Remembering Bruce Lee: 10 of our favorite scenes

World Today

Forty-two years ago this week, the world lost Bruce Lee, a martial artist who inspired millions and became a game changer for the way Asian Americans were perceived in Hollywood. Lee raised the art of Kung Fu in the public eye and became an action movie icon. His famous yellow jumpsuit and beautiful mastery of the art of fighting made him a household name across the globe.

To honor the legend, the digital team at CCTV America put together some of our favorite Bruce Lee moments. Enjoy, and be water.

10. That one time Bruce Lee fought giant Kareem Abdul Jabbar in Game of Death.

9. When he casually played ping pong with nun-chucks.

8. The time he inspired us all with “be water my friend.”

7.The infamous, gut wrenching battle he fought against Chuck Norris.

6. When he amazed us fighting the villain O’Hara.

5. The time he taught us never to offend his family.

4. A whole school of trained fighters? Still don’t stand a chance against Bruce.

3. Bruce Lee’s battle cry.

2. When he showed us “Jeet Kune Do.”

1. And of course, when he flexed his muscles.

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