Bruce Lee or Budo? Is the Mess Really that Classical?

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    Abstract

    This paper aims to examine the influence of Bruce Lee in terms of cultural practices within arts where participants self-identify as either traditional or non-traditional.
    This paper suggests that it is possible to classify contemporary martial arts practitioners within two distinct categories; those who self-identify as traditional and those who in direct contrast follow the teachings and philosophy of non-conformism as outlined by Bruce Lee.
    The aim of this paper is therefore to critically examine the factors that each of the factions identify as important to them with the philosophy of Bruce Lee used as point of reference.
    Discussion will focus on issues such as; the practice environment, uniforms, grading structure and pedagogical approaches.
    This will be realised through the presentation of themes derived from contemporary case studies.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication statusPublished - 12 Jul 2018
    EventBruce Lee's Cultural Legacies: The 4th Annual Martial Arts Studies Conference - Cardiff University, Cardiff , United Kingdom
    Duration: 11 Jul 201812 Jul 2018
    https://www.academia.edu/35988008/Bruce_Lees_Cultural_Legacies_The_4_th_Annual_Martial_Arts_Studies_Conference

    Conference

    ConferenceBruce Lee's Cultural Legacies
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    CityCardiff
    Period11/07/1812/07/18
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