - Proof offered by Sugar Ray Leonard. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKXn5V5rb2Gh9k

[@bg4097]

When he fought Kareem in that movie yiu see how far ahead his time he was in grappling/joint manipulation

[@StevenC32]

I first saw Bruce Lee during the 60s as Kato in the Green Hornet TV Series. Then I saw him in his Kung Fu Movies from the early 70s. He was unbelievable in Enter the Dragon. He is the best Kung Fu Martial Artist I have ever seen.

[@MondoMotoZz]

You were great as well! Rest in Peace

[@IlonggoDad]

I believe that Bruce Lee was indeed a great fighter of his time... maybe the greatest but then again, in his time, there were very few trained fighters and Bruce was a renaissance man of MMA.

[@IlonggoDad]

@Robert Anthony that is exactly what I meant. Trained MMA (all around fighters) right now are a dime a dozen and are very good! Most of them are actually inspired by Bruce.

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

Todays UFC guy who I respect aint shit on Bruce. Any trained guy could see that. Sorry if it hurts feelings. But 40 years training I am guilty of knowledge. Sorry

[@wisemanpick6305]

well said. Check out my other video. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 2) - Proof offered by Sugar Ray Leonard. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKXn5V5rb2Gh9k

[@elvisblade3115]

Loved Jim Kelly in Enter The Dragon. He's also a legend himself.

[@kavontregaines8730]

Now for all those who say bruce lee can't fight here is this man Jim Kelly who was a karate champion and legit fighter who is saying that bruce lee was legit

[@simplissity]

Can we see the fights though? Or just take this guys word for it? A mma fighter said Steve seagal was legit, but we both know he isnt

[@wisemanpick6305]

Check this out. Can Bruce Lee fight? (part 3) - proof offered by James DeMile, the art of fighting. Video link kzbin.info/www/bejne/gV6XeqiaptWCg7M

[@dannyrand1733]

"Bruce Lee was untouchable". Nuff said!!

[@wisemanpick6305]

Ya!