IN MEMORY OF: Professor Dan Lee (? - Dec 14, 2015)

It is with deep sadness I must report that Professor Dan Lee has passed away today.  Tim Tackett posted to his Facebook the following: And yet another first generation Bruce Lee student has gone to join Bruce JKD'ing in Heaven. This post is my tribute to Lee sifu. RIP Professor Dan Lee Tim Tackett sifu posted this to jkdtalk.com "My first night at Dan' backyard I had to spar both Bob Bremer & Dan Lee. They were and...

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I have a new Facebook account and Page

Please check out my new Facebook Page: Stickgrappler.net I post new content on it that hasn't made its way over to here. For example: Video of a team of pickpockets in action I have also been posting pictures of my Martial Arts Library. Also, if you want, send me a Friend Request and PM me that you are a reader of my blog: Jack Lee My current profile pic is of Scott Glenn as "Stick" in Netflix's "Daredevil" Enjoy...

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Deconstructing Bruce Lee - The Library

If Bruce Lee was still alive, he would've turned 75 today. I've a project to deconstruct Bruce Lee. It's said he had over 2,000 books in his Library. Here is a list of 390 of them compiled by James Bishop from his book, "Dynamic Becoming". Acupuncture: The Ancient Chinese Art of Healing and How It Works Scientifically - Felix Mann Advanced Karate - Mas Oyama Affair of the Heart, An - Adele Davis Age of Reason, The - Stuart Hampshire Aikido...

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Bruce Lee's Poetry

Bruce Lee would've been 75 years old today.  In his honor, I'm posting some of his poetry. 7 poems from "Bruce Lee: Artist of Life" edited by John Little. There are 17 more poems in it. 3 other poems from sources as noted. Enjoy! Click for larger pic Into a soul absolutely free From thoughts and emotion, Even the tiger finds no room To insert its fierce claws. One and the same breeze passes Over the pines on the mountain And the...

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13 GIFs of Ronda Rousey's UFC 193 Open Workout - Throws

During the UFC 193 Open Workout, Ronday Rousey showed off some of her Judo. I took the liberty to make some animated GIFs from MMA Fighting's Source Video. I've posted the video at the end should you want to check it out. I didn't make any bonus/fun GIFs and only GIF'd the action as it occurred homing in on just the Throws-related action. As an example of a bonus/fun GIF, when I have time, I may edit the first GIF for just Ronda speedy setup to...

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Terry Trahan teaching Stickwork, Footwork and Knifework

Today, I'm posting some of the videos of Terry Trahan. He's teaching Stickwork, Footwork and Knifework. Enjoy! A little about Terry in his own words: Copied from http://ksma.us/bios.html Introduction Basic Stick Work 12 angles, 3 payongs, 4 shields and 4 wing blocks. Triangle Footwork Part 1 - basic triangle footwork. Triangle Footwork Part 2 - basic triangle footwork. Triangle Footwork...

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Spy Escape and Evasions Training

I got Jason Hanson's ebook, "Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life" and there are some great skills to learn in it. Truly believe Self-Defense is all-encompassing and the tradecraft skills in this book should be added to your existing skillset. Went on YouTube and surprised to find his course there! Posting it here in hopes it can transmit the knowledge that can save lives! I'm such a book geek/collector, I'm going to get the hardcopy too! Get your...

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Dog Brothers Martial Arts Training Group in NYC!!

Woof! Passing on some info for readers of my site that may be near the NYC area and looking for Dog Brothers Martial Arts training. Dog Brothers NY Group Leader (Steve Sachs) (914) 620-7249 stevensachs33@NOSPAMme.com (take out the NOSPAM before emailing) Group Leader Steve Sachs is looking for like-minded folks who want to train DBMA! Please share this post/info if you know of anyone interested and help DBMA grow in NYC. Thank you in advance! Good...

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Back to the Source - Historical European Martial Arts (Documentary)

Pretty good documentary on the state of HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) now. Well-produced and filmed. Full length feature at a little over 90 mins and in High Definition. Wonder what the state of HEMA will be in 5, 10, 20, 20+ years. HEMA is picking up traction. Enjoy! Was that awesome or what? I was intrigued with the Reverse Grip briefly shown. And very cool the Gigante Vol 2 was discovere...

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Back to the Future! Oct. 21, 2015, at 4:29 PM

Today, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at 4:29 PM, our today will finally catch up to the tomorrow in “Back to the Future II.” The 1989 film had Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and Dr. Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd) appear with a flash in their DeLorean time machine from 30 years in the past. Most interesting is the future depicted ... Cars can fly Hoverboards The Chicago Cubs have won the World Series Well, sadly cars cannot...

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Rescue Me (1992) (Full movie) [Happy 61st Birthday Michael Dudikoff!]

Happy 61st Birthday Michael Dudikoff! Posting one of his movies in his honor! Enjoy! Rescue Me (1992) Fraser's unrequited love for the beautiful and rich Ginny gets a chance to prove itself, when she is suddenly kidnapped. He teams up with rebel Mac (Michael Dudikoff), who's got a score to settle with the kidnappers. Together they cross the country, looking for Ginny and the bad guys. Other Michael Dudikoff entries posted: Happy...

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Soldier Boyz (1995) (Full movie) [Happy 61st Birthday Michael Dudikoff!]

Click for larger pic Happy 61st Birthday Michael Dudikoff! Posting one of his movies in his honor! Enjoy! Soldier Boyz (1995) A group of prisoners are going to Vietnam to rescue the daughter of a V-I.P. The Ones who survive get their freedom back...but hell awaits them. Other Michael Dudikoff entries posted: Happy 60th Birthday Michael Dudikoff!! (American Ninja 1) (1985) (Full movie) American Ninja 2: The Confrontation...

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The Human Shield (1991) (Full movie) [Happy 61st Birthday Michael Dudikoff!]

Happy 61st Birthday Michael Dudikoff! Posting one of his movies in his honor! Enjoy! The Human Shield (1991) An ex-Marine who was hired to train Iraqi soldiers to fight Iran returns to Iraq as a CIA agent to free his brother, who has been imprisoned there by a renegade general. Other Michael Dudikoff entries posted: Happy 60th Birthday Michael Dudikoff!! (American Ninja 1) (1985) (Full movie) American Ninja 2: The Confrontation...

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Cyberjack (1995) (Full movie) [Happy 61st Birthday Michael Dudikoff!]

Click for larger pic Happy 61st Birthday Michael Dudikoff! Posting one of his movies in his honor! Enjoy! Cyberjack (1995) In the near future Nassim, terrorist leader, storms computer company headquarters. His aim is deadly computer virus that could bring him world domination. Nick, company janitor and ex-cop, will get in his way. Other Michael Dudikoff entries posted: Happy 60th Birthday Michael Dudikoff!! (American Ninja 1)...

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