PORTRAIT OF A LEADER
Bruce Lee
The Competitive Leader
1940 - 1973
“Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.” - Bruce Lee
I. SELF DEVELOPMENT
A.Born in San Francisco,
raised in Hong Kong
B.Studies Wing Chun under
Master Yip Man
C.Taught privately by Master
Yip Man
D.Mentored by Brother
Edward of St. Francis
Xavier’s College
E.Street fight, trouble with
police & triad
F.Sent back to United States
II. SELF DISCOVERY
A.Jun Fan Gung Fu, teaches
martial arts
B.Lee Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute,
opens his first martial art studio
C.Takes up good nutrition
D.Completes and receives high
school diploma
E.Attends University of
Washington, studies Philosophy
F.Jun Fan martial art studio,
opens second studio
G.Jeet Kune Do, created
martial art style
H.Starts body building
III. SELF MASTERY
A.Green Hornet, star in
television show
B.Makes guest appearances on
TV shows
C.Marlowe, first film appearance
D.Tao of Jeet Kune Do, begins
writing book
IV. SELF FULFILLMENT
A.Moves back to Hong Kong
B.Fist of Fury, film
C.The Chinese Connection, film
D.Concord Pictures, founded
production company
E.Way of the Dragon, film
F.Dies to brain edema
G.Enter the Dragon, film-
international stardom