[MartialArts] Physical feats of Bruce Lee - Ausbb

16-10-2008, 03:42 PM

Lee's striking speed from three feet with his hands down by his side reached five hundredths of a second.

Lee's combat movements were at times too fast to be captured on film at 24 frames per second, so many scenes were shot in 32fps to put Lee in slow motion. Normally martial arts films are sped up.

In a speed demonstration, Lee could snatch a dime off a person's open palm before they could close it, and leave a penny behind.

Lee could perform push ups using only his thumbs

Lee would hold an elevated v-sit position for 30 minutes or longer.

Lee could throw grains of rice up into the air and then catch them in mid-flight using chopsticks.
Lee performed one-hand push-ups using only the thumb and index finger

Lee performed 50 reps of one-arm chin-ups.

From a standing position, Lee could hold a 125 lb (57 kg) barbell straight out.

Lee could break wooden boards 6 inches (15 cm) thick.

Lee could cause a 300-lb (136 kg) bag to fly towards and thump the ceiling with a side kick.

Lee performed a side kick while training with James Coburn and broke a 150-lb (68 kg) punching bag

In a move that has been dubbed "Dragon Flag", Lee could perform leg lifts with only his shoulder blades resting on the edge of a bench and suspend his legs and torso perfectly horizontal midair.

Lee could thrust his fingers through unopened steel cans of Coca-Cola, at a time before cans were made of the softer aluminium metal.

Lee could use one finger to leave dramatic indentations on pine wood.

16-06-2009, 11:58 PM

YEp he was a weapon no doubt he did things that you just dont see anymore, super fit and super strong definately one of a kind..an anomoly

17-06-2009, 12:49 AM

Anything to back this up? I know Brucie was amazing, but 50 one arm chin ups? Far out!

kindred · 17-06-2009, 10:18 AM

Haha all my previous comments were removed thats funny. I bet the people that removed them dont even do martial arts.

thuannguyen · 18-06-2009, 03:19 AM

i wouldnt want to piss off bruce lee.. he'll finger punch me.

Shrek · 19-06-2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindred

Haha all my previous comments were removed thats funny. I bet the people that removed them dont even do martial arts.

I don't see anything removed. What was it?

kindred · 19-06-2009, 08:40 PM

It doesnt matter.

23-06-2009, 05:36 PM

maybe the 50 reps of one arm chin ups is meant to be 25 on each arm although its not impossible

23-06-2009, 06:13 PM

The 57kg barbell straight out? For how long? That seems over exaggerated to me too.

Morgan · 24-06-2009, 02:42 AM

Sounds like reworded Chunk Norris facts, with more side kicks and less roundhouses

16-10-2008, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
regent Guest Posts: n/a	Physical feats of Bruce Lee Lee's striking speed from three feet with his hands down by his side reached five hundredths of a second. Lee's combat movements were at times too fast to be captured on film at 24 frames per second, so many scenes were shot in 32fps to put Lee in slow motion. Normally martial arts films are sped up. In a speed demonstration, Lee could snatch a dime off a person's open palm before they could close it, and leave a penny behind. Lee could perform push ups using only his thumbs Lee would hold an elevated v-sit position for 30 minutes or longer. Lee could throw grains of rice up into the air and then catch them in mid-flight using chopsticks. Lee performed one-hand push-ups using only the thumb and index finger Lee performed 50 reps of one-arm chin-ups. From a standing position, Lee could hold a 125 lb (57 kg) barbell straight out. Lee could break wooden boards 6 inches (15 cm) thick. Lee could cause a 300-lb (136 kg) bag to fly towards and thump the ceiling with a side kick. Lee performed a side kick while training with James Coburn and broke a 150-lb (68 kg) punching bag In a move that has been dubbed "Dragon Flag", Lee could perform leg lifts with only his shoulder blades resting on the edge of a bench and suspend his legs and torso perfectly horizontal midair. Lee could thrust his fingers through unopened steel cans of Coca-Cola, at a time before cans were made of the softer aluminium metal. Lee could use one finger to leave dramatic indentations on pine wood.

17-06-2009, 10:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
kindred Active Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Australia Gender: Posts: 3,102	Haha all my previous comments were removed thats funny. I bet the people that removed them dont even do martial arts. __________________ http://ausbb.com/member-training-dia...html#post80479

19-06-2009, 08:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
kindred Active Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Australia Gender: Posts: 3,102	It doesnt matter. __________________ http://ausbb.com/member-training-dia...html#post80479

24-06-2009, 02:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Morgan Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne Gender: Posts: 1,417	Sounds like reworded Chunk Norris facts, with more side kicks and less roundhouses __________________ 6'4", 119kg - Bulking to 125-130kg by September... Recent PB's - Bench 175kg x 1 145kg 5x5, Weighted Pullups +25kg 5x5, Sumo Deadlift 250kg x 1 180kg 5x5, Squat 200kg x 1 160kg 5x5, BB Row 115kg 5x5

16-06-2009, 11:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisOX Guest Posts: n/a	YEp he was a weapon no doubt he did things that you just dont see anymore, super fit and super strong definately one of a kind..an anomoly

17-06-2009, 12:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Josh_GTiR Guest Posts: n/a	Anything to back this up? I know Brucie was amazing, but 50 one arm chin ups? Far out!

18-06-2009, 03:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
thuannguyen Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Gender: Posts: 25	i wouldnt want to piss off bruce lee.. he'll finger punch me.

23-06-2009, 05:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChrisOX Guest Posts: n/a	maybe the 50 reps of one arm chin ups is meant to be 25 on each arm although its not impossible

23-06-2009, 06:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Josh_GTiR Guest Posts: n/a	The 57kg barbell straight out? For how long? That seems over exaggerated to me too.