Diana lee inosanto is the daughter of martial artist dan inosanto and the goddaughter of the late bruce lee as an american actress, producer, director, writer and former stuntwoman, she has paved a way in the hollywood system that is unique to other performers in the entertainment industry. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This is inosanto academy footage for bruce lee biography by pointman productions on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Dan inosanto with daughter danielle at special screening of. Daniel arca dan inosanto born july 24, 1936 is a filipinoamerican martial arts instructor who is best known as a training partner of bruce lee.
Bruce lee and dan inosanto preparing for a demonstration. From 1967 until his death in 1973, in every magazine article, audiotape and television interview, bruce lee referred to his martial art as jeet kune do. See more ideas about martial arts, martial and martial artist. Part 26 dan inosanto and diana lee inosanto interview world martial arts information center. As an american actress, producer, director, writer and former stuntwoman, she has paved a way in the hollywood system that is unique to other performers in the entertainment industry. Apr 10, 2014 dan inosanto with daughter danielle at special screening of dragon the bruce lee story in hollywood. As great of a legendary martial artist that guro inosanto is.
Guru dan inosanto was a close personal friend of the late, great bruce lee and one of his main training partners back in the day. Filipinoamerican jeet kune do expert and instructor who is one of the last living students of bruce lee. Descendents of the dragon the second generation of jeet kune. Part 16 dan inosanto and diana lee inosanto interview. Meet the filipinoamerican who introduced bruce lee to his.
I think dan inosanto, to me, best represents probably the best of who bruce lee was as a martial arts teacher. Hes a certified instructor in american freestyle karate, thai boxing, filipino martial arts and lee jun fan gung fu, the art developed by the late martial arts legend bruce lee johnson has studied with dan inosanto, lee s protege, who took the helm of lee s martial arts school when lee left to make movies. Very insightful piece into a little bit of bruce lee and his beliefs, especially converning race. Kenpo and jkd expert dan inosanto behind the scenes at black. Legendary martial arts master, bruce lee is a pop culture icon introducing martial arts to the masses. Robekk, inosanto shared bruce lee s method in learning. Bruce lee s protege dan inosanto remembers his humility amid quentin tarantinos once upon a time in hollywood controversy. We continue to keep you all in our prayers and hope to see you at the inosanto academy of martial arts, when we are safely allowed to reopen. Inosanto grew up in torrance, california, and is the daughter of dan inosanto and sue ann reveal, and godchild of bruce lee, after whom she was named.
A nice mix of home movie footage, movie clips, audio commentary by bruce and brandon lee and interview footage from dan inosanto are all brought together in a wonderfully edited piece that is truly motivated to shed light on jeet kune do. Dan inosanto talks about bruce lee video download 3gp, mp4, hd mp4, and watch dan inosanto talks about bruce lee video. Private interview with bruce lees original jkd student. When i began my training under dan inosanto in his backyard in june of 1973, i was told that i was learning jeet kune do at the jun fan gung fu institute. Over the next few years of working with much larger and stronger americans, bruce lee discovered the limitations of wingchun.
Bruce lees training partner counters once upon a time. The other two are dan inosanto and james yimm lee no relation to bruce lee. Inosanto holds the 3rd rank instructor directly from bruce lee in jeet kune do, jun fan gung fu, and bruce lee s tao of chinese gung fu. Categories multimedia tags bruce lee, dan inosanto, interview. He owns his own academy in the states, where he teaches jkd, filipino martial arts, muay thai and more. Apr 24, 2016 guru dan inosanto explains that diana got her name diana lee from his closet friend at the time, and instructor, bruce lee. He has done a great deal to expose the art of jeet kune do to the entire world by holding seminars and writing articles and books since the passing of bruce lee. To honor his martial arts teacher and close friend, bruce lee, dan inosanto named his first born daughter, diana lee, after his now famous companion.
Dan inosanto, louis delgado training in the bruce lee,s house back yard. Bruce lee adored muhammad ali and would never show off on. May 08, 2018 dan inosanto is a filipinoamerican martial arts instructor who is best known as a training partner of bruce lee. This was originally going to be one of bruce lee s last three films, before enter the dragon was in process. Utterly confused, disconcerted and jittered were the words dan inosanto used to describe his feelings when standing in front of his best friend bruce lee, while filming game in hk. Other jeet kune do instructors since lee s death have been certified directly by dan inosanto, some with remaining bruce lee signed certificates. Dan inosanto interview on the game of death film youtube. Mar 01, 20 dan inosanto interview on the game of death film i know the sound is out of sync. The greatest student of bruce lee and jeet kune do, dan inosanto speaks about bruce, jeet kune do, and much more. Hes a certified instructor in american freestyle karate, thai boxing, filipino martial arts and lee jun fan gung fu, the art developed by the late martial arts legend bruce lee johnson has studied with dan inosanto, lees protege, who took the helm of lees martial arts school when lee left to make movies. Bruce lee was many things during his tragically short life. Inosanto is an authority on jeet kune do and filipino martial arts including eskrima and pencak silat.
In many ways, dan inosanto carried on bruce s work and legacy following his very untimely and tragic death. The text is very personal and some very secretive and personal details that are revealed and are little known would be bruce lee s two heart attacks according to the authormaster dan inosanto. This sorta bruce lee biopic is being called an origin movie. In 1964 at the long beach internationals is where bruce lee first met dan inosanto. She takes a look at interview footage, original sketches and premieres. Diana lee inosanto born may 29, 1973 is a filipino american actress, stuntwoman, martial artist and film director. If lee wasnt a legend in his lifetime, it seems he is now thats the kind of silly talk normally reserved for a film about a superhero, greek god or robin hood. Dan inosanto talks about bruce lee video download hdrox. Visiting students must complete application, sign a release from liability, and have completed the iama interview process. Guro dan talk about wing chun influence on master bruce lee,s jeet kune. Very rare cut from documentary way of the warrior kung fu, the hard way bruce lee by dan inosanto, from early eighties. Bruce lee founder of jeet kune do a pioneer in modern mixed martial arts mma.
Daniel arca dan inosanto born july 24, 1936 is a filipinoamerican martial arts instructor who is best known as a training partner of bruce lee, his best friend, top student and assistant instructor he is the one who taught bruce how to use the nunchuks. Apr 17, 2019 guro dan inosanto provides an awe motivating demo of jeet kune dos capturing. Bruce lee s art of jeet kune do has ridden the waves of controversy since his death in 1973. Were it not for dan inosanto, jeet kune do might possibly have died with bruce lee. Guro inosanto interview about bruce lee november 29, 2011 november 29, 2011 by admin categories multimedia tags bruce lee, dan inosanto, interview post navigation. Larry hartsell on jeet kune do, grappling and openmindedness. Game of death bruce lee vs kareem abdul jabbar duration. In an interview with norwegian martial artist leif t. Grandmaster dan inosanto reveals one of bruce lees.
Kind and loyal, and also open and willing to new things. Inosanto at that time was a world class athlete running the 100 yard dash in 9. Sep 30, 2010 very rare cut from documentary way of the warrior kung fu, the hard way bruce lee by dan inosanto, from early eighties. Nov 04, 2017 daniel arca dan inosanto born july 24, 1936 is a filipinoamerican martial arts instructor who is best known as a training partner of bruce lee, his best friend, top student and assistant instructor he is the one who taught bruce how to use the nunchuks. Jan 31, 2018 guru dan inosanto was a close personal friend of the late, great bruce lee and one of his main training partners back in the day. Bruce lees commentaries on the martial way bruce lee library. Kenpo and jkd expert dan inosanto behind the scenes at. Bruce lees core symbol original sketch, interview and more. Jeet kune dos wing chun roots with guro dan inosanto top. Mar, 2010 diana lee inosanto born may 29, 1973 is a filipino american actress, stuntwoman, martial artist and film director. The legendary dan inosanto shares some of the training methods that have helped make bruce lee s jeet kune do an amazing martial art. Dan inosanto was one of bruce s closest friends and the most qualified and respected authority on bruce s jkd. Dan inosanto, the man who helped bruce lee introduce the world to nunchucks and starred with the late martial arts superstar in game of death, weighed in on the once upon a. Danny inosanto reveals one of bruce lees biggest wing chun.
It is speculated that filming the rest of the footage will start in 2024. Rare lost game of death footage bruce lee and dan inosanto. Authorized and certified by bruce lee himself to teach jeet kune do jkd. Dan inosanto talks about sifu bruce lee rare interview by k6chyggpmx.
Guro inosanto interview about bruce lee inosanto academy. Posted in business, fighting, martial arts, training tagged authentic, best karate, bruce lee, chuck norris, dan inosanto, jet li, karate, kung fu cinema, kung fu movies, lineage, muay thai, once upon a time in china, real martial arts, shaolin, taekwondo, true kung fu, wing chun leave a comment. Check this interview with inosanto and views on bruce lee and muay. Aug 02, 2019 no way was martial arts star arrogant and ungracious, as once upon a time in hollywood depicts him, says dan inosanto days after late stars daughter shannon lee called lees portrayal. Bruce lee and training partner dan inosanto bruce lee. Nov 27, 2014 green hornet episode 10 the preying mantis 18 nov 1966 in the episode, bruce lee as kato faces lo sing, portrayed by mako, however, during the actual fight scene, bruce lee s student and friend, dan inosanto, doubled for mako. The categories are split between bruce lee movies on bluray and bruce lee movies on dvd. Well, we had the chance to catch up with one of his original students. Dan inosanto is a filipinoamerican martial arts instructor from california who is best known as a teacher and a student of bruce lee at the same time and a renowned authority on jeet kune do and filipino martial arts including eskrima and silat. Dan inosanto began training in martial arts at the age of 11 receiving instruction from his. Part 26 dan inosanto and diana lee inosanto interview. Fans of the late great bruce lee may have also heard of fellow martial artist and friend, filipinoamerican guro dan inosanto, another legendary figure in the martial arts world.
Bruce lee criterion collection set features way of the. Interview with diana lee inosanto, director of the sensei. Published by beardy bruce lee central, written by lak loi. Thats right, 12 years prior to the theatrical release of lee s game of death where inosanto faces lee, there was.
Bruce lee vs dan inosanto and its not the game of death. Dan inosanto teaches the art and philosophy of jeet kune do, filipino martial arts, shoot wrestling, brazilian jiu jitsu, muay thai, silat, mixed martial arts and other arts at his marina del rey, california school, the inosanto academy of martial arts. Grandmaster dan inosanto reveals one of bruce lees biggest secrets in this new interview. Taky kimura born march 12, 1924 is a japanese american martial artist who is best known as. Guro dan talk about wing chun influence on master bruce lee. Dan inosanto talks about meeting and training with bruce lee for the first time. Categories multimedia tags bruce lee, dan inosanto, interview post navigation. Published by beardy bruce lee central, written by lak loi, grandmaster dan inosanto reveals one of bruce lee s biggest secrets in this new interview. Dan inosanto on bruce lee, jeet kune do techniques for grappling and new directions for jkd training. Download this free guide to modern jeet kune do concepts. Shannon lee discusses the meaning behind bruce lees core symbol. I got tired of watching this video, on other youtube. But according to his former training partner, dan inosanto, he. Oct 30, 2011 from 1967 until his death in 1973, in every magazine article, audiotape and television interview, bruce lee referred to his martial art as jeet kune do.
From the backyard of dan inosanto to the magazine pages of black belt and inside kung fu, jeet kune do has become many things to different people. Diana lee inosanto is the daughter of martial artist dan inosanto and the goddaughter of the late bruce lee. On august 1st 1964 danny inosanto meet bruce and became one of his best friends and students up until the day he passed away. Download your free glimpse into the mind of a master. Bruce lees commentaries on the martial way bruce lee library pdf. Inosanto academy footage for bruce lee biography on vimeo. Descendents of the dragon the second generation of jeet. So, for the most part, jeet kune do principles work well to move in and go to the ground, after which pure grappling takes over. Interview on nj network news for sports story on world champion stick fighting in philippines. As far as bruce lee s martial arts goes, inosanto is the man. Dan inosantos exclusive, hardhitting interview in which he calls for a halt to. Interview footage appears courtesy of network entertainment from the documentary.
Danny inosanto reveals one of bruce lees biggest wing. Part 66 dan inosanto and diana lee inosanto interview. Grandmaster dan inosanto reveals one of bruce lees biggest. Bruce lee interview pierre berton show, 1971 youtube. A few seconds with bruce lee by michigan martial arts project. Visiting student rates apply to noncalifornia residents visiting iama for 3 months or less. Guru dan inosanto explains that diana got her name diana lee from his closet friend at the time, and instructor, bruce lee. When i began my training under dan inosanto in his backyard in june of 1973, i was told that i was. Who was the most influential person in guru dan s life besides bruce lee. Part 16 dan inosanto and diana lee inosanto interview youtube. He explained, the reason is simply because i was afraid that i would mess up bruce s film. Bruce lee is basically know for only four films, the big boss aka fists of fury 1971, fist of fury aka the chinese connection 1972, the way of the dragon aka return of the dragon 1972 and enter the dragon 1973. In many ways, dan inosanto carried on bruces work and legacy following his very untimely and tragic death. Dan inosanto has 15 books on goodreads with 903 ratings.
Bruce lees first martial art was wing chun and its influence is abundant in this video clip. Interview footage appears courtesy of network from i am bruce lee full documentary. The following seminars have been rescheduled evansville, indiana april 4. The book of eli denzel washington interview, comic con. Dan inosanto talks about how bruce lee develop and modify his jeet kune do over the years. Sifu guru dan inosanto who considers himself still a work in progress, reflects over his personal notes of the early days when he first met bruce lee and the beginnings of jeet kune do the full story coming soon the life the legacy the legend. Dan inosanto born july 24, 1936 is famous for being martial artist.